Deseed hard squash

Squash is an extremely nutrient-dense food, meaning it is chock-full of vitamins and minerals but low in calories. There are many creative ways squash can be incorporated into meals, including desserts, soups, salads, preserves, and even as a substitute for butter! Pierce hard squash with a sharp knife two or three times then microwave for 1 – 1-1/2 minutes to make it easier to slice open and deseed.

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Peel a kiwi the easy way

Packed with more vitamin C than an equivalent amount of orange, the bright green flesh of the kiwifruit speckled with tiny black seeds adds a dramatic tropical flair to any fruit salad. To peel a kiwi the easy way, slice the top and bottom off then wedge a spoon between the peel and flesh. Give it a spin then voila!

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Are you over-muddle mint leaves?

It’s Mojito’s time! but remember, don’t over-muddle mint or it could become bitter. When you do it, mint leaves release their bitter chlorophyll.

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How to store spinach

Stock up on fresh bagged spinach when it goes on sale at the store, throw the bag straight into the freezer, and then add the frozen spinach to smoothies for a healthy, ice-cold addition. The frozen spinach leaves don’t stick together like frozen spinach blocks do.

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Avoid cross contamination

When juices from raw meats or germs from unclean objects accidentally touch cooked or ready-to-eat foods (such as fruits or salads), cross-contamination occurs. If not cleaned correctly, the board harbors harmful bacteria .Buy separate cutting boards for meat-only, gluten-free only, veggies-only, etc to avoid cross contamination.

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Peel hard-boiled eggs easily

If you need to use boiled eggs the next day, and you are thinking of keeping them already boiled in the refrigerator, you need to read this first! Always peel hard-boiled eggs when they’re freshly cooked.If you refrigerate them with the shell and then you try to remove it, they are almost impossible to peel!

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Clean the grill quickly!

Do you plan to have a family barbecue today? Clean the grill quickly with this trick! If your grill’s got a little gunk on it and you can’t find the grill brush, crinkle up a big sheet of foil then rub it along the grates before lighting the grill.

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Easily slice big leafed herbs!

Cook like a chef! Easily slice big leafed herbs like basil and sage by stacking, rolling, and then slicing across into ribbons. This kind of cut is called chiffonade! The closer together the slices, the finer your ribbons will be. The cut edges will darken quickly, so use the chiffonade as soon as possible.

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Peel garlic quickly!

Do you spend a lot of time peeling the garlic before smash it? No need to peel garlic cloves if you have a garlic press. Pop the whole garlic clove in the hopper, press, and then remove the empty peel.

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Do you love cupcakes?

Everybody loves cupcakes! To stuff cupcakes with filling or colored frosting, cut a cone from the top with a small knife at an angle. Cut off the cone from the lid, fill, top, and then frost!

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Strip kale leaves from stems

Do you want to prepare kale chips? To easily strip kale leaves from stems, grip the leaves at the thickest end of the stem then pull the stem out with the other hand (kind of like stripping fresh thyme leaves from the stem).

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Clean a microwave faster and easier

Do you need to clean your microwave? Clean a microwave faster and easier by nuking 2 cups water in a microwave safe vessel for 2 minutes then wiping down the insides with a clean cloth. Add a wedge or two of lemon to the water for some real cleaning power!

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Quick Salad!

Do you have to prepare a quick salad? Prepare that salad in an instant! Chop big pieces of lettuce quickly and easily by zipping through them with a pizza cutter right in the salad bowl.

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Freezing tomato paste

Scoop leftover tomato paste into a plastic baggie, separate into portions with your fingertip, and then freeze flat. Break off a chunk the next time you need a little for a recipe. Since tomato paste is so sticky it’s easier to scoop it into a bag then into a ice cube tray.

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Leftover waffles or pancakes

Do you have leftover waffles or pancakes from breakfast? Package extra waffles or pancakes as single servings in airtight plastic bags and freeze. When you need a quick breakfast, just reheat the frozen treats in your toaster.

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Cut corn more easily!

Do you want to cut corn more easily? Minimize waste and mess when cutting corn from the cob by mounting the cob in the hollow center of a Bundt cake pan, where it will be secure. When you run a knife down the cob, kernels will collect in the pan.

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Get rid of the soup fat!

Don’t despair if the soup is too fatty! It can be fixed! Get rid of the soup fat putting the pot of soup in the refrigerator, wait 30 minutes, then skim the grease from the top and reheat. If you’re short on time, add a few ice cubes and remove them as soon as you see grease sticking to them or try tossing a large lettuce leaf into the pot to absorb any extra oil. Discard the leaf once it looks limp.

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Prevent bananas from browning

Do you want to prevent bananas from browning? Avoid separating bananas until you plan to eat them. They spoil less quickly in a bunch.

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Prevent mushrooms from getting slimy

Mushrooms aren’t exactly the hardiest of ingredients! Once home, they can become slimy and develop brown spots within just a few days. If we can’t use them all right away, we try to do whatever we can to eek out just a little more life from our mushrooms. Prevent mushrooms from getting slimy by wrapping them in paper towels before refrigerating.

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Extend the life of your vegetables!

If you want to extend the life of your vegetables, you have to try this tip! Line the bottom of your refrigerator’s crisper drawer with paper towels. They’ll absorb the excess moisture that causes veggies to rot.

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Bay leaf in the flour canister?

Why a bay leaf in the flour canister? A bay leaf slipped into a container of flour, pasta, or rice will help repel bugs. From beetles to weevils, moths, cockroaches, ants, and flies, all hate the herb’s fragrance.

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Want to save your cheese?

You can freeze cheese! If you want to save your cheese after serving, put leftovers back in the original package, wrap tightly in plastic, and freeze. Defrost in the fridge a day before serving. This trick works best for soft cheeses with a high fat content.

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Don’t let your salt harden!

Don’t let your salt harden! Put rice in your saltshaker to stop the salt from hardening. The rice absorbs condensation that can cause clumps.

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Prevent bacteria growth on your dairy

Do you want to prevent bacteria growth on your dairy? In order to make cottage cheese or sour cream last longer, place the container upside down in the fridge. Inverting the tub creates a vacuum that inhibits the growth of bacteria that causes food to spoil.

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Don’t let your cheese dry out!

Don’t let your cheese dry out! Stop cheese from drying out by spreading butter or margarine on the cut sides to seal in moisture. This trick is most effective with hard cheeses sealed in wax.

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Revive your day-old muffins

To revive your day-old muffins, sprinkle them with water, place in a paper bag, and pop in a hot oven for five to 10 seconds. The steam created by the water will restore moisture.

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Keep champagne bubbly

Don’t throw away sparkling wine or champagne that’s gone flat. Keep champagne bubbly by dropping a raisin or two into the bottle. The natural sugars will work magic.

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Your soup is salty?

There’s nothing more frustrating than over-salting a soup or stew you’ve spent countless hours—and countless dollars in ingredients—making. If your soup is salty, try adding wedges of raw potato or apple to absorb the salt. Simmer for 10 minutes or so, then remove the wedges. If your soup is still too salty, sprinkle in a spoonful of sugar. If that doesn’t work, a dash of apple-cider vinegar may do the trick. Finally, try diluting with water or low-sodium broth.

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Ripen bananas fast!

Need to make banana bread but don’t have ripe enough bananas? Ripen bananas fast by putting them in the oven for 40 minutes.

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Keep your honey clear

Believe it or not, honey is the only nonperishable food substance, so don’t get rid of the stuff if it crystallizes or becomes cloudy. For keep your honey clear, put the honey on the microwave on medium heat, in 30-second increments.

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