#20 Magic of Potatos:
Did you over salt a soup or a stew? It’s not a problem anymore if you add a quartered potato and simmer for 10 minutes. The potato will absorb any extra salt and leave your dish perfectly seasoned.
#19 A Brilliant Use of Thermometer:
Buying a thermometer is a clever investment. This handy tool will show you the exact temperature of the meat inside. No more guessing if it’s cooked or not! It’s one of the best tools for beginners in the kitchen.
#18 Spice Up to Feel Good:
Seasons make even the simplest food taste amazing. The secret is in the way of seasoning. Make sure you do it from afar instead of piling it all on the same place. This guarantees you that all parts of the dish will taste the same.
#17 Crack it Soft:
Did you know that cracking an egg on the rim of a bowl is the wrong way to do it? Crack it on a flat surface, and you will avoid any pieces of eggshell to drop into your cooking.
#16 Your kitchen BFF:
A fish spatula is one of the most versatile tools to own. Not only it’s for flipping a fish, but it also comes in handy while cooking an omelet, frying burgers or even getting hot things off a tray. It’s your kitchen BFF!
#15 No Tears Any More:
How many times have you cried over an onion? Way too much to admit it, right? That sad story is over once you try soaking onions in icy water for 10 minutes. Go on, give it a try!
#14 Hard is Good Sometimes:
Sometimes grating cheese is hard, just because the product isn’t hard at all. Soft cheese will make a mess on your grater. Freeze the cheese for about a half an hour. This hack will be one of the most used, I guarantee!
#13 No Mess Any More With This :
I don’t know about you, but most people don’t like their burgers raw in the middle. To prevent this from happening, make a small indent in the center of a patty. The burger won’t bloat and it will be grilled just right.
#12 Light Weapon’s Magic:
Don’t ever use blunt knives! Sharpen those babies, and they will become your best friends. This way you will avoid a risk of hurting yourself. Do I really need to mention that sharp knives make chopping and slicing a piece of cake?
#11 Collect Herbs Gently With This:
Chopping herbs can be a total mess. Instead of buying bagged herbs, learn how to do this task effortlessly. Add some salt to your chopping board, so the pieces won’t fly everywhere. If you want, you can use garlic too. It gives the same effect.
#10 Dry Chicken Breasts? Not Any more!!
Are you tired of dry chicken breasts? This beloved piece of meat is so easy to prepare, but it gets perfect if you know some tricks. One of them is to soak chicken breasts in warm salty water before cooking.
#09 Peeling it That Hard:
Peeling garlic is a nightmare! Sure, there are some nifty gadgets that will do it for you, but so will this trick. Crush a clove under a knife blade. The peel practically removes itself and leaves the garlic ready to be chopped.
#08 Rock n Roll Ride of Taste:
When life gives you lemons, well, you roll ’em, cut ’em, and then squeeze ’em. Seriously, roll a lemon under your palm before cutting. Not only it will make them so much easier to juice, but they will also give more juice!
#07 Hot Glass Serves You Better:
When life gives you lemons, well, you roll ’em, cut ’em, and then squeeze ’em. Seriously, roll a lemon under your palm before cutting. Not only it will make them so much easier to juice, but they will also give more juice!
#06 This Is How Professionals Do:
Bell peppers are one of our favorite veggies, but their seeds get everywhere. This is especially nasty if it’s a hot pepper! To avoid this from happening, cut in a curved shape around the middle. It’s how the professionals do it!
#05 Inside Story of Egg:
Hard-boiled eggs are a much healthier choice. The reason why we avoid preparing them so often is peeling. When you shake an egg in a glass with water, the shell will magically slip off. Now that you know this, will you boil eggs?
#04 Smell Fish Now and See the Difference
Preparing a fish at home without making the whole place smell like one is impossible. Not anymore! Certain ingredients can reduce that nasty fishy odor. Try adding things like onions, bay, sage, cinnamon, ginger or even green tea. It’s a life-saving hack!
#03 Lets Not Mess it Up:
Avoid putting all ingredients in the same bowl, one at a time. Make some preparation! Things like eggs can be bad and ruin everything you already added. No one wants to start over. Small bowls are there to help you, so don’t forget to use them
#02 Stirring Rice Really?
Knowing how to prepare the best rice should be something you learn as a beginner cook. If you want fluffy white rice, resist stirring it while cooking. If you’re more of a risotto fan, stir away. In both cases, use a pot with a thick bottom to prevent burning.
#01 Its not an Egg, Its Chicken!!
Non-stick pans are one of the best inventions ever. Hold on, you can’t cook everything in them! These pans are only good for things like eggs or pancakes. Making chicken, beef, or any other meat is reserved for other pans.
