Cooking can be time consuming and expensive…but you don’t need a whole day, or the fanciest gadgets, to make great dishes. Instead of spending your hard-earned cash on utensils or cool kitchen gadgets, learn how to get the most out of your current kitchenware. Check out these awesome tips for speeding up and spending less:
1. Use a straw to remove the leafy top from strawberries.
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2. If you don’t have time to boil water, you can make hard boiled eggs in your coffee pot in a pinch.
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3. Instead of slicing cherry tomatoes one by one, use two plastic Tupperware lids to cut a bunch at the same time. Place whole tomatoes on one lid, gently cover them with another lid, and slice through.
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4. Bundt pans are typically used for cakes, but you can also use them to roast chicken. Fill the pan with vegetables and you have a whole meal, plus an easy clean-up.
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5. A pair of kitchen scissors can slice and dice herbs in a few quick cuts.
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6. A pizza cutter can also mince herbs quickly.
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7. Use a coffee grinder to grind spices in a flash.
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8. Forks can be used to juice fruits. While squeezing a lemon or lime, push the fork into the middle and twist.
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9. Instead of cooking oatmeal on the stove, use a rice cooker instead.
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10. You can make tomato puree with a cheese grater, as well as minced garlic or lemon zest.
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(Source: All Day)
Every time I attempt to cook, I waste time and make a huge mess. With these tips, I can walk into the kitchen with a little more confidence.
