1. Remove seeds from vegetables and roots
To quickly remove seeds from pumpkin or squash, use a small spoon. Its sharp edge easily removes these seeds. You can also use it to make thinly sliced salad.
2. Remove excess fat from cooked food
If you happen to add too much oil or fat to your dish, you can easily remove them by using a few ice cubes and a paper towel. Wrap the ice cubes in the paper towel and place them on top of the pot, the ice will act like a magnet, attracting the floating fat towards it and solidify it on the towel.
3. Use plastic wrap like a professional chef
Is your plastic wrap not sticking well and tearing? Keep it in the fridge, just like professional chefs. Cold plastic wrap works better, it is less sticky and less likely to tear.
4. Easy peeling of fruits with pits
Many people struggle with peeling oranges, lemons, especially those who have just finished their beautiful manicure. Put them in the microwave for 20 seconds and peeling these fruits will be much easier.
5. Easy peeling of hard-boiled eggs
Add soda or vinegar to the water you boil the eggs in. These substances will penetrate into the shell and help you peel the eggs more easily.
6. How to get more juice from fruits?
To get more juice from pulpy fruits, first chill them in the fridge, then put them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
7. Easy way to grate cheese
Put the cheese in the freezer for half an hour before grating. The cheese will firm up and won’t stick to the grater. It will also be easier to sprinkle it onto your dish.
8. Prevent onions from making your eyes tear up
The freezer is here to help you too! Put the onions in the freezer for 30 minutes before chopping. Note that this method should only be done if you’re planning to cook the onions; if it’s for a salad, this method will make the onions lose their crunchiness.
9. Smart way to cook spaghetti
If you don’t want your pot to boil and overflow on the stove while you’re not paying attention, place a wooden spoon or chopstick on top. Wood will prevent the bubbles from overflowing.
10. How to roast a whole chicken
When roasting a whole chicken, place the heat source close to its breast. This is because the breast contains most of the meat; the closer to the heat source, the faster it will cook.
11. Cupcake liners for small cakes
If you don’t have special molds for small cakes, use cupcake liners instead. This method has the added benefit of producing irregularly shaped small cakes that look much more interesting.
12. Properly reheating baked goods
When reheating pizza or other baked goods in the microwave, place a glass of water next to it. The moisture will prevent the dish from getting too dry and keep the crust crispy.
13. Making perfect sunny-side-up eggs
Crack the eggs into the pan as you would when making fried eggs, but instead of vegetable oil, pour in a bit of water and place the pan on the stove. The result is perfect sunny-side-up eggs.
14. Preserving herbs
If you freeze herbs in an ice cube tray, their vitamin content will be preserved. Try freezing them in water or olive oil.
15. Properly storing nuts with shells
Freeze nuts with shells to preserve their nutritional properties, flavor, and aroma. Pack them in an airtight container before putting them in the freezer, noting that they must be whole and unprocessed. Nuts stored this way will not become bitter like when stored at room temperature.
16. Cleaning cast iron pans properly
To prevent cast iron pans from rusting over time, avoid washing them with regular dish soap. Use salt instead. This method will also remove any unpleasant odors from spices used in cooking.
17. Getting rid of unpleasant odors on hands
To remove stubborn garlic or onion odor from your hands, use salt or lemon. Simply rub them on your hands and rinse with water.
18. Polishing metal utensils
To restore the shine to stainless steel kitchen utensils, wash them in a mixture of vinegar and water. If there are no metal parts, soak them overnight in the mixture.
19. Reviving wooden spoons
Over time, wooden spoons lose their appearance and develop an unpleasant smell. Boil them in warm water and let them dry in the sun. This will help eliminate the unpleasant smell and give the spoons a fresh look.
20. Properly cleaning wooden cutting boards
To remove the smell and food residue from wooden cutting boards, scrub them with coarse salt and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Then wipe clean with half a lemon and let dry. This process helps eliminate the unpleasant smell and keeps the cutting board clean and fresh.
More Useful Advice for Homemakers (Part 2)
Have you heard of the surprisingly easy tips to make cooking and household chores simpler? White radish eliminates the acrid taste of salted meat, adding alum to raw shrimp helps soften it, and adding cold water when frying eggs can make them crispy – these are just a few of the tricks to make your life easier.