1. Use 2 bowls to cut corn
If you want to remove the corn kernels from the cob without it splattering everywhere, use an upside-down bowl placed inside a large bowl and cut the corn on top of it. This way, you won’t have to worry about the corn flying all over the place!
2. Soak macaroni overnight to save cooking time
Soak macaroni in a sealed bag overnight to save cooking time. The next day, when you use it, you only need to boil it in boiling water for about 60 seconds and then mix it immediately with the sauce, and the pasta will be evenly soft!
3. Use a knife to remove avocado pits
To remove avocado pits from the flesh easily, use a knife to press the pit and easily remove it.
4. Secure the cutting board
Place a napkin or paper towel underneath and place the cutting board on top to secure it and prevent it from slipping during the cutting process.
5. Mix grated butter into the cake batter
You can grate butter into a bowl of flour to knead the dough for cookies or bread. This saves time and helps the butter blend evenly with the dough.
6. Peel garlic quickly
To peel garlic quickly, put the garlic in a box with a lid and shake it. The garlic skin will quickly peel off and you can easily remove the garlic cloves.
7. Make it easy to cut meat
If you want to cut thin or neatly shaped pieces of meat, put it in the freezer for about 1-2 hours until it hardens. Then, you can easily cut it as you like. Freezing the meat helps it to firm up and maintain its shape while slicing.
8. Easily peel eggshells
If you are making braised eggs and want to peel the eggshells easily, boil the eggs until they are fully cooked and then shake them vigorously in a pot. The eggshells will crack and you just need to gently squeeze them to remove the eggs.