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]]>Prepackaged Spice Blends
Sure, those pre-made spice mixes promise to add flavor in a flash, but they often come loaded with extra salt, preservatives, and who knows what else? Level up your seasoning game by opting for fresh herbs and spices – you won’t regret it.
Pre-Chopped Vegetables
It’s tempting to grab a bag of pre-chopped veggies for a quick stir-fry, but they’re often lacking in freshness and flavor. Take a few extra minutes to chop your own veggies for a meal that’s both satisfying and visually appealing.
Instant Flavor Enhancers
MSG-laden powdered soup mixes might add a burst of flavor, but they also come with a side of mystery ingredients. Get creative with natural flavor boosters like citrus zest and homemade broths.
Canned Sauces
When you’re in a hurry, canned sauces seem like a lifesaver. But let’s not ignore the sodium overload and artificial additives lurking inside. Opt for homemade versions or read labels carefully to find lower sodium options.
(@nishs_cuisine)Pre-Made Doughs
While it’s tempting to skip the hassle of making dough from scratch, pre-made options often contain additives and preservatives. Channel your inner pastry chef and whip up your own dough for a homemade touch.
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]]>Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Lightly spray a ramekin dish with non-stick cooking spray and pour in the beaten eggs.
- Set the air fryer to 370°F and place the ramekin into the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 3 minutes, then stir the egg mixture and cook for another 3 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season to taste with salt and pepper.
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]]>Now what?
The good news is, there is a way to thaw that fillet in under 30 minutes before the hanger takes over (you know what we’re talking about).
You want to start with a relatively thin chicken breast that has been deboned and had its skin removed. An inch or less is ideal as this will allow it to defrost quickly. The same method can be used for other cuts of meat as long as it is a width of 1 inch or thinner.
Step #1
Take a ziploc bag and place the chicken pieces inside.
Step #2
Pour hot tap water into a bowl and check the temperature. You are aiming for 140°F.
Step #3
Place the Ziploc bag in the water until it is fully submerged. You want to stir the water every so often. The chicken should take around 30 minutes to thaw out.
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]]>Get Baked
If a recipe calls for several hard-boiled eggs, you are probably going to need a large pot to cook them all. Or… you can just pop them into the oven. Preheat the oven to 325°F and bake the eggs in a muffin tin for 22-27 minutes, depending on how hard you’d like them to be. Once done, transfer them into an ice bath to cool for 5 minutes.
Get Chopped
Egg salad, whether on its own or on a sandwich, is a classic. But it does involve a lot of chopping. Except, you can actually squish the eggs through a wire rack and have them chopped in no time.
Get Yolked
That’s not the only way to utilize a wire rack. Even the most seasoned of bakers can have a hard time separating egg yolks from their whites. Instead of juggling about, place a wire rack over a bowl and crack the eggs over it. The white should run through the rack while the yellows stay whole above.
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]]>More often than not, your soup or stew will have some excess grease accumulated on top. While this doesn’t mean anything is wrong with it, some people can be slightly turned off by this occurrence. If you are one of them, you’ll be happy to know that there is a simple hack that can take care of this issue in a heartbeat.
Hack for De-Greasing Soups, Stews, and Sauces
The de-greasing hack was shared by TikTok’s favorite grandma Barbara Costello aka @brunchwithbabs. In a clip posted on the popular social media platform, Costello takes a stainless steel ladle and fills it with ice. She then sets in on top of her greasy sauce, and the magic starts happening. The grease gets attracted by cold and sticks on the outside of the ladle, where it can be easily removed with a paper towel.
The hack quickly became viral, being viewed almost nine million times and receiving 755K likes. The comment section was also filled with testimonies of other users who tried Costello’s hack and said it worked like a charm. So make sure to try it yourself if you don’t want grease living rent free on top of your soup.
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]]>Removing that Annoying Tendon in Chicken
If you’ve ever had to make a chicken breast tender, you’re likely familiar with that annoying bit of white cartilage in the meat. The easiest way to remove the tendon is to place a fork around it, get a grip by using a paper towel, and pull! The tendon will come out in one long piece.
Clean Your Apples
You know how lovely and shiny apples look in the store? It’s usually because they’re covered in synthetic wax. Before taking a bite, try using a knife to scrape off the wax, put them in a bowl of water, and then use a nail brush to buff them.
Get the Best Crust on Your Mushrooms
Mushrooms make an excellent substitute for steak, so why not go all the way and recreate that enviable crust? The crust is created through a reaction between reducing sugars and amino acids. In order to achieve this with mushrooms, boil them before frying.
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]]>There is one simple hack that will help you remove corn from the cob in no time. There is some mess still included, but you’ll finish a batch in a matter of minutes.
Simple Hack for Removing Corn From the Cob
As with all good cooking hacks these days, the one for removing corn from the cob quickly comes from TikTok. It is showcased in a video posted by @denisemellott300, which received 14 million views and 1.1 million likes in a short period of time.
The clip shows the user’s son removing corn kernels at an amazing speed by using an angel food tube cake pan turned upside down. He is simply pushing the corn through the tube, with the pan collecting all the kernels and the cob just sliding straight into the sink.
Note that you’ll end up with a wet shirt if you don’t use an apron while doing this, but it is surely worth the time you will save. Check out the demonstration below.
@denisemellott300 ♬ original sound – denisemellott300
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]]>Roll Out Dough with a Vodka Bottle
Instead of using a rolling pin or wine bottle, use a frozen vodka bottle to roll out dough. The bottle will keep the dough cold, which makes it less sticky and easier to roll. Roll the dough between pieces of parchment paper so it doesn’t get condensation on the bottle.
Dice Through a Cooling Rack
Quickly dice hard-boiled eggs and avocados with a cooling rack. Just put the rack over a large bowl and push the food through with a metal spatula. You’ll get perfect pieces every time.
Slice with Dental Floss
Slice cheeses, divide doughs, slice cheesecake, and cut cinnamon rolls with unflavored dental floss, to cut clean slices.
Clean Up a Mess with Lint Rollers
The sticky side of lint rollers are ideal for picking up spilled spices, rice, or sprinkles.
Spray Spoons
Are you sick of your syrup or honey getting stuck on the measuring spoon? Before pouring them on, spray the spoon with non-stick spray. It will slide right off.
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]]>Peeling Garlic
Do you ever have trouble getting off sticky garlic skin? Well, now you don’t have to. Simply pop your garlic cloves into the microwave on medium power for 30 seconds and the skin will peel right off in one go.
Baked Potatoes
Rather than cooking baked potatoes in the oven for hours, all you have to do is simply pierce them all over and cook them in the microwave on full power for around 15 minutes. You’ll know they’re ready to eat if they slide off of the fork when pierced.
Toasting Nuts
Nuts are actually best toasted in the microwave because they cook more evenly than they do in an oven or on the pan. Simply cook them at 1-minute intervals on full power until they are suited to your tastes.
No More Crying!
You can prevent tears when chopping onions by microwaving them before you start. Heat the onion on medium power for around 45 seconds before starting, and you’ll be good to go.
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]]>Stock Up On Sides
What people really want to see when they sit down for a large meal is the table covered with platters. But those platters don’t have to all necessarily be entrees. Most of the dishes you make can be simple side dishes, and they’ll cover up the table just as effectively.
(@buds.n.bbq)Ask For Help
This may seem obvious, but one of the best things you can do in this situation is to just ask for some help. Yeah, you might’ve agreed to do everything, but no one will think any less of you if you ask them to make a dish or two. If they’re going to be eating in the meal, then they should especially help out!
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