15 Quick And Easy Kitchen Hacks

From the amateur foodie to the kitchen pro, these handy tips are going to help you make the most of your cooking time.  These easy hacks will have you thinking "Why didn't I think of that?"
Brown sugar
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How Sweet It Is: Make Your Own Brown Sugar
With these two ingredients on hand you'll never run out of this pantry staple again.
by: Katja Wulfers
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Chickpeas: You're Doing It Wrong
We're spilling the beans on getting rid of the pool of goo at the bottom of the can.
by: Sasha Rambles

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How to Keep a Hot Lunch HOT - for Hours
Stop hot lunches from being lukewarm with this simple trick.
by: Erica
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Pick the Perfect Avocado
Stop the squeezing! This is the simplest way to know if your avocado is ripe.
by: Jennifer Morse

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Raw to Ready: Hot, Delicious Microwave Rice In Minutes
The easiest way to get perfect, fluffy rice every time.
by: Katja Wulfers
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Easy Trick to Peel Bananas in a Pinch
Ever find you go to open a banana, pull the 'handle' and it just mushes the top of your fruit? You could learn a thing or two from a monkey...
by: Gav Martell
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Cut Pizza Quickly and Easily with this Simple Method
Forget using a pizza slicer, the easiest way to cut pizza is with this.
by: Jeannie Smyth
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Most A-peel-ing Way to Skin Garlic
It's a multitasking tip! Get an arm workout and peel your garlic all at the same time.
by: Shakaya Leone
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This is the Way to Store Your Natural Nut Butters
Mixing is made easier thanks to this topsy turvy trick.
by: Hillary Westover
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"Grate" Tip: Shred Cheese Quickly
Save time and money with this shredded cheese trick.
by: Tania Douglas
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Here's How to Get the Most Juice from Your Limes
This trick is going to be your new main squeeze in the kitchen.
by: Karen Humphrey
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Easy Roller: Make Meatballs Mess-free
Stop meat from sticking to your hands by doing this before you roll.
by: Karen Humphrey
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Get a Kiwi Out of Her Dress in 10 Seconds Flat
You don't need a vegetable peeler to dig into this tasty fruit. Grab a spoon and we'll show you how it's done.
by: Lee-Anne Ekland
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Cupcakes Without the Headaches
Stop the splatter and fill muffin tins faster by using this kitchen item you already have.
by: Karen Humphrey
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How to Make Flax Seed "Eggs" for Vegan and Allergy Baking Substitution
Can't use eggs? This will help.
by: Nicole MacPherson