8 Essential Cooking Hacks

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Knife Sharpening with a Mug

Turn a ceramic mug upside down and run your knife blade along the unglazed ring to sharpen it.

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Eggshell Removal

Use a piece of broken eggshell to scoop out any stray shell fragments from cracked eggs.

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Easy Garlic Peeling

Microwave garlic cloves for 10 seconds to make the peeling process a breeze.

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Ripening Avocados

Speed up avocado ripening by placing them in a paper bag with a banana.

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Quick Cooling for Wine or Beer

Chill warm beverages rapidly by wrapping a wet paper towel around the bottle and freezing it.

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Fresh Herb Preservation

Freeze fresh herbs in olive oil using ice cube trays for future culinary adventures.

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DIY Buttermilk Substitute

Mix 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice with 1 cup of milk as a handy buttermilk alternative.

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Non-Stick Cooking with Salt

Prevent food from sticking by sprinkling salt in a cold skillet.

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