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Simplify your time in the kitchen and make cooking a breeze with these brilliant and effective kitchen hacks!

Kitchen Problems Solved: Genius Hacks for Every Cook
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The right kitchen hacks can make cooking, cleaning, and organizing easier than ever. Simple tricks can save time, reduce mess, and even improve the way your food tastes. Whether it’s streamlining meal prep or keeping your ingredients fresher for longer, these clever ideas will help you work smarter in the kitchen. Get ready to upgrade your cooking routine with these life-changing hacks!

MasterChef’s Microwave Potato Hack

Try MasterChef Mohammed Ashiq’s (@ashiqrex)smarthack to save time when boiling potatoes. Simply wash the potato thoroughly and microwave it for 5 minutes—no need for a pot of boiling water! This trick makes kitchen prep more efficient and streamlines preparing time-consuming dishes.

DIY Eco-Friendly Dishwashing Tabs

Say goodbye to stubborn grease and hello to sparkling clean with this powerful DIY dishwashing solution! Nicole Jaques (@itsnicolejaques) shares her recipe for eco-friendly tabs that make light work of even baked-on residue. Made with washing soda, baking soda, citric acid, and vinegar, this solution delivers impressive cleaning power without the harsh chemicals.

Everyday Kitchen Hacks to Make Life Easier

 

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These super smart kitchen hacks by Anna Knows (@ann_aknows) will make some of your daily kitchen chores as easy as pie. Learn tricks to wash your dishes with no residue smell, sharpen your knives, and much more.

Stress-Free Panini Press Cleaning Hack

Do you use a panini press? If so, try this hack by Azure MacCannell (@livecomposed) to take away the hassle of scrubbing off the cheesy mess. Place a piece of parchment paper on the press before putting your sandwich in, then press it. This way, you can simply toss the paper and skip washing!

Note: Be cautious about the type of paper you use—only use parchment that’s meant for baking.

4 Clever Kitchen Shortcuts

Check out Armen Adamjan’s (@creative_explained) clever hacks that simplify kitchen tasks, making them easy for everyone. From a way to detach grapes from stems to keeping your ice cream soft and creamy in the freezer, these four tricks are smart ways to save the day!

Slice Onions Like a Pro with This Quick Hack

 

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Do you struggle with slicing onions? It can be challenging to get the right shape and size while making sure you don’t hurt yourself. This genius trick shared on @ourfoodie_ng’s Instagram will make this messy task super easy for you!

Stop Pouring Olive Oil Wrong—Try This Hack!

When you pour olive oil, if you have trouble getting a nice, slow drizzle, watch this video from @thescaredycatgardener! Not only will this simple trick help you control the flow and prevent unnecessary spills, but it’ll also help preserve the oil’s freshness and flavor.

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Don Vandervort has developed his expertise for more than 30 years as a remodeler and builder, Building Editor for Sunset Books, Senior Editor at Home Magazine, author of more than 30 home improvement books, and writer of countless magazine articles. He appeared for 3 seasons on HGTV’s “The Fix,” served as MSN’s home expert for several years, and is featured as Yelp's home improvement expert. Don founded HomeTips in 1996. Read more about Don Vandervort