10 Clever Kitchen Hacks That Will Simplify Your Cooking

Use a damp paper towel underneath a cutting board to prevent it from slipping while you're chopping ingredients.

Freeze leftover herbs in olive oil or water in ice cube trays for easy portioning and extended shelf life.

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Place a wooden spoon across the top of a pot to prevent boiling water from spilling over.

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Use a pizza cutter to quickly and evenly slice herbs, pancakes, quesadillas, and more.

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Place a damp towel or a sheet of paper towel on top of salad greens before storing them in the fridge to keep them crisp and fresh for longer.

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Microwave citrus fruits for a few seconds before squeezing them to extract more juice.

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Store an opened avocado with a slice of onion to help it stay fresh and prevent browning.

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Freeze leftover wine in ice cube trays and use them later for cooking or chilling your favorite wine without diluting it.

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Use a muffin tin to make individual portions of omelets, mini meatloaves, or baked goods for easy serving and portion control.

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