Good food doesn't have to be complicated; just a few simple tricks can save you time, money, and hassle. And you can find them on r/FoodHacks!

From getting the most out of your leftovers to making the perfect wrap, this subreddit has plenty of useful and simple tips to help you get better results in the kitchen.

If, however, you don't take my word for it, consider this: the subreddit already has over 2.1 million members. That number wouldn't be so big if it was pure nonsense now, would it?

#1

Some Grocers Are Using Banana Leaves As An Alternative Way To Package Without Plastic

Some Grocers Are Using Banana Leaves As An Alternative Way To Package Without Plastic

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#3

If You Have A Gingerbread Man Cookie Cutter, You Also Have Reindeer Cookies Cutter. Awesome Isn't It. See Image Below To Understand How

If You Have A Gingerbread Man Cookie Cutter, You Also Have Reindeer Cookies Cutter. Awesome Isn't It. See Image Below To Understand How

If you have gingerbread man cookie cutters, you also have reindeer cookie cutters

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#5

If You Eat A Hard Taco Over A Soft Tortilla Shell You Get A Second Taco

If You Eat A Hard Taco Over A Soft Tortilla Shell You Get A Second Taco

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#6

Chiles Change Name Once They Are Dried

Chiles Change Name Once They Are Dried

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Jo Johannsen
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Chipotle is not just a dried jalapeno, it is smoked. Heavenly!

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#7

Use A Spoon To Anchor Your Strainer

Use A Spoon To Anchor Your Strainer

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#8

Aldi Pasta Sauce Jars Have Measurements Under The Stickers!

Aldi Pasta Sauce Jars Have Measurements Under The Stickers!

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#9

New To The Sub, So Sorry If This Has Been Done Before. But The Bottom Of J.lohr(As Well As Any Similar Shaped Wine Bottle) Makes A Great Press For Homemade Ravioli

New To The Sub, So Sorry If This Has Been Done Before. But The Bottom Of J.lohr(As Well As Any Similar Shaped Wine Bottle) Makes A Great Press For Homemade Ravioli

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#10

Grilled Cheese Cooked In A Waffle Iron (The Holes Hold Extra Soup)

Grilled Cheese Cooked In A Waffle Iron (The Holes Hold Extra Soup)

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Aahzmandus Pervect
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What?! Grilled cheese tomato soup dunking? Is that a thing?

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#11

This One Helps Me Out On Occasion. Hope It Helps You As Well!

This One Helps Me Out On Occasion. Hope It Helps You As Well!

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Donkey boi
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'Curry blend'???? What kind of curry, North Indian, South Indian, Korean, Chinese, Thai??? The word 'curry' is a suffix, it is supposed to be added after the region it is inspired from!

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#12

2 Frozen Pizza 1 Tray? No Problem

2 Frozen Pizza 1 Tray? No Problem

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#13

Keep Some White Grapes In The Freezer. You Can Use Them As Ice Cubes In Your White Wine, And When You Finish, You Get To Eat A Wine-Infused Grape!

Keep Some White Grapes In The Freezer. You Can Use Them As Ice Cubes In Your White Wine, And When You Finish, You Get To Eat A Wine-Infused Grape!

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#14

Wrap A Piece Of Lettuce Around One Side Of Your Sandwich/Burger To Keep The Goods From Falling Out The Other Side

Wrap A Piece Of Lettuce Around One Side Of Your Sandwich/Burger To Keep The Goods From Falling Out The Other Side

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#15

Good Knowledge

Good Knowledge

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Legen ( wait for it ) dary
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always thought dry spices are forever. It's not true ? I use too many, no chance to stay even for a year.

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#16

I Hope This Is Helpful

I Hope This Is Helpful

Here's a useful counterintuitive fact: one 18 inch pizza has more "pizza" than two 12 inch pizzas

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Hans
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And I thought I was the only one calculating the price per square centimeter when ordering pizza online...

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#17

When You Finish A Jar Of Mustard, Don’t Throw It Out - Make Delicious Salad Dressing With Only 3 Ingredients. Put Ingredients Into Jar, Shake Vigorously, Done

When You Finish A Jar Of Mustard, Don’t Throw It Out - Make Delicious Salad Dressing With Only 3 Ingredients. Put Ingredients Into Jar, Shake Vigorously, Done

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#18

I Really Wanted A Hot Dog But Didn't Have Any Buns So I Used A Baked Potato Instead

I Really Wanted A Hot Dog But Didn't Have Any Buns So I Used A Baked Potato Instead

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#20

My Husband Is Using Our Baby Monitor To Keep An Eye On The Temperature Of His Smoker While He Works

My Husband Is Using Our Baby Monitor To Keep An Eye On The Temperature Of His Smoker While He Works

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#21

For Easy-To-Eat S'mores, Try Making Them In Ice Cream Cones

For Easy-To-Eat S'mores, Try Making Them In Ice Cream Cones

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Jo Johannsen
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Clever and neat, but I like my mal low slightly burnt. 😋

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#22

Elevating The Bacon Keeps It Out Of The Grease And Allows Hot Air To Circulate Around The Strips, So They Cook And Crisp Evenly

Elevating The Bacon Keeps It Out Of The Grease And Allows Hot Air To Circulate Around The Strips, So They Cook And Crisp Evenly

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#23

Empty Ketchup Bottles Make Excellent Batter Holders And Dispensers

Empty Ketchup Bottles Make Excellent Batter Holders And Dispensers

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#24

Place Pepperoni Over Bagel Holes When Making Homemade Pizza Bagels. Cheese Won’t Melt And Stick To The Pan, Gives Toppings More Surface Area

Place Pepperoni Over Bagel Holes When Making Homemade Pizza Bagels. Cheese Won’t Melt And Stick To The Pan, Gives Toppings More Surface Area

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#25

Clean A Spice Grinder, Aka Coffee Grinder, By Blending Up Some White Rice Inside. It Will Trap Any Leftover Spices And Aromas

Clean A Spice Grinder, Aka Coffee Grinder, By Blending Up Some White Rice Inside. It Will Trap Any Leftover Spices And Aromas

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WilvanderHeijden
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But a coffee grinder is supposed to smell like coffee....

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#26

Add A Little Brown Sugar To The Egg To Caramelize Your French Toast! Also, Yay For Breakfast At Dinner!

Add A Little Brown Sugar To The Egg To Caramelize Your French Toast! Also, Yay For Breakfast At Dinner!

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LvH
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2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We use cinamon in the Netherlands. Healthier then adding sugar. (With milk you get Wentelteefjes :) )

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#27

Try The Lemon Method Under The Salmon To Avoid Burning Your Fish

Try The Lemon Method Under The Salmon To Avoid Burning Your Fish

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Eslamala
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can use the bottom of a springform pan, also. Lemon will not only kill the natural fish's flavor, but will also overcook it. If you like your fish lemon-ey, just add some zeste on top instead (grated lemon skin)

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#28

Hubby Was Using The Oven And I Needed To Proof My Focaccia, So I Ran The Dryer For 3 Minutes Then Put In My Dough. Worked Great!

Hubby Was Using The Oven And I Needed To Proof My Focaccia, So I Ran The Dryer For 3 Minutes Then Put In My Dough. Worked Great!

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Pungent Sauce
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In a larger and less attentive family this could have made for a hilarious ‘after’ pic.

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#29

Don't Want To Mess Up 10 Bowls For Tacos? Use Muffin Tins!

Don't Want To Mess Up 10 Bowls For Tacos? Use Muffin Tins!

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#30

Splatter Shield Was Too Small For My Pan

Splatter Shield Was Too Small For My Pan

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MAKtheknife
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it would burn those lovely bamboo utensils.

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