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Article created by: Indrė Lukošiūtė

Do you ever wonder how people who can’t cook to save their lives are getting by in a world where eating is a requirement for life to exist? It’s a necessary evil that, if you don’t contend with, you won’t be able to contend with anything at all.

But what if I told you that nobody’s hopeless and that everyone can learn it, given that they undergo the right kind of training? Yep, r/FoodHacks is one such place for folks to learn how to go about making food without having to remodel their kitchen every time cooking happens.

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Does Anybody Else Do This Or Am I The Only Crazy One?

Steaming broccoli using a cooling rack to elevate the lid for a game-changing cooking hack in the kitchen.

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    Biggest Food Hack Is To Never Try And Catch The Knife. Just Step Back

    Kitchen floor with a knife balanced upright using a cooking hack, showcasing a game-changing cooking tip discovery.

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    Data1001
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    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or dropped pot/pan lids with sharp edges, as I unfortunately discovered.

    #3

    Put A Koozie On Your Ice Cream Pint, Keep Your Hand Warm, And Ice Cream Cold

    Hand holding a pint of ice cream wrapped in a red sleeve with a visible seam, showing a cooking hack.

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    #4

    Spring Onions In Water Works Almost Too Well. Infinite Greens!

    Green onions growing in a mason jar on a windowsill, demonstrating a game-changing cooking hack.

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    #5

    Storing Avocados With Onion In The Refrigerator Keeps Avocado Fresh For Days. I Learned This By Accident And Found Out It's Actually A Thing

    Half an avocado stored with onion in a plastic bag demonstrating a game-changing cooking hack for freshness.

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    #6

    Don’t Have A Cake Dome? Use A Tupperware Container Upside Down To Store It

    Partially eaten cake stored under an upside-down plastic container demonstrating a game-changing cooking hack.

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    #7

    Use A Binder Clip To Keep Your Thermometer Inside Your Cooking Liquid…

    Close-up of a cooking hack showing a pot with milk, a wooden spoon, and a clip-on temperature thermometer.

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    #8

    Three Words: Air Fried Broccoli

    Roasted broccoli on a plate showcasing a game-changing cooking hack for better vegetable preparation.

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    Lil be lil
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I roast the broccoli in the oven. Makes a good salad ingredient.

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    #9

    Door Dasher Asked For A Drink Holder…. Hold My Apron

    Seven covered drinks placed on a pizza box, demonstrating a game-changing cooking hack for easy transport and storage.

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    #10

    Heavy Cream About To Go Bad? Shake It In A Jar And Make Butter (And Some Bonus Buttermilk.) Don’t Forget The Flaky Salt!

    Butter making cooking hack shown with churned butter in a bowl and cream in a jar on kitchen counter.

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    #11

    Unused Disposable Chopsticks Make Great Bag Clips

    Hand holding cool ranch chips bag folded and sealed using chopsticks as a game-changing cooking hack.

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    #12

    An Absolute Revolution For Herbs. This Cilantro Is Two Weeks Old. It’s As If It Were Picked Today. Paper Towel On Bottom, Rinse & Untied Cilantro, Paper Towel On Top - Sealed In Container

    Fresh cilantro stored in a container with a paper towel, demonstrating a game-changing cooking hack for herb preservation.

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    #13

    Packaging Chopped Mirepoix And Freeze For Soup Base Saves Time

    Plastic bag with chopped vegetables on a digital kitchen scale, demonstrating a game-changing cooking hack for meal prep.

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    #14

    I Am Never Going To Throw Away My Potato Peels Again! My #1 Leftover Hack

    Sliced and seasoned potato peels baked into crispy snacks shown before and after cooking as a game-changing cooking hack.

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    #15

    Absolutely A Genius Idea

    Chocolate cupcake bowls made using a muffin tin, filled with ice cream and topped with chocolate syrup and sprinkles.

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    #16

    Wish I Knew This Sooner But My Future Sandwiches Are Gonna Be So Much Better

    Cooking hack showing lunchmeat folded over tomato slices to prevent soggy sandwiches and keep tomatoes in place.

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    #17

    If You Want To Keep A Salad Fresh, Put A Paper Towel On Top Under The Lid To Absorb Moisture. Pic On The Right Is Day 4

    Meal prep containers filled with fresh salad ingredients demonstrating a game-changing cooking hack for easy meal preparation.

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    #18

    May I Present You With The Fork Anchor

    Two pieces of meat searing in a pan using forks to hold them, showcasing a game-changing cooking hack.

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    #19

    Easiest Way To Instantly Improve Your Baking: Use The Right Type Of Baking Pan

    Comparison of brownies baked in metal pan versus glass pan showing difference in thickness using cooking hack.

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    #20

    A Little Too Fancy For My Liking Thoughts?

    Organized charcuterie snacks in a divided box showcasing a game-changing cooking hack for easy portable meals.

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    #21

    Use Empty Sriracha Containers As Twist Top Cooking Oil Dispensers

    Hand holding a bottle of Three Mountains Brand yellow sriracha chili sauce showing a cooking hack with spicy sauce.

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    #22

    We Are Well Into Apple Pie Season

    Chart showing different apple varieties from most tart to most sweet, highlighting a game-changing cooking hack with fruits.

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    #23

    I Had A Ton Of Leftover Christmas Ham, So I Rolled It In Puff Pastry, With Some Brie, Cranberry Sauce And Mustard! Here They Are, Freshly Baked In January

    Baked savory rolls with bacon and melted cheese on parchment paper showing a game-changing cooking hack.

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    #24

    "Pie" Broken Down By Definition

    Illustration explaining different dessert types with fruit layers and crusts, showcasing game-changing cooking hacks for desserts.

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    #25

    The Easiest And Best French Toast

    Golden brown French toast cooking in a pan with egg nog carton in the background, showcasing a game-changing cooking hack.

    All I used is the egg nog and French bread. I chose the cinnamon flavor this time, but I’ve also used the Southern Comfort kind too.

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm... not sure about this one.

    #26

    I Just Bought A New Knife Set And Was Thinking This Post May Help A Few Of Us

    Various types of kitchen knives displayed on a wooden surface as a cooking hack knife guide for easy food preparation.

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    #27

    If You Have Leftovers From A Cookout, 1 Hot Dog Bun Makes 3 Great Slider Buns

    Meal prep containers with mini sandwiches and fresh vegetables showing a game-changing cooking hack for easy lunches.

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    #28

    I Use A Mason Jar Ring To Form Hamburger Patties!

    Two seasoned raw burger patties on parchment with a metal ring mold on a wooden cutting board, showing a cooking hack.

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    #29

    Roast Your Bones And Garlic Together Before Making Your Favorite Soups And Gravies..... 350° @ 25 Mins Does Wonders And Adds Dimension

    Raw meat seasoned with spices and garlic cloves in a foil tray, showcasing a game-changing cooking hack.

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    #30

    This Simple Item Makes It Easy To Make Soup Stock. Great For A Rotisserie Chicken Carcass. Just Simmer What You’d Like In It And Discard

    Packaging of soup socks with fine mesh bags for making clear flavorful broth, a game-changing cooking hack.

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