To peel garlic without creating a mess, microwave the whole bulb on high for about 20 seconds. When you take it out, the skin should slide straight off.
Using the smooth edges of a spoon is the best way to remove ginger skin.
Fish tends to stick to the grill and might even break apart when placed on it. To stop this, put the fish on top of lemon slices and grill. The lemon will also add a zesty flavor to the fish.
Reheating pizza never tastes as yummy as the fresh stuff. But if you do have to reheat it, the best way to do so is by placing a glass of water in the microwave while reheating. This prevents the pizza from drying out.
If you’re making a salad and need to cut a whole bunch of cherry tomatoes into halves, just trap them between 2 plates and slice through using a knife.
Freezing the onion retards the release of the tear-causing semi-toxic chemicals.
Use a piece of clingfilm the size of your fist to wrap the stalk of a banana tightly. This trick should give you another 3 to 5 days before the bananas get too ripe to be enjoyed.
Patties often dry out when grilled. To keep it moist and juicy put an ice-cube in the center of the patty and grill.
Before adding the batter, line the pan with 2 wide strips of either parchment paper or aluminum foil, one laid length-wise, the other width-wise. Let a little of each strip hang over the edge. These edges can be used as handles to lift the bread or brownies without crumbling them.
The warm chicken broth will make the dry chicken moist.
The cookies will absorb the moisture from the apple wedge and remain soft and ready-to-eat for much longer.
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