30 Amazing Cooking Tips And Tricks That You Can Try To Make Your Dishes Easier And Tastier

Ready your notes and make use of these amazing cooking hacks, because your culinary game is about to go up a few notches.

Mary

• Published in Interesting
• March 4, 2022

Cooking is a skill that some people have mastered over the years through constant practice. It is also an added factor when they have such creativity in trying out new recipes that tickle anyone's palate.

On the other hand, there are people who are not gifted in terms of cooking. However, they try hard to learn the skill, but there are just some things that go beyond what is written in recipe books that some people can learn through their own experience and from others.

Even though everyone has their own way of cooking dishes, there are certainly similarities in the process of preparing food items, and it is inspiring to see professional cooks and even food aficionados share their cooking secrets in making excellent recipes. No one started out great at cooking, and learning from the experiences of those people who are already experts in the kitchen would be an advantage for everyone who aspires to improve their cooking skills.

The question "What tip did you never think of, that seemed so obvious and really helpful after someone taught you?" posed by this Reddit user named Smartchic, had garnered hundreds of comments from other users in the Cooking subreddit community. You can scroll down and try some of these amazing cooking hacks that will not only make your life easier but will also make your food yummier!

The Reddit thread.

#1 This is what they called the "Maillard Reaction".

#2 How to easily peel a ginger.

#3 Microwave cleaning tip.

#4 Just make sure the veggies are patted down dry before seasoning them.

#5 Weighing ingredients without dirtying another dish.

#6 Fried rice is always better with leftover rice.

#7 Ingredients in a zipper freezer bag.

#8 Easy eggy.

#9 Guess it depends on where you live if whole spices are available and cheaper.

#10 Butter at the end of cooking anything makes it better.

#11 Frozen or not, as long as it is not harmful, it is still consumable.

#12 Spice invasion on your food and on your kitchen.

#13 Scrape with a purpose.

#14 Moderation is key.

#15 A dash of acidity elevates almost every dish.

#16 You can also use a pan with a lid or an air fryer.

#17 Ulu is an all purpose knife.

#18 Why you need to freeze the ends of soup stock veggies.

#19 But don't say this aloud when there's a red head in the room.

#20 Keeping it cold is the secret to good pie dough.

#21 Leftover bacon grease for extra flavor boost.

#22 Dry brine your steaks before cooking for an amazing sear.

#23 Season as necessary so you can adjust as needed.

#24 Most green veggies love a bit of nutmeg.

#25 Also good if a dish is a bit too salty, will reduce the salt taste.

#26 Yes, that is seasoning.

#27 The classic professional way.

#28 Or compost them if you have a garden.

#29 Work smart.

#30 Browning butter gives it a nutty flavor, which adds richness to your dish.

Truly, you can make your way to anyone's heart by preparing delicious meals, and you can definitely use these tips to level up your cooking techniques. Just enjoy the process, and every time you cook, always remember that nothing beats a dish that's been prepared with love.

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Mary