15 Tips and Life Hacks That Everyone Should Know About
From simple tricks to make daily tasks easier, to creative solutions for common problems, this collection of tips will inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. So sit back, relax, and get ready...
By Nandor Barta on 05/06/2024 - May contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure.
From simple tricks to make daily tasks easier, to creative solutions for common problems, this collection of tips will inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. So sit back, relax, and get ready to transform your routine with these easy and effective life hacks.
Butter Wrappers in the Fridge
Image credit: Canva.‘My grandma would save butter wrappers in the fridge and use the leftover butter on them for greasing dishes when she baked. I can’t help but stockpile wrappers, it’s really so handy.’
Top Your Mac and Cheese with Spices
Image credit: My Pure Plants.‘Mustard powder in your Mac and cheese is a game changer.’
‘I got this from my grandma’s recipe, and I’ve started adding a little turmeric & paprika to it. Gives it a great color and a nice subtle flavor boost.’
Better Than Bouillon Veggie Stock
Image credit: Canva.‘Better Than Bouillon Veggie is a million times better than any other veg stock.’
‘Man, I just bought a big ol thing of chicken broth cartons at Costco, since my friend is gluten free. Thought I could use it instead of my BTB when I cook for her. Nope, it’s almost completely tasteless’
Put Fish Sauce into Dishes
Image credit: Canva.‘Putting a little fish sauce into a stew or sauce that needs umami. It’s basically liquid anchovies.’
‘Add fish sauce to your bolognese and other tomato based sauces. The more umami, the better.’
Sprinkle Sea Salt on Cookies
Image credit: Spatula Dessert.‘Sprinkle sea salt on cookies right before or right after baking. The extra salt brings out the flavors more and helps balance out the sweetness.’
Cream of Mushroom Soup to Improve Taste
Image credit: My Pure Plants.‘Cream of mushroom soup is kind of a universal solution for improving any dish.’
Ground Coffee in Brownies
‘A TBSP of ground coffee in brownies really kick it up a notch. The more quality the beans the better.’
Chocolate in Chili
Image credit: My Pure Plants.‘Coco powder in chili. It is amazing.’
‘You don’t really taste chocolate at all, but it gives it a depth and richness that is great.’
Vinegar Brings Life into Your Dish
Image credit: Canva.‘If a dish feels flat it’s often the acidity that’s missing. Dash of White Modena vinegar is the secret to my red sauce for example, even though it’s inherently acidic.’
Sour Cream in Scrambled Eggs
Image credit: Canva.‘Adding sour cream to scrambled eggs instead of milk will make them insanely fluffy.’
Vanilla Extract with Lemon
Image Credit: Canva.‘When baking for every tsp of vanilla extract add ¼ tsp of lemon extract.’
How to Correct the Flavor
Image Credit: Canva.‘If a meal is too spicy hot add cream/ milk/ sour cream/ cream cheese to cut the heat.’
‘If a meal is TOO salty, add lemon juice or vinegar.’
Mayo in Mashed Potatoes
Image Credit: My Pure Plants.‘As far I can remember all the women in my family put a big spoonful of mayo in their mashed potatoes (myself included).’
Add Sugar and Cinnamon to Tomato Sauce
Image Credit: Canva.‘All tomato based sauces need a pinch of sugar and a bit of cinnamon.’
The Right Way to Use Chickpeas
Image Credit: My Pure Plants.‘Always remove the skin from chickpeas before cooking (after 24 hour soaking), makes it easier to digest and a much creamier hummus.’
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