21 Really, Really Great Food Hacks From Instagram
Prep faster and waste less.

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1. Place your unused avocado in water to prevent it from quickly going bad and turning brown.

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2. Put a wooden utensil on top of whatever you're boiling to prevent it from spilling over.

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It really works!
3. Use an ice cube tray + water to store your herbs if they're about to go bad.

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It's also a great way to spice up a cocktail!
4. Cooking lots of quesadillas? Place four on a baking tray and cook them in an oven instead of individually on a stovetop skillet.

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5. You can also cook two pizzas at once by placing them on one baking tray if you cut them in half.

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6. Wrapping the tops of your bananas in plastic wrap is a good way of preventing them from browning too quickly.

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7. Putting a paper towel in with your lettuce soaks up the moisture so that it will stay crisp for a longer period of time.

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8. Serving food outdoors? Prevent bugs from jumping into your meal by covering serving bowls with shower caps. You can also use them more than once, unlike plastic wrap.

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9. Cut your watermelon into strips and use a stick to make it easier to eat.
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10. Use two plates to quickly slice multiple tomatoes.
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11. Scoop your mango with a glass as an easier method of peeling.

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12. Use this handy chart to figure out what onion would be best for what you want to make.

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13. You can grill corn without pre-shucking it by soaking it for an hour or two.

14. Use an empty water bottle to separate egg yolks from egg whites.

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15. Also, an empty ketchup bottle makes a great pancake mix dispenser.

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16. Use a waffle maker as a faster alternative for cooking up bacon.

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17. If your butter is too hard to serve or spread, place a warm glass on it. The butter will soften in a minute or two.

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See the whole hack here.
18. A cookie tray makes a fantastic milk holder if your cups are too small.

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19. Put your carton of ice cream in a ziplock bag before placing it back in the freezer for soft scoops every time.

20. Use a straw as an easy way to remove the tops from strawberries.

21. And finally, make the perfect ice cream sandwich with this clever trick.

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