20 Amazing Cooking Lifehacks

“Don’t want to dirty 10 bowls for tacos? Use muffin tins!”

“Use your cast iron pan upside down as a pizza stone.”

“I really wanted a hot dog but didn’t have any buns, so I used a baked potato instead.”

“Place pepperoni over bagel holes when making homemade pizza bagels. The cheese won’t melt and stick to the pan, and it gives toppings more surface area.”

“I cut bacon in half and freeze them in individual pieces. Then I pack them into bags. When I want a little bacon, I can pull exactly what I want and not have to find a use for the whole pound.”

“I use an apple corer to prep my roast potatoes.”

“Spoons for anchors”

“The spice decimator”

“When you’re quarantined and want a cheeseburger but only have hot dog buns left”

“A loose leaf tea steeper is the best way to evenly sprinkle flour on a surface, corn starch on proteins, and powdered sugar on desserts.”

“Silicone molds are amazing for getting eggs perfect for egg sandwiches. You can do a whole egg or a scramble with veggies. Heat at 325ºF for 14 minutes.”

“You can cut an uncooked frozen pizza and put the slices in the air fryer for a quick slice!”

“Keep smash burgers thin and from shrinking by using parchment paper to smash them down. Leave on until ready to flip.”

“It’s ridiculously easy to turn regular yogurt into Greek yogurt + whey! No special equipment is needed. Just use a regular kitchen strainer and a bowl, and put it all in the fridge overnight.”

“Collard green BBQ burritos — you’ll never go back to tortillas.”

“Use the hot water you boiled the eggs in to keep the plate hot through a slow breakfast.”

“Hear me out: Ramen packets make for awesome popcorn seasoning! Mix the powder with some melted butter or margarine and then toss it with the popcorn. Add chili powder for an extra kick.”

“Mix cereals to regulate sweetness levels and create variety.”

“Wrap hack”

“Grilled cheese cooked in a waffle iron — the holes hold extra soup.”

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