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These Mind-Blowing Kitchen Tips Will Have You Saying “Why Didn’t I Think Of That?!”

Left image shows a boiled egg being peeled. Right image shows a kitchen tip to flip over-easy eggs without breaking the yolks.

Some people love kitchen chores and cooking or baking, while others consider it a necessary evil. No matter what type of person you are, we found some great kitchen tips to make your life easier. Some of them you may know, some you might not. These tips, tricks, and hacks save time and effort.

1. Keep Pasta Water From Boiling Over

Image shows a wooden spoon across the lip of a pan to keep pasta and rice from boiling over.
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Rice and pasta always seem to boil over, but placing a wooden spoon across the edge of the pot will prevent that.

2. Easy Kitchen Tip When Using Parchment Paper

Image shows kitchen tips for using parchment paper in pans and trays.
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Parchment paper is a common kitchen item. If you’re lining a pan with edges, making cuts at each corner helps it fit better. Spread a few drops of water, oil, or cooking spray under the paper to keep it in place.

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