What are the best cooking hacks you've learned over the years?
What are the best cooking hacks you've learned over the years?
What are the best practices you've learned to save time or make a meal better.
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This one is a little bit of a hot take, but bottled lemon or lime juice is good for consistency. While fresh will most certainly be better, you may inadvertently juice a bad lemon/lime and potentially ruin a dish. Bottled juices can last a bit longer in the fridge.
Similar, but more situational argument for tinned fruits/veggies. Sometimes, the consistency is more important than the freshness.
Honestly, canned tomatoes will be fresh almost 100% of the time.
Speaking of canned tomatoes, there can be a huge difference between brands. If canned tomatoes make up the bulk of the recipe I prefer to spend a little extra.
I've found that choosing tomatoes canned with minimal to no salt can increase quality.