20 top kitchen hacks most folks don’t know

How: Lay a wooden spoon across the top of a boiling pot.
Why: The wood breaks the surface tension, stopping foam from spilling over.
8. Grate Cold Butter for Baking
How: Use a box grater to shred cold or frozen butter before adding to flour.
Why: Distributes butter evenly, producing flakier pastry, biscuits, and scones.
9. Peel Ginger with a Spoon
How: Scrape the edge of a metal spoon along ginger root to remove skin.
Why: It’s safer, faster, and wastes less than a knife or peeler.
10. Regrow Green Onions in Water
How: Place white roots of used green onions in a glass with enough water to cover roots. Put on windowsill; change water every few days.
Why: Green tops regrow in days for continuous, free supply.
11. Use a Potato to Remove Excess Salt
How: Drop a peeled, raw potato into an over-salted soup or stew, simmer for 15–20 minutes, then remove.
Why: Potato absorbs some salt, reducing overall salinity.
12. Slice Cherry Tomatoes with Two Plates
How: Place tomatoes between two plates (one right-side up, one upside-down) and slice horizontally with a sharp knife.
Why: Halves dozens of tomatoes in seconds, safely and evenly.
13. Keep Brown Sugar Soft with Bread
How: Add a slice of bread (or apple) to the sugar container.
Why: Moisture from bread keeps sugar from hardening; replace as bread dries out.
14. Remove Corn Silk with a Damp Paper Towel
How: After husking, gently rub corn with a damp paper towel.
Why: Silks stick to the towel, making cobs clean and ready.
15. De-crystallize Honey in a Warm Water Bath
How: Place honey jar (lid off) in a bowl of hot (not boiling) water for 10–15 minutes.
Why: Gently dissolves crystals, returning honey to liquid form.
16. Use Parchment Paper to Stop Cake Sticking
How: Trace cake pan on parchment paper, cut to fit, and line pan bottom before adding batter.
Why: Ensures easy release without sticking, perfect for layered cakes.
17. Soften Browned Avocado with Lemon Water