Discover creative hacks for everyday kitchen supplies that will make you wonder how you ever lived without them!
From cauliflower choppers to avocado slicers and herb strippers, there's a gadget for nearly every kitchen task. These tools can certainly add excitement to your cooking experience.
But, let's be honest: while shopping for kitchen supplies is fun, these gadgets can quickly clutter up your cabinet and drawer space. Before you add more to your collection, consider the creative ways to use the everyday kitchen tools you already own. These ideas can help you build your meal prepping and cooking skills, making healthy eating more convenient, enjoyable, and sustainable.
1. Ice Cube Trays For Food Storage
Got fresh herbs starting to wilt? Here's a nifty trick: chop them up and toss them into a silicone ice cube tray with olive oil and minced garlic. When you're stir-frying or sautéing, simply throw in one of these herb-infused ice cubes for a quick burst of flavor.
Ice cube trays can also be incredibly versatile for storing extra tomato sauce, lemon juice, or broth. This not only extends their shelf life but also saves you time in the kitchen.
2. Sheet Pan For Pancakes
If you're cooking for a big family or need a convenient, ready-to-go breakfast for the week, sheet pan pancakes are a game-changer. Instead of standing at the stove flipping pancakes, just pour the pancake batter onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and bake at 400°F until the batter is cooked through. Once done, you'll have one giant pancake that you can cut into squares and serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for a quick breakfast option throughout the week.
This method saves time and ensures you have a delicious, homemade breakfast ready to go.
3. Muffin Tin For Taco Bowls
For your next Taco Tuesday meal, why not try my favorite Fiesta Taco Bowl recipe using a muffin tin? It's a fun and easy way to create individual taco bowls. Simply take 6-inch flour tortillas, fold them in half, then in quarters, and gently unfold them to fit into each cup of a large muffin tin, forming little bowl shapes. Lightly spray them with oil to help them crisp nicely, then bake at 420°F for about 10 minutes or until they are golden brown. After they are done baking, fill your taco bowls with layers of beans or meat, veggies, salsa, and guac. This method makes for a delicious and festive meal that everyone will love. Enjoy your Taco Tuesday!
4. An Ice Cream Scoop For More Than Just Ice Cream
An ice cream scoop can be far more versatile than you might imagine. It's perfect for forming round meatballs or energy snack bites, and it makes portioning snacks like trail mix into baggies or baking batter into muffin pans a breeze. You can also use it to clean out the seeds from melons and squashes, making the task much simpler. The list of uses is endless!
5. A Pizza Cutter For Cutting Herbs & More!
A pizza cutter was once just a tool I used during pizza nights, but I discovered some other fantastic ways to use it. This handy tool can chop fresh herbs like rosemary, chives, and thyme with ease. If you're baking biscuits, pie, or pastries, the sharp wheel of the pizza cutter can quickly zip through the dough, making the process much more convenient. It’s amazing how a simple tool can be so versatile in the kitchen!
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