🧊 5. Freeze Herbs in Olive Oil — Then Use as Flavor Bombs
Chop fresh herbs (like basil, parsley, or thyme), place them in an ice cube tray, and cover with olive oil. Freeze, then pop them out and toss one into a pan when cooking veggies, pasta, or eggs.
🌱 That was news to me… and now I feel like a meal-prep genius.
🍝 6. Add a Pinch of Sugar to Tomato Sauce — Even if It Feels Wrong
It may feel like cheating, but a small pinch of sugar balances acidity in tomato sauces and brings out a richer, more rounded flavor. Especially if your tomatoes aren’t peak-season sweet.
🍅 That was news to me… and it made my spaghetti way better.
🧂 7. Salt Your Cutting Board Before Chopping Herbs
This old-school chef trick keeps slippery herbs like parsley or cilantro from flying off your board while chopping. Bonus: it lightly seasons them too.
🔪 That was news to me… and my kitchen’s cleaner for it.
🎉 Final Thoughts
Whether it’s reheating pizza with a glass of water in the microwave (yes, it helps the crust stay crisp) or using mayonnaise instead of butter for golden grilled cheese, the kitchen is full of small tricks that make a big difference.
Some of these ideas might sound strange at first — but once you try them, you’ll probably say the same thing we did:
“That was news to me!”
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