Our 15 Smartest & Most Surprising Tips The Kitchn's Best of 2012

The Rubber Band Trick: How To Keep a Cut Apple Fresh in Your Lunchbox

Some of our favorite tips to share on The Kitchn are those that are so simple and smart, they make you wonder, Why didn't I think of this sooner? This year some of our favorite surprising discoveries included the best ever trick for separating eggs, a hack that turns a $50 ice cream maker into a $300 model, and the easiest way to keep a cut apple fresh all day.

TOP ROW
1 The Rubber Band Trick: How To Keep a Cut Apple Fresh in Your Lunchbox
2 How To Determine Whether an Avocado Is Perfectly Ripe Inside
3 Smart Tip: Turn Your $50 Ice Cream Maker Into a Quick-Churning $300 Model
4 Apartment Kitchen Disaster: How To Stop a Blaring Smoke Detector (And Keep It Off!)
5 Mold Chocolate in Any Shape Using a Common Baking Ingredient

MIDDLE ROW
6 Smart Tip: To Quickly Ripen an Avocado, Use a Banana
7 Smart Tip: The Fastest, Easiest Way to Shuck Corn Is With Your Microwave
8 Turn a Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Into a Candy Machine!
9 Grilling Tip: Check Your Propane Gas Level With a Cup of Water
10 Smart Tip: Use an Ironing Board for Extra Counter Space When You Need It

BOTTOM ROW
11 Quick Tip: Grate Ginger With a Fork
12 Why You Should Eat Your Cheetos With Chopsticks
13 Healthy & Hearty Breakfast Idea: Egg Baked in an Avocado
14 An Intriguing Use for Beeswax
15 The Best Trick Ever for Separating Eggs (not pictured)

* * *

Welcome to The Kitchn's Best of 2012 roundup! From December 17 through January 1 we are rounding up some of our favorite (and your favorite) posts from the past year.

(Images: See linked posts for full image credits)

---

Homemade in a Hurry: 15 Time-Saving Tips The Kitchn's Best of 2012

Time-Saving Tip: Freeze Smoothie Ingredients in Muffin Tins

We are always looking for smart tips that help us save time and be a little more efficient in the kitchen. This year we shared some great ideas for choosing the fastest lane at the supermarket, prepping and cooking a week's worth of vegetables in one afternoon, and freezing smoothies in muffin tins for healthy sipping in minutes plus 12 more tips to make cooking healthy, tasty meals a little more convenient.

TOP ROW
1 Time-Saving Tip: Freeze Smoothie Ingredients in Muffin Tins
2 Smart Tip: How To Core a Head of Iceberg Lettuce in 3 Seconds
3 Time-Saving Tip: Prep Juicer Ingredients
4 Cook a Week of Vegetables in One Afternoon
5 Cheap, Convenient & Better Than Canned: Freezer Beans

MIDDLE ROW
6 Smart Tip: Skip the Express Lane & Go For the Shortest Line at the Supermarket
7 Oops! 6 Time-Wasting Mistakes You're Making in the Kitchen
8 Quick & Easy Tip: Cut 15 Cherry Tomatoes in Half at Once!
9 Make a Quick, Flavorful Vegetable Stock in Just 10 Minutes
10 Smart Tip: Peel Fava Beans in Half the Time Using One Common Ingredient

BOTTOM ROW
11 4 Tips for Softening Butter, Fast!
12 Time-Saving, Money-Saving Tip: Create a Default Grocery List
13 Use a Heating Pad for a Quicker Bread Dough Rise
14 Smart Tip: For Quicker, Cleaner Cooking, Make a Lid for Your Grill Pan
15 Cinnamon Rolls in 20 Minutes: Parbake & Freeze Sweet Rolls Now

* * *

Welcome to The Kitchn's Best of 2012 roundup! From December 17 through January 1 we are rounding up some of our favorite (and your favorite) posts from the past year.

(Images: See linked posts for full image credits)

0 comments

12.17.12 12:00PMAnjali Prasertong

Categories:

Main,Advice,2012,Best of the Year,Faster Cooking,Roundup,Tips & Techniques

---

Beauty Tips - How To Information eHow.com Don't just sit there scratching your head, find useful info on Beauty Tips on eHow. Get essential tips and learn more about everything from How to Get Inner Eyeliner ... Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas Is the most important meal starting to look like the "most boring," or the meal you don't have time to make a healthy breakfast option? Try these quick breakfast ideas. Pumpkin Pie Granola My Baking Addiction I cried a little this morning. Seriously. Today marks my first day back to work for the 2012 school year and although I know that I shouldnt be complaining about 2 ... 5 fun things to cook on your grill - Canadian Living Your barbecue isn't just for grilling red meat. Here are 5 things you never knew you could make on your grill. Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe Girl - RecipeGirl.com Simple recipe for Homemade Marinara Sauce. Photographs included. How to Make Salad in a Jar Directions for vacuum-packing lettuce in quart canning jars to achieve longer storage. Makes eating a healthy salad everyday more convenient. I Suck at Cooking So Over This Im not exactly what anyone would call a good cook. I mean, I can follow recipes, and Ive never poisoned anyone (that I know of), but cooking just doesnt come ... Cooking class: Coq au Vin recipe - Canadian Living Learn how to make a classic dish perfect for entertaining with this recipe for Coq au Vin. Christmas Crafts, Free Knitting Patterns, Free Crochet Patterns ... 1000's of free craft projects, home decor ideas and DIY tips. We add new projects and tips everyday. Some of our readers favorites include Christmas Crafts, Free ... Frugal VillageAnne Gather This is my blog where I will be sharing tips and hints to live a frugal lifestyle. I will share tips on shopping with coupons, sales and combinations. I wi