5 Minute Crafts Season 13 Episode 10 36 Absolutely Crazy Cooking Hacks
- TV-14
- March 20, 2020
- 5 min
The thirteenth season of 5 Minute Crafts presents episode 10 titled "36 Absolutely Crazy Cooking Hacks". This episode presents innovative and practical tips and tricks that are sure to make cooking a breeze!
The episode opens up with a clever way to measure sticky ingredients such as honey, syrup, or peanut butter. Simply spray a measuring cup with non-stick cooking spray, and the ingredients will easily come out. Another hack showcased in this episode is placing a wooden spoon on top of a boiling pot of water to prevent the water from boiling over.
The show also gives an easy alternative to disposable piping bags by showing how to make one using a plastic bag and a wide drinking straw. The episode features a nifty trick for removing burnt food from pans and utensils by using baking soda and vinegar. This hack is definitely a lifesaver for those who struggle with scrubbing away burnt-on messes.
For those who love to cook eggs, there is an exciting new way to flip an egg without the use of a spatula! The 5 Minute Crafts team shows viewers how to flip an egg in the air and catch it using a frying pan. It is an impressive cooking hack that will surely impress any guests in the kitchen. The show also demonstrates a creative way to use a waffle maker to cook bacon and eggs, eliminating the need for multiple pans for breakfast.
The episode features several quick tips for a variety of cooking scenarios. To prevent soggy salad, pre-cook the ingredients before mixing the salad together. To peel a garlic clove quickly, crush it with a knife and microwave it for 20 seconds, and the skin will easily come off. To make grilling easier, create a foil tray to hold the spices and herbs and then place the meat on top of it.
In 36 Absolutely Crazy Cooking Hacks, the show even shares a creative way to reuse coffee filters! Place a filter over a mason jar, and use a rubber band to secure it in place, making the perfect funnel for pouring liquids into a bottle. The episode even includes tips on how to easily separate the yolk and white of an egg and how to make your own whipped cream at home.
The episode also provides suggestions for making life easier in the kitchen. Use a muffin tin to store and organize condiments, and keep herbs fresh in the freezer by adding them to an ice cube tray filled with olive oil. For those who struggle with cutting onions without tears, the show has a solution. Slice the onion, then soak it in cold water for 10 minutes before cooking, and tears will be a thing of the past.
Overall, 36 Absolutely Crazy Cooking Hacks is an exciting and informative episode that offers creative cooking solutions for everyday problems. The episode provides viewers with a variety of useful kitchen tips, and no doubt, many viewers will want to try them out in their own cooking endeavors. It is an episode worth watching, whether you are a seasoned chef or a beginner cook, there is something for everyone in 36 Absolutely Crazy Cooking Hacks.