Kitchen Hacks You Will Wish You Thought Of

Contributed by: The Hive Team

Sometimes cooking in the kitchen can be messy business and just no fun. But these simple hacks can make your time in the kitchen more efficient, enjoyable, and less messy. Take a look at these kitchen hacks you will wish you thought of and prepare to be Amazed!

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The Perfect Parchment Paper Fit: Parchment paper is so handy for baking but trying to get it to fit nicely in the dish/pan often turns into a wrestling match. Here are a couple of easy tips to make it fit perfectly and easily every time.

Parchment Hack #1

Parchment Hack #2

The Lemon Squeeeeeze - Prevent that lemon juice from running all over your hands (it really stings in those cuts) and get a little extra squeezing power with these handy hacks.

Lemon Hack #1

Lemon Hack #2

Bacon - enough said!! Who doesn't love a perfectly cooked, salty, crispy slice of bacon? But trying to pull the individual strips from the big block of bacon rarely works out well, especially if its frozen. And what about all that splattered bacon grease on your stove or in your oven? Its a mess and a hassle - but with these hacks, you will never cook or freeze bacon the same way again.

Bacon Hack #1

Bacon Hack #2

No Mess Mixing - Ever see the I Love Lucy episode where Lucy and Ethel try to bake bread and end up covered in flour? Some version of that seems to happens every time the hand mixer is used. Sugar, flour, cake batter... fly out in a cloud as soon as the mixer is switched on. With this hack, you, your clothes and kitchen counters will stay mess free! Check it out.

Safe Goody Transport - After you bake those cupcakes (mess-free with the hack above) don't spoil your handiwork by letting them slide all over the car when taking them to a party or picnic. Keep them stable and secure with this handy hack.

Easy Egg Whites - Egg whites are reportedly a healthy food option for us in the middle-stage because they are high in protein and essential nutrients. But separating the yolks from the whites can be frustrating and take forever. Try this easy hack to simplify the separating process and have a little fun.

What is your favorite Kitchen Hack? Let us know in the comments below.