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Tips & Tricks

Make things easy on yourself with these simple cooking tips and tricks.  Less hassle and headache to make meal prep even easier! We even offer simple ways for kids to help you cook!

Throwing together a veggie tray? Our tips for cutting carrots, peeling celery and slicing cucumbers will come in hand for your next veggie spread! Prepping meat for dinner? Learn how to make your steak tender and juicy or discover some simple make-ahead marinades for chicken!

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Three Ways to Peel Garlic

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How to Slice an Apple (Quick, No-Gadget Method)

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