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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!

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

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4 Easy Chicken Marinades to Prep Ahead

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Tips to Wash Fruit and Vegetables Effectively

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Reasons Why Your Steak Is Coming Out Tough and Chewy

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How to Peel Celery Stalks

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How to Cut Carrot Sticks

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How to Juice a Lemon without a Juicer

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How to Cut Cucumbers for Kids

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Our Favorite Kitchen Tools

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Three Reasons to Cook with your Kids

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