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    Home > Articles

    People Call Everything A “Life Hack” Nowadays, But Here Are 15 Actually Genius Tips

    By Nandor Barta on 09/06/2023 - May contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure.


    Discover 15 truly genius tips from Reddit commenters that go beyond the overused “life hack” label. From practical everyday solutions to clever tricks for various situations, these tips have been tried and tested by the Reddit community. Whether you’re looking to simplify your daily routines, solve common problems, or just make life a bit easier, these insights offer valuable advice that can genuinely improve your life. Embrace the wisdom shared by the Reddit community and put these genius tips into action to enhance your day-to-day experiences!

    Butter Wrappers in the Fridge

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    “My grandma would save butter wrappers in the fridge and use the leftover butter on them for greasing dishes when she baked. I can’t help but stockpile wrappers, it’s really so handy.”

    Top Your Mac and Cheese with Spices

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    “Mustard powder in your Mac and cheese is a game changer.”

    “I got this from my grandma’s recipe, and I’ve started adding a little turmeric & paprika to it. Gives it a great color and a nice subtle flavor boost.”

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    Better Than Bouillon Veggie Stock

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    “Better Than Bouillon Veggie is a million times better than any other veg stock.”

    “Man, I just bought a big ol thing of chicken broth cartons at Costco, since my friend is gluten free. Thought I could use it instead of my BTB when I cook for her. Nope, it’s almost completely tasteless”

    Put Fish Sauce into Dishes

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    “Putting a little fish sauce into a stew or sauce that needs umami. It’s basically liquid anchovies.”

    “Add fish sauce to your bolognese and other tomato based sauces. The more umami, the better.”

    Sprinkle Sea Salt on Cookies

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    “Sprinkle sea salt on cookies right before or right after baking. The extra salt brings out the flavors more and helps balance out the sweetness.”

    Cream of Mushroom Soup to Improve Taste

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    “Cream of mushroom soup is kind of a universal solution for improving any dish.”

    Ground Coffee in Brownies

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    “A TBSP of ground coffee in brownies really kick it up a notch. The more quality the beans the better.”

    Chocolate in Chili

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    “Coco powder in chili. It is amazing.”

    “You don’t really taste chocolate at all, but it gives it a depth and richness that is great.”

    Vinegar Brings Life into Your Dish

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    “If a dish feels flat it’s often the acidity that’s missing. Dash of White Modena vinegar is the secret to my red sauce for example, even though it’s inherently acidic.”

    Sour Cream in Scrambled Eggs

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    “Adding sour cream to scrambled eggs instead of milk will make them insanely fluffy.”

    Vanilla Extract with Lemon

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    “When baking for every tsp of vanilla extract add ¼ tsp of lemon extract.”

    How to Correct the Flavor

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    “If a meal is too spicy hot add cream/ milk/ sour cream/ cream cheese to cut the heat.”

    “If a meal is TOO salty, add lemon juice or vinegar.”

    Mayo in Mashed Potatoes

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    “As far I can remember all the women in my family put a big spoonful of mayo in their mashed potatoes (myself included).”

    Add Sugar and Cinnamon to Tomato Sauce

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    “All tomato based sauces need a pinch of sugar and a bit of cinnamon.”

    The Right Way to Use Chickpeas

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    “Always remove the skin from chickpeas before cooking (after 24 hour soaking), makes it easier to digest and a much creamier hummus.”

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