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13 Insanely Awesome Cooking Hacks For Summer

Summer Cooking Hacks — Unless you want to make things hard on yourself, you need these food hacks in your life for Summer. These tips for the best way to cut a watermelon, the quickest way to peel a mango, and more will have you saying, "Why didn't I think of that?"

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1 Use a glass to easily peel a mango.

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2 Soak strawberries in water with a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to extend shelf life.

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3 Cut a bunch of cherry tomatoes at once by placing between two lids.

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4 Slice watermelon on a cutting board on top of a baking sheet to catch all the juice for easy cleanup.

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5 Keep leftover avocado from browning by coating the flesh with a little olive oil.

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6 Use a (new) toothbrush to get rid of pesky hairs on corn.

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7 Freeze fresh lemon juice in big batches so you have it at all times.

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8 Freeze fresh mint in an ice cube tray with a little water to add to cocktails or iced tea.

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9 Regrow green onions by leaving the stems in a glass of water on your countertop.

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10 Core a bell pepper while keeping it whole for easy chopping.

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11 Use a pineapple slicer to maintain the perfect shape.

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12 Prevent water from boiling over by placing wooden spoons over the pot.

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13 Cover watermelon with a stretch-fit silicone lid for easy transportation.

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