13 Insanely Awesome Cooking Hacks For Summer

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

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?"

01

Use a glass to easily peel a mango.

02

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

03

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

04

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

05

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

06

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

08

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

09

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

10

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

11

Use a pineapple slicer to maintain the perfect shape.

12

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

13

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