DineOut Lebanon

Onion peeling without crying- Peel onions under water to avoid “crying”. Another option is to refrigerate onions before cutting.

Keep celery fresh for longer time- Celery wrapped in aluminum foil before refrigerating will remain fresh for weeks.

Juicy lemons- Soak lemons in hot water for 15 minutes before extracting juice.

Make ripe tomatoes firm again- Dip tomatoes in cold water, add some salt and leave overnight.

Better way to clean vegetables- Clean Vegetables & make them germ free by adding some salt or vinegar drops while washing them.

Keep chillies fresh for longer time- While storing green chilies, remove the stems.

Keep bananas fresh for longer time- After bananas have ripened, store in the refrigerator to help slow down ripening. The skin will turn dark brown, but this does not damage the fruit inside.

Maintain bright green color of peas- Put the peas in boiling hot water and let it boil. Drain. Pour chilled water. Drain.

Make leafy vegetables crunchy again- Cut the stem off and separate the stalks. Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar to a vessel filled with cold water. Now place vegetables in it. Soak for 4 to 5 hours. Drain well and refrigerate.

Clean oven- Sprinkle a combination of salt and cinnamon on any spillovers that occur while baking. Not only does it prevent the burnt smokey smell from filling the house, but you should also be able to use a spatula to lift the whole piece after the oven cools.