If you're legitimately dedicated to making a nice meal, you know there is going to be work involved. Sure, to save time you could just order in a pizza and skip the hassle, or you could try some of these tricks to make cutting and peeling food just a little easier. You've probably got your own habits in the kitchen, but are any of these tips new to you? As always, be extra careful using knives!
1. Kiwi fruit
I have always believed that everyone eats kiwi fruit the way I do: with a spoon. I was pretty surprised to find out that some people didn't know about this. All you have to do is cut the kiwi fruit in half and scoop it out. There are even serrated spoons created just for this purpose.
via thekitchn
If you're not planning on eating it directly, and instead need it as an ingredient, this is a really easy way to quickly peel and cut a kiwi fruit.
via steamykitchen
2. Mango
If navigating the seed isn't your problem when cutting a mango, this is an easy way to peel it.
via reddit /u/ horrible_dr
Though of course, if that seed is where your real trouble is, you can try this video's method instead, which involves having a safe grip while you cut around the seed.
3. Avocado
Apparently a great way to eat avocado is right out of the skin. You just need to cut it in half, take out the pit, and spoon it out.
via lukasvolger
Again, if the purpose of your avocado is for something other than eating it immediately, this is a quick way to cut and peel it.
4. Tomatoes
This hack is awesome to slice tomatoes. Just make sure you're careful with the knife!
5. Limes
If you're cutting a lime to juice it, this might be a good tip for you. Full instructions here.
6. Mandarin oranges
How cool is this? The orange cutting game has just changed forever, my friends.
7. Pomegranates
Is there a graceful way to cut open a pomegranate? Or does juice spray out regardless of what you try? Apparently this hack will solve that problem. You cut off the top and score the sides.
via instructables
8. Onions
Try following these step-by-step instructions to properly dice an onion.
