12 Great Tips to Make Meal Preparation Easier

Who doesn't love learning a few great tips to cook more easily or quickly?

Here are 12 that might seem unusual, but you'll adopt them today!

Need to shred meat quickly for a recipe like an omelet? Use a pizza cutter!

To cut corn off the cob effortlessly, use an electric knife.

Did you know you could cook lasagna in the dishwasher? Perfectly wrapped in aluminum foil, put it on the normal cycle and your lasagna will cook just as well as if you put it in the oven.

Bananas will last longer if you separate them and wrap the ends with cling film.

Cook multiple strips of bacon in the microwave by leaning them against a bowl this way. Your bacon will be nice and crispy.

No cookie cutter? Use a wine glass!

You're probably used to making hard-boiled eggs in a pot of boiling water, but did you know you can achieve the same result by placing them in the oven for 30 minutes at 325 F?

Make your own crispy tacos by cooking tortillas on the oven racks at 375 F. Just make sure to spray a little cooking oil on your tortillas before putting them in the oven.

Your meatballs will cook more evenly if you slightly pierce them in the middle before cooking them on the barbecue.

No rolling pin on hand? A wine bottle will do the trick.

For a decadent iced coffee, break Oreo cookies and put them in an ice cube tray with milk. Once frozen, place a few cubes in a glass, add coffee, and you'll have a wonderful caffeinated beverage!

Braid your bacon before cooking it in the oven. Your BLT sandwiches will be even more delicious!

Use an apple slicer to cut your potatoes into sticks when you want to make fries.

Do you have other great tips like these? We're waiting for your suggestions!