29 simple cooking tips you don't learn before

We've compiled a list of 29 Simple Cooking Tips Everyone Should Know! to make every time in the kitchen a successful one.
Check them out, learn something new, and share your best tips for surviving in the kitchen:

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1. Set up the perfect workspace by gathering clean tools, bowls and utensils. And make sure to keep a trashcan within arm’s reach.
2. To create an egg wash, whisk together a large egg with one tablespoon of water until smooth. Use as a glue to seal pastries, then brush on top for a glossy appearance.
3. Peel tomatoes with ease! Cut an X in the top, and then simmer in a pot of hot water for 15 to 30 seconds. Cool down and the skin will fall right off.

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4. Get comfortable! Wear comfy clothes and an apron when you work in the kitchen and you won’t have to worry about getting dirty.
5. Invest in a baking scale. Scales are not only an accurate way to measure your cooking ingredients, but they streamline the entire process.
6. Always read and re-read your recipes before you start cooking.
7. Clean as you go!

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8. Use two skewers instead of one when grilling or roasting to prevent your food from spinning.
9. Learn and practice the rule of thumb to check the readiness of steak.
10. To prevent butter from over-browning in your pan, add a little bit of lemon juice.
11. Embrace salt. Don’t be afraid to use salt; it pulls the flavors out of your dishes. Cook with kosher salt and season with sea salt.
12. No luck finding shallots? Replace with a combination of onions and garlic.
13. After handling garlic, rub your fingers on stainless steel, like your sink, to get rid of the odor.
14. Ovens can lie. Place a second thermometer in your oven to ensure proper preheating temperatures.
15. Ignore cooking times. Check your dishes by using your own senses (smell, taste, touch) to decide when they are done.

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16. The most versatile and important tool is a sharp chef’s knife.
17. Perfect all the different ways to cook an egg.
18. When poaching an egg, add a teaspoon of white vinegar to simmering water to help keep the yolk from breaking.
19. For a great hardboiled egg every time, bring your pot to a boil and then turn off the stove. Let your eggs sit in the heated pot for 12 minutes and then transfer to cold water.
20. Crack eggs on a paper towel on the counter —no shells and easy cleanup!
21. Make an ide al sunny-side egg by covering your pan with a lid and letting the steam cook your egg. No flipping required.
22. Always taste your food before seasoning.
23. Anchor your cutting board to the counter with a damp paper towel to keep things steady and safe.
24. Hold a knife properly: pinch the blade instead of gripping the handle.
25. Don’t rinse pasta.
26. Substitute half a lemon and half an orange as a replacement for a Meyer lemon.
27. When sautéing garlic, use sliced garlic instead of minced to prevent burning.
28. Invest in a seasoned cast iron skillet. This kitchen staple distributes heat evenly and is easy to clean.
29. Remove tough stems on leafy greens by pinching the stem and gently pulling off the leaves with your other hand.