YouTube chef posts favorite cooking hacks

A chef on Youtube is posting his favorite cooking hacks from his time in restaurants, some of which could make life a little easier.

Here are some of his best tips:

1. If you wash your produce with vinegar, it’ll last longer. He says the best mix is three parts water, one part vinegar, and then let them sit for a couple minutes.

2. Before adding fresh herbs to a dish, give them a strong squeeze beforehand. This “bruising” releases twice as much flavor.

3. Use a potato masher to break up all the big chunks of your ground beef. It works a lot better than a spoon or fork.

4. If you make soup and it’s too watery, throw some breadcrumbs in there, it’ll help thicken it up.

5. Put soft cheeses like mozzarella or gouda in the freezer for 15 to 30 minutes before grating them. Voila. Easy cheese crumbles.

6. If you want to make fluffier biscuits, use bigger chunks of butter.