12 Food Hacks We Know Actually Work Because We Tried Them

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Zo Burnett BuzzFeed

Ripen an avocado in 10 minutes by baking it in the oven.

This won't work perfectly if you've got a completely rock solid avocado. But if you have one that's just a few days under, the heat will quickly soften up the whole thing, especially around the edges.

Read more: I Tried The 10-Minute Avocado-Ripening Hack Everyone's Been Talking About

Gyan Yankovich BuzzFeed

Add a bit of mustard to mac 'n' cheese to balance out the flavors.

The creamy cheese and tangy mustard play off each other perfectly. Here's Ree Drummond's recipe.

Read more: I Tried 8 Miracle Flavor Hacks To Upgrade My Favorite Foods

Hannah Loewentheil BuzzFeed

Store greens with paper towels to make them last longer.

The paper towels absorb excess moisture over time, which keeps the greens drier longer — and extends their shelf-life in the fridge.

Read more: We Tested Pinterest Cooking Hacks And Here's Which Ones Worked

Melissa Harrison BuzzFeed

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