Every Kitchen Hero loves a simple trick that makes time in the kitchen a little easier, and this one can save you from a sticky situation.
When a recipe calls for honey, molasses, maple syrup, or another thick, sticky ingredient, lightly coat your measuring spoon or cup with olive oil first.
The thin layer of oil helps keep the ingredient from sticking to the measuring tool, allowing it to slide out much more easily. That means less scraping, less mess, and more of the ingredient actually making it into your recipe instead of being left behind in the measuring cup.
It can also help you get a more accurate measurement, especially when baking or working with recipes where the right proportions matter.
Simply add a small amount of olive oil to your measuring spoon or cup, swirl or brush it around to lightly coat the surface, and then add your sticky ingredient. Pour it into your recipe and watch how easily it releases.
Kitchen Hero Challenge
The next time a recipe calls for honey, molasses, maple syrup, or another sticky ingredient, give this trick a try. It only takes a few seconds, but it can make measuring and cleanup a whole lot easier.
Sometimes becoming a Kitchen Hero isn't about learning a complicated new technique. It's about knowing the little tricks that make cooking simpler.
Become the Kitchen Hero in your home, one helpful tip at a time!