Imagine rushing home after a long, hectic day, opening the fridge, and wondering what to cook for dinner. The chopping board is off, pans are heating up, and the kitchen feels like it's a mess.

We recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about the easy yet effective cooking hacks they swear by. We also perused Reddit to collect a few more useful tips and tricks. Here's ...

1. When making tomato chutney, sauté and grind a small amount of brinjal with it. The chutney will be thick and tasty. 2. If ...

Chefs recommend simple cooking tips to take your roasted vegetables to the next level. Use high oven temperatures, space out your vegetables and lightly coat them in oil for perfect roasting. Buy ...

in the woods. The downside to cooking in camp is the lack of accommodations that you normally have at home. So you have to be extra attentive when putting together your gear. The upside is that a ...