Stop using your box grater for soft cheeses and gooey ingredients.
Grate hard and semi-firm cheeses, root vegetables and even chocolate to get the most out of this kitchen tool. Experiment to see what size holes work for what ingredients and be sure to watch out for those knuckles.
Never fear, The Basic Kitch is here. Simple techniques, step-by-step demos and a little Mashable twist to make sure you're paying attention.
Is your box grater gathering dust in your cabinet? Time to pull out that old war horse and put it to work.
Not on a hamburger. What were you thinking?
Hard and semi-firm cheeses grate beautifully.
Refrigerate chocolate for a few minutes then grate for a tasty topping to your homemade tiramisu.
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