Post by Adriana Velez.
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Just because you're cooking from scratch doesn't mean you want to spend all day in the kitchen. And just because your food is fast doesn't mean it's junky. That's because you've learned how to cook the smart and efficient way. And that's why you'll love this fresh batch of 8 super smart kitchen hacks. Learn how to defrost meat in a hurry and pit cherries the easy way -- just for starters!
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