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 ...

It's easy to make salt and vinegar chips! Slice a potato using a mandolin. Then, soak in about 2 tbl of vinegar. Allow to sit ...