Ice cube trays don’t just make ice—no matter what their name may imply. If you can spare a tray or two, we have a few great frozen water-free ways you can put them to use.
Make Beef Jerky
Dry beef jerky in a microwave on top of silicone ice cube trays. It’s easy if you follow this simple recipe.
Simplify Piña Coladas
Bartender Jeff Bell of Manhattan’s PDT freezes coconut water and a mix of fruit juices in ice cube trays, then, whenever he wants to make piña coladas, he blends the frozen fruit cubes with rum.
Make Popsicles
For super-healthy popsicles, fill ice cube trays with lightly sweetened watermelon puree and freeze for about three hours, inserting toothpicks about halfway through.
Stock up on Stock
Ultra-useful bouillon cubes are a snap to make at home. Simply make stock using this recipe, then add chopped herbs, pour into ice cube trays and freeze for the next time you need to give a soup or sauce a boost of broth.
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