LPT: If you’re cooking something that might overflow (like pasta, soup, or milk), drop a single ice cube in the pot to instantly stop it from boiling over.

Instead of frantically lifting the pot or blowing on the foam when your boiling liquid starts rising, just drop an ice cube into it. The sudden temperature drop instantly calms the foam and stops the overflow without affecting the cooking process.

Why it works: The rapid cooling causes the bubbling starches or proteins to settle down immediately, buying you time to adjust the heat or stir. It’s especially useful for:

• Pasta water that’s foaming up too fast
• Milk about to spill over
• Soups or broths rising too high

Bonus Tip: If you’re worried about dilution, freeze a cube of the same liquid in advance (e.g., broth for soups, milk for hot chocolate).