7 Tips For Saving Time In The Kitchen And Getting Dinner On The (cont'd)

e air out and lay it flat in your freezer to save space.
Whether you choose to thaw in the fridge the day before, submerge in water that evening, or pop
it in the microwave for a quick defrost, having a few home cooked meals waiting in your freezer
ready to heat and eat will surely save you time in the kitchen.
4.) Make The Most Of Your Mornings
Whenever possible, prepare what you can ahead of time. While the kids are enjoying breakfast,
take a few minutes to marinade meats, chop veggies, grate cheeses, form patties, or prepare a
dinner salad.
A few morning prep tricks can speed up the dinner process later that evening, and help get your
meal on the table in less time.
5.) Plan Your Meals For The Week Ahead
Organize your dinner menu for the week ahead and you will be surprised at how much time you
can save.
No need to run screaming into the night here ladies, it doesn’t have to be anything complicated.
Pasta on Monday, turkey cutlets on Tuesday, etc. Just something to use as a basic guideline to
help curb the dinner time crunch. Why not start this Sunday?
6.) Pressure Cooking - Fast and Furious
Pressure Cookers have come a long way since the 1950's horror stories of spattered ceilings and
flying lids. Today’s pressure cookers are much easier to use and safer than ever.
They are the perfect tool for busy moms with busy families because of the incredible amount of
time they can save.
Foods that would normally take hours to prepare, cook in 1/3 the time of conventional cooking
methods.
So give it a try the next time you're strapped for time and need to get a super quick meal on the
table. Just add your liquid and ingredients, and… Voila, dinner in no time!
7.) Sort-It & Season-It
Whenever you bring meats home from the grocery store, try to get in the habit of prepping them
before you put them into the freezer.
Take time to rinse, season, and divide into meal size portions before freezing. It just takes a few
extra minutes in the beginning, but it’s so worth the convenience in the long run.
I love reaching into my freezer knowing that I can always fall back on a bag of chicken breast that
have already been sliced and seasoned.
Just pop them in the microwave for a quick thaw, and they're ready for the pan, grill or oven.