- Weekly Planning: Set aside time each week to plan your meals. Create a menu for the upcoming days and make a shopping list with the necessary ingredients. Planning allows you to buy only what you need and prevents you from running out of options for cooking.
- Ingredient Preparation: Wash, chop, and prepare your ingredients ahead of time. You can do this on the weekend or during your free time, and store the ingredients in airtight containers in the refrigerator so they are ready to use during the week.
- Batch Cooking: Prepare larger quantities of certain dishes and freeze them in individual portions. This way, you’ll have ready-to-eat meals on busy days or when you don’t have time to cook from scratch.
- Efficient Utensils and Appliances: Use utensils and appliances that help you save time in the kitchen. A pressure cooker, blender, food processor, or air fryer can make meal preparation faster and easier.
- Quick and Simple Recipes: Opt for recipes that require few ingredients and short cooking times. There are many delicious and healthy recipes that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes, allowing you to enjoy a homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Cleaning While Cooking: Take advantage of waiting times during cooking to clean and organize the kitchen. This way, you’ll reduce the time needed to clean once you’re done cooking.
- Leftover Meals: Make the most of leftovers and create new meals with them. For example, you can use roasted chicken to make tacos the next day or add cooked vegetables to a salad.