How To Cook Efficiently To Save Time In The Kitchen

With or without house help women always need to plan their kitchen and cooking saga well in advance for smooth functioning. Right ladies? I know your answers. On holidays, festivals, or a regular day we never are off duty from our home chores and kitchen duties.  

Therefore, it is essential for you to know some more (as few of you must be already aware of and following I know) kitchen tipsto cook and manage the kitchen efficiently so you save yourselves a little time. Use that time saved from the kitchen for your ME time, fitness regime, beauty care, an extra hustle to earn income, or just come mingle with us at Girls Buzz. We love having conversations with you!

Let’s begin with my quick, handy, and simple list of kitchen tipsyou can adapt to, for spending less time in the kitchen and more wherever you desire.

1. Save Your Recipes Rightly

Cooking begins with the recipe. And, in the digital age that we live in obviously we have it all saved on different applications that we use. My trick lies right there. Make time to organize your recipes saved on digital platforms.

Save your recipes in different folders naming and arranging them correctly. On all the various platforms that you use or come across cooking recipes segregate your recipes right. You can categorize them based on snacks, desserts, soups, starters, or the basis of ingredients used like rice, flour, corn, etc. You can add one recipe to two different folders as well in case of a dilemma. It may sound a bit silly or weird but believe me, it is very handy and will be super helpful.

It will save you a lot of time and headache when planning any menu. Just try it!

2. Invest In The Right Gadgets

You need not make your kitchen functioning fully automatic, but look for gadgets that will really make your tasks easy. It is different for all. Not everybody needs a chopper because they may be pro at it.

It is very essential that you do detailed research, analyse different options available and then make an informed decision regarding the gadgets you need for your kitchen and not just want. It is a budget-friendly and sensible way to plan and buy as no gadgets should be bought to play a showpiece in the kitchen.

The market for kitchen cooking essentials, gadgets, and accessories is huge. Make the smart and right decision for yourselves and your kitchen.

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3. Organize Vegetables And Fruits In Advance

Wash all the vegetables and fruits with water before settling them in the refrigerator. You can also chop and keep it manageable. In order to keep them fresh and bright, you may wash them with lukewarm and salty water. This way they don’t become pale or dull in color after some time.

Again, organizing plays a role here. Plan your meals as per the space in your refrigerator and the freshness of the vegetables and fruits. The cycle should follow accordingly.

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4. Keep Semi-cooked Gravy For The Busy Week

When you are aware well in advance that guests are coming for a dinner in the week you are tight with that big project, or assignment, or order or so you can make time in the weekend to prepare a gravy or ginger garlic paste you gonna need for that dinner.

A lot of different Indian sabzis can be prepared from one gravy with minor changes and additions. You can keep that prepared on a weekend and store it in the fridge and use it on dinner day for guestsHowever, this is not something I suggest on a regular basis. As it is not advisable or healthy to eat frozen food. One must always eat fresh and hot home-cooked food for good health and lifestyle.  In the weeks when it is unavoidable and you are busy it is okay, once in a while 

5. Timely Refill Your Cooking Essential Grocery

With the adamant of online grocery shopping platforms, the prices have become very affordable and the system has become very convenient. You can order things at a click of a button anytime you recall and the delivery is fast and secured.

You just have to be efficient at making optimum utilization of these platforms. Every weekend, always allot a little time to ensure everything in the kitchen is stocked and full. You should never take a box of spice empty in hand while cooking or rush to the packet of it lying in the cabinets of the kitchen.

Plan, organize, and manage the refill and restock of all the spices, nuts, cereals, herbs, beverages, and everything that you need for your kitchen perfectly. Make a timetable suitable for you and stick to it no matter what.

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6. Stock Ready to Serve/Cook Food in an Appropriate Quantity

On the days you are unwell, or out for work till late, or just don’t have the mental or physical energy to go to the kitchen or a surprise get together or party you need this stock of food. Always have a decent quantity of ready to serve or cook food, snacks, instant noodles and so on.

Yes, online food delivery services are available even though this stock of food must be in your kitchen for multiple reasons. However, these food items must not be consumed much for good health.

7. Always Keep Your Kitchen Clean And Organized

The convenience to work will bring the speed in work. Convenience comes when things are in place and ready to use. Make time every alternate day to organize your Kitchen cabinets. Clean your utensils and kitchen working area once a day to keep it well organized and manageable.

Arrange your cupboards such that larger pieces of cookware are easily accessible, rather than hidden by pieces of your grandmother's fine china. Slow cookers, food processors, woks, pots and pans may not be as attractive, but you need a functional set-up to save time.

You will realize the importance of this effective arrangement once you realize the ease of it while cooking when in hurry.

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Try these simply doable kitchen tipsand see how you save yourselves time from your lovely kitchen. Let me know the kitchen tipsthat you follow and think are worth sharing with all the ladies to save their precious time!