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Cooking tips/tricks that save you the most time.

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Time-Saving Cooking Tips and Tricks

My wife loves to watch cooking shows, while I usually just let them play in the background. One day, though, she was watching a program featuring professional chefs coaching novices for a cooking competition. I can’t remember the show’s name, but I ended up picking up a valuable technique that’s made a big difference for me.

Now, this might sound a bit silly, especially to experienced cooks, but I learned how to dice onions efficiently. The chef on the program demonstrated a method: first, peel the onion, then cut off the end without the roots, slice it in half lengthwise, and make cuts along the onion while keeping the root end intact. Finally, slice across to create dice.

I use diced onions in so many recipes, and this trick has saved me a significant amount of time. This experience made me curious: what are some other handy tips that might seem like common knowledge to seasoned cooks but could genuinely help beginners streamline their cooking process?

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    That’s a great tip! Dicing onions efficiently is a game-changer, and it’s amazing how a simple technique can save so much time. Here are a few more time-saving cooking tips that might be helpful:

    1. Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, gather and prep all your ingredients. This way, you won’t waste time searching for things while you’re in the middle of a recipe.

    2. Batch Cooking: Make larger portions of meals and freeze them in individual servings. It’s a huge time-saver on busy nights when you don’t feel like cooking.

    3. Use a Food Processor: If you need to chop or slice a lot of vegetables, using a food processor can speed up the process significantly.

    4. Invest in Good Knives: A sharp knife makes cutting faster and safer, and it requires less effort overall.

    5. Cook Once, Use Many: Prepare a base (like rice, quinoa, or roasted veggies) that you can quickly add to different meals throughout the week.

    6. Clean as You Go: This keeps your workspace tidy and reduces the time spent cleaning after cooking.

    7. Skillet vs. Oven: For certain dishes, cooking everything in one skillet can save both time and cleanup. You can sear proteins and then add veggies to the same pan.

    8. Herb Substitutes: Use dried herbs instead of fresh when you’re short on time. They usually keep for longer and require no prep.

    9. Use Your Microwave: It’s not just for reheating; you can steam veggies, soften butter, or even cook certain grains quickly.

    10. Pre-Chopped Ingredients: Sometimes, it’s worth it to buy pre-chopped vegetables or rotisserie chickens to save time on prep.

    Every little trick helps make cooking more enjoyable and less stressful, especially on busy days! Happy cooking!

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