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Cooking tips/tricks that save you the most time.

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Time-Saving Cooking Tips You Might Not Know About

My wife often enjoys watching cooking shows, and I typically tune them out as background noise. However, one day, I caught an episode featuring professional chefs mentoring novices for a competition. I can’t remember the show’s name, but I ended up learning a valuable skill that has made a huge difference in my cooking.

It may sound trivial, especially to seasoned chefs, but I learned the proper way to dice onions. The chef demonstrated how to peel the onion, trim the non-root end, cut it in half lengthwise, make slicing cuts along the onion while leaving the root end intact, and then chop it into pieces.

Now, diced onions are a staple in my cooking, and this technique has saved me a lot of time. It got me thinking—what other seemingly basic tips might be game-changers for those less experienced in the kitchen? I’d love to hear any time-saving tricks you have!

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One response to “Cooking tips/tricks that save you the most time.”

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    That’s a great tip! Dicing onions efficiently can really speed up prep time. Here are a few more time-saving cooking tips that might help:

    1. Mise en Place: This French term means “everything in its place.” Before you start cooking, chop, measure, and prep all your ingredients. It makes the cooking process smoother and faster because you won’t be scrambling to find ingredients mid-recipe.

    2. Use a Food Processor: For tasks like chopping vegetables or making sauces, a food processor can save you tons of time. It’s especially useful for larger batches of diced ingredients.

    3. Batch Cooking: Prepare larger quantities of meals and store them in portions. This way, you save cooking time on busy days by simply reheating.

    4. Frozen Ingredients: Keep frozen vegetables, herbs, or even pre-chopped onions on hand. They are convenient, don’t spoil quickly, and can be added directly to dishes without thawing.

    5. One-Pan Meals: Try recipes that use just one pan or pot. Not only does this save cooking time, but it also reduces cleanup, making the entire process more efficient.

    6. Preheat Your Pan: Before adding ingredients, make sure your pan is hot. This helps with cooking things more quickly and evenly, cutting down on overall time.

    7. Sharp Knives: Keeping your knives sharp makes chopping and slicing faster and safer. Dull knives require more effort and can lead to mistakes.

    8. Invest in Good Tools: Quality kitchen gadgets, like a reliable peeler, grater, or mandoline slicer, can make prep work much quicker.

    9. Herb Freezing: If you have fresh herbs that you can’t use quickly enough, chop them and freeze them in ice cube trays with a bit of olive oil. You can just pop a cube into your pan when you need it.

    10. Use a Slow Cooker or Instant Pot: These devices allow you to prepare meals that can cook while you do other things, freeing up your time in the kitchen.

    Hopefully, these tips will help you become even more efficient in the kitchen! Happy cooking!

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