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7 Smart Kitchen Shortcuts You Should Be Taking

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Stuck in a dinner rut and feeling bored and uninspired with meals?Let me help!Rate This RecipeKitchen shortcuts are something I rely on for almost every single meal that ends up on our dinner table. Usually it’s just one or two, but sometimes its many! When it comes to easy weeknight dinner recipes, I’ve figured out where to save some time and effort – without sacrificing any flavor.Looking to shave off a little time those weeknight dinners? These 7 shortcuts will do just that!Plus, one you should never use!Any vegetables that take some time to chop or trim are ones that I will buy pre-trimmed! Broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, trimmed green beans, shredded cabbage, salad greens, and riced cauliflower (I buy this frozen) are all great ones to try.TIP: Make sure the produce looks fresh, if it’s starting to brown or look mushy, that you pick a bag that looks good.Ahhhhhh, this is one of the best kitchen shortcuts. Now, there is definitely a time and a place for homemade marinara…and there is definitely a time for store bought marinara!I use store bought for pasta sometimes, but usually I use it as a flavorful base for soups instead of canned or diced tomatoes. Way more flavor and I don’t have to spend the time to make it happen.TIP: Make sure that you buy a basic marinara for some of these recipes, you don’t need a Basil &amp; Parmesan Marinara for taco soup.Protein is often a component of your weeknight dinner that takes the longest to make or cook, but there are plenty of short cuts to cut this cooking time down. Rotisserie chicken, cooked shrimp, canned beans, canned fish, and even shredded cheese can give any meal a protein boost without much work.TIP: For items like canned beans, choose low-sodium options as you can always add more salt later.You already know that proteins often take longest to cook…but ground meat cooks in less than 10 minutes! It can be used in a stir fry, for burgers, for soups, or casseroles.TIP: Choose a ground meat that has a bit of fat in it, 99% fat free turkey or chicken (or ground meat with all white meat) always ends up dry no matter what you do with it.Some grains take too to cook, and that just doesn’t always work with quick weeknight meals. You’ll pay more for the microwavable options, but they cook in just a few minutes.TIP: If you want to prep grains ahead, cook a double batch and freeze them. They reheat really well.To make or buy salad dressing…it’s honestly kind of controversial! There are times that call for homemade dressing (if a homemade dressing will really upgrade your salad) and there are times that the difference between getting a vegetable on the dinner table and not, relies on a dressing that is ready-to-go.TIP: Choose high-quality dressings made from ingredients you know – they’ll taste better! Newman’s Own, Brianna’s, or Salad Girl are great options.Fresh garlic is amazing, there is no doubt about it! But sometimes when you need a few extra minutes, frozen or pureed garlic and herbs is the way to go!I always like to have garlic and ginger cubes in the freezer and tubes of lemongrass in the fridge.Lemon and lime juice is so much better fresh, and takes just a few seconds to get it ready to use. Yes, it’s convenient to have it already, but it’s just not a kitchen shortcut that is worth it!Trader Joe’s Tikka Masala Lentils Recipe Herb Panko Baked Fish RecipeI help parents with weeknight dinners. Read More…

Stuck in a dinner rut and feeling bored and uninspired with meals?Let me help!Rate This RecipeKitchen shortcuts are something I rely on for almost every single meal that ends up on our dinner table. Usually it’s just one or two, but sometimes its many! When it comes to easy weeknight dinner recipes, I’ve figured out where to save some time and effort – without sacrificing any flavor.Looking to shave off a little time those weeknight dinners? These 7 shortcuts will do just that!Plus, one you should never use!Any vegetables that take some time to chop or trim are ones that I will buy...

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