Time Management Tips
- Plan ahead. Make your busy weekdays easier by spending a small amount of time during the weekend planning what meals to make during the week.
- Prepare a grocery list before going shopping so that you cut down on impulse purchases and time spent in the store.
- Save preparation time by buying ready-to-eat salad greens and pre-chopped, pre-washed vegetables. Salads as entrees and stir fries can come together in no time.
- Use rinsed, canned beans instead of dried for your favorite soups, salads and other recipes to cut hours off prep time.
- Couscous is one of the quickest-cooking grains around! Add some dried fruit and toasted nuts for a healthy side dish.
- Store-bought rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken breasts can be a lifesaver on those busy nights. Shred and add to salads, soups, sandwiches or quesadillas.
- Use pre-cooked shrimp from the supermarket seafood department for any shrimp recipes.
- Microwaving fish in parchment paper is a quick and easy way to get a delicious meal on the table. Try to find fillets that are of similar thickness for even cooking.
- Marinate your meat during the day so all you have to do is cook before making the evening meal.
- When you use a baking sheet to cook, line it with aluminum foil or parchment paper to speed the cleanup process.