Elements For A Healthier Life Magazine Issue 09 | January 2017 | Page 61

8 Kitchen Time Savers

1. Pre-chop vegetables you frequently use when cooking.

2. Pre-chop fruit for lunches and handy snacking.

3. Pre-shape burgers and store in the freezer; thaw before cooking.

4. Leave carrots and potatoes unpeeled for dishes that you can get away with not peeling them.

5. Prepare two extra servings; freeze extra portions to heat up for another meal-time.

6. Clean dishes/utensils as you use them when preparing meals.

7. Plan meals in advance.

8. Make an extra stack of pancakes or waffles; store in the freezer to enjoy another morning.