{"id":170,"date":"2024-03-12T16:20:49","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T23:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kitsapcooks.com\/?page_id=170"},"modified":"2024-03-12T16:20:49","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T23:20:49","slug":"timesavers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kitsapcooks.com\/?page_id=170","title":{"rendered":"Timesavers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-048119fdb636ea3d70edc0b975509c6c av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltng0y5a-2902d5c5514801951a19b4af9b7c3bfc\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ltng0y5a-2902d5c5514801951a19b4af9b7c3bfc{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ltng0y5a-2902d5c5514801951a19b4af9b7c3bfc .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ltng0y5a-2902d5c5514801951a19b4af9b7c3bfc 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reach.\u00a0 This will save you from having to search for them later.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clear the clutter.<\/strong>\u00a0 Before you start cooking, clear off your counters.\u00a0 This allows more room for prep space.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chop extra.<\/strong>\u00a0 When chopping up veggies for a meal, chop more than you need.\u00a0 Take the extra, place in a reusable container and freeze.\u00a0 Then next time you need it, you can skip a step.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have everything in place.<\/strong>\u00a0 Grab all ingredients needed for your meal: chopped vegetables, measured spices, and thawed meats.\u00a0 It will be easier to spot missing items and avoid skipping steps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Double your recipe.<\/strong>\u00a0 For your next casserole or stew, try doubling the recipe and freezing the extra.\u00a0 You&#8217;ll save time and make cooking next week&#8217;s dinner a snap!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean as you go.<\/strong>\u00a0 Fill up the sink with soapy water and wash the dishes as you cook.\u00a0 It&#8217;ll make clean up go much smoother!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save some for later.<\/strong>\u00a0 Freeze leftover soups, sauces, or gravies in small reusable containers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-048119fdb636ea3d70edc0b975509c6c av_one_half  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltnggg46-37f124832c030c08701ffd378418e18c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>DO:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan at least one crock pot meal a week for your busiest evening.<\/li>\n<li>Make the next day&#8217;s prep (chopping, thawing, etc.) part of today&#8217;s meal plan.\u00a0 For example, include Tuesday&#8217;s prep with Monday&#8217;s meal plan.<\/li>\n<li>Use technology like apps, downloads, and subscriptions only if it&#8217;s helpful, and make a change when it&#8217;s not.<\/li>\n<li>Take inventory of your fridge, freezer, and pantry before you start planning.<\/li>\n<li>Start your meal planning with what you already have on hand so you are not always buying new ingredients for every meal.<\/li>\n<li>Use the sales flyer for your preferred store while you are planning.\u00a0 These are often found online.<\/li>\n<li>Plan to use leftovers for meals or as parts of new meals.<\/li>\n<li>Consider doubling favorite recipes to put in the freezer.<\/li>\n<li>Share meal plans with friends to save you time and energy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-feecfcc73494c68bb0d1632d1d5c38ae av_one_half  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltngkck4-4baa9104ce528f0eda0f1e5063109af0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>DON&#8217;T:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Be too hard on yourself.<\/li>\n<li>Think you&#8217;ve failed if a week of meals falls apart due to schedule changes.<\/li>\n<li>Decide you stink at meal planning or can&#8217;t do it if your desire decreases after a few weeks.\u00a0 Get back on the horse!<\/li>\n<li>Hesitate to change your system if it&#8217;s not 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