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| KitchenAid 5 qt. Stand Mixer, designed in 1937 by Egmont Arens, remains very successful today (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Busy
families have become common place in our modern community and anyone
who has ever been part of one knows that cooking a well balanced meal
for everyone can be a difficult chore to fit into the day. Gone are
the days of stay at home mommies and with both parents at work eating
out seems to become a regular choice. However, despite its
convenience, it can become very expensive. It is possible to prepare
fresh meals quickly and stop eating out. Check out these handy kitchen hints
for busy families:
- Simplify Your Menu – You can still enjoy a nutritionally balance meal by using the simplest of methods. Why not add dishes like tacos, tortillas and burritos to your menu list. These are tasty and so easy to prepare in under 30 minutes. You will even get faster the more you make it. I have tacos down to about 15 minutes now!
- Stock Up The Pantry & Prepare In Advance – It is important to have a well stocked kitchen. You will find that many simple recipes contain very similar ingredients, so by ensuring you have these ingredients at hand you will be able to cut your prep time in half! My must have ingredients include onions, garlic and vegetables. To save time I dice and chop these on the weekends and store in air tight containers for easy access to them throughout the week. If you know what ingredients you use alot of then stock up, often you can get discounts for bulk buying. I will also cut meat up and store in freezer bag. I can just pull one out of the freezer in the morning and it is ready to cook after work.
- Invest In Appliances – Some kitchen appliances can be expensive, but they can be well worth it in terms of convenience it can be worth the investment. If you have a large family to prepare food for and a limited time, there are gadgets to help. The KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer is my best friend! I can mix up to 5 quarts of food at once! That is 7lbs of mash or enough dough for 5 loaves of bread! A Slow cooker or crock pot is also ideal for making family meals .
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