Plan your weekly meals. Breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks. Planning ahead lets you make a grocery list and stock up on ingredients.
Make huge batches of cereals, proteins, and sauces on one day. Put them in containers and refrigerate or freeze for the week. This cuts busy-day cooking time.
Use slow cookers, pressure cookers, and Instant Pots to save time. These appliances can speed up cooking and let you multitask.
Set aside time to chop vegetables, marinate proteins, and prepare ingredients. Keep them in containers in the fridge to quickly assemble meals during the week.
Pre-cut vegetables, pre-marinated proteins, and frozen fruits and vegetables are useful. These things save time and deliver fresh food nourishment.
Schedule meal prep times for the week. Having a timetable helps you stick to meal prep, whether on weekends or weeknights.
Keep your kitchen tidy to save time finding utensils, pots, and supplies. A tidy kitchen speeds up cooking.
Plan your meal to take advantage of simultaneous cooking. While a dish simmers, cut vegetables or make a salad.
Make flexible ingredients for several meals. Try roasting a whole chicken and using the leftovers for sandwiches, salads, and wraps all week.