[Day #2] How prepping meals changed my life

​ ​PREPARE FOOD AHEAD OF TIME Hi! Its Day #2 of (4 Secrets To End Dinnertime Stress) ​ You know that bittersweet moment when you're enjoying your delicious homecooked meal but trying so hard NOT to pay attention to that horrendous mess you made preparing it? Yeah, I know that feeling all too well! ​ Cooking can get messy, and thats ok. But there is a way to prevent the mess! Chopping and preparing food ahead of time can save you time when it comes to cleaning up after dinner. ​ Here are a few ways to prepare food in advance to make cooking a breeze. Chop vegetables and keep them in airtight containers until ready to cook. Make marinades and sauces and store them in mason jars. Slice up your meat and keep them in gallon-sized zip lock bags before cooking. Measuring everything out into prep bowls (this works well if the recipe requires a list of spices). ​ Almost every recipe can be made ahead of time, I kid you not! Just about any CHICKEN, BEEF, PASTA, or SEAFOOD recipe can be made in advance. You will be able to enjoy a delicious meal without the stress of a messy kitchen! One of our reader's favorite prep-ahead meals is our ​ Easy Mongolian Beef ​ ​ ​ I hope you're finding these tips HELPFUL! Keep an eye out for tomorrow's email in your inbox. HINT: There IS a way to make dinner work even if your plans fail. ​ Love, Dina from SimplyHomeCooked.com ❤️ Unsubscribe | Update your profile | 13 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, wa 98104-2205