Hands up those of us who are slaves to take-out!
We all know that cooking at home is a far healthier and energy saving option. But most of us still lack the time to go home and cook that big nourishing dinner, and opt instead for the nearest take out joint or supermarket freezer section. If time is a problem, then try cooking over the weekends and freezing food in small batches, which can be reheated instantly. If you prefer fresh daily cooked meals, then there are loads of 30 minute recipes you can download from the internet (downloading will also save you from buying cookbooks that are rarely used completely), or borrow from the library. When cooking, try the following- instead of cooking your dish on high heat for the time given, switch the gas off 5-7 minutes in advance and let the pan, covered tightly, sit on the hot stove. The food will continue to cook on it’s own. This works well while boiling pasta and eggs too. Similarly, don’t bother preheating the oven unless you’re cooking bread, pastries or souffles. Incorporate stir-fries into your cooking. It takes the same amount of time and energy to do a stir fry, as it does to reheat a pre-packaged meal. And the results are definitely more tasty and nutritious as well. And finally, buy a slow-cooker. This is an excellent time and energy saver for the busy person.
For excellent 30 minute or less meals, some websites to browse are:
Simplified Living Online - http://www3.telus.net/slon/chef.html
Rachel Ray’s 30 minute meals: www.rachelray.com
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