3 Ways To Make Cooking Easier

TL;DR

Prep ahead, choose forgiving fatty cuts over lean ones, and clean as you go to reduce stress and effort in the kitchen.

Key Points

• 1.Prep ingredients fully in advance to avoid being half-prepped. Complete and store sauces or fully braise dishes like short ribs the day before, so cooking day only requires reheating and plating.
• 2.Choose fattier cuts to avoid overcooked or half-cooked food. Swap chicken breast for thigh and pork chops for braised pork shoulder — they take longer but are far more forgiving, reducing cooking stress.
• 3.Clean as you go to prevent a sink full of dishes. This keeps your workspace clear, eliminates an end-of-meal pile-up, and makes cleaning easier since food hasn't crusted onto surfaces yet.