The Cookout

Random musings, lighthearted communication, and good vibes.

Stats

Category
Entertainment
Total members
15
Total events
0
Total discussions
5K
Total views
1M

What are some kitchen items that make food prep and cooking easier/more time efficient?

sourgrapes

Royal Sixer
Down From Day 1
Messages
1,979
Reputation
2,389
zBucks
6,572
Sex
Female
Race
Black
Origin
USA
I want to get in the habit of cooking more at home. Taking better care of myself and eating healthier meals. Problem is, I am short on time half the time so I need to find ways to cut out cook and prep time for meals. I am looking to pick up a few things this weekend when I am out shopping. What are some good kitchen items that help save time when preparing home-cooked meals?
 

Blackgravity

On Y0 Six
Community Host
Tither
App Beta Tester
  • Messages
    1,892
    Reputation
    2,557
    Location
    PDX
    zBucks
    0
    Sex
    Male
    Race
    Black
    Origin
    USA
    it kinda depends on what you cooking, a lifesaver is a crockpot. you can make so many different meals with it. easy to prep for and everything in one pot.
    here's something to get you started if you are interested.

     
    D

    Deleted member 231

    Guest
    it kinda depends on what you cooking, a lifesaver is a crockpot. you can make so many different meals with it. easy to prep for and everything in one pot.
    here's something to get you started if you are interested.

    if i had bought a crock pot for myself in college, i would've had a much happier early 20's
     

    GwynShivers

    Royal Sixer
    Tither
    App Beta Tester
    Messages
    4,775
    Reputation
    5,397
    Location
    Stone Mountain, GA
    zBucks
    12,099
    Sex
    Female
    Race
    Black
    I want to get in the habit of cooking more at home. Taking better care of myself and eating healthier meals. Problem is, I am short on time half the time so I need to find ways to cut out cook and prep time for meals. I am looking to pick up a few things this weekend when I am out shopping. What are some good kitchen items that help save time when preparing home-cooked meals?
    If you do lots of slicing, dicing, mixing, blending & chopping, you need a food processor.
    Non-stick pots, pans & bake ware, also cuts preparation time down.
    Marinating meats overnight inhances the flavor & tenderness.
    Cutting up natural veggies for seasoning. Onions, garlic, bell peppers, rosemary thyme, bay leaves, jalapeños, cilantro, etc also saves time. Combine the seasonings you choose, inside a zip lock bag. Dry ingredients in one bag. Onions, garlic & bell peppers in another bag & refrigerated.
    Anything else you'd like to know, just ask & I hope this helped.
     

    sourgrapes

    Royal Sixer
    Down From Day 1
    Messages
    1,979
    Reputation
    2,389
    zBucks
    6,572
    Sex
    Female
    Race
    Black
    Origin
    USA
    Does anyone know if those Ninja things are any good? The one for chopping up food? I was considering that.

    I am going to get a crockpot for sure. That seems like one of the best items to get cause I can throw something together before work and come home to a good homecooked meal. I think I might invest in some of those meal prep containers for the freezer as well so I can make big batches of food and have leftovers for at work throughout the week.
     

    GwynShivers

    Royal Sixer
    Tither
    App Beta Tester
    Messages
    4,775
    Reputation
    5,397
    Location
    Stone Mountain, GA
    zBucks
    12,099
    Sex
    Female
    Race
    Black
    Does anyone know if those Ninja things are any good? The one for chopping up food? I was considering that.

    I am going to get a crockpot for sure. That seems like one of the best items to get cause I can throw something together before work and come home to a good homecooked meal. I think I might invest in some of those meal prep containers for the freezer as well so I can make big batches of food and have leftovers for at work throughout the week.
    I did that on weekends, when I worked. Prepared meals for the week, labeled & froze them in freezer bags. No freezer burn & remained fresh as the day I prepared them. Quizinart or Kitchenaid are the choice items for me, because I prepare various things. Crock Pots aka slow cookers are good for chili, Jumbalaya, beans & rice, stews, etc.
     

    sourgrapes

    Royal Sixer
    Down From Day 1
    Messages
    1,979
    Reputation
    2,389
    zBucks
    6,572
    Sex
    Female
    Race
    Black
    Origin
    USA
    I did that on weekends, when I worked. Prepared meals for the week, labeled & froze them in freezer bags. No freezer burn & remained fresh as the day I prepared them. Quizinart or Kitchenaid are the choice items for me, because I prepare various things. Crock Pots aka slow cookers are good for chili, Jumbalaya, beans & rice, stews, etc.
    I think this is the direction I will go for sure. Meal prep saves a lot of money too which is good cause I want to look into investing to have a stable future for myself and my future kids.
     

    GwynShivers

    Royal Sixer
    Tither
    App Beta Tester
    Messages
    4,775
    Reputation
    5,397
    Location
    Stone Mountain, GA
    zBucks
    12,099
    Sex
    Female
    Race
    Black
    This tongue biter has a good product😂

    View: https://youtu.be/FqWgTM4di4s
    I watch shows like "Smokin' & Grillin' With AB", "Mr. Make It Happen", "Candy Tha Glam Cook", "Chef Jean-Pierre", "Cooking with Tammy", "Deddy's Kitchen", "Divas Can Cook", "Island Vibe Cooking", "Make It Dairy Free", "Nanaaba's Kitchen", "Rachel Ama", "Smokin' Joe's Pit BBQ", "Sweet Adjeley". All on YouTube. I also have fishing & hunting streams I watch on YouTube as well. Check out "Art Fennell" also. His family owns their land & they hunt, catch & cook. They make their own sauces, wines, etc. YouTube.