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Quick cooking need not be a chore. Use fresh and quick cooking ingredients to make a fast, healthy meal. The following tips will help hurried cooks get a quick meal to the table.

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    Organize. Before cooking organize ingredients. Measure out needed ingredients and place them in small cups or bowls.
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    Lay out cooking utensils needed to complete the recipe.
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    Set up a time line of when to cook each item. Use recipes with a minimum amount of ingredients.
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    Cook meals that require few steps in the cooking process. Sautes or stir-fry dishes are good examples of simple meals.
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    Cook ahead. Prepare meals in advance and freeze them. Later defrost and reheat the meals in the oven or microwave.
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    Purchase and use cookbooks that will have titles such as one dish meals, quick cooking, or specify a minimum of ingredients to prepare recipes.
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    Practice cooking recipes when time is not a factor. Cooking is an art and the more cooking is practiced the easier and quicker the task becomes.
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  • Organize ingredients.
  • Use simple recipes.
  • Practice cooking when time is not a factor.
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