Cut prep, speed cooking, and clean up in minutes.
01
Knife-First Mise En Place
Prep before heat for flow and safety.
⚡ Faster🛡️ Safer
How it works: Avoids stop-start chopping.
02
Two-Cutting-Board System
Separate veg and protein.
🧼 Less washing🛡️ Safer
How it works: Reduces cross-contamination cleanup.
03
Boil Kettle For Jumps
Jump-start boils with an electric kettle.
⏱️ 3–5 min saved⚡ Efficient
How it works: Faster heat transfer.
04
Batch Wash Produce
Wash/spin greens for the week.
📅 Ready-to-eat⏱️ Saves time
How it works: One-time effort, many meals.
05
Scrap Bowl On Counter
Keep a scrap bowl to keep the board clear.
🧼 Cleaner⚡ Faster
How it works: Less walking to the bin.
06
Use Kitchen Shears
Cut herbs, scallions, and pizza faster.
✂️ Faster🧼 Less mess
How it works: Shears beat knife for many tasks.
07
Cling Wrap On Scale
Cover scale for instant cleanup.
🧼 Clean⏱️ 0 cleanup
How it works: Wrap peels off mess.
08
One-Pan Meals
Sheet-pan/skillet dinners slash dishes.
🍽️ Fewer dishes⚡ Fast
How it works: Consolidates cooking zones.
09
Instant Pot For Beans
Cook dried beans fast with no soak.
⏱️ Hours saved💵 Cheaper
How it works: Pressure collapses cook time.
10
Use Preheated Pans
Hot pans brown faster and release food.
🔥 Better sear⚡ Faster
How it works: Food releases when Maillard begins.
11
Microplane For Aromatics
Instant garlic/ginger paste.
⏱️ 2–3 min saved🧄 Even flavor
How it works: More surface area = faster flavor.
12
Small Dice For Speed
Smaller pieces cook faster.
⚡ Quick🥘 Even
How it works: Higher surface area-to-volume.
13
Cook Once, Remix
Remix base components into varied meals.
⏱️ Time bank😋 Variety
How it works: One prep, many combinations.
14
Dishwasher Drying Rack
Drop tools on top rack to drip-dry.
🧼 Tidier⏱️ Hands-free
How it works: Keeps counter clear while cooking.
15
Line Pans Always
Use parchment/foil to skip scrubbing.
🧽 10 min saved✨ No stick
How it works: Prevents baked-on mess.
16
Squeeze Bottles
Keep oils/sauces ready to go.
⚡ Faster🧼 Neater
How it works: Controlled, quick dispensing.
17
Pre-Minced Freezer Aromatics
Freeze garlic/ginger/onion to scoop.
⏱️ 10+ min saved🧅 Always ready
How it works: Thin layers break off quickly.
18
Quick Cornstarch Slurry
Thicken sauces in seconds.
🥣 1 min✨ Glossy
How it works: Starch gels on heat.
19
Stovetop To Oven
Sear then finish in oven to free space.
🔥 Hands-off🍳 Free burners
How it works: Oven evens heat for thick cuts.
20
Skillet Reheat Method
Reheat with a splash of water and lid.
🍕 Crisp + melty⏱️ Fast
How it works: Steam + dry heat combo restores texture.