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24 tricks for making great meals in 20 minutes

The secrets to making great meals in 20 minutes
Get the right kitchen layout
Remember preparation is key
Make use of your microwave
Preheat the oven
Get your pan hot or kettle on
Use a sharp knife
Keep tidy
Use a scrap bowl
Freeze your leftovers
Read the recipe
Learn a few go-to dishes
Get a well-stocked store cupboard
Slice and dice
Go for bold flavours
Use wide-bottomed pans
Cook grains in bulk
Use seasonal ingredients
Never do things by half
Bring out the umami
Crank up the oven temperature
Suggestion: a simple pasta
Suggestion: a four-step stir-fry
Suggestion: an unusual salad
Suggestion: no-bake desserts
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The secrets to making great meals in 20 minutes

Everyone deserves great-tasting food fast and if you follow a few key rules, it’s easier than you might think. These tips and tricks will help you get a delicious meal on the table faster than you could pick up a takeaway.
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Craig Hawtin-Butcher

21 November 2017

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