How to Cook a Dish Quickly

Organize. Before cooking organize ingredients. Measure out needed ingredients and place them in small cups or bowls.

Lay out cooking utensils needed to complete the recipe.

Set up a time line of when to cook each item. Use recipes with a minimum amount of ingredients.

Cook meals that require few steps in the cooking process. Sautées or stir-fry dishes are good examples of simple meals.

Cook ahead. Prepare meals in advance and freeze them. Later defrost and reheat the meals in the oven or microwave.

Purchase and use cookbooks that will have titles such as one dish meals, quick cooking, or specify a minimum of ingredients to prepare recipes.

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.