Choose Quick Meal Recipes Over Fast Food

By Dorothy Scott


Today, few working adults have money or time to waste. However, when people choose eating out over cooking at home, they are often throwing money away. In many cases, this is not intentional, as some may not realize that quick meal recipes not only save but are healthier to eat on a daily basis.

Though some see cooking a meal as a job, some recipes take little preparation time and labor. People who cook sometimes find they have many of the ingredients in their pantry, eliminating a trip to the supermarket. Some dishes are so fast to make that they require using one or two food containers. This is better than driving around and waiting for service before actually eating.

Cooking at home does not have to be a chore but can take less time than eating out and more nutritious. Instead of making special requests with the chef, a person who takes charge in their own kitchen and save themselves the hassle. People looking to trim down will find that homemade meals are better than skipping meals or other drastic changes.

Popular dishes like pizza can be made a number of ways that are not only faster than delivery but cut excess calories. Wheat flatbread may be substituted for a traditional white flour crust. Pizzas are good without cheese or contain extra vegetables or flavors that have high nutritional value, like garlic. Turkey or vegetarian alternatives are better choices than processed meats made with pork.

Leftovers can be used for lunch, as a second pizza or added to another entree. Ideas include adding to a favorite sauce or soup that can top pasta or potatoes for sustenance. If there are no immediate ideas, just store or freeze ingredients. Whatever the use, it will take less time to reheat than waiting to place a food order.

Doing this regularly can take some discipline for the working adult. They realize that they do not have to stop and buy food already prepared but do it because it is convenient or a habit. There are also those who need to plan ahead because maybe there are dietary needs that should be handled. Learning how to cook or get organized may take time to become routine but there are long term benefits that come with the effort.

One common factor that is considered a barrier is having too many perishable foods around the house. A good idea would be to prep food and place in a freezer storage bag. These bags come in a variety of sizes so a person can plan for a single meal or an entree that will last a few days.

It also helps to keep ingredients that have a longer shelf time like grains and potatoes, as they are easy to cook alone and can be added to soup or sauce for an entree. To cut down on preparation, the produce section of most supermarkets sell vegetables, herbs and fruits that have been cleaned and cut to size. There are many meal possibilities when a person uses their imagination.




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