When the whole family is hungry, the last thing you want is for your meal to take forever. Busy parents need kitchen hacks that will save them precious time when it comes to family meals without compromising quality or nutrition.
One great tip that many parents swear by is to meal plan and prep. Setting some time away each week to choose the meals for the next 7 or so days takes the effort out of thinking on the spot what you can make that day and gives you a clear, structured shopping list to ensure you have everything you need.
Meal prep takes a bit more time and involves preparing as much as possible in one batch and storing it in the refrigerator or freezer until it is needed.
However, having some pretty nifty gadgets in the kitchen can also help you cut down on prep time and cooking times. Take a look at these great kitchen gadgets for busy parents.
Air Fryer
Air fryers are a great way to prepare healthy meals without having to add oil to your cooking. You can cook so many different foods and meals in your air fryer; check out this air fryer frozen chicken nuggets recipe for a fun twist on a family classic. Many air fryers come with a recipe booklet and have pre programmed settings so you can push a couple of buttons, and off you good.
Multi-Cooker
It does exactly what it says on the tin! A multi-cooker is a more practical way of preparing different foods all in one go and getting on with your day. From soups, ribs, burrito bowls, lasagna, and much more, a multi-cooker won't let you down when you are in a rush. In fact, you can pretty much leave it to do its thing with little input until it needs dishing up.
Slow Cooker
Much like a multi-cooker, a slow cooker is a great option for parents who like to get organised early in the day and can dish up an evening. Mix up curries, stews, soups, pot roast, whole chickens, and even slow cooker fudge and various desserts.
The beauty of a slow cooker is, you can forget about is and leave it on low to cook during the day until you sare ready to eat.
Vegetable Chopper
A vegetable chopper is an ideal way to prepare all of your fresh vegetables to allow you to make easier meals. If you don't have buckets of time to spend chopping up veg each day for various meals, then simply popping them in a vegetable chopper can get the job done in seconds. Most come with various chopping tools to slice, dice and cube, etc., and all you need to do is pop them in your recipe. As simple as that!
Mealtimes needn't be a chore when you are a busy parent, simply finding the best kitchen gadget for your family and your routine will help you to save plenty of time and make meals easier.
