In the Kitchen

It doesn't matter if you have been cooking for a decade or for a few weeks. In order to prepare tasty meals in a timely manner you need an efficient kitchen.  From the basic layout of your workspace to the utensils and tools you use.

And while you can still be an excellent cook and have a disorganized workspace, it is so much easier to be organized.  You will feel more confidant and that will carry over to your meals.  Not to mention the timing of your planned function. 

Whether it is a small get together with intimate freinds or a larger gathering or party, there is nothing worse than having to wait on a dish to finish cooking.  Being well organized helps that immensely.

Basic Workflow Design

While a redesign of your kitchen isn't necessay, a basic workflow will greatly improve your efficiency.  The triangle design is used in a lot of kitchen designs.  The triangle is formed with the sink, refrigerator and cabinent surface top making the points of the triangle... "To complete this article follow this link"

A Clean Workstation

As you cook and bake your countertops become crowded and dirty dishes and utensils pile up in the sink.  One solution is an assistant to keep your work area clean and clutter free.  We know that only happens on TV though.  So for those of us at home we either have to bribe a family member to do it or we do it ourselves.

Several suggestions may help: 

• utilize storage containers and packages for utensils like a knife block
  
• keep pots and pans in a kitchen rack out of the way but still handy
• use small appliances that keep a compact footprint but still do the job
• once you reach a natural break point in preparing your meal do a small clean up of your work area.

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