Don’t want to cook because you don’t want to clean?
Here are nine ways to lighten the dishwashing load.
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For some, cooking loses some of its appeal thanks to the inevitable cleanup.
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Fortunately, a little creativity can go a long way to reducing the burden.
Here are nine ways to cut down on dreaded after-dinner dishes.
Place already-used items in the dishwasher, let pots soak, or handwash delicate cutlery.
Doing so will save you time that would otherwise be spent scrubbing caked-on food and sticky sauces.
Because these kinds of recipes use fewer dishes for prep and cooking, they make cleanup very convenient.
Cut Everything on the Same Board
Use the same cutting board to prep all your ingredients.
Start with vegetables and herbs, then progress to meats or fish.
This tip works best when baking.
Other popular finger foods include charcuterie boards, vegetable and dip platters, and empanadas.
Most of these items are easy to pop in your mouth straight from your plate.
When serving appetizers, offer napkins instead of plates to avoid more dirty dishes.
Go Disposable
Gone are the days when disposable cups, plates, and utensils were synonymous with landfill rubbish.
Many eco-friendly options are biodegradable and sustainably sourced from natural wood, plant materials, or bamboo.
Make It Count
If you are about to mess up the kitchen, make it worthwhile.
As youmeal prep, plan to reuse pots and pans.
For example, use the same pan for browning meat and sauteing vegetables.
