With so many of us today leading busy lives, it’s more important than ever that we know how to prepare tasty meals in advance quickly and efficiently. Whether this is done by preparing the children’s lunch the night before, preparing dinner for your weekend dinner party, or making tomorrow morning’s breakfast, there are definite do’s and don’ts if you want to become a pro at it.
Leave to Cool Before Storing
The trick to preparing nice meals in advance is to let your food cool before you store it, which can prevent a build-up of condensation. If the food is hot and then sealed in a container or in the fridge, the condensation will make the food soggy and uninviting.
Use Plastic Containers
Plastic containers are best because they don’t get wet, they’re easily cleaned, and don’t change the flavor of the food.
Which Foods are Best?
Frozen fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and lean protein such as tofu and lentils are all great for storing. They don’t spoil and keep their flavor very well.
