Managing a busy household while balancing a career can be tough, thankfully, we have put together a list of handy kitchen tips for working parents.
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Start Meal Prepping
One of the most effective ways to keep on top of feeding your family is to meal prep. At the start of the week, consider your upcoming schedule and the food you have available before planning your meals for each day. Prioritise items that expire first and select recipes that are easy to prepare. If necessary, create a shopping list to help pick up anything you need in a single trip.

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Try Batch Cooking
If you want to take your meal planning one step further, then why not embrace batch cooking. Rather than trying to squeeze cooking into every busy weeknight, batch cook multiple meals on the same day when your time is more flexible. Make use of your fridge and freezer to store lots of your favourite pre-made dishes that can be reheated quickly to take the pressure off cooking every day.

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Clean As You Go
We understand that working parents rarely get the time to do all the big jobs that can build up around a busy home. To help tackle this, we would recommend cleaning as you go. When preparing meals, make sure to wipe down your surfaces thoroughly and clean any dishes/equipment utilised straight away to avoid a pile up in the sink.

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Use Time Saving Tools
These days there are so many fantastic gadgets you can utilise to improve your kitchen experience and help you use your time more efficiently. For prepping dishes, there are a variety of tools you can use to speed up the process, such as electronic vegetable choppers and peelers. As for cooking, air fryers and slow cookers are becoming increasingly popular in homes across the UK due to their minimal effort style.

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Stay Fully Stocked
We recommend keeping stock of quick and healthy ingredients throughout your fridge, freezer, and cupboards in order help ease the pressure of mealtime. As previously noted, it’s a good idea to make a list of all the items you will need throughout the week to avoid more time being spend running out to the shops again. The aforementioned batch cooking strategy is a great way to keep your storage full of efficient meals that require little effort to make on those busy weeknights.
