5 Random Things I Prep to Survive the Week
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00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Cooked Beans
04:28 - Aromatic Paste
07:44 - Pre-Cooked Potatoes
10:23 - Steamed Veggies
12:50 - Pre-Soaked Rice Noodles
15:10 - Garden Preview
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My favorite cheat code: caramelize onions or bell peppers in large batches, and freeze a big spoonful in a 3”x4” ziplock baggies. Grab a baggie to add to your dishes. Caramelizing takes a long time, which consumes energy, so if you’re going to do it, do it once a month instead of every time a meal calls for the ingredient. 🙃
I do this too but just the onions as allergic to peppers. Also freeze lemon and lime cubes and stock .
i started doing this few years ago after i've read similar comment in food reddit post. Just do big batch of them once and freeze portioned sizes you often use in your dishes, saves so much time and give some much flavour its insane, one of the best things i started prepping was this, definitely recommend everyone to do it.
You've just saved me from trying to figure out what to cook for dinner 🙏
I would freeze in ice cube trays. Then put the cubes in a freezer bags.
Cheat code for the cheat code
If you slice them thinly the rice cooker will caramelize them perfectly. Do it double for a darker color
precooking potatoes also actually makes them healthier by increasing their resistant starch content and changing the way your body digests them. cold or reheated potatoes (and other starches like rice) can act as a prebiotic and reduce the usual impact they would have on blood sugar
I love how much great info I've learned here, especially this! Amazing, thanks for sharing!
Thank you. This is the first time i heard this. But I googled it and it checks out. Now I can eat leftover rice and potatoes guilt free.
Wow fascinating!
Also fried, recently baked potatoes are quicker and really good
Microwaving and then cooling is the healthiest way!
I'm halfway through the video and I'd like to just pause and take the time to praise this young man right here for giving so many great ideas and practical tips, I love your content, it's so useful! It's pretty refreshing to see other people's cooking hacks, there's always something we can learn and start doing now and then too.
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The broccoli paste lit a bulb for me: a baby/toddler food video (or better yet, a series) would be wonderful. I bet you have a lot of tricks and tips in addition to "These 4 tips Changed the Way I Cook for My Family".
Totally agree with this! Would love to see that as well. I have an almost 5 month old that will be eating solids soon!
I second this!! I have a 1 1/2 year old and I struggle during meal time for him! 😩
i'm keen to try the broccoli paste for myself now! sounds so yum.
You can also do this with carrots, zucchini and the easiest one: spinach (just use the prechopped freezed version and add a little milk).
To make it more interesting for yourself as a spread: add spices! For carrot use pumpkin pie spice or an Indian mix, some orange juice also does wonders as does ginger. For the green veggies go Italian with lemonzest, juice and some Italian herbs plus grated cheese. Cheers
I am so happy to see people feeding babies food. My sister in law brought over mynsix month old neice. She was complaing that thebaby cried all the time, wanted to be feed all the time, and was going through 4 bottles milk a day. My mom said to feed her food, but my SIL said that , this is better, helped with allergies, etc. I dont have kids but even I know that babies need fuel to grow.
If you hate mincing garlic: my ultimate ingredient prep hack is to food process garlic and ginger. Then freeze them in ziploc bags in a flat sheet, and break off chunks to use it (I “perforate” it in a 1” grid pattern using a flat edge like a bench scraper to make it easier to break off pieces).
Freezing probably reduces the strength by a little, but I just throw in a little (or a lot) extra. Never mince garlic again!
I just process it witha little bit of olive oil, lemon and salt to prevent it from going rancid and keep in an air tight container in the fridge. It stays as fresh as day 1
Ice cube trays!
@@yousramarcil1634 how long does it stay fresh for, do you reckon?
hate mincing garlic- so I just have a good garlic press instead. give it a good mush and scrape that into the dish, and it's all hands-free, so no garlic hands! apparently crushing the garlic releases more flavors than chopping it with a sharp knife, anyways, so it's a win-win!
Freeze minced garlic, onions, herbs etc in olive oil and pour into ice cube trays. Throw one in a pan when needed. Super simple.
If you own a stove top pressure cooker or instant pot, you can do the legume prep in a tiny amount of time. Especially with an instant pot, you can get extremely consistent results. Soak over night, pop them in the pressure cooker, cook for 10-15 min. Once you do this a few times, you’ll dial in the texture you like. For me, 12 minutes gives me the perfect chickpea texture. If I use my instant pot, I can walk away without having to worry about the stove being on.
Thanks for the timing on the IP chick peas. I just picked up a bag at Winco today and was going to research the IP time. I’ll try 12 minutes.
Crockpot much better
Overnight cook on low, cool and fridge by time lunch prep begins
@@YeshuaKingMessiaht won’t be that different, and the difference in cost in energy will be huge.
@@YeshuaKingMessiah Also a great option if it's more convenient for the chickpeas to take it slow. I find that 30 minutes on a stove is just an inconvenient amount of time, so either shrinking the time or lengthening it is a great way to go!
Instant pot is the best invention ever....
I really like how this didn't have music. Everything looks yummy and the kids are cute and the grapes are going to be awesome.
Swap those green onions with shallots in that spice paste and you basically have what is called a bumbu in Indonesian cuisine, the base for a lot of dishes. I cook a lot of Indonesian food in my home and once in a while I’ll fill an ice cube tray with the stuff, freeze then transfer the cube to a ziplock bag, that way I always have some at the ready. 🎉
Very useful video! My girlfriend just got a new job, and long story short, I'll be making her lunches to take to work. I'll definitely be keeping these trips in mind
That’s so nice 🎉
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I keep a roll of blue painters masking tape and a sharpie in my kitchen. It’s so easy to label all those food containers. Add a date and a “Use by” date. Use the tape for closing bags. Works in the freezer also. Love the prep ideas. Brilliant!
samsies!
Same here except I use the cheap masking tape from the $1 store.
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I'm a big proponent of dicing and storing onions and peppers in bags in my freezer! Some sliced, some diced. I do the same with garlic but usually mince it in a food processor! I'll also cook a larger volume of chickpeas and get them decently dry, then add some to a freezer bag as well! Great for thawing and roasting and they last a little bit longer.
Please do a garden series come spring time! I just bought a home and would love to see how you go through the growing phases and what you choose to grow!
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I love that you show not only the food prep but the uses, and use the exact thing you just prepped. It makes me believe you actually use the food you prep!
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For broccoli or potatoes: i find that microwaving a small amount as i need it, is a fast way to cook them also. Particularly potatoes, you can cook one to tender by microwaving on high for a couple of minutes. I find a quick way to make broccoli soup is to pop some broccoli(+ spinach peas etc) in the microwave while i fry my onions and garlic. It is then tender by the time the aromatics are done frying and i fry the broccoli a bit and blend it together
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Yes to the microwave. A few years ago I started prepping my fresh vegetables and potatoes (cut in chunks) in a covered microwave bowl (pyrex or corningware) with just a few tablespoons of water. Easier, not so messy and no vitamins lost down the drain.
Yes. A covered glass dish in the microwave steams veggies and even cauliflower rice super fast!
I never thought to cold soak my rice noodles. *mind blown* great tip, can't wait to try this out!
Me toooo. So excited about this one!
Great ideas, I need to remember the broccoli prep. Every week I cook up some ground chicken mixed with chopped veg (seasoned only with salt to keep neutral) and store in my fridge. It just works as an "all purpose" protein+veg, and I can make many meals from it: 1) stir a scoop into soups; 2) stir a scoop into pasta with some melty cheese; 3) throw a scoop in a hot pan with spices of choice, serve on rice with some steamed broccoli; 4) stir a scoop into tomato sauce or make a mini lasagna; 5) just snack on it when I need a quick shot of protein+veg.
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I do this too! Chicken breast mince, then I just batch cook it up with garlic and onion paste, and a bit of vege stock. Then it's great to chuck in a bowl with pretty much anything, usually ends up being quick soups, salads, sandwiches, and rice dishes for me. Or just a snack on its own. So many options, love it.
Oddly enough I couldn’t get into consistently cooking until I had a garden growing and preserving my own food! It was a hobby but ignited my interest in learning to cook (kind of backwards)! Would love to see how you incorporate your seasonal produce into your meals and more of your garden.
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Yayy, thanks for popping in the baby food tip for meal- prep! Doing BLW and I was on the lookout for ideas, love it!
I appreciate all your videos yet this one is fantastic. 🍲 Since most food is prepared by me at home, this really gave me some light bulb moments.THANK YOU SO MUCH! 💡💡
Fabulous. Thanks for upload. I’m always learning new things with you. And I use them. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I was already thinking of prepping beans for my salads and keeping them in the fridge, but these simple ideas for food prep were amazing and extremely helpful!
Some great ideas for us home cooks and to save time ,which I love. Great garden you have there ,look forward to seeing your produce in some seriously delicious dishes later in year Mike. Fan in Suffolk County.
I love how you showed prepping and ways to use the items. What a great ideal, esp coming home from a long day at work and being able to throw something together in such a short time.
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Love seeing your yard! My father grew grapes, apples, raspberries as well as the standard NE veggies like corn, beans and tomatoes. He made so many wonderful things from a quarter acre of garden space.
This is what cooking is ALL ABOUT. Thank you for sharing!
Such great ideas beyond just chopping vegetables! I can foods so I have some things on the ready but when I want that fresh taste these are great. Thanks Mike!
So many great tips. Generally that's what i do with leftovers, but going one step further to have items ready for weekday meals is terrific. Love all the options. Really love the outdoor project!
Some great ideas, I have a few of these. It does save a lot of time when everything is grouped together. Keep your finds coming.
That garden you are building is amazing! Thank you for sharing! As well I loved the tips….
Always love your content, so extremely helpful!!! Thank you for making my life easier and healthier! 🥰
Chicken stock into ice cubes is my best hack.
Always an easy way to add magic to a sauce, soup or pan sauce.
Great tip on the rice noodles!
For the beans, I use a lot of them. I cook on the instant pot (pre-soaking not required) then strain and spread out a cookie sheet. Pop that in the freezer a few hours then put the beans in a bag in the freezer. They’re ready when I need them! Rinse under water to thaw or throw into the pot.
I know this video won't 'do the numbers' that some other videos will but this is the exact type of stuff I love from CZcams home cooks. Walked away from this video with inspiration, a grocery list, and ideas.
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Thanks for the plant hacks and I love that yard. ❤🎉 On batch day the pressure cooker gets a load of potatoes then two different rounds of beans then grains, so I only have to wash it once and the fridge & freezer can have some homemade basics. Excited to try out your aromatic paste!
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If you want an idea for another challenge, you could do a plant based week of home cooking
yes this please!! or plant based meal prepping tips
Those tips are amazing! Thank you!
Something I always have ready to go in the fridge is a vegtable broth paste. It brings instant flavour. I also like to prepare more rice then I need for a dish and freeze the leftovers.
I peel several whole bulbs of garlic at a time and store them in a Tupperware in the fridge. Nothing as freeing as just grabbing the cloves you need without having to stop to peel them! They last a long time
SOOO HELPFUL-This episode, this channel-thank you from our family!
When I cook beans from scratch, I use some fresh then freeze the rest in can-sized portions so that if a recipe calls for a can of beans I have them measured out
Every time I get in a meal slump you inspire me again. Great video!
I watch you since you were with your bro cooking on a counter top. I just wanted to say, good job man. Through ups and downs, you were able to hang in there. Proud of you as a person. This video was suggested to me again. So here I am watching it... again. Thank you bud.
Now I'm excited for the summer for your garden results
Thank you, such useful ideas to save time ❤
Outstanding tips! I live alone, so I can't prep lots of stuff or some will go to waste, but I like the ideas of the potatoes, broccoli and rice noodles. This was one of your best videos, IMO.
You are just something! So much time and dedication (and I am assuming love) goes into what you do. I have been cooking for my friends and family for years, but the learning is infinite and I learn so much from you. Thank you.
Ah yeah, and now I really have to get an air fryer and you should be billed for this one :)
I love watching all of your videos!!
These are all wise and wonderful tips.
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You always have the best tips and flavors. Thanks!!
I really appreciate you and this video😁 I’m definitely going to incorporate all your home cook shortcuts from this video 🙌
Another excellent video, thank you 😊
Love your meal prep videos! I’m also a creative, more spontaneous type of home cook, not a perfectly planned meal prepper like my Mom lol. I open the fridge and use my imagination as needed. These are great ideas to add possibilities, efficiency, and tastiness to that flow. Thank you!
Love this style of video, please keep making more like this, thanks for your amazing channel 💕
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You just blew my mind with the parboiled potatoes tip!! I'll be doing that immediately! You've also encouraged me to try rice noodles again (I can't eat wheat/gluten and I really miss pasta but I haven't had good success with rice noodles in the past). Thank you for another awesome video.
Thanks, Mike! I use my Instant Pots to steam potatoes and cook beans. Can't wait to add the aromatic paste and pre-soaked rice noodles to my prep.
Great video!! Thank you for so many useful tips. Please make more of these to help us home cooks 😊
Your garden looks amazing so far!
I probably have too much time on my hands, but I am going to make it my mission to in some way bring it to Mike's attention that he should try starting his potatoes in cold water, since that's the general consensus from pros as to how to get an evenly cooked potato every time. Especially since I saw those potatoes crumbling when he packed them up :'(
I love the channel and everything about it, but it pains me every time I think of those mealy potatoes. YOU DESERVE BETTER MIKE
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I was 😮 when he said bring the water to a boil, then add. I use room temp water.
I like them better, when steamed, peeled and chopped like Mike does, they turn out so much more flavorful. I'll never boil them with peel anymore since I found out, how much tastier they are this way.
Thanks for all the great ideas. A few months ago I started peeling and dicing my broccoli stalks for soup. Our daughter in law is allergic to celery so this became an awesome alternative. May be a bonus idea for your other viewers. Have a good day.
Nice to see your garden
Some nice random bits, and thank you for the garden update! I also like to bulk prep some ingredients that take longer like onions/bell peppers/... in advance.
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Absolutely crushing content, as always. 👌🙌🔥 Thanks for sharing so much value!
Genius - This is why I still stick around for your content for the past decade!
Loved all these tips! The rice noodle one was particularly interesting
What random things do you prep to help create easy meals at home?
I buy larger packs of meat, then pre-season and vacuum seal cookable-sized portions. They are ready to be cooked or defrosted with the immersion circulator.
Pre slice Cali peppers and give them as snacks for my toddler, baby or use them for omlets, soups.
When making meatballs I can sometimes preboil them and save them boiled to fy them later, maybe it's a bit cursed, but it saves a lot of time later when you still get a crisp meatball when needed, maybe too Swedish too 😅
Precook lentils and freeze them for quick dals.
Chop up mixed veggies and freeze. Saves a lot of time.
Tomato onion gravy is a good base for anything Indian or Italian or even Middle Eastern recipes.
Cook large batches of crumpets, pancakes, waffles and freeze and reheat for whenever there isn't enough time for making breakfast.
Marinated chicken, patties, etc help with a quick protein fix.
Vegetable soup that can be refurbished as pasta sauces, gravy, etc.
Chicken spread for sandwiches, salads, etc.
Wash, steam and blanch leafy vegetables helps increase their storage time.
Biriyani masala. Makes a quick biriyani if this is already available.
I juice ginger and freeze in cubes for use in beverages, soups or anything else. And the remaining skin from juicing is super flavorful for making tea, or you can use the juice and hot water. I keep them in the freezer. I usually have a tall jar on the counter with ginger water concentrate from a cube and boiling water to make easy drinks like hot chocolate and golden milk.
OMGOSH- the ground aromatic paste! What an amazing idea! I had not thought of that before- you are so helpful to us home cooks- I feel like I learn something every time I watch your videos- Schmaltz and now this!
Me too. 👍🏾👍🏾
Favorite is the tip on pre-soaking rice noodles !!
Excellent tips - thank you!!!
Microwave russet potatoes are a lifesaver! Wash them, stab with a fork on all sides, cook 3 minutes per potato per side, flip & repeat. Put directly in the fridge for later or let them steam in a covered bowl or pot until cook enough to safely handle & peel. They can also be mostly scooped out & used for stuffed potatoes or potato skins. If making potato skins, save the insides separate from the shells. Heat oil or bacon fat in a pan, crisp up the insides with season salt & pepper, garnish with scallions. I eat it with eggs as a super fast diner-esque home fries.
This my favorite video of yours. Thanks for the inspiration
I simply L-O-V-E watching your videos! Lots of learning. Thank you.
I made your aromatic paste idea starting with 2 lbs of ginger and 2 lbs of garlic. Ground up in my vitamix. Then divided the paste in half and ground shallots and the calabrian chilis to half of the mixture. Split everything in thirds because I share with my two daughters. The paste with the shallots and chilis, wow, so good! I quite like your venue where you do a bunch of food prep and turn it into several different meals.
I always learn something from Mike. So useful.
Such great ideas. I love using white beans in soups I'm going to puree because it makes them creamy and helps to thicken it at the same time.
Such useful tips, can’t wait to use them to speed up dinner time. thank you!
Another super helpful prep is pressure canned food. Imagine having pre-cooked, shelf stable potatoes?! Same with beans (so much better than store bought canned beans since you can flavor them, lemon garlic chickpeas or chipotle black bean anyone?!), so easy and convenient to have on hand.
This was very helpful!
I usually do a little prep on the weekend. My go to is roasting/baking a whole chicken for the week. I have a blend of white/dark meat, which all my family members can agree upon as a protein source. Thanks for all this great and useful content.
Thank you so much for your demonstration. Love the beets too. I have anemia so I must have iron enrich food. Thanks again.
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Thank you for making most of these suggestions plant-based, so that everyone can make use of them!
These ideas were fantastic! The step-by-step instructions were easy to follow, and the ideas really work! I'll definitely be making this again and sharing it with my friends and family. Thank you for sharing. (PS - your kids are totes adorbes)
I'm amazed you didn't give the tip of blitzing the white beans up with a bit of broth to then add back to the liquid to thicken it. Another use for your beans!
Also, I just learned how to properly do rice noodles lol
And your aromatics mix is something I will sure do sooner than later!
Si many great ideas!!!
Baked potatoes... Do twice as many as you need. Have half for lunch with grated cheddar and coleslaw (or whatever toppings you like) and then use the other half to make twice baked stuffed with cheese and bacon bits and green onions alongside some breaded chicken cutlets or whatever as a dinner.
i thought i was already subscribed.. been watching your videos every now and then over the last few months. love your videos!
Great stuff, Mike.
such a good video! very inspiring and helpful. I cook potatoes a lot for prep but often use sweet potatoes or the purple Japanese yams....
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That was interesting AND inspiring! Thank you.
Love watching your videos. You make such lovely food.
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Would love to see more of your garden please 😊
I love these tips, but damn that garden is the highlight here, thing is beautiful!
Love this video! So helpful!! 😊
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I love the idea of prepping green vegetables. Par-boil them or steam them, and then cool them down. When you're exhausted at the end of a long work day, they're super easy to finish cooking by just stirring them into some broth with left-over, shredded, chicken or turkey meat, a little garlic or tomato paste. Toss some toasted croutons on top, and...YUM.
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I love having soaked and precooked beans available too. I like to can mine up in a day or two and then I’m ready for 6-9 months at a time. I like the idea of yours to have steamed broccoli ready!😊
The potato pancake was so much thicker than I expected you to make it. Korean pancakes (potato or otherwise) are SUPER thin, almost crepe-like. Yours looked like a frittata. How interesting! I never would have thought of that. Great ideas, I will totally be par boiling potatos today
Oh man. Thank you for this video - you've inspired me.
Love it all. Cool to see this garden starting. More information on it?
Love the baby food ideas!
Yes, garden content!
Thank you for such great content. I am really interested in how you started your garden. It would be nice if you can do a video series from seeding to harvesting. I absolutely love your content! Thank you again.
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