Basic Tips To Help You Reheat Food

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Martina T
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There are so many mistakes we do in the kitchen every single day, we’re not even aware of. These simple tips and tricks will help you reheat food properly and with ease.

Defrost First!

You should not reheat food that is frozen. Always think one day ahead. If you are planning to reheat leftovers that are already in the freezer, take them out at least several hours before. Another great idea is to take the container out of the freezer and put it in the fridge overnight.

Use All Possible Sources

Heating food does not mean only putting it in the oven. You can also use the stove and microwave as well. On many occasions, you will find it much faster and easier to avoid the oven, because it can take more time until it heats up. Although people think that the microwave is not the best option, it can be very useful for a quick reheat.

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Stir The Food

If you want it to reheat evenly, you will definitely need to stir it. This is not a process of only leaving it inside the oven and waiting. Feel free to mix it once or twice so that every single part is equally warm.

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For me, one of the most annoying things about is waiting for the oven to preheat. In reality it takes 5-10 minutes but it seems like it’s going to take forever. A way that has helped utilize those precious minutes is to prepare multiple foods in the same day. I like to think of it as making the most of my oven time. I’ve noticed when I do this it also helps me pre-prep more veggies and meals for my family. I’ll try to plan for a day when we don’t have much going on (typically a Saturday or Sunday since it’s during the school year) and plan a grocery trip the day or two before. Then I’ll wake up that morning with the sole purpose of running as much through the oven as I can. I’ll make some complete meals: such as baked spaghetti or a casserole of some sort, roast a fair amount of veggies separately and prepare some sort of protein to use later in the week. Last but not least, I generally squeeze a dessert in there too. 😉

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