Whoever raised you gave you the secret to perfect cooking. This is the golden rule of cooking, and honestly, it saves you a lot of stress.
Nothing is worse than finishing a delicious meal only to look at your messy kitchen and realize you have a whole hour of cleaning ahead of you.
“Cleaning while you cook” is the secret weapon of professional chefs. Need to leave something on the stove for ten minutes? Simply wash the cutting board and knives. Finished with the measuring spoons? Put them straight in the dishwasher. By the time your food arrives on your plate, the kitchen will be spotless, and you can enjoy your meal in peace.
Since the tip in the picture is about building great kitchen habits, here are some practical tips to help you master the “cleaning while you cook” technique without feeling overwhelmed:
Golden Rules for an Efficient Kitchen :
Start with an Empty Sink: Always start with an empty sink or dishwasher. If you start with a pile of old dishes, you’ll immediately run out of space for new, dirty ones, and the system will crash before you even turn on the stove.
Keep a waste container handy: Take a cue from professional chefs—place a large, empty bowl on your work surface next to your cutting board. Put all your vegetable peels, packaging, and leftovers in it while you’re preparing. This saves you from constantly going back and forth to the trash can.
Use waiting time wisely: Cooking involves a lot of waiting. Whether you’re waiting for water to boil, sautéing onions, or baking something, use those 2 to 5 minutes to rinse your cutting board, wipe down your work surfaces, or put ingredients back in the pantry.
Soak dishes that tend to stick: If you’re using a pan that you know will get stuck-on food, pour hot water and a little dish soap into it as soon as you transfer the food to your serving dish. Once you’ve finished eating, the burnt-on food will come off easily.Pro tip: Leaving the kitchen clean means you’ll wake up tomorrow, make your coffee, and start your day without having to clean up yesterday’s mess. It’s a great feeling of peace of mind!
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