Boki’s Top 10 Weeknight Dinner Tips
Have a Plan!
Take out the guesswork by deciding in advance what’s for dinner. Use a calendar to communicate. BONUS: This creates mealtime excitement for all!
Think of Protein in Bulk
A 10 pound log of hamburger at the wholesale store can create taco meat, spaghetti sauce, hamburger patties, meatloaves, meatballs, and more!
Everything in Place
Prep beforehand. Having vegetables washed and prepped and other ingredients pre-measured is the key to being able to quickly put a meal together.
Put Kitchen Gadgets to Work!
We know they’re all around the kitchen, so let’s put them to good use! We’re looking at you, CrockPot, Instant Pot, Microwave, Air Fryer, Toaster Oven, Mixer, Food Processor . . . oftentimes utilizing these gadgets ends up saving precious kitchen time!
Easy Protein Options Save Time
Remember: easy protein saves time! Examples include rotisserie chicken, ham, smoked sausage, or something already cooked ahead of time.
Utilize the Freezer
Meals that are made ahead of time save time!
If you’re local to us and looking for a head start, you can easily have some meals in your freezer ready to bake by visiting our digital store!
Repurpose Leftovers
We’re talking taco meat into taco pizza, leftover rice into fried rice, leftover steak into stir fry, and day old baked potato into a delicious potato salad. This leads to little waste in the kitchen and saves the household hard-earned money.
Be Flexible
The idea of a plan is not to stress you out, it’s to take the stress out!
Adjust when necessary and remember: it’s okay to not have it all together!
Make It Fun!
Involving the family in mealtime can result in fun! Whether it be setting the table, putting ice in glasses, or helping bake a cake for dessert, the more involved in dinner the whole family is, the more enriching the experience is for all.
Divide and Conquer
It’s not all on your shoulders. Be sure to delegate dinner tasks and involve the whole family! And don’t forget— refer to tip number 9! Connecting over food is meant to be fun, light, and free.
