Time-saving cooking tricks for summer

This summer, how about we shake things up a bit? Instead of spending hours slaving away in a boiling hot kitchen, why not simplify things? It’s time to rethink everything you know about cooking and discover time-saving cooking tricks to help you make the most of the season.

3 tips to help you spend less time in the kitchen

1. Invest in the right technology

To help you cook food faster and more efficiently, the right cooking gear is essential. Old ovens and stoves not only drain power, but they take forever to heat up and even longer to cook basic meals. With the LG NeoChef Convection Microwave, you can enjoy so many innovative features that will make cooking a breeze. One of the best features has to be the Smart Inverter Technology, which cooks chicken up to 1.6 times faster than traditional cooking methods!

2. Plan your meals beforehand

Let’s face it, there’s nothing that wastes more time than standing in front of your pantry waiting for inspiration to strike. And more often than not, even after all that thinking, you end up cooking one of your “old-faithful” boring dinners. Try to plan your meals in advance so that you can stock up the pantry and prepare everything accordingly. Don’t be afraid to research quick dinner recipes for inspiration or ask the family for some input.

3. Fresher is better

If you’re trying to keep things cool this summer, why not consider eating meals designed around fresh fruits and vegetables? Not only will it help you save on electricity costs and keep the kitchen cooler, but they’re also packed with tons of nutrients that may otherwise be cooked away. Salads or DIY tapas boards are an effortless way of feeding the family with minimal cooking, and minimal time.

Our favourite time saving recipe from the NeoChef recipe book: Espetinho de Carne
This delicious dish is packed with flavour, and when you make it in the LG NeoChef convection, it’s cooked to perfection every time with minimal effort from your side.

Ingredients

• 0.6kg beef steak or goulash
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• Salt
• Pepper
• Olive oil
• Skewers

Method
1. Cut the beef into 2.5cm cubes and sprinkle with paprika.
2. Thread the beef onto the skewers.
3. Coat with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
4. Place the food on a high rack on a drip dish in the NeoChef.
5. Choose Popular Menu No.3 and weight 0.2 – 0.6kg, then press start.
6. When the NeoChef beeps, turn the food to cook on the other side and press start to continue cooking.
7. Serve with a delicious salad or side of your choice.

This summer, focus on the important things, like spending time with family, and let the NeoChef take care of all the cooking. For some more inspiration, why not take a look at the NeoChef’s cookbook to uncover a world of hassle-free cooking: https://www.lg.com/za/lgneochef/cookbook-list

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