Clean As You Cook

You will get out of the kitchen faster if you clean up as you cook, rather than waiting for a major kitchen operation at the end of the meal. Wipe up counter spills as they occur. Leave your dishwasher open so you can easily dispose of dirty utensils and cookware. Set cooled saucepans and skillets in a sink filled with soapy water to loosen food residues before washing and they will be easier to clean. Fill pots that contained cereal, egg, or milk with cold water rather than hot, and let them stand in the sink until you're ready to wash them. They'll come clean quickly.

To minimize cleanup, sift flour over a sheet of wax paper or a paper plate rather than a bowl. line your counter with a sheet of aluminum foil to keep it clean while you cook.

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