Day-Before Dinner Preparation Checklist

Prep these ingredients up to a day in advance to avoid the pre-dinner rush.

Wash, trim, and chop vegetables and herbs. Bag and refrigerate.
Peel and cut up potatoes. Place in a bowl, cover with water, and refrigerate.
Related: Common Types of Potatoes
Blanch green beans, broccoli, and other green vegetables. Cook in boiling water until crisp-tender. Run under cold water to cool; drain and refrigerate.
Make green salad. Don’t dress it; place in a bowl, cover with a damp paper towel, and refrigerate.
Grate cheese. Refrigerate.
Marinate meat. Refrigerate.
Related: How Long Do I Marinate This?
Cook rice. Refrigerate; reheat in microwave.
Related: How To: Cook Rice
Cook pasta. Toss with olive oil and refrigerate; reheat in microwave.
Related: How To: Cook Pasta

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