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Day-Before Dinner Preparation Checklist

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

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done!Wash, trim, and chop vegetables and herbs.
Bag and refrigerate.
done!Peel and cut up potatoes.
Place in a bowl, cover with water, and refrigerate.
Related: Common Types of Potatoes
done!Blanch green beans, broccoli, and other green vegetables.
Cook in boiling water until crisp-tender. Run under cold water to cool; drain and refrigerate.
done!Make green salad.
Don’t dress it; place in a bowl, cover with a damp paper towel, and refrigerate.

done!Grate cheese.
Refrigerate.
done!Marinate meat.
Refrigerate.
Related: How Long Do I Marinate This?
done!Cook rice.
Refrigerate; reheat in microwave.
Related: 1 Foolproof Way to Cook Rice
done!Cook pasta.
Toss with olive oil and refrigerate; reheat in microwave.
Related: How To: Cook Pasta

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