Here& 39;s how to wake up to a cleaner kitchen in the morning.Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.Even if you love to cook, cleanup’s never fun. One of the reasons: It’s a major time suck.

I’m the primary cook in our house (occupational hazard), and although I love to cook, I also have other things I enjoy doing, which means maximizing my time in the kitchen is priority number one.Meal planning saves time, and time is a premium for most of us. Repurposing Monday night’s leftovers or ingredients—so I don’t feel like it’s just dinner on repeat—makes everyone in the house happy.

This week, please welcome Rachel Knecht and her meal plans! Rachel is a recipe tester here on Our Site and the blogger behind Baking with Rachel.Before diving in, we wanted to highlight the ultimate way to save time in your week: having your groceries delivered right to your door. Click on the red “Add to Shopping List” button at the bottom of any recipe (or meal plan) and check it out!

First, burn the spinach in boiling water, in which we add a little salt, but also a little baking soda, in order to keep the green color of the leaves. We only put a knife tip with baking soda, but it is optional. Drain the spinach leaves well and chop them finely. Finely chop the green onion and leurda, washed and drained.

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