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You\u2019re hungry, your family\u2019s hungry, and it\u2019s your night to cook. Unfortunately, just like last week, you\u2019ve barreled into tonight\u2019s culinary crusade without a whit of a plan. What\u2019s in the fridge? Are you seriously out of garlic<\/em>, of all things? You need some cooking shortcuts.<\/p>\n

Listen, Dad \u2014 it doesn\u2019t have to be this way. You don\u2019t have a death wish, so stop forcing your family into hangriness. (No one likes them when they\u2019re hangry.)<\/p>\n

While your family appreciates your culinary creativity, you can<\/em> cook something spectacular in a lot less time. These cooking shortcuts will enable you to spend your time in the kitchen more efficiently and still serve something so darn delicious your family will insist that every night is your night to cook:<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t shun recipes, dude.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Seriously, if not a whole recipe, go in with some semblance of a plan. Knowing what\u2019s in your fridge, freezer, and pantry \u2014 and how to work with what you\u2019ve got \u2014 is part of the cooking process. We\u2019re all for improvisation in the kitchen, but it never hurts to get inspired by a well-loved or well-reviewed recipe. And, even better, there\u2019s a wealth of them out there!<\/p>\n

Peruse on social sites like Pinterest<\/a> and Facebook, take Google for a spin, or download one of many awesome apps available. (For instance, the Omaha Steaks mobile app<\/a>! It\u2019s got recipes and a handy cooking timer.)<\/p>\n

Hey, you might even try dusting off the family cookbook your mom made you in college.<\/p>\n

Start with a spark of an idea or a full-fledged recipe, and then prepare to feel even more inspired to craft something delicious.<\/p>\n

Season and sauce your way to supper.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s the thing about a good sauce, marinade, or rub \u2014 they all pack a ton<\/em> of flavor, and usually for not a ton of work. By making a delicious sauce or seasoning the guiding star of your dish, you\u2019re ensuring a simple yet flavorful meal, and the rest of the ingredients will fall into place.<\/p>\n

For instance, if you know you want to use a Southwest chipotle seasoning on a Mahi Mahi<\/a> dish, then you might also reach for ingredients like tortillas, fresh avocado, salsa, cheese, etc. Hello, fish taco!<\/p>\n

Saut\u00e9 your way to success.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Put chef-inspired recipes on your table in 15 minutes or less. Simply take the all-in-one skillet meal<\/a> from your freezer and saut\u00e9 it in your favorite skillet. It’s a no-stress meal for two to three, done in minutes.<\/p>\n

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The manly meal prep.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Just like having the right ingredients on hand is important, so is having the right meat. That\u2019s why one of the cooking shourtcuts we suggest is\u00a0 buying your meat in bulk \u2014 that way, you can be sure you have what you need, when you need it.<\/p>\n

We make it even easier by individually vacuum-sealing all of our raw proteins, which means you\u2019ll always be able to pull the right number of portions from your freezer, whether you\u2019re grabbing some burgers from a custom package<\/a> or pulling from something as vast and awe-inspiring as a bulk meat package<\/a>. And another great cooking shortcut to make you look good is to always have great meat on hand.- ask for a Father’s Day gift subscription<\/a> this year to recieve delicous steak on the regular.<\/p>\n

When in doubt, eat steak. <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Obviously, we\u2019re biased, but when it comes to cooking, steak is always an easy, delicious option. A good steak doesn\u2019t need much in the way of add-ons, and won\u2019t take too long to cook (unless you\u2019re going for the King Cut<\/a>). Plus, you can multi-task while you\u2019re at the grill by cooking your sides there, too. (Grilled veggies are always a tasty go-to.)<\/p>\n

Plus, who doesn\u2019t love a great steak? Trust us \u2014 your family will thank you.<\/p>\n

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