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Shortcut #2: Size Matters
When it comes to cooking food quickly, smaller is better. The reason why turkeys take so long to cook is that there's so much meat to cook at once. Slicing and dicing is the key to quick meals. Again, supermarkets carry plenty of food cut into various shapes and sizes that will save you valuable time.
Recipe: Pork and Broccoli Stir-Fry
1 cup instant couscous1 cup water
1 pound diced pork
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups chopped broccoli
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Put couscous and water into a small saucepan. Cook for about 5 minutes. Cover couscous and set aside. Put vegetable oil in skillet. Set burner to medium-high. Heat oil for 1 minute. Add pork and garlic. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring frequently. Add broccoli, soy sauce, and ginger to skillet. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve pork and broccoli mixture over couscous.
