Sure, you could orderdelivery,or head to your favorite neighborhood spot.

Not to mention, cooking at home tends to be a healthier option.

These groceries need a little time at home before they’re ready to eat.

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The fruit that is still hard and light-colored is a bad choice for a last-minute meal.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes, especially large, thin-skinned heirlooms, become very delicate when they’re ripe.

Of course, then you’re able to always whip upbanana bread!

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These will thaw faster than meat or chicken, because of the more delicate flesh.

To speed things up, place them under a running faucet of cold water.

The running water will defrost the protein in less than an hour for smaller fillets.

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But if you’re in a real time crunch, you’re better off opting for fresh seafood.

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unripe green bananas

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