Let’s face it – not all of us consider ourselves master chefs. Memorizing recipes, juggling different types of cookware, and taking time to prep, chop, sauté, and bake just isn’t conducive to many of our hectic lifestyles.

When we’re hungry, convenience is key in the modern age. We crave something nourishing, healthy, and easy to grab and go without spending too much time or money. While you may agree with the points above, there’s no denying the deliciousness and specialty of a home-cooked meal.

There’s good news for those of us who desire homemade meals with fresh ingredients but don’t want to deal with all the work that goes into creating them. Sous-vide is a culinary technique that has been used industrially for half a century, and it’s beginning to really catch on in home kitchens around the world. The term translates to “under vacuum” in French, and it allows us to cook meat, vegetables, herbs, and oils with moisture instead of dry heat. The key to this innovative cooking style is the use of vacuum seal bags.

By placing ingredients in food saver vacuum bags or pouches, all the air is removed, resulting in a longer shelf life for the finished product, as well as quick and easy marinating. The vacuum seal raises the pressure inside the bag, so everything contained in the pouch will be married together, resulting in a delicious fusion of ingredients without any real work. All you have to do is toss all components of your dish into vacuum seal bags, pop them in a sous-wide machine – "the foodie’s version of a Crock-Pot" – come back after a half hour or more, and you have a delicious, healthy, home-cooked meal without the mess or hours of preparation.

Vacuum sealer bags used in the sous-vide method of cooking help create tender, better-tasting meats and more control over temperature without drying out the food or killing the flavor.

Aside from the delicious results and convenience, foodsaver bags are a much safer option than many other containers used in cooking. This is because you can leave your vacuumed food item in the machine for hours without worrying about outside air, moisture, or bacteria contaminating it. The water is kept at a consistent temperature without boiling, and the bags are made of a special extensible film that allows the packaging to conform to unique shapes, sealing in freshness and flavor without letting in harmful outside elements.

Cooking using the sous vide method with vacuum seal bags is the quick, easy, hassle-free way to whip up delectable meats and vegetables with less waste. It’s a great way to ensure your food is cooked safely and thoroughly, and it allows you to be creative with your seasonings and marinades. Packaging suppliers will be able to make custom sizes of vacuum seal bags with FDA food grade material for all different kinds of ingredients placed inside. With one machine, a bag, and the food products of your choice, you’ll be on your way to “master chef” status in no time.

(Image sources: Digital Trends, Nom Nom Paleo)