Keep a coffee grinder for grinding spices, and flax seed.
Oil muffin pans with a pastry brush.
Keep a 1 cup measuring cup in your flour. It makes it easier to use. Most all recipes call for a cup or 2 of flour.
Rinse your quinoa and rice with a strainer before cooking.
Always rinse your rice before you cook it. It removes starch that causes the rice to stick together.