Meal Planning Tips

Menu Planning to save time in the kitchen. Our menu planner helps you to organize holidays recipes. This menu planner is great for longer-term planning. It contains lists for main dishes and side dishes and has the same type of drop-down list selection as the weekly meal planner above. My wife has graciously provided the following tips meal planning tips, including ideas for how to use the meal and menu planners:

• Start with the Best Ingredients: Choose a few top-quality ingredients and work from there.
• Keep It Simple: While a party might seem like the moment to show off more complicated recipes, simplicity is essential to a successful menu. It's better dishes that are simple in execution and made with just a few flavorful ingredients.
• Prep Ahead: When cooking for a crowd, food can be prepared well in advance and needs little final attention. This keeps stress low and means you'll have time to enjoy your guests, which really is the point of the party.
• Keep a Well-Stocked Kitchen: The key to a successful kitchen, whether it's in a restaurant or just at home, really boils down to the planning that's done in advance. This means stocking your pantry with essentials such as good-quality olive oil, sea salt, and fresh black pepper, plus keeping eggs, milk, and in-season vegetables and herbs on hand. Also make sure you have all the necessary equipment (including tools and serving pieces) and those they are in good working condition.
• Finish with a Strong Dessert: It's the last dish your guests will taste, Make sure it's memorable!