Tip Tuesday: If you're cooking for a large group, prep your ingredients the day before. Chop all of your veggies, marinate your meat and portion out your spices. This will save you time during the last mad dash before guests arrive.

Tip Tuesday: Don’t be afraid talk to the butcher when buying meat for a special occasion or when getting something that is a little out of your comfort zone. They can direct you to the best cut for your occasion and always know exact cooking times and styles that are best for the cut you are purchasing.

 

Tip Tuesday: Always keep a soften stick of butter on hand. Soften butter can be used for more than just cookies, it's ideal for toasting and finishing sauces. Take your butter out of the fridge 30 minutes to one hour before to get the perfect temperature.

Tip Tuesday: Making pasta is a cinch. All you need is semolina flour and water, the trick is to knead your dough until becomes elastic and bounces back at a light touch. Make your pasta colorful by boiling vegetables like cabbage and spinach in water before adding it to your flour.

Tip Tuesday: With the summer season coming to a close, it's important to harvest all your herbs. We recommend filling ice cube trays with your leftover herbs and olive oil or melted butter. Freeze these and keep them for when the weather gets a little bit chillier!