(Food-Beverage-News.Com, November 24, 2014 ) Oakland, CA -- It takes a lot of guts and patience to pull off large dinner parties. All the cooking involved can take its toll on even the most skilled cook. With all the stress and hassle that go into the dinner preparation, what should be a fun, memorable gathering with family and friends sometimes loses its meaning when exhaustion takes over. To avoid this, premier kitchenware brand Finesseur says the key is to prepare ahead of time.
With Thanksgiving and other Holiday dinners coming up, a carefully laid-out plan spares one from turning a memorable cooking experience into a hair-pulling situation. Says Finesseur spokesperson Allison Montgomery, "When it comes to big dinners, it's no secret that special planning and preparation is required. By preparing ahead, setting in place a good kitchen management plan, and having the right kitchen tools, you ease the burden off your shoulder and actually enjoy the whole cooking experience."
By preparing early and following a more organized approach to cooking, individuals will be more aware of what's lacking in their preparations. "As you're not pressed for time, you will be able to check more carefully what you've overlooked, like missing ingredients. You will have enough time to remedy the situation and avoid panic and stress," adds Montgomery.
To help individuals prepare for big dinners more efficiently, Finesseur shares some simple pointers for a more orderly cooking process.
A. Plan the menu and make a shopping list. Choose the recipes a week before the big night. Being familiar with the ingredients and procedures beforehand will make cooking on the evening itself less demanding. Pick which drinks and nibbles to serve as well. Note all these down for easy navigation around the supermarket.
B. Prepare a cooking schedule. Take note of the required preparation and cooking times that each recipe entails. Make sure to allot some wiggle room for things that may come up beyond control.
C. Check cooking gear. Prepare tools, utensils, cookware, and appliances that will be needed for cooking. Upgrade to new ones if needed so cooking will be a lot easier. Make sure to prepare also the dinnerware that guests will be using for the big night.
D. Allot two days for shopping. Hit the grocery a good two to three days before the big day. Give an extra day for shopping for things that were missed out on the list.
E. Prepare ingredients and recipes that can be cooked ahead of time. Save on cooking time by preparing ingredients, side dishes, and desserts that can be done a day before the dinner. Make the pies and prepare the turkey stuffing ahead of time. Do the dicing, slicing, and cutting of ingredients that will used for the garnishes and toppings. Keep trusted kitchen tools handy so that everything can be cut and sliced with no fuss.
"Cutting jobs can take so much of your time, so indispensable tools like the kitchen knife should be within easy reach. Ensure also that you have a high-quality knife to use so the preparation process will be a lot simpler to undertake. The Finesseur Ceramic Chef's 8-inch Knife, for example, is designed with effortless preparation in mind. It provides exceptional sharpness with its durable zirconium dioxide blades so cutting can be done quickly and with precision. With a good-quality knife in your possession, cooking preparations can be done with ease," explains Montgomery.
F. Stick to the cooking plan and enjoy the evening. Make sure to follow the cooking schedule of the recipes that need to be done on the day of the dinner itself. Ensure the oven is preheated properly and the stove is geared up for action. Put the fun in cooking and see the dishes unfold with perfection.
Cooking for big dinners doesn't have to be a constant challenge. After all, the meaning behind the gathering is what's more important. With a good system to follow, the preparation and cooking process will be faster and simpler, giving the host more time to bond with guests, and a better chance to enjoy the occasion being celebrated.
About Finesseur
Finesseur brings fashion design, precise engineering, and top quality craftsmanship together in American kitchens. Finesseur believes kitchen tools should be not only functional, but also inspirational.
