4 Steps to Dining With the P.O.P.E

Got a new recipe to try out? Make it excellent by remembering his Excellency, the Pope. P.O.P.E. is an acronym I use when making a dish for the first time.

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1. Preview

Make sure you have your ingredients and equipment. Do you have the skills to create your dish? Some recipes can get technical or use techniques you're not familiar with. Can the dish be completed in time for the event or meal?

2. Organize

Pull all your necessary appliances and equipment out. Create workstations as needed. Know the order in which the recipe should be made.

3. Prep

Prepare and measure out all your ingredients. Once prepared, eliminate all clutter. Put everything back into cabinets, down the disposal, in the dishwasher, or into the garbage can.

4. Execute

Create your dish. Clean thoroughly while your dish is in the oven, chilling in the fridge, or sitting out at room temperature.

These tips will help organize you and enhance yours skills in the kitchen. Enjoy!