Cooking Tips from Snapfinger Catering - Super Bowl Party

This week's tip from Chef Aaron from Creations Catering in Orlando, Florida - sharing some tips on this weekend's Super Bowl parties!

The holidays are over, but there are still plenty of opportunities to entertain, ranging from birthdays and showers to the Super Bowl!  Here are some tips for entertaining from Chef Aaron:

I always suggest that people who entertain plan ahead. In the kitchen we call it "Mis en Place", which means everything in its place. We get everything in order before we start preparing for any event. I am also a stickler for clean as you go; it really saves time in the long run.

Always consider a caterer, so you can enjoy the party more and stress out less.  Most caterers offer affordable drop off, as well as full service, catering.  Another consideration: A cleaning service for the next day to help get everything back to normal.

Another tip?  Turn your ac down a few degrees before having a large party and try to keep the oven off. People like to congregate in the kitchen!

One last tip: If you buy alcohol, most stores such as ABC will help with selection and amounts.  And they will also take any unopened bottles back.

Cooking Tips from Snapfinger Catering - Nothing Wrong With Grilling in the Winter!

This week's tip is from Chef Aaron at Creations Catering in Orlando, Florida - as he shares some quick tips for marinating and grilling.

Marinating:

Include soy sauce, fresh garlic,hot sauce, Worcestershire, onion, & olive oil into your marinades, even if it is just a small amount.  It will enhance the flavor greatly.

Grill like a professional:

For great grill marks take the meats out of a marinade & spray with olive oil before placing on med high clean grill at an angle. After a few minutes, reverse the angle, then flip after a few more minutes depending on how well done you like it & repeat.

A note from Ginger:

Great tips!!  One other thing:

If you are like me, you may find yourself wondering how long to cook your steak, so check out Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steak) for a temperature guide.  You will also find other sources suggesting specific times depending on the thickness of your steak.  One I found was on the Omaha Steak site: http://www.omahasteaks.com/servlet/OnlineShopping?Dsp=32&FID=recipe_cookchart.

There’s nothing wrong with grilling in the winter!