Prep for your dinner party in under an hour

Planning tips that will help you impress your guests with less than an hour of prep time

By Randy Taylor

A sample menu-planning guide that will keep you organized and efficient can look like this:

Dinner is being served at _______ pm

Course	Preparation time	Cooking time	Begin cooking	Total time	Order
Meat or protein
Vegetables
Starch (Potatoes, rice, beans)
Bread/rolls
Soup
Salad
Appetizer

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