1. Timing Is Everything
Especially when entertaining, I can get distracted easily. To keep the meal on track, I do two things. First, I create a timed schedule starting with the anticipated serving time and work backwards from there. Steaks might take just a few minutes to grill, but you also need to add in time for grill prep and preheating. So, if I’m serving steaks at 7:00, I need to light the grill at 6:15. A master schedule with cook times, grill temperatures, and a prep checklist ensures a smooth operation.