09/03/2026
Chef Steven's Signature Tips: Simple Cooking Tips for Busy Weeknights
The secret to cooking at home isn't spending more time in the kitchen.
It's preparing before you need to cook.
Chef Steven's favorite time-saving tips:
• Marinate or brine your meats as soon as you bring them home.
• Keep your favorite seasoning blends ready to go.
• Prep vegetables in advance so they're ready when you are.
• Make friends with a sheet pan. It's one of the easiest ways to prepare a complete meal with minimal cleanup.
Here's how Chef Steven does it:
After a long day, he simply trims some broccolini, tosses it with olive oil and Parmesan, adds marinated chicken and potatoes to a sheet pan, and lets the oven do the work. While dinner cooks, he has time to unwind, change clothes, and relax.
With a little planning, dinner can be fresh, delicious, and on the table with very little effort.
Looking for more professional cooking tips? Visit Chef Steven at Abalone Restaurant inside the Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort, where great meals begin with great preparation.
