Do-Ahead Timeline

This timeline shows you how far in advance food preparation for the menu can take place. Following these tips allows maximum time with your guests and minimum fuss.

• Prepare marinade for swordfish.
• Make dacquoise layers and store in dry airtight container.

• Prepare salsa for swordfish, except cilantro.

• Prepare fresh herbs for salad. Store together in airtight bag in refrigerator.
• Cook potatoes, bell pepper, and broccoli for vegetable dish. Cool, then store together in airtight bag in refrigerator.

• Wash and tear lettuce for salad.
• Cook steak for salad.
• Seed and dice tomatoes for salad.
• Add cilantro to salsa.

• Remove vegetables and potatoes from refrigerator to come to room temperature.
• Make fillings for dacquoise.

• Finish cooking vegetable dish.

• Assemble dacquoise.

 

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