cook-along

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If you're feeling creative...try a cook-along.
With friends on a Saturday or as a family on a Friday night, a meal tastes even better when it's whisked, tossed and kneaded as a team. Invite everyone to bring their favorite ingredients, kitchen tools and ideas and be ready to experiment with new techniques and tastes.

If you're low on prep space, bring in a budget-friendly kitchen cart that offers storage as well as an extra surface for working and serving. Don't forget to stock up on food containers so everyone can take some leftovers home.