Read the recipe; read it again
Good cooks don't want any surprises. Recipes contain a wealth of information that you need before you start.

Now watch Emeril's shows from Florida
He came, he saw, he cooked.

A big bite to eat at Dino's
It didn't seem like such a big order for four people: two entrees, a sandwich and a cup of soup. I even considered throwing in another sandwich in case someone else joined us.