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Doesn't this look good? Are you a fan of sweet potatoes?

Use a coarse microplane to shave vegetables into salads or vinaigrettes. You can create an orange-fennel dressing by adding grated fennel and orange zest to a simple vinaigrette. Paul Kahan Avec, Big Star, Blackbird and The Publican, Chicago

Remember, y'all, it’s all about the prep. Take away the stress by doing the prep the night or day before. You'll look like a star. Paula Deen Paula’s Best Dishes

If you're cooking for someone important whether it's your boss or a date never try a new recipe and a new ingredient at the same time. Marcus Samuelsson Red Rooster, New York City

Store spices in a cool, dark place, not above your stove. Humidity, light and heat will cause herbs and spices to lose their flavor. Rick Tramonto Tramonto's Steak & Seafood, Osteria di Tramonto and RT Lounge, Wheeling, IL

The smaller the item, the higher the baking temperature. For example, I bake mini chocolate chip-toffee cookies at 500 degrees F for only 4 minutes. Perfect end result. Jim Lahey Co. and Sullivan Street Bakery, New York City