In this week’s edition of Tips From the Pros, we caught up with Mindy Mussell Banks, the owner of The Flip Flop Chef. She shared some of the best advice for summer entertaining. Check it out!

1. Keep it Cool

Keeping food at the right temperature is as important as deciding on the perfect recipes to serve! No dish is worth getting sick over.

Use Pampered Chef’s Cool & Serve Trays & Bowls to keep your sandwiches, dips, and snacks cold for 4-6 hours!

2. Keep it Fun

Impress your guests with the latest food trends! Make Charcuterie To Go! It’s perfect for the pool, lake, beach, or picnic!

3. Keep it Fresh!

Fruit Salads are refreshing & delicious, making them perfect for hot summer days! Try this Fresh Fruit Salad Recipe.

4. Keep it Tasty

No party is complete without the perfect drink! Try this amazing Citrus Berry Smash Cocktail recipe. Both you and your guests are sure to love it.

What great advice! You can get more great recipes and win prizes by joining Mindy’s Flip Flop Chef Recipe Group on Facebook! You can also shop for awesome products on her Pampered Chef website. If you get a chance to talk to Mindy, be sure to tell her you saw her tips on Discover Bradenton!