A lot of cooking time so I started early, first preparing all the ingredients in the morning which is a big time and energy saver. (I am at my most productive in the a.m.) The beef was put into the oven at 2.30 p.m. and meal was on the table at six. I most always have hubs in the kitchen, and was happy to get everything ready before we started cooking the meal. Normally he will do most of the meal prep while I read the recipe and pitch in with things like chopping the garlic and herbs at the kitchen table. I have mentioned this before but since retirement he has become an excellent chef and enjoys being more of an adventurous cook than I. Consequently we have a lot of fun in the kitchen.