Ive been experimenting more and more with LN2, liquid nitrogen. Ive used it in battle on Iron Chef America, but have also made some great ice creams at home for my family. Since it freezes basically on contact, you can have ice cream ready in mere minutes. – Cat Cora
I think the biggest thing is clean as you go. Wash all your knives, cutting boards, dishes, when you are done cooking, not look at a sink full of dishes after you are done. Cleaning as you go helps keep away cross contamination and you avoid having food borne bacteria. – Cat Cora