Susie finished preparing a dish for a dinner party being held the next day. What step should she take to store the food properly?

To cool cooked food safely, divide it into shallow containers so it cools quickly, then refrigerate it rather than leaving it out overnight. A container with food less than two inches deep allows heat to escape faster. A deep container or food left on the counter can keep food at unsafe temperatures too long; foil alone does not make it safe.

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