What to Serve to Guests

Marie P. — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:55:00 GMT

I went to a neighbor's house for a little outdoor dinner party the other weekend. She came up with a great menu that made everyone happy. She served grilled chicken and grilled peaches for dessert. When she told me how she made everything, it made me tired just listening to her. It sounded like an exhausting day in the kitchen! Her recipes were complicated to say the least. The following Monday, I found some similar Simple & Delicious recipes that will give very close results without too much trouble. Give these a try before summer comes to a close! Lime Herb Chicken and Fruit 'n' Cake Kabobs.

Lime Herb Chicken

Fruit 'n' Cake Kabobs

Marie Parker
Associate Food Editor, Simple & Delicious

“Souping Up” My Home Kitchen

Marie P. — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:49:00 GMT

Working in our fully stocked Test Kitchen definitely has its advantages—everything I need is right at my fingertips. It’s made me realize there are now some things I can’t imagine being without. So, I ran out and bought a few new gadgets to make cooking at home more like cooking at work. Here are the things I have to have in my kitchen:

A handheld grater for citrus peel
Digital timer
Tongs
Scoop for portioning cookie dough
All new measuring cups (dry and wet)
All new measuring spoons

I even convinced my family to buy me a set of brand new knifes last Christmas. Now when I cook at home I feel more like I’m at work.

What kitchen gadgets can’t you live without? Let us know! We’d love to hear from you.

Marie Parker

Associate Food Editor

Simple and Delicious Magazine Editor's Blog : simple and delicious

What to Serve to Guests

“Souping Up” My Home Kitchen