Article by Jamie Rogers
No. Not like that! I’m talking about food.
After two months of marriage, I have figured that the fastest way to my new husband’s heart is through his stomach. But, the fastest way for me to freak out is the pressure to perform. In the kitchen, that is.
Here are some ways that I have learned to “fake” a meal of roasted chicken, savory carrots and pretty potatoes using your local grocery store and dirtying just a few dishes.
1. Equate everything to boiling water.
My favorite go-to vegetables are those delicious baby carrots. No cleaning, no peeling—they’re ready to go right from the bag. To make them extra special, pour about a cup or so of orange juice into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Add the carrots and lower the heat. Continue cooking until tender. Put them in a pretty bowl and sprinkle a little parsley on top for color.
2. Your supermarket. Your friend.
I often visit the refrigerated section and buy myself a Tyson whole roasted chicken. You can microwave it, but I recommend using your oven. You know… the big box in your kitchen that gets hot when you turn the knobs. While it’s cooking, baste it with a little bit of your favorite BBQ sauce. It only takes 40 minutes and makes your home smell delicious. Put it on a platter and carve it at the table. It will be so Norman Rockwell of you.
3. Don’t ruin a good mani on peeling potatoes
I equate peeling potatoes with what restaurants make you do if you don’t have enough money to pay for your bill. That’s why I love Alexia’s Frozen Oven Potatoes. There are a variety of flavors, but my personal favorite is the Oven Reds with Olive Oil, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pesto. They have a really pretty color and, best of all you can cook them in the oven along with your roasted chicken.
That’s it, kids. Three easy steps to a perfect meal to fool… err… please your new or old hubby. And, because you only used about six dishes, maybe he’ll even do those.
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