Time-saving kitchen tips: Here are some easy ways to cut your kitchen time



(WITI) -- Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. Mark Hagen from Taste of Home joins FOX6 WakeUp with some easy ways to cut kitchen time and get outside to enjoy the weather.

Ginger-Chutney Shrimp Stir-Fry

I made this recipe a lot when I was juggling college, work and a growing family. It tastes like you spent a lot of time making it, yet only takes minutes to pull together. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.


    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and ginger; stir-fry 4-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve with rice. Yield: 4 servings.

    Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without rice) equals 356 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 138 mg cholesterol, 1,102 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 19 g protein.

    Lemon Parmesan Orzo

    A splash of lemon and dash of chopped parsley make this orzo one of my family's most requested springtime sides. It's fantastic with chicken, pork and fish, or eat it on its own as light lunch. —Leslie Palmer, Swampscott, Massachusetts

    Prep/Total Time: 20 min.


      Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a small bowl; drizzle with oil. Stir in remaining ingredients. Yield: 4 servings.

      Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup equals 191 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 225 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.