Timesaving tips in the kitchen

Entertaining can be relaxing and rewarding, especially if you streamline the cooking process, which can allow you time to socialize with guests. The Magic Bullet ? a sleek, compact, all-in-one food-processing machine ? can help eliminate time-intensive prep work. It is also helpful in preparing a multitude of items, including:

* Grating cheese

* Grinding coffee beans, spices and herbs

* Dicing vegetables for soups

* Pureeing beans or veggies for salsa, dips, soups and sauces

* Whipping cream for delectable desserts or to top coffee

* Blending smoothies, eggnog and Bellinis

* Chopping nuts or creating homemade breadcrumbs for breading

The Magic Bullet is available for purchase at www.buythebullet.com and at all major retail outlets, including Target, Wal-Mart, Walgreen?s, and Bed Bath & Beyond.