A chicken by any other name would taste as good

Mama's Chicken. Lemon Chicken. Engagement Chicken. This particular recipe has a lot of alternative names, but because it's so tender, juicy, flavorful, simple and never fails to impress my guests all at the same time, I just call it The Best Roast Chicken Of All Time - because it truly is.

WARNING: It's an old wives tale that if you make this dish for your BF he will be so overcome by your feminine powers, that he will propose within the next month - hence the name Engagement Chicken. I do not believe this, but those who are superstitious (or just believe in the power of good home cookin') should serve with caution. Here's the potion...I mean, recipe...

One whole chicken cleaned out (or if you'd like to make less, get some chicken pieces with the bone in, like thighs)
1-2 lemons, quartered
2-3 Tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Good salt and pepper
1 yellow onion, quartered with layers pulled apart
Red potatoes, halved or quartered, depending upon size
Squash or other hearty veggie, chunked (optional)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large roasting pan, toss onions, potatoes and other veggies with olive oil, salt and pepper. Arrange onions in the middle, and potatoes/other veggies around the outside. Season inside and outside of chicken well with salt and pepper. Stuff as many of the lemon quarters as will fit inside the chicken. Place the chicken (breast side up) on top of the onions, with the potatoes and other veggies framing it around the outside. Brush the entire chicken with lots of olive oil or melted butter. Add additional seasoning if desired. I also like to throw a few extra lemon quarters alongside the veggies.

Roast for 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours, or until juices run clear. Make sure you wait until your guest(s) have arrived to take out the roast as it's quite impressive when it all comes out of the oven, all golden brown and smelling delicious. Allow the bird to rest for a few minutes before carving so that the juices redistribute and keep the meat moist. Squeeze the hot lemons on top of the chicken and veggies. Serve with fresh asparagus or green beans, white wine and crusty bread for soppin' up the good stuff! Just make sure he's willing to do the dishes before taking a knee.

30K Profiles- DTM

We mentioned it before and it is finally time. Today we introduce a recurring series where we let you in on just what makes the 30K contributors tick.

We're kickin' off the 30Kmill Bios with none other than the Circle City's own, Downtown Marge. This sassy PR pro took the time to answer a few questions on what she does in Indy to keep it classy and budget friendly, all at the same time. Check it out! She's the bees knees.

HERE WE GO...

My motto is: What's a motto you?

Childhood ambition: To be a Broadway star. Don't ask me to belt out "On My Own" - I WILL do it.

Favorite cocktail: Impossible to choose, but if I had to (and apparently I do), I'd say a classic G&T with tons of lime or if we're drinking beer (and I normally am) I'd say Oberon or Two Hearted Ale. I also thoroughly enjoy a mojito when I'm feelin' sassy.

Favorite place to grab a cocktail: Anywhere they're sellin', I'm buyin'.

Cheap eats: The most obvious of choices - Yats. It's the best. Period.

Cheap thrill: Butler basketball games, walking the Canal at night, lunch from Au Bon on the Circle

Favorite thing about Indy in the summer: The vibe, man! Everyone is in a great mood and ready to party. Other favorites include Symphony on the Prairie, outdoor concerts/movies, Race weekend, the list goes on.

Fav type of music:Contrary to popular belief I do listen to more than just Hip Hop, but it is probably my fav. Anything with soul that I can nod my head to is what I'm about.

Looking forward to this summer: Anything and everything, just get me outdoors!

On my days off you’ll find me: Downtown, obviously.

You might be surprised to know: I hate surprises. Seriously.

Favorite websites: facebook.com, foodnetwork.com, textsfromlastnight.com, postsecret.com, overheardinnewyork.com, cnn.com, theonion.com

Best advice anyone has given me: My dad gave me two great pieces advice about the opposite sex. 1) Don't try and change 'em and 2) You do the pickin'.

Favorite party memory: There is hands down, no way I could answer this question. But they always involve dancing, friends and a fair amount of quoteables.

Favorite way to be green: A wise man once said, "it's not easy being green." Or was that a frog? Either way, my fav way to be green is turn off my air/heat and open up my windows (when Indiana weather allows). This also makes for some excellent mood music, as I live directly across the street from the Chatterbox. God, I love being Downtown.

Favorite weekend morning spot after a night of parties: Karlie's couch with a cup of Costa Rican coffee, Taste Cafe, Cafe Patachou

Thirtythousanddollarmillionaire is: the JAM

DPs make me feel: Like I'm in the blue zone. Look it up.

Favorite recipe: Roast Lemon Chicken, Fall Pears - both simple, both delicious. Check, please.