The marinade will help keep the meat tender. I feel like it would be even more tender if I did. Since you\u2019re looking at feeding more like 15 people, you might want to increase to 7 pounds, just to be safe? In this way, your desktop will not be cluttered, look in order, and it is easy to find what you want. I want to make them for a shower and cook them before the guests arrive. I\u2019m a wife, Mom, and the professionally trained cook behind Blackberry Babe! Meet the Babe Hi, I’m Michelle! In fact this was the only the third time I\u2019ve ever use the outside grill. Followed your instructions to a T, With the exception of we skewered the meat and veggies all together even being a first time kebabor. What instructions would you recommend if you cooked them in the oven instead? I usually do a gentle reheat on cooked meat (like 250 Fahrenheit or so) in the oven to make sure it doesn\u2019t get dried out! I would cover with aluminum foil and keep on warm in the oven until you\u2019re ready to serve!<\/p>\n