I was going to write the past weekend, including the last show of the season at the Yale Rep, hanging out with friends at our place catching up till 3 a.m., a tasty Mother's Day brunch with D's family, a great run of Dungeons and Dragon's, and a Game of Thrones viewing party...Then I quickly realized that we were so busy DOING things, that we only took ONE photo, for all that have happened!
Though this photo is of my favorite people -- J&C enjoying their fluffy chocolate pancakes at the Mother's day brunch. The pancakes were bigger than their faces! J kept saying that his hands got dark (because of the melted dark chocolate chips), yet both seemed to have enjoyed lunch very much. They finished the pancakes without a single drop of maple syrup. I love how they stuck to the true taste of a plain old chocolate chip pancake! The brunch for adult included bacon & salmon eggs Benedict (with homemade hollandaise sauce), hash browns, more bacon, and mimosa (of course)! We were too busy eating and chatting for pictures. So...I won't be writing about that.
Instead, I will be writing about random dinner, that I happened to snap a couple shots before it was gone.
Chicken thighs have become a staple in the fridge. They are easy to make, very affordable, and extremely versatile. I also like them better than the chicken breasts because they almost NEVER get dry. My favorite part of this particular dish was actually the vegetables -- soaked in chicken juicy and oh so tender!
Though this photo is of my favorite people -- J&C enjoying their fluffy chocolate pancakes at the Mother's day brunch. The pancakes were bigger than their faces! J kept saying that his hands got dark (because of the melted dark chocolate chips), yet both seemed to have enjoyed lunch very much. They finished the pancakes without a single drop of maple syrup. I love how they stuck to the true taste of a plain old chocolate chip pancake! The brunch for adult included bacon & salmon eggs Benedict (with homemade hollandaise sauce), hash browns, more bacon, and mimosa (of course)! We were too busy eating and chatting for pictures. So...I won't be writing about that.
Instead, I will be writing about random dinner, that I happened to snap a couple shots before it was gone.
Chicken thighs have become a staple in the fridge. They are easy to make, very affordable, and extremely versatile. I also like them better than the chicken breasts because they almost NEVER get dry. My favorite part of this particular dish was actually the vegetables -- soaked in chicken juicy and oh so tender!
Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs with Asparagus and Cauliflower
serves 2-3
- 1 1/2lb bone-in chicken thighs (or wings/drumsticks) with skin on
- 1/2 lb asparagus
- 1/2 cup cauliflower florets
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- pinch of garlic granules
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp fresh dill or fennel frond
- olive oil spray
- Preheat the over to 350 degrees. Line a baking dish with aluminum foil. (I line everything with aluminum foil or parchment paper now, to avoid doing dishes...)
- Place the asparagus and cauliflower florets in the baking dish. Spray with olive oil. Lightly season with salt and black pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs on top of the vegetables, season with salt, black pepper, garlic granules, and cayenne pepper.
- Pop them in the preheated oven, and roast for 45 - 60 minutes. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Each serving provides 296 calories, with 25 grams of protein and plenty vitamin K and niacin. Pair it with some tricolor quinoa and/or a salad, and you will have a hearty and healthy dinner. A more detailed nutrition analysis can be found here.
Cost
Chicken thighs cost $1.99/lb at our local co-op, and the asparagus was on sale for $3.99/lb. The (roughly) estimated cost for this main-dish would be around just $2.5/serving. I personally think we ought to have this more often!
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