Oh blog how I have missed you!
I know I have made some delicious :-) dishes since I last posted but do not have photos of them.
Friday night was movie night with the Penrose's. We were going to watch Law Abiding Citizen starring my favorite man Gerard Butler.
I cooked dinner for us since I am off on Fridays now. We had Lemon Chicken, Saffron Rice and Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower. The roasted veggies are so delicious if you haven't tried them you must. This is my favorite way to serve these vegetables.
Roasted Broccoli/Cauliflower (both or either)
2-3 bags fresh broccoli (if using pre-packaged) several bunches if using fresh
1 head cauliflower (2 heads if just using cauliflower)
2 cloves garlic sliced very thin
1 tsp lemon zest
juice from 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
olive oil
Cut broccoli/cauliflower into bite size florets. Lay in single layer on cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with edge. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast in oven at 425 degrees for about 20-25 mintues stirring and adding sliced garlic about half way through. Veggies will get brown. When done, remove from oven and toss with lemon zest, lemon juice and parmesan cheese. Yummy!!
Lemon Chicken
4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 lemon sliced, 1/2 lemon for juice
3 garlic cloves roughly chopped
1/2 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp oregano
pinch red pepper flakes
2 Tbls olive oil
In large ziploc bag combine sliced lemon, garlic, herbs and olive oil. Add chicken to bag. Seal and massage to coat chicken and release juice from lemon slices. Marinate for at least 30 minutes. Cook chicken in skillet until brown on both sides and done in the center. About 7 minutes on each side.
Just before removing from skillet drizzle with additional lemon juice. Serve over saffron rice.
Happy Cooking...
