#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Recipe: One-Pan Roasted Chicken and Broccoli {Bobby Deen}

March 31, 2014 · Narrative

Looking for a quick and easy dinner that is no muss, no fuss? This one-pan dish from celebrity chef Bobby Deen might be just the thing.

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Last week, Nick and I were having a healthy debate about vegetables. Namely which ones he would and wouldn’t eat. I was complaining that there were so few vegetables the kids like, but, really, as we began listing what they would eat (tomatoes, cucumbers, artichokes, broccoli, and sometimes carrots), it’s not terrible. I just can’t.eat.broccoli.every.day.

Ya feel me?

So they both promised to be a little more willing to try more things, and I promised to not complain as much.

Compromise.

And then, as luck would have it, I found another broccoli recipe.

Of course.

But really, there is no way you can skip this one.

I mean, it’s SO simple. Chop the broccoli and toss it in a roasting pan for ten minutes with a few ingredients. Chop the chicken and mix it with a few ingredients and toss it in aforementioned roasting pan.

Dinner is done in twenty minutes.

Thank you, Bobby Deen.

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I plated Nick’s dinner after Madeline and I ate, because he was finishing up a school project. He hoover’d the entire plate and then, spying the leftover chicken and broccoli on the baking pan, asked if that was being saved for anything special.

And then it was no holding him back.

He declared the chicken “the best ever,” praise I found slightly surprisingly because, while the chicken is good, I wouldn’t have thought it was earth-shattering.

But if you think I’m going to complain about a clean plate…

Both kids ate all their dinner. Madeline eating just enough to secure a few Thin Mints for dessert. Enough dinner leftover for two kid meals.

No, not those kid meals.

All better now.

All broccoli. All the time.

Make it and join the Clean Plate Club.

Although I got this recipe from an issue of People magazine, it comes from Bobby’s new cookbook, Everyday Eats. A compilation of recipes, all 350 calories or under (this one is 272 calories per serving), and under 30 minutes. I might need to add this one to the list.

One-Pan Roasted Chicken and Broccoli
Recipe courtesy of Bobby Deen

2 pounds broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon low-sodium chicken broth or water
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot chili powder
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/4 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
Lemon wedges for serving

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, combine the broccoli with 1 tablespoon of the oil, the broth or water, half of the garlic, the cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper, and the chili powder. Toss to coat, and then spread the broccoli out into a single layer. Roast for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, remaining garlic, the lemon zest, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven, add the chicken and toss together with the broccoli. Return the sheet to the oven and roast, tossing once halfway through the cooking time, until the chicken is cooked through and the broccoli is tender and golden around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with the lemon wedges, or squeeze the lemon juice all over the chicken and the broccoli just before serving. Makes 4 servings.

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Comments

  1. Joanne says

    April 1, 2014 at 6:29 am

    Gotta love an easy meal that everyone will eat!!
    Joanne recently posted..Roasted Spring Veggie Bowl with Caper Vinaigrette

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  2. Taylor @ greens & chocolate says

    April 1, 2014 at 8:24 am

    Unlike you, I definitely could eat broccoli every day! As long as I could also have Brussels sprouts every once in awhile too :) love this one pan meal…looks perfect for a quick weeknight meal!

    Reply
  3. Paula - bell'alimento says

    April 1, 2014 at 9:06 am

    A one pan wonder! Fantastic for those of us who hate dishes ; )
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  4. Meg says

    April 1, 2014 at 9:58 am

    Nick is too funny. And this is right up my alley! I love broccoli, and the low calorie count combined with quickness of cooking makes this is a must-make in my house. Thanks for sharing!
    Meg recently posted..Book review: ‘What I Was’ by Meg Rosoff

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  5. Susan says

    April 1, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    Sometimes a simple and easy meal is all you need to make everyone happy!
    Susan recently posted..Meyer Lemon Cheesecake Bars #SundaySupper

    Reply
  6. Christie says

    April 2, 2014 at 7:57 am

    The veggie debate can be such a pain. Luckily my daughter will eat more veggies especially if I roast them like this one. She has really be digging broccoflower lately. Maybe you can sneak that one in since it is green like broccoli. Love that this is a one pot meal. They are my favorite kind.
    Christie recently posted..Roasted Asparagus with Yogurt Wasabi Dip

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  7. Laurie says

    April 27, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    This is the best pan roasted dish I’ve ever made. When I plated the chicken, I sprinkled a scant amount of low sodium soy sauce and some peanuts! Mike & I are crazy about this one and plan to have it at least once a week. So easy and inexpensive!

    Reply
  8. Joanne V. says

    July 9, 2014 at 3:52 pm

    Sounds delicious….going to make it tonight!

    Reply
  9. William Emerick says

    May 26, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    Made this dish tonight for dinner. As simple as it gets…delicious.

    Reply
  10. Samantha says

    July 24, 2017 at 8:30 pm

    Excellent!!! We used a mix of frozen broccoli, frozen cauliflower and frozen green beans. It turned out great…..very flavorful!

    Reply
  11. Pamela singleton says

    August 29, 2018 at 1:30 pm

    Nick is simply too humorous. And that is proper up my alley! i really like broccoli, and the low calorie matter mixed with quickness of cooking makes that is a have to-make in my house. thanks for sharing!

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I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
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I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
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I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
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