Italian Pot Roast

Italian Pot Roast

Well that was a lovely 2 week break for fall before we dove straight into winter like weather. Pot roast is a meal that just feels right on wintery days. That being said, American pot roast is often extremely heavy with the gravy and potatoes and is just too more than I need (not that Teddy or Zach care, they will eat pot roast how ever I make it!).

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Sweet and Sour Chicken and Veggies

Sweet and Sour Chicken and Veggies

Well that summery weather was fun while it lasted, now back to cool, windy, springy days!  Any weather under 75 makes me crave a warm meal and apparently lately that has meant Asian food.  

One night I was craving, and I mean craving Chinese food.  Not the kind that leaves you thirsty and puffy in the morning, I just wanted something good.  So on to the interwebs I went and found some simple ideas for sweet and sour chicken.  

Jackpot!

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Mediterranean Chicken Bake

Mediterranean Chicken Bake

Spring is a fickle beast.  Cool in the morning, warm in the afternoon, and cool again in the evening.  Then the next day cool and windy and drizzly. And the next day bright blue skies and almost 70 degrees.  

These cool spring days have me craving healthy veggie filled dinners but also something warm and comforting.  This is the kind of dinner that fills that special category perfectly - especially when the chicken soaks up the flavor from sautéd and roasted artichokes, carrots, onions, sundried tomatoes, and spinach.

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