The bonus of using breast meat on the bone is that the meat will retain more moisture as it cooks. If the breasts alone are not on sale, go for a whole fryer chicken and remove the breasts yourself.

Serves 2

Ingredients

3 - 4 chicken breasts (with skin, on the bone)
4 - 5 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 sprig rosemary (free from my garden!)
fresh cracked black pepper
2 red potatoes, quartered
4 carrots, peeled
2 one inch wide slices of onion

Directions

This is why it's good to have pesto and cherry tomatoes ready and available. You can whip up a delicious dine in minutes! With leftovers that can become a wonderful cold salad. Enjoy :)

Straight from the cookbook that I have gone through more copies than the album Dark Side of the Moon

Whole Foods for the Whole Family

Country Potato Pie

Ingredients

2 large potatoes, grated

½ tsp salt

2 Tbsp butter

1 cup grated Swiss or Cheddar cheese

1 medium onion, diced

2 eggs

1 cup milk

2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

½ tsp salt or less

½ tsp pepper

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp dry mustard

Perogies with Bacon and Onions is a comforting side dish made with crispy perogies coated in a creamy sauce with smoky bacon and sweet onions. Ready in 35 minutes!

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Smooth and delicious cannellini beans or white kidney beans.

And a creamy yogurt/sour cream + lemon/lime route: soft, mild, and they won’t fight the mushrooms, spinach, and chicken.

Use chicken broth for the rice

Creamy White Bean Chicken Rice Bowls

Rice

Start rice with broth instead of water.

For 2 people:

• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups chicken or veggie broth
• Pinch of salt, unless broth is salty

Skillet

Use:

Spinach Parmesan Quinoa is a healthy side dish that's delicious served with shrimp, chicken, beef or pork. It's also delicious on its own as a vegetarian main dish.

Prep 10 minutes | Cook 25 minutes

Ingredients

½ medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 handfuls baby spinach, roughly chopped
½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

blend the cooked carrots/leeks/onions/celery with the broth, then add sautéed bell pepper and bok choy at the end for texture.

With 2 cups cooked carrots/leeks/onions/celery plus 750 ml veggie broth, let's make a simple blended vegetable soup.

Easy blended veggie soup

Use:

Tuna and canned beans are pantry staples, and capers and Kalamata olives both last a LONG time in the refrigerator. This is fast food personified!

Serves 2

This pizza is great for those who want a change from ordinary pizza, either with naan or Greek pita flatbreads

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 6 mins | Total Time: 16 mins

Ingredients

2 tablespoons prepared pesto

2 (6 inch) Greek pita flatbreads

½ cup feta cheese

2 small tomatoes, chopped

½ chopped bell pepper

When cherry tomatoes are in season they will make a welcome colourful addition. For now a bit of tomato paste does the job.