Orecchiette Pasta with Chicken in a Creamy Rosemary Lemon Sauce

Last weekend I was craving pasta like a mad woman. Nothing else would have satisfied me other than a steaming hot plate of Italian noodles with some sort of creamy sauce poured all over and in it. So I headed over to Trader Joe's and began wandering around their dried pasta section when my eyes fell upon a package of orecchiette pasta. I'd never had orecchiette before, but always thought it'd be great for saucy pasta dishes since they're basically like little scoop-bowls. So I picked up a package, came home, and decided to make a creamy rosemary lemon sauce for it (one of my co-workers had brought in several dozens of lemons to work from their lemon tree and I had smuggled a few back home). Instead of using a heavy cream base for the sauce, I tried to make it healthier by using olive oil, 1% milk, and whisking in a tablespoon of flour. Congratulations Jessica! Ingredients: 3 Garlic Cloves, minced 1 Large Chicken Breast, cut into 1-inch cubes Juice from 1 Lemon 2/3 Cup Milk 1/4 Cup Olive Oil Related: citrus chicken

Lemon Potato Chicken This is one of my favorite recipes that my mom makes back home. My parents grow their own Greek oregano and it just has such a wonderful and aromatic taste to it. I started growing an herb garden out on my patio here and believe it or not I got cilantro seedlings to sprout at the end of November! The weather here is wonderfully convenient for gardening, but at the cost of the loveliness of the fall season. In the photo I have a sprig of thyme on the right and oregano on the left. The thyme I had bought fresh at the store and couldn't use it all up so I just dried it in the window (waste not want not), while the dried oregano was given to me in a large satchel back in May from my parents. Ingredients: 2 Ibs Chicken pieces (thighs, breasts, drumsticks) 5 large Potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges Juice from 1 Lemon 2 Tbsp Thyme 2 Tbsp Oregano 1/2 cup Olive oil 1 Medium Onion, chopped into chunks Salt Pepper Water Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Herb and Citrus Oven Roasted Chicken Herb and Citrus Oven Roasted Chicken We don’t go out to eat often. There’s nothing more I love than gaining a little cooking inspiration and having someone else whisk away the dishes. But, because my hubby (and sometimes, even I) thinks the food I make is just as good as the grub we get at restaurants, we tend to enjoy the majority of our meals at home. No complaints here – cooking is what makes my heart beat after all! But I could go for a break now and then. This roasted chicken is simply not helping my case… Not to mention – making this meal probably cost me a whole $8. The chicken turns out citrusy, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth good. You can also switch up the seasonings to a spicy mix and toss in lemons and limes instead of oranges. However you dish up this delicious meal, though, you’re gonna love it. It’s even better if you let it marinade in the olive oil mixture overnight! Once the chicken has baked, remove the pieces to a serving platter. Print Save Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil

One Pan Roasted Honey Orange Chicken and Potatoes - Jo Cooks One Pan Roasted Honey Orange Chicken and Potatoes with incredible flavors, simple to prepare, everything you want in a hearty and comforting meal. Since it’s officially December and it’s baking season for me, this is probably the last savory dish, well maybe not savory but the last “dinner” dish you’ll be seeing for a while. With that being the case, I thought I should give you something that truly represents my style of cooking and what I’m all about when it comes to simple but incredibly flavorful meals. This is where this one pan roasted honey orange chicken and potatoes sheet pan dinner comes into play. Now that’s a mouthful, literally and figuratively. I also think that this dish is perfect for the holidays coming up especially if you garnish it with some pomegranate seeds and parsley. Now let’s talk about these baby potatoes a bit. The combination of honey with the chili garlic sauce is so good, and don’t be afraid to add more if you need to. Check out the video! Print Ingredients