My favourite roasted chicken recipe

This is probably one of my all time favourite meals now. I used this recipe and added fennel to it and oh my goodness, it was incredible. It's good all on its own but the first time I made it I also mashed potatoes with dill and steamed carrots on the side. As fantastic as it tastes the first day, it is even better the next day when the onion and fennel soften and caramelize further. It is so aromatic, it makes the whole house smell good. :)

Veggie Chili

Dinner - Vegetarian Chili (Serves... um, lots)

2 green peppers diced
1 red pepper diced
3/4 cup onion diced
1 zucchini diced
2 large cans of crushed or diced tomatoes
1 can garbanzo beans
1 can lima beans
1 can brown beans
1 can corn
1/2 cup salsa
2 tsp olive oil
3 cloves of garlic minced
1/3 cup chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp basil
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp oregano

On medium heat, start with the olive oil and onions along with the cumin, basil, black pepper and oregano. When the onions are tender, add the red and green peppers, the garlic, the corn and the zucchini. Mix and let cook for a few minutes. Add the tomatoes and chili powder and then finally the beans. Bring to a boil and then cover and let simmer for 15 - 20 min.

Pasta Tuesday

Breakfast - Fruit & Yogurt smoothie (serves 2)

1 cup frozen fruit (in the fridge before bedtime so it thaws overnight)
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup plain yogurt
Add orange juice and yogurt to the fruit in a container or glass suitable for using a hand held blender (or use a regular blender) and, well, blend.

I paired this with a piece of whole grain toast with peanut butter.


Lunch - Amy's Vegetable Pot Pie
Mmmmmm... Delicious.


Dinner - Spaghetti (Serves 4)

1 jar of tomato & basil pasta sauce
1 can of crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup red onion
1/4 cup red pepper
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup chopped spinach
4 mild italian pork sausages, grilled and then sliced (optional)
Whole wheat spaghetti
Grated cheese (optional)