Chicken Marsala

You can never go wrong with chicken marsala – especially if you’re on a budget like my new housemate Gloria and I are. She snapped this pic before digging in.

Chicken Marsala ala Marilyn

P.S. I moved yet again – to the wilds of South Philadelphia. In the “Newbold” neighborhood. It’s not quite a foodie paradise right here, but it’s a hop, skip, and jump away from EPX (East Passyunk) where there is a lot of dining and shopping options and of course the famed Italian Market area! .

Pasture Raised, Oven Roasted Chicken

Sometimes it’s the simplest foods that can bring a smile to your face. Oven roasted chicken is one of those things!  A quintessential rustic meal fit for… anyone who enjoys chicken.

Kate picked up half of a pasture raised free-range grass-fed chicken from Mountain View Poultry Farm at Clark Park Farmer’s Market the other week.  Today I opted to squeeze some fresh lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil on it and roast it in the oven, at 375°, along with some cut white potatoes and carrots.  One hour later we had delicious, juicy chicken and tender roasted veggies.

She made a tasty tatsoi (Asian green), orange bell pepper, and mushroom sauté to go along with our simple meal.  It hit the proverbial spot.

Happy grubbin’!

Quick Note: Trader’s Joe Pasta

Trader Joe's

On my last trip to Trader Joe’s, I noticed they had Sprouted Wheat Pappardelle Pasta.  I love me some pappardelle pasta, but never tried sprouted wheat pasta before.  I figured what the heck.  I made it tonight along with a delicious chicken marsala.  The verdict: overall, not bad. Definitely edible, had a hint of sweetness even.  But I think I’ll stick to the regular pappardelle pasta or I’d like to try their lemon pepper pappardelle!

When I did a search for Trader Joe’s pappardelle, I found this recipe and this recipe, too – both sound pretty awesome. I will have to attempt them some time.  Though I will have to use goat cheese instead of the asiago on the latter recipe.