Lighter Fare

As much as I love the sunny weather and outdoor activities, a light rain like today's is refreshing. It reminds me of all the things I have neglected inside, while frolicking outside, like sewing, cleaning, and cooking dinner.


So tonight's dinner comes courtesy of the rain :)

White Wine Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Snap Peas, and Warm White Bean Salad 

Most likely the light afternoon rain will turn into a thunderstorm :) I do like thunder and lightning- I think I will open all the shades and watch the storm while I cook....

White Wine Chicken

 4 (1/4 lb) thin sliced chicken breast cutlets

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp coarse ground black pepper

2 tsp olive oil

1 medium diced onion

1/4 c white wine vinegar

2 tbsp coriander spice

1.  Sprinkle chicken with salt & pepper

2. Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Add chicken and cook through, about 3 minutes per side. 

Sprinkle on both sides with coriander.

3. Add onions and white wine vinegar to skillet and simmer until browned. (about 3 minutes)

Roasted Potatoes

 1 lb. small red potatoes

olive oil

1 medium onion

sea salt

ground pepper

thyme

crushed basil

parmesan cheese (optional)

1. Slice potatoes into quarters, they will look like wedges. 

2. Toss in olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and spices.

3. Bake in oven at 400 for 25 minutes. (If they are still hard in the middle, put under broil for about 3-5 minutes, watching closely. 

4. Place in a dish and sprinkle with Parmesan (optional)

Snap Peas

 No real directions for this one! Just snap some fresh snap peas by hand and boil on medium heat about 30 minutes. Season to taste.

Warm White Bean Salad  

 4 tsp olive oil

1 jar roasted red peppers

1 onion, mincedr

2 tbsp fresh (or 1 tsp dried) sage

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 can (16oz) cannellini beans (white), rinsed and drained

1. Heat oil in medium skillet. Add the onion, red peppers, sage, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens; about 5 minutes.

2. Take off heat and stir in beans.

3. Serve in a pretty dish and garnish with fresh sage if you wish :)