You know how you always hear people say things like "keep it simple" or "it's the simple things" or "the simpler the better?" The reason you hear these phrases is because they have become cliches. Why have they become cliches? Because they are true. As much as I love elaborate, gourmet food, the simple truth is that sometimes, the simpler the dish, the more complex the satisfaction factor.
Our dinner tonight was a classic example of this phenomenon. I found this on Pinterest and as I recently said to a high school friend via Facebook, it's hardly cooking at all. It's embarrassingly easy, especially for someone like me who loves to cook, experiment and tell the world about it. I've made this dish several times because a) it's really good b) it's crazy easy and c) my husband practically breaks down in tears when I tell him it's what's for dinner. So far, I've shared it with my friend Laurin, who has some challenges getting her kids to eat. They love this dish. I've also shared it with my mom, who tells me that she's also made it with chicken with great results.
Today was one of those action-packed days. Pick up the veggie box first thing in the morning, hit Bed, Bath & Beyond for coffee, shop for birthday gift, take Vivi to birthday party, meet with clients while she's there and then home for a minute (or two) of Saturday relaxation. (I have to tell you that Viv cracked me up today in the store when she declared that Bed, Bath & Beyond wasn't really "all that beyond.") Knowing that the crockpot was bubbling away eliminated one important part of the day for me to be concerned about.
The ultimate beauty of this dish is its simplicity. Like I said, it's hardly even really cooking, but the result is very tasty and it seems to please everyone. As you can surmise, this is perfect for weeknights when we all need about 12 more hours in our days. I don't actually fool with the parmesan potatoes because I think it's overkill. A simple, plain mashed potato is all you need because of the flavorful sauce. But, you feel free to make whatever kind of potatoes are your favorite. Tonight, I served this with a simple side of steamed broccoli drizzled with a little lemon butter. Simple and satisfying.
Our dinner tonight was a classic example of this phenomenon. I found this on Pinterest and as I recently said to a high school friend via Facebook, it's hardly cooking at all. It's embarrassingly easy, especially for someone like me who loves to cook, experiment and tell the world about it. I've made this dish several times because a) it's really good b) it's crazy easy and c) my husband practically breaks down in tears when I tell him it's what's for dinner. So far, I've shared it with my friend Laurin, who has some challenges getting her kids to eat. They love this dish. I've also shared it with my mom, who tells me that she's also made it with chicken with great results.
Today was one of those action-packed days. Pick up the veggie box first thing in the morning, hit Bed, Bath & Beyond for coffee, shop for birthday gift, take Vivi to birthday party, meet with clients while she's there and then home for a minute (or two) of Saturday relaxation. (I have to tell you that Viv cracked me up today in the store when she declared that Bed, Bath & Beyond wasn't really "all that beyond.") Knowing that the crockpot was bubbling away eliminated one important part of the day for me to be concerned about.
The ultimate beauty of this dish is its simplicity. Like I said, it's hardly even really cooking, but the result is very tasty and it seems to please everyone. As you can surmise, this is perfect for weeknights when we all need about 12 more hours in our days. I don't actually fool with the parmesan potatoes because I think it's overkill. A simple, plain mashed potato is all you need because of the flavorful sauce. But, you feel free to make whatever kind of potatoes are your favorite. Tonight, I served this with a simple side of steamed broccoli drizzled with a little lemon butter. Simple and satisfying.
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