For Those on the GO!!!!

It's tax season, or you are back in school, or you have a huge sales pitch to make, whatever the reason, you don't have tons of time to cook, and let's face it good old Mickey D's gets a bit old now doesn't it? Here are a few quick recipes that are really very good:) You be the judge:)

Leek Broccoli Penne Pasta in a Vegetable Stock Reduction

Leeks- sliced and washed
1 head of broccoli- diced into small pieces
2 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 red or green pepper diced thinly
Penne Pasta
1 vegetable stock cube- makes about 2 cups (or if you have the energy and time homemade vegetable stock is better) buy it as cubes in the supermarket

In a pan, at medium heat, add the oil and minced garlic- followed by all the vegetables- lower the heat and sauté until crisp- set aside.
In a small saucepan boil the vegetable stock for a good 15 minutes until the majority of the water has evaporated- you only want a 1/4 cup of liquid left. Reduce the liquid until it becomes thicker

Boil your water for your Penne. Reheat your vegetables pouring the vegetable reduction over it, letting it continue to cook until the vegetables are cooked to your liking (some people like mushy/ others like them crisper). If you want you can add some cream to thicken the sauce. Makes it richer and is not necessary.

Toss pasta with vegetables when pasta is al dente. Sprinkle some peccorino and black Pepper.

Greek Roasted Chicken Recipe

This dish is not only fabulous to eat, the smell is overwhelming and really creates much salivation to your awaiting tastebuds. This recipe is so easy and such a treat. The only patience you need is 1 ½ to cook. Preparation time is minimal and you usually make enough to last 3 meals. The beauty of this dish is the more you reheat it, the more succulent it is.

3 chicken legs (Leave the skin on)
3 chicken thighs (Leave the skin on)
8-10 small white potatoes
2 large red tomatoes
3-4 cloves of garlic
1 lemon
2 tablespoons of olive oil or sunflower oil thyme
salt and pepper

Peel your potatoes and cut in small chunks. Dice your tomatoes and mince your garlic. Mix all of these ingredients together and squeeze half a lemon on them. Add a tablespoon of oil, salt and pepper and thyme.

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