Braised Chicken

• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (this is what the recipe called for, but I found it too strong.  Next time I will try 1/4 cup.

• 1 (400g) tin diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

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Directions

Preparation:10min  ›  Cook:20min  ›  Ready in:30min 

1. Season chicken breasts with ground black pepper and garlic salt. Heat olive oil in a medium frypan and brown the onion and seasoned chicken breasts.
2. Pour tomatoes and balsamic vinegar over chicken and season with basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear; about 15 minutes.

Garlic Salt

If you don't have any garlic salt use plain salt and a crushed garlic clove. Brown the garlic with the onions.

Inspiration:  Allrecipes

Wheat Berry Salad With Leeks and Marinated Mushrooms Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 pound cremini mushrooms, diced
• 1 large (12-ounce) leek, diced
• 2 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon picked thyme leaves, minced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, divided
• 6 cups cooked whole-grain spelt (from about 24 ounces dry)
• 2 small Persian cucumbers, quartered lengthwise, then sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup minced chives
• Espelette pepper powder, for garnish (optional)

Directions

 In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until tender and their water has evaporated, about 5 minutes.

Add leek, garlic, and thyme, season with salt and pepper, and cook until leak is tender, about 4 minutes.

Transfer to large bowl and stir in 1/4 cup cider vinegar. Let stand 15 minutes.

In a large bowl, stir together spelt, cucumbers, and mushroom-leek mixture.

Stir in remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, parley, and chives, and season with salt and pepper.

Spoon salad into bowls and sprinkle with espelette pepper, if using.

Source:  SeriousEats

Kale Soup ***

Kale Soup

 Serves 4:

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 5 cups chicken or bone broth
• 1 medium carrot, diced into 1/4-inch cubes (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup diced celery
• 2 red potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 cups kale, rinsed, stems removed and chopped very fine
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp dried sage
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Chop garlic and onions and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out their health benefits.
2. Heat 1 TBS broth in a medium soup pot.
3. Sauté onion in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes stirring frequently.
4. Add garlic and continue to sauté for another minute.
5. Add broth, carrots, and celery and bring to a boil on high heat.
6. Once it comes to a boil reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 more minutes.
7. Add kale and rest of ingredients and cook another 5 minutes. If you want to simmer for a longer time for extra flavor and richness, you may need to add a little more broth.

Source:  Best Super Energy Kale Soup