Ok so it appears this recipe, by Rock Recipes is travelling around the internet and of course since I’ve come across this mouthwatering picture at least a millions times I have to try it. So here it goes!

Now I never follow recipes exactly, I almost always change or alter something based on my own tastes, however for once I thought it might be beneficial to follow this one to a tee to the best of my ability, right down to using fresh chives from my garden.

Now when constructing meals I try to create a balance of flavors, if the entre is sweet such as in this case I will counteract it with something savory, or with high acidity as a side. So I made sautéed green beans with onions, and a drizzle of lemon juice, as well garlic parmesan bowtie pasta.

Overall the meal was so satisfying I was positive that my stomach would explode after. I have no idea how it managed to stay together. The chicken had a thick crispy crust and a delectable sauce.  That married well with this simple pasta dish (recipe below). The green beans were only lightly sautéed so they added a burst of freshness and color to the dish that was desperately needed. I am a firm believer in eating pretty, not only for your health, but for your spirit.  

Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients:

3 cloves of garlic

Parmesan cheese to taste

Teaspoon of salt

1 cup uncooked pasta

3 tablespoons oil

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Remove from heat when done and strain. In the empty pan sauté garlic in oil until soft, no more than 1 minute. Remove from heat, add salt and pasta, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese to taste (I usually go with about .25 cups) and serve.