Happy Sunday my friends! Our clocks have been turned back and I’m feeling very grateful for an extra hour of sleep this morning since it’s finally chilly and fall-like in Boston. Today feels like the perfect day to make a cozy meal and I have the PERFECT idea for you. Keep scrolling for my current favorite fall dinner: spiced cider spatchcock chicken with roasted fall veggies and apple slaw 🍂 a recipe developed with my dear friend Flavors By Ale that will make your entire kitchen smell like an autumn candle. That’s my rec for Sunday dinner tonight 🧡
sunday grocery shopping tips
This week I thought I’d share three of my top tips for efficient grocery shopping! I use these tips for my weekly shopping, and it’s changed not only my grocery budget, but reduced the amount of weekly food waste. Let me know which tip you want to try out next time you shop, and I’ll be sharing more content on this soon!! 🛒
💡 Take inventory: Before you make a list, take your fridge, freezer, and pantry inventory! I talk about this soo much because it’s so key to saving time and money + reducing food waste. Knowing exactly what you have allows you to pick meals that will use what’s already there.
💡 Plan one meal of the day: If you don’t know where to start, start by planning only your weeknight dinners. This gives flexibility to incorporate what you’re craving each day, with the stability of a plan. If your dinners are covered, you can supplement with leftovers for lunch and very simple breakfasts. Set a time each week to do this planning! (if you’re stuck for inspo, browse my Dinner section)
💡 Choose ingredients you’ll use multiple times. Think of it like a puzzle! If you’re making a soup than uses 2 cups of broth, try to pair it with another recipe that uses the remaining 2 cups (like a one pot meal). This way you’re not getting a speciality ingredient that will never be used again, and takes of valuable fridge space!
spiced cider spatchcock chicken with roasted fall veggies & apple slaw
Ingredients:
Spatchock chicken:
1 whole chicken (4-5 lbs), giblets removed
4 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tbsp five spice powder
2 tsp kosher salt, plus additional to taste
2 tsp finely chopped fresh sage (or 1 tsp ground sage)
1 tsp honey
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 large yellow onion, cubed
1 red apple, diced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
1/2 cup apple cider
ground black pepper to taste
Apple Slaw:
1/3 cup raw pecans
1/2 shallot, finely chopped
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
kosher salt, to taste
3 cups shaved brussels sprouts
1 red apple, thinly sliced
parmigiano cheese, for topping (optional)
Get the full instructions here.
🥘 this one-pan meal is one of my most viral recipes, for good reason
😋 mix up your protein sources with one of these Costco faves!
🍕try this sheet pan pizza for your next pizza Friday (with hidden protein)
I hope you all have a lovely week, and be sure to stay tuned over on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to see what I have coming this week!
Hey Jenn! Are those bowls from Made In? They look like a great size!
I have a serious aversion to meat on the bone. Yes, I know it’s weird. Is there a way to make this with chicken breasts that you would recommend?