Pantry Meals

Sunday afternoon pantry meal:

Chicken coated in olive oil and garlic salt and cracked pepper, sauteed with green beans, pecans, and raisins. Served over brown rice.

The result was a little bland, although fragrant. Instead of rice, which is dry without a sauce or gravy, I should have served oil and rosemary potatoes broiled in the oven. I'm not sure, but I think the rosemary would have complemented the garlic well.

The coating on the chicken was perfect, and the combo with the pecans and raisins was really tasty -- the savory chicken piece, burst of sweet raisin, and the nutty flavor and texture of the pecan made me think of a description from one of the Redwall books (if you have read them, you know what I mean!).

Now...if only I had cannoli from Cafe Lalo for dessert...