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“Happiness often grows out of pain, like a flower blooming through cracks in the pavement...”

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Herb-Roasted Chicken Dinner 🍗🥕

One-pan easy weeknight win that'll have 'em beggin' for seconds!

📝 Ingredients :

1 whole chicken leg quarter (or bone-in thigh & drumstick)

2 cups fresh green beans, ends trimmed

2 cups baby carrots

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter, melted

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp smoked paprika

Salt & black pepper to taste

2 cloves garlic, minced

Optional: splash of lemon juice for that zesty kick

🍽️ How to Make It:

1️⃣ Season That Chicken Right:

Rub the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Get that crispy, flavor-packed skin going for a real comfort food favorite.

2️⃣ Roast to Golden Glory:

Bake chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 35–40 mins until juicy and fall-off-the-bone tender. This step is your ultimate dinner MVP move.

3️⃣ Sauté Those Green Beans:

In a skillet, toss green beans with a bit of olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté 5–7 mins until vibrant and just tender—fresh veggie glow-up incoming.

4️⃣ Glaze Up the Carrots:

Toss baby carrots in melted butter, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt. Roast or sauté until caramelized and fork-tender for that sweet and savory sidekick vibe.

5️⃣ Plate It Like a Pro:

Serve up your golden roast chicken with garlicky green beans and buttery carrots. Drizzle with pan juices and hit with a squeeze of lemon if you're feelin’ fancy. That’s a full-on comfort food win right there.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes

Calories: ~450 per serving | Protein: ~38g per serving

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Avocado & Egg Power Salad

Ingredients:

2 boiled eggs, halved 🥚

1/2 avocado, sliced 🥑

1 cup fresh spinach leaves 🥬

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅

1/2 cup cucumber, sliced 🥒

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 🧅

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿

1/2 tsp black pepper & red pepper flakes 🌶️🧂

1 tbsp olive oil 🫒

1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋

Instructions:

1️⃣ Arrange spinach in a bowl as the base. 🥗

2️⃣ Add sliced avocado, boiled eggs, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. 🍅🥒🥚

3️⃣ Sprinkle with parsley, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. 🌿🌶️

4️⃣ Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad. 🫒🍋

5️⃣ Toss gently and enjoy this fresh, healthy meal!

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A Flower's Heart

At the heart of a flower lies a secret for those who truly see—a whisper of beauty, a quiet passion, not flaunted but softly inviting into her tender mystery...

Pataskala, Ohio. April 19, 2025.

By @aviationgeek71

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My smiles…

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