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Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
• 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
• 1 lemon, halved
• 1 head garlic, halved crosswise
• A few sprigs of fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
• Salt and black pepper
• Optional: 1 tsp smoked paprika for color

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place on a roasting pan or cast iron skillet.
3. Stuff the cavity with the lemon halves, garlic, and herbs.
4. Rub the outside with olive oil or butter, then season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
5. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine (optional, for even cooking).
6. Roast for 1 to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh.
7. Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing so the juices settle.

Shortcut option: Spatchcock (remove the backbone) for faster, more even roasting – about 45–50 minutes total cook time.

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Ingredients:

• 2 lbs baby red potatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Optional: 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or parsley

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (you can roast alongside the chicken).
2. Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
3. Spread potatoes in a single layer on either a baking sheet (for extra crispiness) or in a cast iron skillet (for rich, golden edges).
4. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fork-tender and crisp on the edges.
5. Sprinkle with herbs before serving.

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Ingredients:

• 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed (cut thicker stems in half lengthwise if needed)
• 1 small delicata squash
• 1 small red or sweet yellow onion, cut into wedges
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese, for finishing

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Wash the delicata squash well — the skin is edible, so no peeling needed.
3. Slice off both ends, then cut the squash in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.
4. Place each half cut-side down and slice into ½-inch thick half-moon pieces.
5. Add the squash and onion wedges to a large sheet pan.
6. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
7. Roast for 15 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven.
8. Add the broccolini to the same pan, drizzle with a little extra olive oil, and toss gently to combine.
9. Return to the oven and roast for another 10–12 minutes, until the broccolini has crisp edges and the squash is tender and golden.
10. Remove from the oven and sprinkle immediately with freshly shredded parmesan cheese before serving.

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Goal: Everything done and ready to serve at the same time!

0:00 — Preheat & Prep

• Preheat oven to 425°F.

• Pat dry and season the chicken; stuff and tie it up as directed.

• Halve your potatoes and toss with oil and seasonings.

• Slice and prep your delicata squash and onion (broccolini comes later).

0:15 — Start the Chicken

• Place the chicken in the oven to roast.
  ⏱️ Roast time: 1 hour 15 minutes total.

• Set a timer for 45 minutes (this is when potatoes will go in).

1:00 — Add the Potatoes

• After the chicken has roasted 45 minutes, slide the potatoes into the oven (same temp, 425°F).
  ⏱️ Roast time: 25–30 minutes.

• While those roast, prep your broccolini.

1:15 — Start the Veggies

• Add delicata squash + onion to a sheet pan, drizzle with oil, salt, and pepper.

• Place them in the oven (425°F) — they’ll roast for 15 minutes first.

• At this point:

  • Chicken has 15 minutes left.

  • Potatoes have 15 minutes left.

  • Veggies just started.

1:30 — Add Broccolini

• Pull out the veggie pan, add broccolini, toss, and return to oven.
  ⏱️ Roast another 10–12 minutes.

• Check chicken temperature — it should be reaching 165°F in the thigh.

1:40 — Remove Chicken

• Take the chicken out of the oven to rest for 10–15 minutes.

• Leave veggies and potatoes in the oven for the final crisping (2–5 minutes if needed).

1:45–1:50 — Final Touches

• Sprinkle parmesan over the veggie pan.

• Toss potatoes if you like extra golden edges.

• Slice the rested chicken and plate everything together.

✅ Everything finishes hot, crisp, and perfectly timed.
If you spatchcock the chicken (45–50 min total), just shift the other start times earlier:

• Potatoes go in at 20 minutes,

• Veggies start at 35 minutes,

• Broccolini added at 50 minutes — all done together around 55 minutes total.

As the oven cools and the plates are cleared, take a moment to breathe in that quiet satisfaction – the kind that only comes from a slow, home-cooked meal shared with the people you love. Maybe it’s the smell of roasted herbs still hanging in the air, or the way everyone lingers at the table just a little longer. That’s what Sunday dinner is really about – not the timing or the perfect golden crust, but the togetherness that happens somewhere between the laughter and the last bite.

Here’s to keeping dinner simple, meaningful, and full of those small, cozy moments that remind us why we gather in the first place.

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Hi I’m Teresa!

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