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Spring is right around the corner. While the temperature may still be playing catch-up with the calendar, kick off the new season with fresh dinner ideas that are perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Like you, I know what a busy life feels like. Sometimes cooking can be the last thing you want to do, but a home-cooked meal is always worth the effort. With just six ingredients (not counting salt and pepper) you can put these simple meal ideas together and get a delicious dinner on the table with maximum flavor and minimum fuss.
Roasted Chicken and Brussels Sprouts with Rice Pilaf is a classic. Roasted chicken is so easy, and this recipe makes it even simpler by using chicken legs instead of a whole chicken. I love using the whole leg — thigh and a drumstick connected in one piece — because the cut roasts up super flavorful and is very forgiving. Cooking with the bone in ensures added juiciness! If you can’t find whole leg pieces, use drumsticks and thighs instead. Let the Brussels sprouts cook with the poultry to pick up some of its fabulous flavor, then add a shallot-flavored pilaf, and dinner is served.