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Issue No. 1192: January 2021
Brrrrr...with these freezing temps, a cozy meal is exactly what we’re craving! So, we took a home cook staple—the humble roast chicken—and elevated it with schmaltzy croutons, roasted lemon and winter greens. It’s a sure-fire winner! Plus, Texas chefs share their favorite comfort foods and we have a few gluten-free dinners for the busiest of weeknights. Find it all below!

Cheers!
Tanji
Photo Credit: Julia Heffelfinger
Make This Now: Roast Chicken with Schmaltzy Croutons
and Greens
Some say the perfect roast chicken is the pinnacle of home cooking. Here, we’re leveling up from the basics with an impressive meal—roast chicken cooked over a bed of garlicky croutons and roasted lemon. Everything gets coated in the chicken drippings for crispy, golden deliciousness. Get the full recipe HERE.
Photo Credit: Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen
5 Texas Chefs Share Their Go-To Comfort Foods
Now that it’s finally getting cold here, we’re all digging into our favorite comfort foods, including our chef friends! In Texas, for many, that means Tex-Mex so we’re sharing some of their faves from smothered enchiladas to grilled queso. Find their recipes HERE.
Photo Credit: My Fitness Pal
5 Gluten-Free Weeknight Dinners
A gluten-free diet can still be delicious and satisfying! If you’re trying to cut wheat out of your routine, we’ve rounded up some of our go-to meals that everyone will dig into, like cacio e pepe spaghetti squash boats and a potsticker stir-fry. Learn how to make these gluten-friendly recipes HERE.
Photo Credit: Goya Foods
DIY: Goya Foods’ Chipotle Chicken Empanada
Looking for a spicy bite to warm you up? Goya Foods’ Executive Chef Fernando Desa guides Tanji through making crispy chicken empanadas with a chipotle kick. Tender chicken and smoky chipotle peppers fill these crispy, baked pastries to make a spicy appetizer or snack sure to become a favorite. Find the recipe HERE.
Photo Credit: Food52
Tanji’s 5 Finds of the Week
From where she’s dining to the tools and travel staples she relies on, people are always asking Tanji for her recommendations. Now, every week we’ll share some of her favorites so you can enjoy them, too! Keep up with us for some new finds for your home. Read on HERE.
Photo Credit: Surely
Tanji’s Wine Finds: Whimsical Rosé Bubbles Brut
Perfect for pairing with just about anything, the Whimsical Rosé Bubbles Brut ($12) is an all-around crowd pleaser! Produced in Columbia Valley, Washington, this wine has lovely effervescent bubbles and notes of strawberry and citrus. Find it at your local H-E-B now!
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