Real Simple

This has been the hottest summer on record, thus far, and this recipe book, Real Simple Meals made Easy, has been my go to book all summer long. Real Simple magazine has been around for quite a while providing readers with a more simplistic way of living, from gardening, to providing entertaining tips, and yes, recipes.  I bought the Meals Made Easy book at a book fair years ago and especially love cooking from it during the summer.  Within this book are one-pot recipes, no-shop recipes, 30-minute meals, no-cook meals, freezer meals and reliable sides.  Each recipe, as within the title, are real simple to make and beautifully illustrated.   Speaking of real simple, the wines I’ve chosen to partake of this summer have been simplistic and uncomplicated.  Wines like Vinho Verde, Dolcetto,  Pinot Grigio, and Viognier, have accompanied my brunch, lunch and dinners.  Here’s one of my favorite simple recipes from Real Simple Chicken with Olives and Thyme, pair it with a simple Bordeaux white like Les Caves Joseph Bordeaux Blanc.  You can find it at Trader Joe’s. 

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