Valentine Dinner for One

Today was a long day. Valentines should not fall on a Monday. Of course when you're cooking for one it really doesn't matter when it falls on. But after cooking for 40 this weekend I decided to cook something fast and easy.

I grabbed a cornish hen (ahh gotta love the sales) from the store on my way home. I rubbed it generously with salt, pepper, and Meyer lemon zest. Squeezed the juice all over it, coated with a bit of oil and let it marinade while I diced a sweet potato, turnip, and onion. I tossed the vegetables with a bit of olive oil and thyme. I put the chicken and the vegetables in a heavy skillet and roasted the entire thing in the oven for about 25 minutes at 425 F. Both cooked about the same.

While the bird and root vegetables were going in the oven I popped open a can of white kidney beans, mixed in some minced garlic and flavored it with just a bit of grated Parmesan. Alright time to eat!