Italian Herb Chicken

Tonight’s Northern Italian-inspired meal is the definition of comfort food. Arborio rice is sautéed with a melange of vegetables, deglazed with white wine, then simmered low and slow until creamy and al dente. A whole chicken breast, coated in Italian herbs, is fire-grilled until juicy and served with the tender risotto. To round out all those rich flavors, a generous side of simply-roasted green beans.

Sometimes simple dishes can be the most satisfying, and this flavorful mac ‘n’ cheese fits the bill. Elbow macaroni are stirred into a luscious white cheddar cheese sauce made with heavy cream, cream cheese, and plenty of slightly-sharp aged white cheddar. It’s topped with tender-crisp broccoli florets and then finished with even more white cheddar for an extra-gooey finish.