This week Sunday
Supper and American Family Insurance are teaming up to encourage everyone to get out their gardening
gloves and hand shovels, and get excited about growing their own herbs and
vegetables, and eating healthier.
4 years ago I started doing just that. I became a food
blogger. I wanted to write recipes and have people enjoy them in their own
kitchens. I wanted people to take inspiration from my journey through obesity
and get into the kitchen to discover new ways to make old favorites that their
family would not only eat, but love.
I wanted to show people someone that used to run away from
vegetables and who, if did eat them, got them from a can, getting into a garden
and growing fresh veggies and herbs. The difference is amazing!
Then the strangest thing happened. My kids got excited! The
ones that used to turn their noses up to just about any kind of vegetable,
started coming into the garden with
me. They got excited watching everything grow, taking pictures and sharing them
with their friends! When they saw me bringing squash or peas from the garden
they hovered in the kitchen to see how I was going to prepare them, and gobbled
them up like it was their last meal.
I was seriously shocked. I mean jaw on the floor
flabbergasted! Who knew that simply growing our own food would excite them so
much, and make them want to eat it?
Now they beg me to make Turkey
Sausage Zucchini Boats, Sautéed
Cod with Garlic and Tomatoes, and Kitchen
Sink Macaroni Salad.
The beauty of growing fresh veggies and herbs is that you
don’t have to have a ton of space. I now grow all of mine in pots and the
result is just as good. You can start out with a few small pots of herbs, and
before you know it you will be growing fresh tomatoes, peppers, squash, and
whatever else your heart desires!
This is a great recipe for using your fresh rosemary, one of
my favorite herbs, and garlic. I love chicken thighs because they are
inexpensive and add a ton of flavor to any dish. It is so simple, but so good.
Plus the satisfaction of making a meal with something you grew with your own
hands will make it seem even better!
Want to find other fantastic recipes that will get you excited to use fresh herbs and vegetables? Follow the Sunday Supper Families Recipes from the Garden Pintrest board inspired by American Family Insurance #ChooseDreams campaign.
Make sure to check out all the ways to stay on top of what’s going on with AmFam.
8 bone in, skin on chicken thighs
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh rosemary leaves
1 lemon, juiced
1 lemon, sliced
12 cloves garlic, chopped
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed (can use fresh green beans)
In a large zip top bag, combine the oil, rosemary, lemon juice, lemon slices, garlic, salt and pepper in bowl. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for 1 hour.
Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
Lay the asparagus spears in a 9" x 13" baking dish and arrange the chicken thighs on top. Pour the remaining marinade on top. Roast until cooked through, 30–40 minutes.
Serves 4
ENJOY!
The garden fresh goodness doesn't stop here. Now check out the rest of the wonderful recipe the Sunday Supper Family has for you to enjoy.

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Serves 4
ENJOY!
The garden fresh goodness doesn't stop here. Now check out the rest of the wonderful recipe the Sunday Supper Family has for you to enjoy.
- Asparagus Penne with Bacon Cream Sauce by Country Girl In The Village
- Basil, Honey and Walnut Gelato by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Chimichurri Skirt Steak by Magnolia Days
- Garden Foccacia by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Greek Stuffed Tomato by Yours And Mine Are Ours
- Grilled Shrimp with Grilled Sweet Peppers by Daily Dish Recipes
- Herbed Chicken Kabobs by Momma’s Meals
- Individual Indian Corn Pudding Souffles by Delaware Girl Eats
- Lemon Herb Slow Cooker Roast Chicken by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Quinoa Tabbouleh by Supper for a Steal
- Rosemary and Lemon Chicken Thighs with Asparagus by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Rosemary Cornbread by Alida’s Kitchen
- Salmon Peppers and Onions by Family Foodie
- Spinach Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Strawberry Basil Pasta Salad by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Summer Pasta Puttanesca by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Summer Vegetable Lasagna by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Tortellini with Garden Fresh Pesto by The Foodie Army Wife
- White Bean Cilantro Chopped Vegetable Salad by Shockingly Delicious
Join us around the family table for #SundaySupper
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Join: To join the Sunday Supper Movement, sign up by clicking here → Sunday Supper Movement.
Ready to chat more about garden goodies? Make sure to join Dennis from Culinary Journey, Isabel from Family Foodie, and many more of our Sunday Supper family, as we are hosting a live chat to discuss Recipes from the Garden on Wednesday, May 28th at 5pm (CST). Chef Dennis and Isabel will be doing a live cooking demo. So stop by and check it out, we would love for you to come. You can go here!
This post is sponsored by American Family Insurance. All opinions are my own.
This post is sponsored by American Family Insurance. All opinions are my own.
Wow, your dish looks just beautiful! I love that you added asparagus to it! This is simply a perfect dinner and perfect for a #SundaySupper! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer :) I had to fit asparagus in there somewhere since it is my FAVE veggie! I wish I could grow it.
DeleteOh my what a beautiful dish. The flavors are wonderful and I like how simple it is to make.
ReplyDeleteI am getting more and more into simple recipes. It is nice to be able to pop into the kitchen, get dinner going, and relax with the family.
DeleteWhat a spectacular dish!!! And I love the story of how growing veggies helped change your children's view! Brava!
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz! Yes, I used to hide veggies in things like meatloaf just to get them in. I never thought they would eat them voluntarily!!
DeleteLove this dish! Love the flavors, the colors, and it's so pretty. Don't you love to see children getting excited about veggies?!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shannon! Yes it is such a nice feeling when your kids get excited about being healthy.
DeleteThese chicken thighs look amazing! Getting kids involved in growing some of their own food is so good for them and you!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Cindy :) I love gardening now. Even though it is in containers now, it gives you such a sense of accomplishment!
DeleteWOW! That is stunning! I love that you got the kids involved, it is the best way for them to learn!
ReplyDeleteThanks Connie :) I am so glad you like the dish.
DeleteNot only am I going to try this beautiful recipe -- I can't wait to try your Cod and Tomato Recipes!
ReplyDeleteOOohhh I think you will really like the cod dish as well as this one Isabel!
DeleteI cannot wait to make this amazing chicken dish. Rosemary, lemon, and asparagus? It has my name on it. Yum! ~ Bea @ The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
ReplyDeleteHehe Bea, I knew as soon as I saw the theme what I wanted to make this week. All my faves in one spot!
DeleteI love rosemary lemon chicken...and asparagus is a delightful addition. This looks just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThey all just seemed to go hand in hand to me :)
DeleteWe're making something just like this tonight!! Love lemon and chicken
ReplyDeleteThey do seem to be best friends don't they Sarah :)
DeleteThese flavors are just perfect together, and perfect for summer too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shaina :) I do love them a lot!
DeleteWhen I saw this on Instagram, I drooled just a little bit! Looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteHehehe drooling is good!!
DeleteBobbi, this looks absolutely fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Brianne :)
DeleteYou have given me hope that my kids will soon love being involved too! I'm just starting out myself and my kiddo's are one and three so I can't wait to get them involved more!! I can't wait to try this amazing dish!
ReplyDeleteOh they will love it :) trust me!
DeleteThat's so great that just growing your own veggies got the kids excited, no force feeding or hiding in the food necessary! This is so my type of dinner, love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteYa I used to be the Queen of hiding LOL
DeleteThis is like a one dish meal. Love it! Roasted chicken is the best.
ReplyDeleteYes I love one dish meals. Less dishes for me LOL
DeleteThese are gorgeous Bobbi! I agree--herbs and fresh veggies just taste SO much better. I love that your kids are on board too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Courtney, I am glad too. Now I just have to teach them to cook for themselves and not expect Mom to do it LOL
DeleteBobbi your pictures are gorgeous! The dish sounds amazing! I am a huge fan of chicken thighs as well for the same reasons!! So much flavor and big $$ savings! Win win! What a great story about your kids and how just growing your own food helped them realize they love veggies! Great post! pinning!
ReplyDeleteAaaww thanks!
DeleteThis looks easy and delicious-which is perfect for summer meals!
ReplyDeleteYes, who wants to spend all of their summer in the kitchen??
DeleteI don't mess around Bobbi! I made this for dinner last night with my parmesan and basil rice and it was AWESOME, my picky daughter ate almost all of it and my 11 mth old had thirds! Thanks for the great new dish! Oh and it made my house smell amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh I am so excited that you made it and it was such a hit. Doesn't it smell great? I kept going outside so I could walk back in a smell it :)
DeleteLOL It's amazing how well lemon and rosemary go together, I had no idea my house could smell so amazing! I too kept going in and out to enjoy! Thanks again! I made it with chicken breasts I can't wait to make it again!
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