I always have canned fire roasted tomatoes on hand; I think they are a far superior addition to chilis, stews, curries, etc. I had frozen chicken breasts thawing and olives left over from a charcuterie spread for a party. The mediterranean flavors worked well with each other; the heat of the tomatoes helping to cut the brininess of the olives.

Oh...the holidays. So much fun but so much food! I don't know about you but I'm already feeling like I've eaten and imbibed a bit too much and we still have weeks to go. Can I start my New Years resolutions early this year? Hit the gym...eat salads more often...put down the craft beer? I love holiday food, all of it really. Cookies, hot spiked cider, roast meats, cheese. It's all so good, but leaves me feeling bloated and my pants a bit ill fitting. Thank goodness for oversized sweaters and leggings to hide my holiday indulgences!