I served this simple-to-prepare chicken with tortillas, black beans and smashed avocado. I made a lttle burrito out of it, but Larry ate the tortilla separate. Both ways are good – we really liked the chicken.

My eternal quest for the perfect brownie led to this recipe from King Arthur Flour. I love making brownies because they’re simple to make and usually really delicious. These are really good – fudgy without being too cakey, and that crackly brownie top that I love. The method is odd, calling for melting the butter first, then adding the sugar, but it works.

• Tex-Mex Chicken with Chiles & Cheese (Fine Cooking #99, June 2009, p. 86)
• Fudge Brownies (King Arthur Flour)