Lemony Chicken Pasta with Garlic Roasted Artichokes

Have you been listening to any good podcasts lately?

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“Have a good one Sweetie, and remember if you get bored on your drive, there's that really cool podcast I told you about”

A conversation I have with my husband at least once a week

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While my list of podcasts is forever changing, there are a few episodes over the past year that I've especially loved for one reason or another.  Those that I listen to again and again when I want to laugh out loud, learn something new, or share with a friend when they're feeling low.

Thought it might be fun to share a few of them today

Fresh Air Remembers Country Music Legend Merle Haggard – What a beautiful lesson in starting over and re-inventing yourself when you wake up and realize life isn't what you'd like

            “Well, I went back down on the yard and asked for the toughest job in the penitentiary, which was a textile mill, and went down and just started building my reputation, you know?  Just started running in reverse from what I’d been doing and started trying to build up a long line of good things to be proud of.  And that’s what I’ve been doing ever since”   ~ Merle Haggard

Chase Jarvis Interviews Kelly Starrett  – Such a great conversation about living our best lives.  Especially that health and fitness don't need to be so complicated

“Don’t be heroic.  Be consistent”  ~ Kelly Starrett  

(This interview is part of the Chase Jarvis 30 Days of Genius Series)

Tim Ferriss Interviews Tony Robbins – Achievement vs. Fulfillment – It’s simply one of the best podcasts I’ve ever heard. The one I listen to over and over again and never get tired of

“We live in a world where most of us are looking for what’s wrong. What’s wrong is always available.  So it what’s right.  And if you don’t take control of your focus, everything in your life will disappear”     ~ Tony Robbins

Making Oprah – From WBEZ a really great 3-part series about what it took to make The Oprah Winfrey show, and why the size of the bow really matters(!)

Love and Radio's The Living Room – Diane’s new neighbors across the way never shut their curtains, and that was the beginning of an intimate, but very one-sided relationship

Surprisingly Awesome's Frequent Flyer Miles – The world in a cup of pudding, or rather, 12,000 cups of pudding

Z – September 2016

Terri Gross Interviews Carrie Fisher – Maybe it was her incredible wit, or stories of the Gary the dog who she loved so much (whose tongue always hangs out – just like Z), but I smiled all the way through.  Carrie Fisher, May the Force Be With You

On her favorite Comic-Con Princess Leia costume – “My favorite one to see is the metal bikini — on men! That is what's been happening a lot. A lot. And not thin men, by the way! So that makes me feel good about myself, kind of before-and-after thing — this is way after. Not only is Princess Leia fatter, but she's also a guy!” ~ Carrie Fisher

Tim Ferriss Interviews Susan Garrett – A master dog (and human) trainer.  She shares 2+ hours worth of tips(!)

“Dogs are here to teach us.  And if you don't open your eyes to that, you're going to miss life lessons”     ~ Susan Garrett

Are there any others you'd recommend?  I'd love to hear ..

Whenever I'm out and about, I like to keep a list of cooking inspirations I see along the way.  Truth be told, it's more of a nest than a list, and there's a pocket in my bag dedicated to keeping it somewhat contained.

Unzip the pocket, and you'll find folded carry-out menus, notes scribbled on the backs of receipts, pages ripped from far-flung magazines – that sort of thing.  Every week or so I take out the pile and there it will sit, in the middle of our kitchen's island

At the top of the pile this week?  A note to self to make garlicky roasted artichokes and find a way to incorporate them into a quick and easy weeknight meal.

This fits the bill; it's healthy, colorful, and filled with bold flavors.  Made with staple ingredients that live in the pantry or the fridge until we need them on busy nights.  Roasted artichokes tossed in garlicky Panko bread crumbs, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, lemon, herbs, and warm parmesan-specked pasta.

Note about the artichokes:  The original called for frozen artichoke hearts, although I used canned and I'm certain fresh would be the best 

Enjoy!

xoxo

~ Adapted from Fine Cooking