Today, I spent the day unpacking boxes. I moved to a new apartment, not so far from my friends house. When after a whole day of intense labor my friend called me to invite me over for dinner it felt like someone was actually giving me the keys to heaven.

As I walked in already the smells of cooked bean with bacon filled my nostril like a breath of fresh air. I hadn’t time to eat that day and sitting down in front of this plate made my day.

My friend had simply marinated some chicken breast and pan fried them to a nice golden brown, finishing the cooking by deglazing the pan with some white wine.

He had also made a salad of roasted bell peppers and poblanos, with fresh corn in a cilantro and lime juice dressing. It was really good. So simple but the flavors worked so well together, the poblanos bringing a very gentle heat to the salad.

This meal comforting, the beans giving a nice earthy touch. The salade was fresh and delicious. The chicken was great!

This is my kind of meal and I am so glad I have such good friends to share they cooking talents with me!

Bon Appétit !