GREEK LEMON CHICKEN THIGHS AND POTATOES

August 29, 2025.  Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina made landfall and changed everything.  I was lucky, having evacuated to Memphis with a friend and our dogs before the devastating storm hit.  I had resources and my home (albeit damaged) was not destroyed.  But so many others were not so lucky.  Images on the news of people stranded on their rooftops still shock and sadden.  On a rainy Friday night, I made this casserole while those 20 year old scenes re-played themselves on CNN.  I only stopped once to have a good cathartic cry.  Then I changed the channel and let the dogs inside.

By the way, this recipe is taken directly from Sip and Feast so check out that web site or the YouTube videos.  I added a sprig of rosemary to the marinade but that’s optional (you could add a sprig of oregano instead).  I have to say, I think the honey in the marinade is crucial.  And because the chicken and potatoes may not be cooked to perfection at the same time, check on the casserole while it is in the oven, give it a stir, rearrange things, adjust the temp and cooking time if necessary.  This is a great weekend night dish because you can slide the casserole in the oven and then go about your business which in my case means opening a nice bottle of Mersault and finding a brainless horror movie to half-watch.  Your house will smell fantastic while this cooks.