'You know, my friend Nathan's coming over and he's bringing our friend Pam,'', Ferguson recalled telling his sons. 'You know Nathan, of course. You've listened to him, you know his voice from [Timon in] The Lion King.' So I played 'Hakuna Matata' and on my way to school they were singing 'Hakuna Matata' and I was like, 'This is Nathan who is coming to dinner!'
In my family, Sunday was always family dinner night. Whether the Packers earned another triumphant win, a swim meet went late, or a last-minute homework assignment loomed on Monday morning, that time to eat and enjoy each other's company was an appointment that could not be canceled. When my two boys headed off to college, Sundays became more subdued. Yes, my husband and I opened a bottle of wine and enjoyed our dinner leisurely, but I craved more.
This chicken zucchini skillet bake is a hearty summer dinner that will easily serve a large family. Orecchiette pasta and chunks of chicken breasts are tossed with onion, celery, garlic, tomatoes, and red bell pepper. It's topped with pieces of zucchini that are tossed in grated Parmesan cheese. Combined, there are layers and layers of flavors in this dish. Then, after it's