Hero Dinners by Marge Perry and David Bonom and Anolon Promotion

Every cook, myself included, has moments of panic when it is time to get a meal on the table. I confess to often wishing a donut could be dinner. Whether you work from home, work outside the home, are raising children or any combination of scenarios, there are times we wish dinner would take care of itself. And those of us who live for cooking can’t claim to finding enjoyment in cleanup duties, right? When we find ourselves lacking inspiration and motivation at meal time, look to Marge Perry and David Bonom’s new book Hero Dinners: Complete One-Pan Meals That Save the Day.

 

Hero Dinners is the cook’s resource for amazingly delicious complete meals made in just a single skillet or sheet pan, created by the food-world favorite husband-and-wife team who develop recipes for major magazines. From Hoisin-marmalade chicken to Peanut-coconut noodles with tofu, you will find a wide range of dishes to please everyone in the family. One hundred recipes and full color photography, all of which, but one was taken by Marge herself, fill this book. The authors are touring and we have shared their events on our calendar.
Armed with this book and a solid skillet and sheet pan. a hearty meal can be yours with little fuss and minimal clean up. To celebrate Hero Dinners publication, our wonderful friends at Anolon wish to help us make hero dinners in style with their quality cookware. Anolon is offering in our giveaway below a set of the following cookware: an Anolon Vesta Cast Iron Cookware 12″ skillet, in umber  and an 11-inch x 17-inch cookie pan in bronze – three winners each get a set!  I’ll be preparing my gift guide for mothers and fathers, this week and a copy of Hero Dinners with a skillet and sheet pan from Anolon would be a great gift, especially for those new moms and dads!

Anolon Vesta Cast Iron Cookware 12″ Skillet, Umber 

11-inch x 17-inch cookie pan, bronze

Special thanks to Marge and David’s publisher, William Morrow, for allowing us to share a recipe with our members today and for offering three copies of this book in our giveaway at the end of this post. Peruvian Chicken with Ají Verde Purple Potatoes + Brussels Sprouts Add this recipe to your Bookshelf (click the blue +Bookshelf button). When David came back from a business trip to Peru (training chefs there for the United States Poultry and Egg Export Council), he raved about the food. Ají verde, the ubiquitous green sauce he had eaten so often at Peruvian restaurants in the States, had a brighter, more vivid flavor in its homeland. The savory rub (with just a hint of sugar) on the chicken is also based on the flavors David experienced in Peru. The ají verde keeps well for several days in the refrigerator. It makes a great dip and pairs as well with fish as it does with poultry. Makes 4 servings
  • 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2½ pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4 to 6 thighs)
  • 12 ounces baby purple potatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup unsalted chicken broth
AJí  Verde
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup canola mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Skillet Chicken Thighs 
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Combine the soy sauce, sugar, garlic powder, chipotle powder, thyme, and ½ teaspoon of the salt in a small bowl to form a paste. Rub the mixture all over the chicken to coat.
  3. Combine the potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large bowl. Toss with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, skin side down, and cook until well browned, about 4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and add the potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Place the chicken, skin side up, on top of the vegetables and pour in the broth; cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to the oven and roast until the vegetables are tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the largest piece of chicken registers 170°F, 23 to 25 minutes.
  5. While the chicken roasts, make the ají verde: Puree the cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, sour cream, mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, and salt in a blender.
From Hero Dinners by Marge Perry and David Bonom. Copyright © 2019 by Marge Perry and David Bonom. Reprinted by permission of William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.  

The publisher is offering three copies of Hero Dinners and Anolon is offering three winners a cast iron skillet and sheet tray (as described above) to EYB Members in the US.  Two of the entry options are to answer the following questions in the comments section of this blog post.

Which recipe in the index would you try first?

Which product at Anolon would you like to have for your kitchen?

Please note that you must be logged into the Rafflecopter contest before posting or your entry won’t be counted. For more information on this process, please see our step-by-step help post and this forum post. Once you log in and enter your member name you will be directed to the next entry option – the blog comment. After that, there are additional options that you can complete for more entries. Be sure to check your spam filters to receive our email notifications. Prizes can take up to 6 weeks to arrive from the publishers. If you are not already a Member, you can join at no cost. The contest ends at midnight on June 8th, 2019.

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165 Comments

  • laureljean  on  April 8, 2019

    Hoisin-marmalade chicken

  • Amdona  on  April 8, 2019

    Lemon chicken with artichokes

  • laureljean  on  April 8, 2019

    5-Quart Dutch Oven, Sable

  • rchesser  on  April 8, 2019

    Spanish chuck eye steak

  • BarkingHen  on  April 8, 2019

    Deconstructed Caesar Salad

  • catmommy9  on  April 8, 2019

    Lemon chicken with artichokes and the skillet they are giving away.

  • southerncooker  on  April 8, 2019

    Shrimp panzanella

  • lauriesk  on  April 8, 2019

    Lemon chicken with artichokes.
    I would like the Analon hard anodized precision forge skillet.

  • southerncooker  on  April 8, 2019

    I'd love the 3 piece cookie pan set in bronze.

  • jmay42066  on  April 8, 2019

    Cuban rice and beans

  • jmay42066  on  April 8, 2019

    5-Quart Dutch Oven, Sable

  • amyz218  on  April 8, 2019

    Moroccan Cornish hens

  • matag  on  April 8, 2019

    3-QUART OVAL AU GRATIN, PAPRIKA RED

  • matag  on  April 8, 2019

    Shrimp panzanella

  • thecharlah  on  April 8, 2019

    Chicken and eggplant Margherita; 17-Inch x 12.5-Inch Roaster with Nonstick Rack

  • demomcook  on  April 8, 2019

    Chicken with eggplant, olives, and apricots.
    I'd love the 10 piece bakeware set in pewter!

  • riley  on  April 8, 2019

    Drumsticks osso buco; 3-Piece cookie pan set

  • Etf1975  on  April 9, 2019

    The Analon Nouvelle set is on my wishlist, and the Peruvian chicken sounds awesome.

  • ravensfan  on  April 9, 2019

    Peruvian chicken with ají verde

  • ravensfan  on  April 9, 2019

    Accolade Forged Hard-Anodized Precision Forge Covered Wok, 13.5-Inch

  • JRumi  on  April 9, 2019

    Dijon roasted chicken and apples

  • JRumi  on  April 9, 2019

    17”x12.5” roaster with nonstick rack

  • sarahawker  on  April 9, 2019

    Rib eye steaks with thyme-shallot butter

  • sarahawker  on  April 9, 2019

    I would love the 12-Inch Skillet, Graphite

  • kmn4  on  April 9, 2019

    Rotini with white beans and broccoli rabe

  • kmn4  on  April 9, 2019

    6-Quart Covered Stockpot, Bronze – pour spouts!!

  • ktwalla  on  April 9, 2019

    Chardonnay chicken

  • ktwalla  on  April 9, 2019

    9 inch square springform pan

  • JenjiRM  on  April 9, 2019

    Anolon Advanced Hard-Anodized Dutch Oven Multipurpose Steamer Set, 8.5-Quart, Graphite

  • JenjiRM  on  April 9, 2019

    Cherry-chipotle pork tenderloin

  • dbielick  on  April 9, 2019

    Hoisin-marmalade chicken and the 9 inch square cobalt blue baker

  • dbielick  on  April 9, 2019

    9 inch square cobalt blue baker

  • Blackeyedsusans  on  April 9, 2019

    Peruvian chicken with ají verde

  • Blackeyedsusans  on  April 9, 2019

    Cast iron fry pan

  • jinni  on  April 9, 2019

    Vegetable-steamed flounder with ajvar

  • lean1  on  April 9, 2019

    Miso Chicken and a Dutch oven

  • ebs  on  April 9, 2019

    Skillet cinnamon buns

  • ebs  on  April 9, 2019

    12 inch cast iron skillet

  • vglong29  on  April 10, 2019

    Striped bass with olive-artichoke salad

  • vglong29  on  April 10, 2019

    18-Ounce Round Casserole

  • Brendajoy  on  April 10, 2019

    Rib eye steaks with thyme-shallot butter

  • Zephyrness  on  April 11, 2019

    miso chicken

  • Zephyrness  on  April 11, 2019

    7 quart dutch oven

  • jennyams  on  April 11, 2019

    Shrimp with Thai coconut green curry glaze

  • jennyams  on  April 11, 2019

    Vestas 5 qt. Cast Iron Braiser

  • Zaira  on  April 12, 2019

    Harissa Chicken

  • Zaira  on  April 12, 2019

    Accolade Wok (!)

  • laurencooks  on  April 12, 2019

    Peruvian chicken with ají verde

  • BMeyer  on  April 12, 2019

    chicken with artichokes

  • Lafauvette  on  April 12, 2019

    miso chicken

  • Lafauvette  on  April 12, 2019

    pizza crisper

  • threefourpfeif  on  April 12, 2019

    Chicken with eggplant, olives, and apricots sounds fun!

  • threefourpfeif  on  April 12, 2019

    I'd love to try the 6-cup popover tray

  • braabpro  on  April 12, 2019

    Miso chicken

  • braabpro  on  April 12, 2019

    3 quart saucepan

  • JJWong  on  April 12, 2019

    lemon chicken with artichokes
    7 quart round Dutch oven, umber

  • t.t  on  April 13, 2019

    Chicken and eggplant Margherita and the Roaster with Nonstick Rack

  • BethPrice  on  April 13, 2019

    lemon chicken and artichokes

  • BethPrice  on  April 13, 2019

    3 piece bakeware set, bronze

  • virjeania  on  April 13, 2019

    Recipe has all my favorites Lemon chicken with artichokes

  • virjeania  on  April 13, 2019

    I would replace my current hodgepodge cookware with the Anolon accolade forged hard-anodized precision forge cookware set, 10-piece

  • lbguerrant  on  April 13, 2019

    Dijon Chicken and apples

  • lbguerrant  on  April 13, 2019

    Sheet pan

  • bdmltm  on  April 13, 2019

    Miso chicken

  • bdmltm  on  April 13, 2019

    I could use a skillet or casserole.

  • LaurenE  on  April 14, 2019

    Cuban rice and beans

  • LaurenE  on  April 14, 2019

    Sheet pan

  • liasim  on  April 14, 2019

    Hoisin marmalade chicken

  • Avrlind  on  April 14, 2019

    Rib eye steaks with thyme-shallot butter

  • stephlinde  on  April 15, 2019

    Dijon roasted chicken and apples

  • amylou61  on  April 16, 2019

    The Dijon-roasted chicken and apples sounds good. I like adding Dijon mustard to recipes, so I think I'd like this recipe.

  • amylou61  on  April 16, 2019

    Of like to try the Analog 2-piece Load Pan, because it allows the grease to be drained off for meatloaf.

  • purviska  on  April 17, 2019

    Peruvian chicken with ají verde

  • purviska  on  April 17, 2019

    I'd love the 10 piece bakeware set

  • lpatterson412  on  April 18, 2019

    Green chicken enchiladas 2.0 and a 3.5qt straining sauce pan!

  • Siegal  on  April 18, 2019

    Chicken barn mi!

  • Siegal  on  April 18, 2019

    I need an analog cookie sheet

  • rivergait  on  April 18, 2019

    The Peruvianj chicken aji verde (not too many bizarre ingredients). I would love the Analon 3.5 qt. casserole, better for small portions and nice to store with short handles.

  • Dannausc  on  April 18, 2019

    Lemon chicken with artichokes; roasting pan

  • laffersk  on  April 19, 2019

    Dubliner and tomato-stuffed chicken breasts and I would love the WOK!

  • love2chow  on  April 19, 2019

    Ancho chicken pot pie with cornmeal drop biscuit topping

  • love2chow  on  April 19, 2019

    From Anolon, I would love to get the 3.5-QUART COVERED STRAINING SAUCEPAN

  • CheleCooks  on  April 19, 2019

    I love the beauty of the Anolon Vesta Cast Iron Cookware 12" Skillet. The enamel exterior in Umber is sweet!

  • CheleCooks  on  April 19, 2019

    Salmon BLT's – that sounds like a Hero Dinner to me!

  • heidimia  on  April 19, 2019

    Harissa chicken- yum yum! Would love one of the Anolon cast iron skillets to cook it in 🙂

  • Nancith  on  April 19, 2019

    Beef and root vegetable stew

  • Nancith  on  April 19, 2019

    I would like the covered wok, but it's hard to choose!

  • dtremit  on  April 20, 2019

    I'd love to make the ancho chicken pot pie with cornmeal drop biscuit topping, in the Anolon 5-QUART ROUND COVERED CASSEROLE, PAPRIKA RED

  • rchesser  on  April 20, 2019

    Anolon Vesta Cast Iron Cookware 12" Skillet.

  • upstatemissy  on  April 20, 2019

    I would like to make the Dubliner and tomato-stuffed chicken breasts.

  • upstatemissy  on  April 20, 2019

    I would love to have the 18-Ounce Round Casserole in Baltic Blue.

  • Jenamarie  on  April 21, 2019

    Chicken with eggplant, olives, and apricots

  • Jenamarie  on  April 21, 2019

    12.5-Inch Divided Grill and Griddle Skillet, Light Brown

  • skyejaden  on  April 22, 2019

    Peruvian chicken with ají verde

  • Kellyr78  on  April 22, 2019

    I would make the Chicken and eggplant Margherita

  • Outrun1986  on  April 22, 2019

    I would like to make the Chardonnay chicken

  • Outrun1986  on  April 22, 2019

    I want to try the 3-PIECE BAKEWARE SET, GRAY

  • outsidereader  on  April 23, 2019

    I'd like to try the Harissa chicken.

  • outsidereader  on  April 23, 2019

    I would love to have the Advanced Hard-Anodized Nonstick 7.5-Quart Covered Wide Stockpot.

  • jenmatt  on  April 23, 2019

    Striped bass with olive-artichoke salad

  • EmilyR  on  April 24, 2019

    Lemon chicken with artichokes

  • EmilyR  on  April 24, 2019

    Covered Wok

  • bookreadera  on  April 24, 2019

    the 12 inch cast iron skillet bc I'm currently w/o one.

    the harissa chicken bc i just made my own harissa for another dish.

  • dusksunset  on  April 24, 2019

    Deconstructed Caesar salad

  • dusksunset  on  April 24, 2019

    the 11-inch x 17-inch cookie pan in bronze because my current sheet pan warps when heated

  • Shelley.b  on  April 24, 2019

    Shrimp panzanella, 2 3 piece baking set

  • sallansd  on  April 24, 2019

    the recipe for Chicken and eggplant Margherita caught my eye right away

  • sallansd  on  April 24, 2019

    I'd love to try the ANOLON ADVANCED NONSTICK 2-IN-1 DEEP SQUARE GRILL PAN AND SQUARE ROASTER

  • awesomepossum  on  April 24, 2019

    I would try the apricot honey spare ribs. I’ve never made ribs, but this sounds fantastic. And I think if we’re to get something it would be the 10 piece baking set. Most of my pans could stand to be replaced or have a second one.

  • sequoia55  on  April 25, 2019

    Accolade Forged Hard-Anodized Precision Forge Covered Wok, 13.5-Inch & Peruvian Chicken

  • Karla123  on  April 25, 2019

    Roasted vegetable and hummus sandwiches…my kind of sandwich.

  • LABeachGal  on  April 25, 2019

    Chicken, shiitake, and potato fricassee sounds great! I've been really into recipes with mushrooms recently.

  • LABeachGal  on  April 25, 2019

    I'd love the Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel 12.75-Inch French Skillet!

  • HomespunHouse  on  April 26, 2019

    Lemon chicken with artichokes

  • debbiehb  on  April 27, 2019

    Deconstructed chicken Caesar salad and I'd like to try the 5-Qt. Covered Sauteuse

  • edyenicole  on  April 28, 2019

    skillet cinnamon buns

  • edyenicole  on  April 28, 2019

    the 5 qt dutch oven.

  • thewoobdog  on  April 29, 2019

    Coriander-crusted whole roast chicken

  • thewoobdog  on  April 29, 2019

    The double burner griddle in umber

  • dbielick  on  April 30, 2019

    Chicken, shiitake, and potato fricassee and I would love the 5.5-Quart Covered Dutch Oven

  • AnnaZed  on  May 1, 2019

    Dubliner and tomato-stuffed chicken breasts

  • ella1912  on  May 4, 2019

    miso chicken

  • Mariarosa  on  May 5, 2019

    Pork chops with Italian salsa verde

  • Mariarosa  on  May 5, 2019

    I'd love to try the deep round grill pan

  • popoff  on  May 8, 2019

    How to make tender, juicy (never dry!) chicken – every time

  • Lmocooks  on  May 8, 2019

    Ancho chicken pot pie with cornmeal drop biscuit topping

  • lgroom  on  May 8, 2019

    ribeye steaks with thyme shallot butter

  • AnnaZed  on  May 10, 2019

    10″ x 18″ Double Burner Griddle with Nonstick Multi-Purpose Rack, Gray

  • Shelley.b  on  May 11, 2019

    Shrimp panzanella and a 12 inch skillet

  • Laura1  on  May 12, 2019

    Rotini with white beans and broccoli rabe and the 12 in cast-iron skillet

  • cellenly  on  May 16, 2019

    Spice rubbed chicken thighs

  • cellenly  on  May 16, 2019

    double burner griddle

  • Taznjade  on  May 19, 2019

    Lemon chicken with artichokes and Salmon BLTs sound good!

  • Aminata95  on  May 20, 2019

    Harissa chicken

  • Scotsman61  on  May 21, 2019

    Lemon chicken with artichokes

  • Scotsman61  on  May 21, 2019

    10 piece bakeware set

  • mrscahughes  on  May 24, 2019

    deconstructed Ceasar salad for me, lemon chicken for my husband.

  • ktpotat  on  May 24, 2019

    Miso Chicken and 5 qt. round dutch oven

  • ChefMomma  on  May 24, 2019

    Buttermilk oven fried chicken

  • ChefMomma  on  May 24, 2019

    7qt round Dutch oven

  • jmaccooks  on  May 24, 2019

    Deconstructed Chicken Caesar Salad

  • brigs03  on  May 24, 2019

    Ancho chicken pot pie and crepe pan

  • PeavineBlues  on  May 25, 2019

    Chicken with eggplant, olives, and apricots, and Dutch oven

  • RickPearson54  on  May 25, 2019

    miso chicken and crepe pan

  • KarenDel  on  May 25, 2019

    Ma po tofu

  • KarenDel  on  May 25, 2019

    9.5" FLUTED MOLD PAN, GRAY

  • starzine  on  May 26, 2019

    Lemon chicken with artichokes.

  • starzine  on  May 26, 2019

    8.5-Inch onyx open skillet.

  • orchidlady01  on  May 26, 2019

    Seared scallops with bacon-chive vinaigrette

  • orchidlady01  on  May 26, 2019

    Anolon Advanced Bronze 12" Deep Skillet or the Anolon Accolade 12″ Skillet with Helper Handle

  • Bestfoodevah  on  May 26, 2019

    The Peruvian chicken is on my make it list!

  • Bestfoodevah  on  May 26, 2019

    The five piece gray baking set looks nice. I have very few baking tools or pans so I would love that.

  • Tbone1411  on  May 26, 2019

    I would make the Apricot-honey spare ribs on page 136

  • Tbone1411  on  May 26, 2019

    7-QT. ROUND DUTCH OVEN, UMBER

  • klahaneridge  on  May 28, 2019

    I'd love to try the Mapo tofu on p. 118!

  • klahaneridge  on  May 28, 2019

    I'd love to try the Anolon 6.5-Qt Covered Stockpot, Stainless Steel!

  • auntietina  on  May 28, 2019

    Pork chops with pan-roasted grape relish.
    And because my fiance is suddenly fascinated by all kinds of crepes, I'd love the 9.5" Crepe Pan in Bronze.

  • beetangsurat  on  May 31, 2019

    Miso chicken

  • SusanMargaret  on  June 2, 2019

    Oh hoisin and marmalade chicken. Sounds amazing. Also I would, after much deliberation, choose the wok

  • eyreka  on  June 2, 2019

    I'd like to make the Farmers' Market Chicken

  • Terrill  on  June 7, 2019

    Chardonnay Chicken

  • NaomiH  on  June 7, 2019

    Ma Po Tofu

  • NaomiH  on  June 7, 2019

    2-QT. OVAL AU GRATIN, COBALT BLUE

  • fbrunetti  on  June 8, 2019

    Drumsticks osso buco

  • Uhmandanicole  on  June 9, 2019

    Moroccan Cornish hens and that cast iron pan is amazing

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