Oven Roasted Asparagus

Ingredients

1 bunch thin asparagus spears, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Directions

Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).Place the asparagus into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat the spears, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus onto a baking sheet in a single layer.Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness. Sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.

Balsamic Chicken & Vegetables

Ingredients:

4-6 boneless chicken breasts, frozen
1 whole head of garlic
3 sliced zucchini
2 sliced red onions
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 sliced tomato
1 handful of small grape tomatoes
1 batch asparagus
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons worchestershire sauce
salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Salt and pepper your chicken pieces.
2. Put the chicken into the crockpot.
3. Wash and cut all your vegetables and put into a large mixing bowl. Peel the head of garlic, but keep the cloves intact.
4. Toss the vegetables with the balsamic vinegar and worchestershire sauce.
5. Pour the vegetables on top of the chicken.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Serve over rice.