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Expert Q&A

	By Vita Greco Italian Cooking Expert

I want to surprise my wife with a wonderful meal after our baby is born, but I don't know where to start! Any suggestions?

It's funny that you should ask this question. My daughter is due to have a baby any day now! And we're doing the same thing.

Have a chicken cut into small pieces. If you get it yourself, you can easily cut it with a chicken scissors or any scissors that cuts through bone. You need the bone in the chicken because it will be juicier than without.

Place the chicken pieces in a baking pan with a few potatoes sliced into small quarters or pieces. Sometimes I put the potatoes in water and place in the microwave to parboil them. Drizzle oil over all and add parsley, salt, pepper and oregano. Bake at 350 degrees F until well done. When done, pour a can of drained peas all over. You can drain all the liquid from the chicken dish, and if you like, add a small can of plum tomatoes.

You'll love it! I'm making it for my daughter and her husband, too. Good luck and blessings for the baby and family."

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