The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

And just like that, the busy season is upon us. After a full day of spring cleaning the house and freshening up the garden beds, the thought of cooking dinner can feel extra daunting. This is when a satisfying one-pot recipe can really come in handy. Big flavor with fewer dishes. Here chicken thighs are roasted crisp over a bed of cumin spiced black beans and rice. Served with some fresh avocado and lime, this comforting meal has become a new weeknight favorite.

Ingredients:

6 to 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)

Salt and fresh ground black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 lar...