Weekly Recipe Spanish Chicken and Potato Roast for a Weeknight Dinner

Spring is here and that means your food pallet should match the weather. Warm, light, and flavorful dishes are what you need as the temperatures rise. This Spanish Chicken and Potato Roast is the perfect mix of those three components. You can never go wrong with mixing chicken, potatoes and spices! Here’s exactly what you need and how to make this tasty dish: 

Ingredients
• 1 1/2 pounds large Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed and coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs (5 to 6 thighs)
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• Freshly ground pepper
• 4 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley
• 2 lemons (1 juiced, 1 cut into wedges)
• 2 large or 3 medium red onions, halved and thinly sliced

Directions
Position a rack in the upper third of the oven. Place a large cast-iron baking dish or a rimmed baking sheet on the rack and preheat to 500 degrees F. Put the potatoes, garlic, olive oil, 1 tablespoon water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large microwave-safe baking dish and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap, pierce the plastic in a few places with a knife and microwave 8 minutes to partially cook.

Meanwhile, pat the chicken dry and transfer to a bowl. Sprinkle with the paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add 2 tablespoons parsley and the lemon juice; toss to coat. Set aside.

Remove the hot baking dish from the oven; carefully add the potatoes and spread in an even layer. Scatter the onions on top. Roast until the potatoes start to brown, about 12 minutes.
Flip the potatoes and lay the chicken pieces on top, adding any accumulated juices from the bowl; return to the oven and roast until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 12 more minutes. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley. Serve with the lemon wedges and enjoy! 

This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner and is quick and easy to make. So pop it in the oven and be prepared for a flavorful dinner. If you try making this dish share it with us on Instagram with the hashtag #MakeItMonday or on Facebook and maybe you will see your finish product shared!  

Thank You Food Network for these delicious recipes! 

Best Foodler Options at Weymouth Commons

Hard work weeks and lazy weekends can often add up to a lack of desire to cook. When you’re happier to keep your spacious kitchen clean and instead order takeout via Foodler. For those of you who don’t already know Foodler, here is how it works. The set-up allows you to order delivery or takeout online or through an app. You simply enter your address and Foodler will inform you of what pizza, Chinese, sushi, Indian and other nearby restaurants will bring food to your door. You can also earn points that accumulate for discounts, free food, gift cards and Foodler merchandise. Here are some of the best restaurants that offer Foodler service near Weymouth Commons and some of the favorite food picks people order. 

Asia Palace
Asia Palace serves Szechuan, Hunan and Mandarin cusine as well as several Thai and Japanese favorites. The freshly made dishes use highest quality ingredients and no MSG. Asia Palace not only offers double Foodler points but also a 20 percent rebate in Foodler Bucks with your first Foodler purchase. Best bets include crab rangoon, General Tso’s chicken and other Asian classics. So next time you are craving Chinese, check out Asia Palace and be rewarded though Foodler.  

Napoli Pizza
When the pizza passion hits, Napoli Pizza will ensure a satisfactory solution to your hunger pangs. The pizza chefs here have mastered dough and sauce recipes. Wheat crust is also available as a healthy alternative. Requiring a $20 minimum order, Napoli  Best bets include chicken Alfredo pizza, Buffalo chicken calzone, and steak and cheese subs. With any purchase you’ll receive a 15 percent instant rebate in Foodler Bucks. Check out additional online discounts though Foodler that make it hard not to order that pizza pie.

Season’s Café
If you are feeling lazy on a Saturday or Sunday morning, don’t worry, Season’s Café will deliver breakfast to your door. Starting at 8 am, the cafe offers everything from Irish oatmeal to egg sandwiches and pancakes and French toast. You can also try a savory Italian omelet with prosciutto, roasted peppers and mozzarella or even a breakfast burrito with sausage, onions and peppers. No matter what you order Season’s Café will leave you full with delicious breakfast classics. 

Gourmet Garden
The Gourmet Garden is Hingham's favorite spot for authentic Chinese and Japanese food. The finest ingredients go into the preparation of classic Chinese specialties and sushi creations. Foodler’s top-rated options include lo-mein, a stir-fried noodle dish available with vegetable, chicken, beef, or seafood, in a savory house-made sauce. Another recommendation is the Celtic maki, which combines salmon, tuna, yellowtail, avocado and shrimp in green (the Celtic part) rice paper. These delectable dishes will satisfy a Pan Asian cuisine craving while your order will also come with a 15 percent instant rebate in Foodler Bucks for future orders.

So next time you feel too lazy to cook or crave a cuisine not in your pantry, order from one of these diverse restaurants. You can also check out other eateries that deliver to Weymouth Commons by going to Foodler.com. Tons of options for food-at-your-door await with Foodler. And you can earn while you eat. Bon appetit!  

How to Declutter Your Apartment this Spring

Spring is upon us -- even if the weather isn't fully cooperating -- and that puts spring cleaning on the mind here at Weymouth Commons. It’s time to clear out the clutter you've accumulated and bring new life to your apartment. With these tips you can eliminate the stress of a messy apartment and approach the upcoming warm months with a renewed outlook!

Set a Date

In order to successfully declutter your apartment, you need to set a mindset and get it done. Along with this you need to set a date. Otherwise, you will find yourself saying, “I’ll do it next weekend” every weekend. If you don’t finish in one day that’s fine, but create a to-do list to help you keep track of what you still need to accomplish. Once you start to see your hard work paying off you’ll want to complete the whole apartment!

Use Wall Shelves

Clutter often builds from the floor up. To eliminate the mess, move the clutter from under your feet onto your walls. Shelves not only help create a neat place to store what was underfoot, but can also serve a dual purpose, providing a decorative additions to your apartment. Try colorful or unusual shapes to add extra style to your rooms and start seeing your floor again!

Tackle Your Closet

Fashion trends come and go therefore they have an expiration date in your closet. Apply the golden rule: if you haven’t worn it in a year, you’re finished wearing it. You can even do “The Hanger Test.” Turn all hangers in one direction and once you wear an item turn the hanger the other way. If after a couple months a hanger hasn’t been switched it’s probably an indication for you to get rid of that item. By clearing out your closet you add space for new purchases and can also provide donations for Goodwill or the Salvation Army.  Looking at a clarified closet can also make picking out an outfit in the morning that much more enjoyable!

Fill a Trash Bag

The single best way to declutter your apartment is to remove all trash  It’s surprising how much extra unnecessary stuff can gather in corners and closets around your home. Set a goal to fill one trash bag. Go through your kitchen, bedroom, and living room and remove any items that can be classified as trash. After tossing all that clutter, you’ll feel brand new!  

Invest in Containers

Containers are necessary when it comes to organization. Having an assigned place for everything in your life will instantly help declutter your apartment. Once you have your containers and organization tools assign a location for each item in your apt. Not only will this help declutter but will also help you maintain a neater, easier-to-clean home.

Take on Junk Drawers

Junk drawers often become a feeding ground for clutter. Usually you end up throwing anything that doesn’t have a designated location into these drawers and the disorder continues to grow. Take the drawer out and empty it on a table. Then sort the drawer into three piles:

1. Stuff belongs in the drawer

2. Stuff that belongs elsewhere

3. Trash

Once you have these three piles sort what you want to put back in the drawer and find locations for the other items. This task could be accomplished as you cook dinner or are catching up TV and will make your life a lot easier when you need to find something.

With these simple tips you can transform a cluttered apartment into an organized home. Start planning today and let the spring cleaning begin. You will be glad you did when the warm weather comes and our pool is open! 

Street Sweeping Next Week!

After a long, cold winter, we’re gearing up for our 

annual street and parking lot sweeping!

Please be advised that the annual parking lot sweeping has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2014 and Wednesday, April 16, 2014.  Procedures are as follows:

Tuesday, April 15, 2014
All vehicles must be removed from all main roadways no later than 7:00AM

Vehicles can be parked in parking lots during this time. 

Main roadway sweeping will be completed by 11:00AM, at which time we will begin sweeping all parking lots surrounding 66 Rockway Ave, and all of Donald Street.
  
All vehicles must be removed from these parking lots no later than 11:00AM.

Vehicles can be moved to designated parking areas along the main roadway until the sweeping is complete.
  
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
All vehicles must be removed form parking lots surrounding 81 Rockway Ave and 139 Rockway Ave, and those parking lots surrounding all buildings on Audubon Road, no later than 7:00AM

Vehicles can be moved to designated parking areas along the main roadways until the sweeping is complete.

Please note that a tow truck will be standing by on this day.  Any vehicles that are not moved according to the schedule will be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense.  

RAIN DATE: Should we have inclement weather, substantial rain or snow, sweeping will be pushed back to Thursday, April 17, 2014 and the same procedures will apply.  

It is very important that you follow these procedures.  If they are not understood please call the management office at 781-335-4773 for further clarification.

Thank you for your time and patience in this matter, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Weekly Recipe- California Chicken Salad Wraps

We finally seem to be moving past the cold season as we finally begin to feel the warmth of spring! Every Monday we’ll be sharing one of our favorite recipes for you to try – and we’re thinking this new take on an everyday chicken salad will be a tasty treat. Let us know what you think in the comments below!

California Chicken Salad Wraps

What You’ll Need:

1/2 cup chopped California dried plums

1/4 cup chopped apple

1/4 cup chopped celery

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

2 (10-inch) spinach, tomato or whole-wheat flour tortillas

8 ounces grilled chicken breast strips

How It’s Made:

In a medium bowl, combine dried plums, apple, celery, mayonnaise, salt and pepper; mix well.

Lay 2 tortillas on work surface. Spoon plum mixture evenly onto center of each tortilla and arrange chicken strips on top of mixture.  

Fold bottom of each tortilla up over chicken mixture then fold both sides over, envelope-fashion. Fold top of tortilla down.

Perfect Plants Additions for Your Home

The weather is finally warming up and that only means one thing: Spring has sprung.  From cleaning to redecorating, the change in weather is sure to spark your motivation to update your apartment. One of the easiest ways to add some life to your space after the dreary winter is by taking a hint from the outdoors. Low-maintenance plants will liven up any room in your apartment and finally let spring in! Here are some plants that require minimal light and are even proven to improve air quality.  Indoors or outdoors, plants help the environment, your health and well-being and, of course, your décor.

Chinese Evergreen

The Chinese Evergreen is a staple in most home offices or living rooms. It provides a full bodied plant without requiring lots of sunlight. Places with natural lighting and even artificial lighting are the perfect medium for this plant. You want to make sure to water the plant moderately and allow some drying in between waterings. If it becomes too dry, the leaves will yellow and drop. However, one of the best effects of this plant, besides the natural look it will bring to your apartment, is the filtering out of toxins and air pollutants in your space! This plant will give your place a fresh look, while also freshening up the air.

Warneck Dracaena

Looking to fill up some space in your apartment? The Warneck Dracaena is an ideal plant for the indoors and grow tall to fill up that empty corner you have been hiding. Watering regularly isn’t as necessary, but they do prefer more humid conditions. Make sure the soil is usually damp and can even be a little drier than other plants. This is the perfect plant for a living room or entry-way, because it combats pollutants associated with varnishes and oils. This striking houseplant is sure to make a statement anywhere in your apartment and even add a little life to the dead space.

Peace Lily

The Peace Lily is one of the most popular houseplants because of its beautiful white blooms and forgiving nature. It requires little light and only weekly waterings. Although it is easy to care for, beware of yellow leaves, an indicator that your plant is getting too much light. As a decorative addition to your home, this lily provides an elegant accent to any style and wall color. The plant even topped NASA’s list of best plants to remove unwanted houseguests like formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene. This lily is sure to bring peace and style to your space.

Looking to add greenery to your home? Check out these local stores for different houseplants. Even if you’re just looking for tips and advice on starting your home garden or plant maintenance, they can help with any questions. With the weather finally improving, plant-browsing is a perfect weekend activity. Jump into spring with these plant ideas and get your apartment on the right track for summer.

Bra-Wey Florist 
94 Washington St, Weymouth, MA 02188
(781) 337-0288

Christopher’s Garden Shop
689 Washington St, Weymouth, MA 02188
(781) 331-3118

Meet the Staff – Athena!

It’s only fitting that our next “Meet the Staff” blog introduces our Ikea-loving, master of selfies who recently celebrated her birthday with all of us here at The Commons – Athena! Our favorite fun fact? She’s loves hamsters, traveling and is bilingual – read more about one of our fav staffers below!

How long have you been working at The Commons?

Two years

What's your favorite part of working at a Corcoran property?

Meeting exciting people

Best thing a resident or coworker has ever brought into the office?

Cupcakes, yum!

Favorite Movie?

Scarface

Favorite Band / Musician?

Pitbull

Favorite thing to do when not at work?

Addicted to texting!

Favorite Resident Story?

I can’t help but laugh a little when residents mispronounce my name ;)

What three words best describe you?

Feisty, organized, fun!