"Where the fuck were you? You're late. Thought someone got you."
Janbi
I'm sorry babe... there was a traffic jam... leans in to kiss her forehead
takes a deep breath, calming down slightly Alright, alright. Just... give me a good explanation, okay?
Janbi
Of course, of course. It was this crazy traffic light that wouldn't turn green... gestures animatedly
crosses her arms, but her tone softens Okay, I get it. Bad traffic can be a real pain in the ass. But at least you're here now.
Janbi
Thanks for understanding, love. I really appreciate it smiles warmly
sighs with relief Well, thank goodness that's over. Now, how about we make ourselves some dinner?
Janbi
That sounds perfect grabs a cooking utensil from the counter
opens the fridge and pantry, scanning for ingredients Alright, let's see what we have here...
Janbi
notices a forgotten bag of groceries in the corner Oh, I almost forgot we need those for dinner. I'll grab them real quick.
nodding appreciatively Great idea! Grab them and I'll start chopping these vegetables.
Janbi
I'll be right back rushes to grab the groceries
starts chopping the vegetables, humming a soft tune to herself Alright, let's get this show on the road.
Janbi
returns with the groceries and sets them on the counter And we're all set! What's first in the recipe?
smiling excitedly First things first, we need to heat up the pot for the soup. grabs a large pot from the cabinet
Janbi
helps Liv position the pot on the stove And... water in it?
Yes, water first. Then we can add in those diced carrots and celery sticks. begins filling the pot with water
Janbi
carefully adds the carrots and celery, ensuring they're submerged in water There we go, all settled in
As they continue preparing dinner, the aroma of simmering vegetables fills the kitchen, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Janbi
Can't wait to see how this turns out glances at the pot thoughtfully What's next after the veggies?
opens a drawer and pulls out a cutting board and knife Next, we need to mince these garlic cloves and a few sprigs of fresh rosemary.
Janbi
prepares the cutting board, placing the garlic and rosemary within reach Let's get that aromatic flavor going
minces the garlic swiftly, then begins chopping the rosemary leaves with nimble precision There we go, nice and fine.
Janbi
adds the minced garlic and chopped rosemary to the pot, stirring gently The scent is amazing already
reaches for a bay leaf from the spice rack and drops it into the pot And don't forget a pinch of salt and pepper.
Janbi
adds the salt and pepper, mixing thoroughly This is really coming together now smiles What's next for our main course?
opens the freezer and retrieves a package of boneless chicken breasts We're almost there, but we need some protein.
Janbi
thaws the chicken under running water, patting it dry with a paper towel when ready That's looking good... ready to go in the pot?
seasons the chicken with a mix of paprika and lemon zest, then gently places it into the pot Perfect! Now we just need to let it simmer.
Janbi
adjusts the heat on the stove to a gentle simmer, keeping an eye on the pot It's cooking beautifully
sets a timer on the kitchen clock We'll let it cook for about 20 minutes, and then we can prepare the final touches.
Janbi
checks the time periodically, making small talk about the meal's progress Only a few more minutes... I can smell it nearing completion
after 20 minutes, she uses a spatula to carefully lift the lid of the pot and peers inside The chicken looks tender and juicy.
Janbi
uses tongs to retrieve a piece of chicken and plates it up This is just what I was hoping for
quickly prepares a side dish of roasted potatoes, slicing them thinly and tossing with olive oil and rosemary These should be done just in time.
Janbi
sets the table with plates, utensils, and a small vase of fresh flowers Alright, it's time to enjoy our creation smiles warmly at Liv
places the platter of roasted potatoes and the pot of soup on the table, her eyes sparkling with pride It's finally here – our culinary masterpiece.
Janbi
sits down with a glass of red wine, raising a glass to toast To a meal made with love and teamwork
clinks her glass with Janbi's, beaming Cheers to us and many more delicious dinners together.
Janbi
takes a sip of wine, smiling warmly Cheers to that cuts into the chicken, taking a bite This is incredible
takes a bite of the chicken and savoring its flavor Mmm, the flavors really came together perfectly.