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I considered making a fancy-ish Valentine’s dinner last night, but I ran out of steam. It feels like every week is a month long, and on Friday nights I need some comfort and joy with a dash of ease. Last night was no different, so I opted for this low-effort chicken stew and instead of the predictable Valentine’s chocolate, indulged in a b…