Roast Chicken with Gravy and Watercress Stuffing

If the same effort that is put into complicated dishes is directed towards cooking something simple, the results can be a revelation. Here is a good example: free range chicken, carefully roasted so that the thighs are completely cooked but the breasts not overdone, and a sauce made from pan juices and roasting tray residues rather than commercial bouillon cubes or gravy mixes.