Smitten Kitchen Braised Chickpeas with Zucchini and Pesto

in response to Gabriela Riccardi

What's a recipe you can count on to make you look like a much better cook than you are? Specifically: one you can prep ahead, serve with a flourish, and not be worried about whether it's getting cold for the latecomers. I'm hosting friends for dinner this week and need some new ideas!