Chicken--The Only Way To Fly
Because chicken is a staple of most diets, no good cook can ever be without a good recipe for roasting chicken. It is one of the most popular and one of the simplest of chicken dishes. Maybe it is so popular because it can be paired with almost any side for a nutritious and delicious meal that tastes as if you spent the whole afternoon in the kitchen even though you didn't.
From mashed potatoes and green peas to rice and gravy and brussel sprouts, everything goes well with roasted chicken. One of our favorites is a side of cranberry sauce accompanied by baked sweet potatoes and green beans.
No matter what your favorite accompaniment is, I hope that you'll enjoy preparing and sharing this recipe with your family and friends.
First Choose Nothing But The Best Ingredients
I also use locally grown, organic, fresh fruits and vegetables whenever possible. I also grew up with fresh fruits and vegetables, although I am sad to say that most were not pesticide free which was unheard of in the South at that time.
It is still difficult today in my state to obtain organically grown vegetables and fruits that are grown locally. Most are shipped in from elsewhere, and as far as I've been able to tell, available mostly at the big chains. As of the writing of this lens, I was able to locate five organic growers, three of which are certified, in my state. However, only two of those refer to growing anything other than organic fruit.
I buy organic whenever possible and buy from local farmer's markets whenever possible. I believe that the fruits and vegetables are healthier and fresher. It also helps support the economy of local communities, and I believe helps to protect the environment by cutting down on required food shipments.
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Ingredients For Roasted Chicken
1 Whole Chicken (skinned)2 Stalks Celery
1 Apple (any variety but I usually use Gala or Red Delicious)
1 Onion
1 Teaspoon Poultry Seasoning
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
2 Cloves Garlic Minced
1 Can Chicken Broth
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Preparation Instructions for Roasting Chicken or Turkey
Wash all vegetables and fruit. Slice apple and onion into quarters. Stuff chicken with one quarter of the apple and one quarter of the onion. Place other 3 quarters of the apple and the onion on or around the chicken. Peel and mince 2 garlic cloves. Place one minced clove inside chicken. Sprinkle the other on top of the chicken . Sprinkle one teaspoon each of poultry seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper onto the chicken. Pour one can of chicken broth into pan. Place lid on the dutch oven and roast chicken in oven for approximately 2 ½-3 hours (depending on the weight [usually 3-5 pounds] of the chicken).
I also use this recipe for roasting turkey, doubling all ingredients except the chicken or turkey, of course. Cook according to instructions provided by the meat processor (usually 15 minutes per pound).
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For The Love Of Cooking
All of these DVD's have food and cooking as their central theme (or at least as a very important part of the movie). Please add and share your favorite cooking movies with us.
Ratatouille
From the creators of CARS and THE INCREDIBLES comes a break-through comedy with something for everyone. With delightful new characters experience Paris from an all-new perspective. It's "terrific movie making" raves Leonard Maltin of ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT. In one of Paris' finest restaurants Remy a determined young rat dreams of becoming a renowned French chef. Torn between his family's wishes and his true calling Remy and his pal Linguini set in motion a hilarious chain of events that...0 points
No Reservations
A perfectionist chef addicted to her work struggles to adjust when her sister passes away leaving her with a little girl to raise and a new soup-chef threatens to take over her kitchen with his high-spirited and free-wheeling ways.Running Time: 104 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY/ROMANTIC COMEDY UPC: 085391139072 Manufacturer No: 1139070 points
King Corn
Engrossing and eye-opening KING CORN is a fun and crusading journey into the digestive tract of our fast food nation where one ultra-industrial pesticide-laden heavily-subsidized commodity dominates the food pyramid from top to bottom - corn. Fueled by curiosity and a dash of naivet college buddies Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis return to their ancestral home of Greene Iowa to figure out how a modest kernel conquered America.With the help of some real farmers oodles of fertilizer and government aid a...0 points
Like Water for Chocolate
Based on the best-selling book -- now experience for yourself the erotic tale of forbidden love that seduced both critics and audiences nationwide! Tita and Pedro are passionately in love. But their love is forbidden by an ancient family tradition. To be near Tita, Pedro marries her sister. And Tita, as the family cook, expresses her passion for Pedro through preparing delectable dishes. Now, in Tita's kitchen, ordinary spices become a recipe for passion. Her creations bring on tears of longing,...0 points
Babette's Feast
Artistic, sensual and sacred passions unite in Babette's Feast. Written and directed by Gabriel Axel, from a short story by Out of Africa's Isak Dinesen, this Oscar(r)-winning*film offers "an irresistible mixture of dry wit and robust humanity" (Newsweek). Onthe desolate coast of Denmark live Martina and Philippa, the beautiful daughters of a devout clergyman who preaches salvation through self-denial. Both girls sacrifice youthful passion to faith and duty, and even many years after t...0 points
Suggestions For Chicken (or Turkey) Left-Overs
If less than ¼ of the chicken or turkey is left, shred for sandwiches. However, if at least ½ of the chicken (or turkey) remains, here are some suggestions for using the left overs:-
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Sweet Potatoes: Healthy, Tasty, and Versatile
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The Best Green Bean Recipes
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The Absolute Best Zucchini Recipes
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The absolute best zucchini recipes, zucchini holidays, zucchini videos, you name it and if it's about zucchini you'll find it here! Zucchini is a nutritious and versatile vegetable that often gets overlooked. It's light tas...
Hope Your Comments Will Be Mmmnn . . . Good
Did you try it? Did you like it? Got a better recipe? Do share!
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- AppalachianCountry AppalachianCountry Apr 14, 2009 @ 8:46 am
- Great roasted chicken recipe. Very nice lens.
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- dtbs dtbs Jun 3, 2008 @ 11:58 am
- interesting lens! thanks for sharing this info! please check mine out at----------------> Kava Kava
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- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino May 18, 2008 @ 1:10 am
- What a beautiful lens. Welcome to Culinary Favorites From A to Z. I'm also giving this lens a Squid Angel Blessing!
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- chefkeem chefkeem May 12, 2008 @ 11:40 pm
- You know your chicken AND how to make a tasty lens!
The cookware looks very nice to me, too. 5*s
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