Relax, Revive... Rejuvenate
(Scroll down to "The Playlist" and hit play before reading... works better that way!)
Good Morning! It's Sunday... which, of course, is technically the beginning of a new week.
Today it's time to recharge the batteries... think comfort food and comfort music. Yep, comfort music, the tunes that just make you drift off in a state of bliss. Let's get the week started off right.
We've got a great roasted chicken in the oven, cool "Sunday Morning" tunes on the table and a wonderful warm creamy cup of coffee.
Come have a seat... The Pots Are On!
The Plate...
Lemon/Garlic Roasted Chicken
Simple and easy dish to help get your week started off right. This is a great crowd pleaser that is easy to put together, a beautiful presentation and really really delicious.
What you need...
1 5-6 lb roasting chicken
Kosher salt
Fresh ground pepper
1 large bunch of thyme
1 lemon / halved
1 whole head of garlic cut in half
2 tbsp butter / melted
1 large yellow onion / sliced
4 carrots cut into 2 inch chunks (or just use the miniature ones)
1 bulb of fennel, tops removed and cut into wedges
Olive oil
What you do...
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
Remove the chicken giblets and excess fat.
Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat dry.
Stuff the cavity with the bunch of thyme, both halves of the lemon and all of the garlic.
Brush the outside fo the chicken with butter and sprinkle salt and pepper all over and inside the chicken.
Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken.
Place the veggies in a roasting pan and toss with salt, pepper and olive oil.
Place the chicken on top.
Roast the chicken for 1 1/2 hours (uncovered) or until the juices run clear.
Remove the chicken and veggies to a platter, cover with foil and let it set for at least 20 minutes.
Slice the chicken and serve on platter with veggies.
Enjoy!
The Playlist...
Sunday Morning
The "Playlist" runs on Spotify-Click on the link to listen Sunday Morning
Time for a little comfort music. Just turn it on and unwind. We've put together a playlist that's over 2 hours, full of java jazz and standards for your Sunday afternoon listening. Ahhh...
The Mix...
Creamy Cafe
What you need...
1 oz ea. Brandy, Grand Marnier and Kahlua
6-8 oz coffee
1 orange peel
Whipped cream
What you do...
Lightly burn the orange peel with a lighter.
Pour the brandy, Grand Marnier, Kahluha and coffee into a mug.
Stir with the orange peel.
Spoon whipped cream on top.
Sit back and let the music flow over you.
Ahhh...
Much Better!
Please... Day Drink Responsibly
&
Keep On Cookin'!
