As the temperatures cool I start to looking forward to more hearty "warming" dishes. My favorite this year is what my partner and I have dubbed, Chicken Pot -- or the most delicious, One-Pot braised chicken dish that you will enjoy this Fall. Check out the recipe below...

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
• Season chicken with White Spice
• Add a few swirls of Garlic Oil to your Dutch oven or braising pot and bring to a high heat
• Brown all your chicken pieces on both sides. Remove and place to the side.
• Add additional Garlic oil to your pot, add onions and carrots-- allow to cook until fragrant
• Add potatoes and mushrooms to the pot, mix well and season lightly with White spice, Thyme and Parsley.
• Add the chicken back to the pot along with the bay leaf and cover with Chicken stock.
• Cover your pot and place in the oven for 30-45 minutes or until vegetables are tender and stock has cooked down significantly.
• Taste stock and season with White Spice again if necessary and remove the bay leaf
• Enjoy over rice or quinoa.
  
  
  
  

 

Yummy Summer Watermelon Salad made by yours truly!

•         Mix balsamic vinegar and oil vigorously
•          Toss all ingredients in a bowl—mix lightly
•          Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss lightly
•          Enjoy!

Happy Monday foodie friends!

On Thursday, April 25th, Creative Loafing introduced it's Atlanta's 2013 culinary bucket list (see the pic below just to get an idea). Definitely worth checking out... lots of yummy eats waiting to be had! Make sure you check it out! And even if you don't reside in Atlanta, please check out the list and see what's comparatively cooking in your stomping grounds.

I had to reach out to my favorite foodie, Chef Michelle, once I realized she had disappeared. She'll explain it all below in her first, inspirational and informative post for 2013!

I know it has been a very long time, please forgive my absence  I started a new job at the end of last year and it has me zig zagging all over the world! A lot of exciting things have happened in addition to my new job, I got engaged  for one! Wooooo Hooooo! Anyhow, Happy 2013 to you all and I am very happy to be back!

January of each new year has people rushing to the gym and watching what they eat.. Going along with that theme, I thought I would share a post  that I guest blogged for Silencebeseen last year on High vs. Low Vibration Food. There is nothing wrong with a diet now and again, but maybe instead of depriving yourself you can try feeding your body some healthy, good-for-you-inside-and-out, high vibration food. Also know as, fresh produce. Check it out....

Turkey Roulade with Cranberry-Apricot stuffing (Food Network)

Alton Brown's Roast Turkey

• Brine! Nobody wants a dry turkey. Soak the bird in a mixture of water, salt and other herbs and spices overnight. (try this brining recipe.)
• Everybody loves Crispy skin! After brining, leave your bird in the fridge completely uncovered overnight. The key is to let the turkey air dry. The less wet/moist it is the crispier the skin will get.
• Season your turkey! Brush your turkey with seasoned butter: mix White Spice, sage and garlic with melted butter to add flavor. And don't forget to fill the cavity with lots of flavor; onions, garlic, sage, thyme, lemon and bay leaf or two. 
• Don't overcook your Turkey! How to know when it's done: The best method is to use a meat thermometer. Insert the thermometer deep into the thigh meat (don't go too far and touch the bone). When it reaches 180 degrees and the juices run clear (not pink), your bird is done. (If you aren't making a whole Turkey, insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat)
• After all that work keep your Turkey moist by letting it rest for 10-25 minutes after you take it out of the oven. You want the juices to settle, then cut. 

Enjoy your Turkey Day!

How do you prefer to cook your bird? Post your comments below. 

Don't forget to visit my Foodie Blog for more recipes, food tips and other foodie fun. 

See you back here on Monday, December 3rd... Thanks for reading!

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I have been doing quite a bit of traveling over the last couple of weeks. Denver, Seattle, and then back down south to Destin for a quick weekend getaway. Travel for a foodie like me equals indulging in the local fare and of course lots of enticing food photos.

Denver, CO

Denver does beer right! This local pumpkin ale was so good! To the right is a bison burger with sweet potato tater tots. This was actually was my first time trying bison... it was divine!

Happy Monday, Foodie Friends!

• Your favorite Vodka
• Your flavor of choice
• Mason Jar

 

Happy Labor Day, Foodie Friends!

Delsih Tomato-Mozzarella Salad with Pesto; Grilled Steak with Charmoula; and Peach Cobbler for dessert! (Williams-Sonoma)

If you want to keep it more traditional, try these amazing Sweet Tea Ribs with Lemony Potato Salad. (food network)

How fun are these refreshing "Adult Beverage" Cantaloupe and Campari Pops! (Cooking Channel)

Can't have a Labor day shindig without great drinks! Try this  Mango Mint Limeade...Yum! (Food52)

What is your favorite end of summer dish/treat? Post your comments below!

Don't forget to visit my Foodie Blog for more recipes, food tips and other foodie fun. 

See you back here on Monday, September 17th... Thanks for reading!

 

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