Chicken Thighs Marsala

4 chicken thighs
1 shallot chopped
¼ large yellow onion – cut thin
2 garlic cloves minced
1 8oz. container of white common mushrooms sliced
½ cup Marsala wine (from Marsala Italy)
½ cup cream
½ cup chicken stock/broth
Garnish with Italian Parsley
1 TBSP olive oil
2 TBSP butter

First I want is to make sure the chicken is thoroughly cooked. I cut two deep slices into the chicken (skin side up) perpendicular to the bone. As I cut I want to feel the bone against the blade. This makes sure the chicken is cooked inside. The reason I want thighs is the meat is juicier when it is on a bone as it cooks. I then cover them in olive oil, season with S&P and cook in 450° oven mid rack 45 minutes. Remove and let cool. Strain the remaining fluid, should be ½ cup.

Prepare shallots, yellow onion, garlic and mushrooms. Saute in butter. Add Marsala wine, cream and ½ cup of chicken fluids/broth.

Add the chicken and spoon on the broth. Cook in 350° oven 15 minutes. Serve over Parmesan couscous.

Korean Beef – Slower Cooker

1½ pound boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
½ cup beef broth
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup Marsala wine or 1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp garlic, grated
1Tbsp ginger, grated
½ onion chopped or ½ cup sliced green onions
½ Tbsp sesame oil
½ Tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp Sriracha or Tabasco
½ tsp white pepper
1 Tbsp cornstarch
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp oil

Pour oil on the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the chopped onions. Add the meat. Mix all else except corn starch in a bowl and stir. Pour in then cooker and cook two hours on high. Reduce the temp to Low. Mix the corn starch in a little cold water, blend and add to the dish and stir. This will thicken it. Cook until the meat is tender (~2 more hours). Serve over rice.

 

Roasted chicken, sausage, peppers, and potatoes Provençal

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This is a French blend with Herbs de le Ron.

Serves 2

  • 2 bone-in and skinned chicken thighs
  • 2 – 4” lengths of your favorite sausage (Cut to 1 inch pieces)
  • 6 small potatoes – cut in half – leave skin on
  • ½ orange or red bell pepper – sliced on a mandolin
  • ½ yellow bell pepper – sliced on a mandolin
  • ½ green bell pepper – sliced on a mandolin
  • ½ red onion – sliced on a mandolin
  • ½ small yellow onion – sliced on a mandolin
  • 1 TBSP Olive oil
  • ½ TBSP herbs de Provence (I grow my own herbs and blend 5 herbs for this dish Herbs de le Ron)
  • 2 cloves garlic – cut into coins  (I grow my own garlic and use Music Garlic)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • S&P

Make 2 deep cuts in the chicken on the skin side to the bone so it will cook faster. Combine everything in a large bowl and mix with your hands to make sure to get the olive oil and herbs on everything.  Cook in a 450⁰ oven cook one hour or until the chicken is cooked and crispy.

(Updated 11/28/20)

Pasta e Fagoli

• 1 TBSP olive oil
• 3 links of Italian Sausage
• 1 celery, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• ¾ cup dry macaroni (I used elbow)
• 2 TBSP tomato paste
• 1 cup white wine
• 3 cups chicken broth
• S&P
• ¼ tsp fennel
• Red pepper flakes
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• 2 cups Swiss chard or spinach
• 1 can drained cannellini beans
• Dash Parmesan

De-case sausage and add to pot with olive oil, chop into chucks and brown. Add celery and onions and sauté. Add tomato paste and mix. Add dried macaroni and mix. Add wine and 2 cups broth. Add seasoning and herbs. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook pasta 10 minutes. Clean greens and add to pot. Drain the beans an add to pot. Cook until pasta is cooked. Turn off heat and add cheese. Serve.