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Sheesh, nearly three weeks into it and I am finally getting around to posting my first entry, which was actually finished a week ago. As I mentioned, eggs and lemon.
The Players
![Food Rangpur Ingredient Meyer lemon Natural foods]()
The ingredients for the soup. Chicken, of course, onion, garlic, eggs and lemon. I was going to use orzo, but the store was out, so I grabbed a box of ancini de pepe. And for those Nervous Nellies squawking "Cross contamination! We are all going to DIE!" lighten up. It is all going into the same pot in a little while. I am a home cook, not a line chef prepping things in advance. Sheesh!
The Process
The first thing to do is get the chicken poaching.
![Food Ingredient Recipe Fluid Cuisine]()
It goes into a big pot with a couple slices of onion, some garlic cloves and black peppercorns.
After about an hour or so, the chicken is pulled out of the pot.
![Food Ingredient Cuisine Dish Recipe]()
The meat is pulled of the bones.
![Ingredient Recipe Wood Food Cuisine]()
The carcass is broken up and put back into the pot to make the stock.
![Food Ingredient Recipe Fluid Cuisine]()
Barely at the simmer point for another hour or so. Along with about half a dozen big strips of lemon peel to add that citrus note. Strain the broth, then put it back in the pot over low heat. Add the pasta.
When done with the broth, make the avgolemono sauce.
![Food Tableware Egg yolk Ingredient Dishware]()
Separate a couple eggs, juice the lemon that gave up its zest. Start by whisking the whites.
![Food Whisk Kitchen utensil Tableware Liquid]()
Once you get soft peaks, whisk in the yolks. And the lemon juice.
![Whisk Food Ingredient Recipe Fluid]()
Slowly whisk the sauce into the hot broth.
![Food Tableware Ingredient Fluid Cuisine]()
Give it a good, but gentle stir. You want to end up with a creamy soup.
Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces, add it to the soup. Give it a stir, make sure the pasta is done, the chicken is hot. Check the seasoning.
The Product
Garnish with some fresh dill, a slice of lemon and have at it!
![Food Tableware Dishware Ingredient Recipe]()
Wish I had made another batch of pita bread for this, would have been a nice touch. A very tasty, lemony delight!
mjb.
The Players
The ingredients for the soup. Chicken, of course, onion, garlic, eggs and lemon. I was going to use orzo, but the store was out, so I grabbed a box of ancini de pepe. And for those Nervous Nellies squawking "Cross contamination! We are all going to DIE!" lighten up. It is all going into the same pot in a little while. I am a home cook, not a line chef prepping things in advance. Sheesh!
The Process
The first thing to do is get the chicken poaching.
It goes into a big pot with a couple slices of onion, some garlic cloves and black peppercorns.
After about an hour or so, the chicken is pulled out of the pot.
The meat is pulled of the bones.
The carcass is broken up and put back into the pot to make the stock.
Barely at the simmer point for another hour or so. Along with about half a dozen big strips of lemon peel to add that citrus note. Strain the broth, then put it back in the pot over low heat. Add the pasta.
When done with the broth, make the avgolemono sauce.
Separate a couple eggs, juice the lemon that gave up its zest. Start by whisking the whites.
Once you get soft peaks, whisk in the yolks. And the lemon juice.
Slowly whisk the sauce into the hot broth.
Give it a good, but gentle stir. You want to end up with a creamy soup.
Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces, add it to the soup. Give it a stir, make sure the pasta is done, the chicken is hot. Check the seasoning.
The Product
Garnish with some fresh dill, a slice of lemon and have at it!
Wish I had made another batch of pita bread for this, would have been a nice touch. A very tasty, lemony delight!
mjb.
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Almost the end of the month, I better get this posted!
Butzy mentioned grapefruit. So I thought I would do a simple roast chicken, grapefruit flavor.
The Players
Nothing complicated here.
![Food Rangpur Valencia orange Ingredient Orange]()
This is my first attempt at using a Tyson "Air Chilled" chicken. Not that impressed with this one, the skin is kind of strange. Thin, no real fat underneath. The wings were hacked, and no giblets. And when I made this, it was like 10F outside, my herb garden not looking good, so I used store bought fresh herbs. Sage, rosemary and thyme. No parsley. And of course a pink grapefruit.
The Process
The chicken was put on a rack and placed in the fridge, uncovered, while I went to work.
![Food Turkey meat Ingredient Recipe Cuisine]()
You can see the weird skin and the hacked up wings. This is about 12 hours in the fridge. But the skin is certainly dry!
![Food Clementine Rangpur Ingredient Valencia orange]()
The grapefruit. Actually looks pretty good. Cut into chunks. Stuffed into the salted cavity of the chicken, along with some garlic and that pack of "Poultry Mix" herbs.
![Food Turkey meat Ingredient Recipe Drunken chicken]()
Rack was put over a cast iron skillet, with some potato wedges and onion slices lining the bottom. Outside rubber with olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper. Into a 425F oven for about an hour and a half.
![Food Turkey meat Hendl Ingredient Drunken chicken]()
It was done, but the skin didn't look quite golden brown and delicious. Close, though, so I pulled it out and let it rest.
Meanwhile, worked on a gravy.
![Food Frying pan Recipe Ingredient Cookware and bakeware]()
Basic roux based gravy. Added some extra grapefruit juice once nearly done.
![Hand Food Fluid Recipe Ingredient]()
The Product
Carved some chicken, got some patoot wedges, smothered it all with gravy. I had meant to put a green veggie on the plate, but the spinach was too old and not useable, so fifty shades of brown it is.
![Food Ingredient Recipe Cuisine Tableware]()
It was good, Very well roasted, the grapefruit flavor was there, but not overpowering. I think I prefer lemon and chicken instead of grapefruit and chicken. But if you want to try something a bit different, well worth it.
And I hope to do another entry using the leftovers with some lemon.
mjb.
Butzy mentioned grapefruit. So I thought I would do a simple roast chicken, grapefruit flavor.
The Players
Nothing complicated here.
This is my first attempt at using a Tyson "Air Chilled" chicken. Not that impressed with this one, the skin is kind of strange. Thin, no real fat underneath. The wings were hacked, and no giblets. And when I made this, it was like 10F outside, my herb garden not looking good, so I used store bought fresh herbs. Sage, rosemary and thyme. No parsley. And of course a pink grapefruit.
The Process
The chicken was put on a rack and placed in the fridge, uncovered, while I went to work.
You can see the weird skin and the hacked up wings. This is about 12 hours in the fridge. But the skin is certainly dry!
The grapefruit. Actually looks pretty good. Cut into chunks. Stuffed into the salted cavity of the chicken, along with some garlic and that pack of "Poultry Mix" herbs.
Rack was put over a cast iron skillet, with some potato wedges and onion slices lining the bottom. Outside rubber with olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper. Into a 425F oven for about an hour and a half.
It was done, but the skin didn't look quite golden brown and delicious. Close, though, so I pulled it out and let it rest.
Meanwhile, worked on a gravy.
Basic roux based gravy. Added some extra grapefruit juice once nearly done.
The Product
Carved some chicken, got some patoot wedges, smothered it all with gravy. I had meant to put a green veggie on the plate, but the spinach was too old and not useable, so fifty shades of brown it is.
It was good, Very well roasted, the grapefruit flavor was there, but not overpowering. I think I prefer lemon and chicken instead of grapefruit and chicken. But if you want to try something a bit different, well worth it.
And I hope to do another entry using the leftovers with some lemon.
mjb.
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Sorry, Butzy, no kumquats. But a pomegranate, as well as lemon.
The Players
![Food Tableware Ingredient Recipe Dishware]()
The pomegranate and lemon, as promised. As well as scallions, sweet peppers, Greek yogurt and some leftover grapefruit chicken.
The Process
First, get the seeds out of the pomegranate.
![Tableware Food Ingredient Recipe Plant]()
Then small dice on the peppers, the scallions.
![Food Tableware Ingredient Recipe Cuisine]()
Add in some lemon zest, and some fresh oregano.
![Food Tableware Ingredient Recipe Fines herbes]()
Stir in the yogurt and chicken, squeeze in the juice of the lemon.
![Food Tableware Kitchen utensil Recipe Ingredient]()
And yes, I used the zester to strain out the seeds from the lemon. Salt and pepper to taste.
The Product
First time I have ever made a lemon pomegranate chicken salad. And I doubt it will be the last.
![Food Hot dog bun Ingredient Sandwich Recipe]()
Another basic, simple recipe with such tasty results, here in a chicken salad sandwich. Good stuff!
mjb.
The Players
The pomegranate and lemon, as promised. As well as scallions, sweet peppers, Greek yogurt and some leftover grapefruit chicken.
The Process
First, get the seeds out of the pomegranate.
Then small dice on the peppers, the scallions.
Add in some lemon zest, and some fresh oregano.
Stir in the yogurt and chicken, squeeze in the juice of the lemon.
And yes, I used the zester to strain out the seeds from the lemon. Salt and pepper to taste.
The Product
First time I have ever made a lemon pomegranate chicken salad. And I doubt it will be the last.
Another basic, simple recipe with such tasty results, here in a chicken salad sandwich. Good stuff!
mjb.
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