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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

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Yup.  I’m crazy. 

I miss snow.

I miss this

snow!

Cold, fluffy, powdery SNOW.  I know I will be complaining about the cold just as soon as it gets here.  I know at some point I will hate it.  I know I have bipolar tendancies.  But seriously.  I want a cold snowy day where we can all stay home in our pjs, I can burn my yummy Yankee vanilla cupcake candles and I can make potato leek soup and beer bread!  And then perhaps make cupcakes too because it’s winter and I can wear sweaters and feel no shame  :)

Dreaming of snow has also got me in the Christmas mood.  I have become one of those people who shops waaay before Black Friday.  I have a goal to be 100% done by end of October.  Don’t be haters shopper procastinators!

I am addicted to online shopping.  I never did it back home, but will probably always do it from now on.  For one I can add everything I want to my cart, then go through and actually think about what I want or need.  Second I can shop deals.  And third I love being able to read reviews.  Most online retailers offer free shipping.  Except of course Target.  Grrrr!

But since it is not cold and the holidays are still far enough away, I bring to you my most favorite chicken recipe.  I saw the recipe on Mama with Flavor’s blog and loooove it. 

Best Roasted Chicken Ever

*drool*

Easy.  Quick.  Delicious.  Tastes better than any rotisserie chicken I’ve had. 

If the idea of holding a whole chicken is just too close to the real thing for you, then go for parts.  But I would definitely recommend bone in.  I can not vouch for boneless!

I’ve done it the whole chicken way like Mama with Flavor, but I prefer using thighs and legs.  It’s just easier and cooks quicker.

Honey Barbecue Chicken, adapted from Adapted from FineCooking September 2008 Issue

Preheat oven to 400F
For the Rub
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2.5 Tablespoons kosher salt
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 t thyme (I didn’t use thyme and it still tasted fabulous)
3/4 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tablespoon chipotle powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2-3 lb patted dry bone in thighs and legs (OR a whole chicken and then follow a Mama with Flavor’s recipe)
Honey Glaze
1/2 cup honey
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 Tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Asian chili paste to taste (i used 1t!)
Directions
In a small bowl, mix all ingredients for rub.
Rub season all over the bird including under the skin!
 Allow to sit at room temp for 30 minutes.
Prepare the honey glaze by combining all ingredients. Drizzle over chicken and set aside 1/4 cup for for drizzling over cooked chicken.
Place on a roasting rack with pan and cook for 30min or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
Drizzle remaining glaze.
Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
Bunch of asparagus
Olive Oil
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly grated parmesean cheese to taste
Directions
Lay aspargus flat on a cookie sheet.
Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and sprinkle with cheese.
Roast in oven for 10-15 min or until ends are tender.
I could eat this stuff by the boatloads!
Enjoy!
xoxo
-B
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2 Responses to Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

  1. Sommer J says:
    September 22, 2010 at 4:50 am

    I love winter and all thing wintery! Though this winter will suck :( Thank God he will be here for Christmas at least. Great job making this recipe even more yours! Tweaking and twiddlin’ around is fun!

  2. abby says:
    September 25, 2010 at 8:54 am

    I’ve never quite experienced actually having snow in L.A. I’ve lived in L.A for most of my life and I already get freezing cold when it hits a good 40 degrees here. It must be nice to experience some type of white rain with everlasting breeze! The chicken looks absolutely delish!

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