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Sunday, March 22, 2015

Herb Roasted Chicken with Summer Tomatoes Slow Cooker Recipe

I made a whole chicken yesterday in the slow cooker, and it turned out really well. We had some tomatoes that needed to get used up before they turned into pasta sauce, and I threw them on top of the bird while it slow-cooked. I loved the end result: a moist, flavorful chicken with gooey packed-with-flavor tomatoes. For an added bonus, you can save the crock drippings to make steamed rice.

The best rice in the history of the universe.

The Ingredients.

4 pounds chicken, whole or parts, your choice
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons herbes de provence (fancy!)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
8 vine-ripened tomatoes
1/2 cup white wine (you could use apple juice)

The Directions.

Use a 6-quart slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine dry spices and set aside. Wash chicken, remove neck and giblets, and try to cut off as much skin as you can using poultry shears. If the chicken is fully thawed, t

his is much easier to do. Rub the seasoning mixture on all sides of the bird, inside and out and place into your stoneware. I chose to put the chicken breast-side down, to keep it extra moist.
Wash and cut the stemmy part out of each tomato, and plop on top. Pour the white wine in, and cover the slow cooker. Cook on low for about 7 hours, or on high for 4-5. Carefully remove the bird from the pot, and retain the drippings to make a pot of steamed rice.

The Verdict.

I loved this meal. The chicken was cooked perfectly (I did 2 hours on high, 3 hours on low, and then it sat on warm for another hour) and the tomatoes were amazing. I am so glad to have made rice out of the pan drippings----it was a delicious side.

The kids ate their chicken dipped in barbecue sauce, because thats what makes them happy, and werent overly pleased with the seasoned rice, but did eat it.

Well hello there!

I pulled myself away from the laptop this weekend to make some pork. That I couldnt eat. But I made it anyway.

Im nice like that.

This is a reader recipe from an anonymous commenter left on the original pork post----it sounded good, and was easy to throw together. I cooked it overnight, and then packaged up the food for family and friends.

The Ingredients.

4 pounds boneless pork shoulder
1 onion, sliced in rings
2 cups ketchup (a 24oz bottle seems to be exactly 2 cups. weird.)
1/2 cup warm water
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon gluten free Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

The Directions.

Use a 6 quart crockpot. Trim meat, and place into your crockpot. Add sliced onion. Squeeze in 2 cups of ketchup, and then pour 1/2 cup warm water into the ketchup bottle and shake. Pour the ketchup-y water into your crock. Add vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire, Tabasco and salt.
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until meat shreds easily with a fork.
Serve over rice, or make sandwiches on rolls or sliced bread.

The Verdict.

This smells so good while its cooking. I had a hard time sleeping the house smelled so good. Adam had a bunch this morning, and really liked the flavor a lot. He said it was sweet and had a slight kick, but not really. Hes going to have more for dinner. I tasted a fingerful of sauce---its like a zesty barbecue.

I wish I wasnt allergic! ugh.
And, dude! Pork is so much less expensive than other meats; I had no idea.

What are Paracetamol Tablets Side Effects

Paracetamol is one of the most used medicine when you are suffering from fever. People dont even think twice before taking Paracetamol Tablet to get relief from fever. But we never take care of side effects of Paracetamol. They dont ever think that Paracetamol can harm their body in any way. But the truth is that, like all other medicines Paracetamol too have some side effects. And over usage of Paracetamol is very harmful for human body. Have you ever thought - What are Paracetamol Tablets Side Effects?

Paracetamol is available as tablets for adults and as Syrup for children under different brand names. Everybody use it without any prescription from doctor. We take it even during mild fever, so that the condition shouldnt get worse. Here betterhealthfacts.com is providing list of side effects of Paracetamol.

Side Effects of Paracetamol

Acetaminophen is an active ingredient in Paracetamol, which is the primary reason for most of the side effects. Alcoholic patients may face hepatotoxicity even after normal dose of Acetaminophen.
Acetaminophen overdose can cause severe liver injury which is recoverable. According to a research, around 7% patients, who were given overdose of Paracetamol due to to medical reasons faced Liver Injury.
Gastrointestinal side effects such as vomiting and nausea have been also reported.
Respiratory side effects have also been been noticed. Eosinophilic Pneumonia is also noticed in a few rare cases.
Cardiovascular side effects like hypertension and hypotension have been noticed in a few cases.
Skin Rashes is also side effect of Paracetamol.
Nervous System side effects like headache is noticed in 10% patients, insomnia is noticed as side effect in 7% patients, and fatigue is also noticed in few cases.
Acetaminophen present in Paracetamol is also known to initiate anxiety.

After reading this article you will definitely think twice before taking Paracetamol. We are not stopping you from taking Paracetamol to get relief from fever, but we will suggest you to not use it in mild fever. If your fever is going above 100 degree F, then you should use it. Bad effect of Paracetamol on your Kidney and lever, which are one of the most important organs of human body, made us write this article for your better health. We will bring you more better health facts in our upcoming articles.

Side Effects of Paracetamol during Pregnancy

Usually Paracetamol dont have any adverse effect during Pregnancy. You might take mild doses of it if you feel high fever or Pain. But before taking high doses of Paracetamol must consult your doctor. Salts in Paracetamol may react with other medicines that you may be taking during pregnancy. Sometimes Paracetamol comes with Caffeine, which is dangerous during pregnancy. Caffeine have very adverse side effect on growth of unborn child. It may make unborn child underweight.

Enterovirus (EV-D68)

Enterovirus (in short EV) is a group a viruses which are responsible for causing nothing more than cold. There are around 100 different viruses that come in this group. Enterovirus cause 10 to 15 million infections every year in US alone. Recently one of these viruses, EV-D68 to be specific, has created a fear among people. Death of a kid was reported and some reports have suspected that its due to Enterovirus D68. That kid slept without any symptoms and died in sleep.

Who is at Risk of Enterovirus EV-D68 ?

Adult, Child or infant, anybody can get infected with Enterovirus EV-D68. But Adults may survive

after the infection as their immune system is more strong. Those who are asthmatic are at risk, as this Enterovirus is reported to cause breathing problem, which may make the condition worse if it combines with Asthama.

Enterovirus Symptoms (EV-D68 Signs)

Most of the symptoms of Enterovirus symptoms are same as a bad cold. To be precise we are listing the symptoms of Enterovirus below.

Simple Enterovirus Symptoms

Fever
Sneezing
Runny nose
Cough
Body and Muscle Aches

Extreme Enterovirus Infection Symptoms

Difficulty in Breathing
Muscle Paralysis (in Rare Cases)

How Does Enterovirus EV-D68 Spreads ?

EV-D68 is found in the respiratory secretions of infected person, such as saliva, nasal mucus, or sputum. It can easily spread from person to person if the infected person coughs, sneezes, or touches a surface that is then touched by others.

What to do if you think you are infected with Enterovirus ?

If you or your child / infant shows the symptoms of Enterovirus and having difficulty in breathing then visit your doctor immediately. If you or your child have a history of Asthma then you should hurry up as EV-D68 is more dangerous for asthmatic people.

Preventative Measures from Enterovirus

Enterovirus spreads like the common cold so you should take following preventive measure to protect yourselves and others from this virus.

Frequently wash your hands
Keep yourselves away from suspects of Enterovirus
Cough into a tissue and then dispose it. If you dont have tissue then use your upper sleeve, not your hands.

Most of the cases of enterovirus infection occur in the summer and fall.

Labs is your city can diagnose Enterovirus by taking sample from your throat or nose, but they cant specify if its EV-D68. It can be diagnosed only at CDC or State Health Department.

To know the exact number of cases of Enterovirus EV-D68 outbreak you may visit the following page of CDC.
http://www.cdc.gov/non-polio-enterovirus/outbreaks/EV-D68-outbreaks.html

The kids are back to school and summers winding down, although you wouldnt know it here. Temperatures have climbed back into the 90s and Ive got a garden that just wont quit.

Some veggies, like dark leafy greens, I planted because I love and theyre a daily staple of my diet. Others I planted, well, for their color. Yes, long before singing dinosaurs and Steven Spielberg made it popular, Ive been a fan of the color purple. I look fabulous in it, and I like to eat it.

Just look at those Royal Burgundy beauties. Gorgeous! Ive been enjoying them fresh-picked, as is. Mmm, so good. Much more flavorful than any "green" bean.

So, what gives em their vibrant color? Anthocyanins, the same thing youll find in elderberries, blackberries, blueberries, and grapes. Those are some mighty powerful antioxidants, so eat up and enjoy!

I had some guests over the weekend and wanted to include a side dish for our alfresco dinner on the back deck. Heres what I did:

Garlic Garden Beans

6-8 C filtered water
2 pounds fresh beans, stem snapped off
4 cloves garlic, pressed
1/4 C extra-virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp tamari (or Nama Shoyu if you are gluten tolerant)

1. Boil water and allow to cool slightly. Place beans in a deep bowl and pour enough hot water to cover. Allow to sit 2 minutes. Drain and rinse.

2. Return to bowl and toss with prepared mixture of garlic, olive oil and tamari. Plate and serve.

Okay, heres a little science lesson for you: Remember those anthocyanins I mentioned? Well, they change color with acidity levels. Heat dilutes the acidity of the cell sap and causes a decomposition of anthocyanin. Less anthocyanin means less purple.

Now, I didnt boil or steam my beans which would have resulted in them turning from purple to green, but submersing them in the hot water for even two minutes, caused my Royal Burgundy beans to transform into a lovely shade of lavender. Magic!

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I have seen women looking at jewelry ads with a misty eye and one hand resting on the heart,

and I only know what they’re feeling

because that’s how I read the seed catalogs in January.

~ Barbara Kingsolver

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life

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Thats exactly how I felt this winter when I spied these cutie pies: Fairy Tale Eggplant. Oh, even the name had me dreaming of happily-ever-afters.

Arent they darling? The perfect size for a dwarf or sleeping beauty. But, the best part? The flavor! Tender, sweet, succulent. No bitterness here, I promise.

Normally, Id suggest "sweating" your eggplant prior to preparing. Eggplant skins can be rather bitter, so youd cut the eggplant into whatever size/shape your recipe calls for, place it in a colander, salt lightly, and leave for about 30 minutes. Then youd rinse, pat dry, and begin preparing your recipe. But, really, with these little guys, I have yet to encounter any bitterness.

So, this makes me wonder...folks with arthritis should try and limit their intake of nightshades – eggplant, tomatoes, peppers – because there seems to be a link between joint stiffness and solanine, which is the toxin found in nightshades. Im wondering if thats what also gives nightshades their slightly bitter taste. Since the Fairy Tale eggplant isnt bitter like traditional eggplant, perhaps its a variety individuals with arthritis could safely enjoy. Anyone know?

Anyways, Ive been slicing mine into thin rounds on a mandoline and marinating it in some olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt and garlic. Then, I toss with kalmata olives, red onions and fresh basil from the garden. To.die.for.

Okay, tell me, what have you been harvesting recently from your garden (or local farmers market)?

Ive been working on a new cookbook, and Im happy to announce that it will be available in bookstores everywhere this September 24.

This was a tough book to write --- it has been a 3 year process to recipe develop and test 365 brand new dinner recipes. A few that appear in the book have been showcased on the site, but my contract stipulates that only 10% of the book content can go online.

And there are PICTURES!!

dont worry. I didnt take them.

Tara Donne, a fabulous food photographer, was in charge, and I just couldnt be any more pleased. The food looks FANTASTIC, but it was all made in a slow cooker (no funny food prep, my directions were followed) and to boot, all the food was photographed using gluten free ingredients, since Tara (and my editor) both just-so-happen to be gluten free.

I think youre really going to like this one. Some of the recipes from the book that youll recognize are:
Not Your Mothers Meatballs
Matzo Ball Soup
Korean Soft Tacos

But there are tons of others that Im sure will be a new regular in your meal plan rotation, such as:
Honey-Lime Chicken Soft Tacos
Barbacoa Beef
Snowy Brisket with Baked Sweet Potatoes
Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin with Mustard
Roasted Grape and Goat Cheese Sweet Potato Bake

I stuck to all main dishes for this book because while its certainly a ton of fun to make cheesecake and greek yogurt, most people still really need good, solid, tried-and-true dinner recipes.

Ive broken the recipes into chapters: Soups & Stews, Beans, Poultry, Beef & Lamb, Pork, Sandwiches, Meatless, and Fish & Seafood. There is also a full index.

Thank you for your support, and for your kindness these past five years. I never, ever, could have imagined that Id be able to play with my crockpot everyday and consider it work.

Thank you.

I am working with the publicity team at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to help "get the word out" about this new book. Im happy to learn that Sams club and Costco will be stocking copies, but Im not sure which regions.

If youd like to help with publicity, Id love to hear from you --- I am certainly open to any and all ideas! I wish I had the foresight to take a marketing class instead of so much English Lit in school!!

If you are out and about in a place that sells books, it would very much be helpful if you could mention my name and the book title to a manager.

And of course, this book will make an excellent gift to anyone on your Holiday list! If youd like a signed bookplate, I will send one your way! Just email me.

Thank you again, and happy slow cooking!!

Sundried Tomato and Artichoke Slow Cooker Dip

This is a sponsored review from BlogHer and Kraft.

This is a compensated post by BlogHer and PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese and is part of the Real Women of Philadelphia project. This is the fourth out of four recipes.

Oh my. This will be made again.

I used the Savory Garlic Cooking Creme for this recipe--- and it truly couldn’t have been any easier. The Cooking Creme is perfectly seasoned; no need to add anything but the artichokes and sundried tomatoes.

The Ingredients.

serves 6 (maybe more, but I accidentally ate too much)

1 (10-ounce) container of Savory Garlic PHILADELPHIA Cooking Creme

1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, soaked, then drained and chopped

chips for dipping

The Directions.

Use a 2-quart slow cooker. Scoop out the Cooking Creme and put it into an empty slow cooker. Lick the spoon.

Add the chopped artichokes and sundried tomatoes. Stir (but not with the spoon you licked, because that would be gross). Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, or until fully hot.

Serve with your favorite chips.

The Verdict.

DEEEE LISH OUS.

and super garlicy. Keep gum in your back pocket.

I ended up making this back when school was still in session (EONS AGO!) and had a house full of kids after school. I had kids ranging from 13 down to the baby (16 months at the time) for snack, and the dip was finished before the homework was complete.

It was easy to prepare, and a great "something new" to bring along to a backyard barbecue or potluck.

Now for some fun!

There is a GREAT BIG HUGE HONKING LIVE EVENT on June 30^th that you should all know about.

For the last few months, women all over the country have been submitting videos and original PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese and Cooking Creme recipes to RealWomenOfPhiladelphia.com in the hopes of competing in a live judging event hosted by none other, than Ms. Paula Deen.

The showdown will occur at the Lucas Theatre in Downtown Savannah at 7pm (eastern) on June 30^th, and will stream live on RealWomenOfPhiladelphia.com (I did not enter this contest). Winning this event is a big deal: winners receive a cash prize of $25,000, recipes featured in cookbooks, online cooking videos, and will participate in publicity appearances.

The good news for you/us is that all of the finalist recipes are available online, for free on the Real Women of Philadelphia website. Click on over and see which one you should try with your family (slow cooker optional. :-) )

Mark the 30^th on your calendar--- it’s always fun to witness live events in action, and you can participate in the action by joining the online community at Real Women of Philadelphia. I bet there will be a twitter party, too!

Want even more? There are more blogger reviews and recipes posted on BlogHer’s Promotions & Prizes section. Long live Cream Cheese!

other stuff:

Im still working on the site redesign and am compiling websites/urls for the "everyone is included" blogroll. If you have a website or blog that youd like listed (and you arent a spam bot or anything else ridiculously offensive) send me an email at contact@stephanieodea.com with the subject line: blogroll and your sites name and URL.
Im hoping to get the site stuff up and running sometime after the Fourth.

Also, Ive got a new interview up on the webTV section. This time its with Amy Green, of Simply Sugar and Gluten Free. Amy shares how cutting sugar and gluten out of her diet is to credit for her 80 pound weight loss and for completely eradicating the migraines that had plagued her for years.
Also? Shes giving away a copy of her new cookbook! click on over and watch Amys interview and enter to win a book of your very own.

in the crock today: Asian spiced turkey breast (recipe to come--I played around with some new-to-me ingredients for this one). Its starting to smell good---
Im excited. Ive got a hunkering/hankering for a turkey sandwich.

or three.

have a great day!