Saturday, February 28, 2009

Roasted Balsamic Potatoes and Onions

Got this off the bag of potatoes. It is very similar to the balsamic potatoes that we had at our wedding. Hmmm, will have to serve it with our favorite salad.

Preheat oven to 400.

2 pounds baby potatoes, cut in half
onions
3 T evoo

Toss in a jellyroll pan. Cover pan with foil and roast for 30 minutes.

Remove foil, add remaining ingredients and toss thoroughly.
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
1 T fresh thyme or 1 t dried
1/2 t garlic salt
1/4 t pepper

Increase heat to 450 and roast for another 30-40 minutes (I did ~15 and it was more than enough)

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Broiled Chicken with Golden Raisin and Onion Chutney

Got this from Martha Stewart's site....

Caramelize one onion (halved and sliced) and 1 1/2 t coarse salt in 2 T olive oil - medium until translucent, then med-low for 15-20 minutes. When golden brown, add 1/3 c of golden raisins, cook until plump and beginning to brown. Add 1/2 t ginger (calls for crystallized ginger, but didn't have on hand so I used ground ginger). Cook for a couple minutes, then add 1/2 c water and cook on medium. Reduced, stir occasionally until pan is dry. Add 2 T champagne vinegar (used 1 T apple cider instead) and cook a bit longer.

Just salted and peppered chicken thighs and legs (skin on), brushed with olive oil and broiled.

Served with noodles and peas. Would like to try with a wilted green and Israeli couscous.