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Citrus-Rosemary Roasted Chicken (GF/DF/NF/W30)

Before Thanksgiving last year I was reading tips on how to make the perfect turkey. I came across three tips that I tried that resulted in THE BEST Thanksgiving turkey we’ve ever had!

The first tip was to incorporate citrus into the coating recipe. I love all citrus so of course this one peaked my interest!

The second tip was to use mayonnaise instead of butter when coating the bird. Before you think I’m crazy, here’s why you should do it: when you cover your turkey with mayonnaise, it bastes it during the roasting process, keeping the meat moist and tender. And, no, it doesn’t taste like mayonnaise. Plus, doing this makes it dairy free (WIN!). This recipe is also Whole30 compliant. (For more info on Whole30, click HERE).

The last tip is to dry the skin of the bird before roasting. And I don’t mean to dry it using paper towels… I mean completely DRY. You can do this one of two ways: The first way is to leave the bird uncovered in the refrigerator overnight. The second is to use a hair dryer to dry out the skin. Simply blow cool air on the bird until the skin is dry. This is the method I use and it works like a charm!

Try it! I promise you’ll love it!

Citrus-Rosemary Roasted Chicken

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, dinner, easy, roasted chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 388kcal
This gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free roasted chicken will soon be your favorite as it's super easy and super fast!
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 4-5 lb chicken
  • 1 navel orange
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lime
  • ½ tbsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 425˚F.
  • To spatchcock the chicken, position the chicken breast-side down and remove the backbone by cutting down either side of it. Once the backbone is removed, flip over the chicken and flatten it, then, using two hands, press directly down on the breast of the chicken to break the breastbone.
  • Using a hair dryer set on the coolest and lowest setting, gently dry the skin of the chicken. (Don't skip this step! It's the key to crispy skin!). Set on a baking rack set over a sheet pan and set aside.
  • Zest the orange, lemon and lime. In a small bowl, combine the zests, rosemary, garlic powder, oregano and mayonnaise, mixing well. Using your hands, slater the mixture over the skin of the chicken, coating completely. Evenly distribute the salt and pepper over the top.
  • Place the chicken in the oven and roast 45 minutes or until the skin is golden and the internal temperature registers 165˚F.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest 10 minutes before carving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 10g | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.8g | Protein: 66.2g | Fat: 9.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2.6g | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg

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Macaroon Brownie Tart

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Today it’s a chilly spring rainy day in PA and we are under quarantine like everyone else. I have pulled pork in the slow cooker and I wanted to test this recipe for a while. This is such a favorite and so easy! As a shortcut you can always use a pre-made crust and brownie mix, but this one is from scratch for you!

I often overlook my tart pan. I don’t bake as much as I used to but love having it and the nonstick inside makes it easy to use. And this recipe is a show stopper!

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Macaroon Brownie Tart
Serves 12

Pie Crust:
1 cup gluten-free flour (I use this one)
1/4 cup ghee
1 egg white

Brownie Layer:
2 cups coconut sugar
1-1/2 cups ghee, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 egg yolks (reserve whites)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup cocoa powder
1 cup gluten-free flour

Topping:
1/2 cup mini chocolate morsels (I use these)
3/4 cup coconut
1/2 cup almond or coconut milk
3 egg whites
1/2 cup sliced almonds

  1. Heat the oven to 350F.
  2. Place the flour, ghee, and egg white in a food processor.  Process until the dough comes together into a ball.
  3. Remove the dough to a rolling mat and roll to an 11-1/2 inch circle. Place in a 10-1/2″ tart pan and press into the edges.  Prick the bottom with a fork and set aside.
  4. In a bowl, combine the sugar and ghee until well combined. Add the vanilla and egg yolks, one at a time, combining after each addition. Add the cocoa powder and flour and mix well.
  5. Pour the brownie layer into the tart pan and smooth the top.  Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the brownie layer.
  6. In another bowl, mix the coconut, almond milk and egg whites, whisking until well combined.  Spoon over the brownie layer and chocolate chips.
  7. Sprinkle the almonds around the edge.
  8. Place in the oven and bake 40-50 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
  9. Remove from the oven and cool 1 hour. Serve slightly warm.

Enjoy!

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Caramel Sauce (Vegan)

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I’m always trying to search for a way to make recipe healthier. Today I saw a post on Facebook for Blooming Apples and it looked delicious. But it had a Kraft Caramel in the center and then more caramel sauce drizzled over the top right before being served.

Back when I was a kid, young adult, and up until about 3 years ago, I had a love affair with Kraft Caramels. I would get so excited after Labor Day when I would see them appear in the grocery store. Every trip a bag or two would appear in my shopping cart and the bag would be polished off sooner than anyone could say, “What’s happening here?” as they watched the bag disappear into a sea of clear wrappers…

But sadly, they aren’t the best and I’ve avoided them.

Back to the recipe at hand. So tonight in deciding to make the Blooming Apple, I had to find a caramel sauce that would work. I think it’s pretty good. When I asked Bill to taste it, he was hesitant but was pretty happy when he tried it. His first question was, “How much sugar is in this?” Thankfully not as much as in the caramels and caramel sauce.

I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Caramel Sauce
Make 3/4 cup

1/2 cup dates
2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/8 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon sea salt

  1. Soak the dates in 2 cups boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain in the Easy Read Measuring Cup Colander.
  2. Add the dates, maple syrup, coconut milk, vanilla and sea salt to the Smoothie Cup.  Attach the Smoothie Cup Adapter to the base of the Deluxe Cooking Blender.
  3. Screw the blade lid clockwise onto the Cup to secure.  Turn the cup upside down and align the cup notches with the adapter slots, then turn counterclockwise and secure.
  4. Select the SMOOTHIE setting on the Blender and press start.

Enjoy!

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Bone Broth Latte

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I came home from Thanksgiving with my sister with the turkey bones in hand. Then I made another turkey over the weekend so I have plenty of bone broth in my freezer.

I love warm drinks and since I’m not a coffee or tea drinker, I’m always looking for ways to have warm drinks. I loved the Pumpkin Spice Latte I was making in the fall but feel it’s time to transition into something else.

There are so many benefits to drinking bone broth, that you can read about here. Then by adding turmeric to the recipe, it increases the health benefits. More on that here. With so many health benefits, why not? I wrote about the benefits of hemp hearts before and I’m a huge fan of them. And this latte is only 77 calories!

Plus, it’s super easy to make in the Deluxe Cooking Blender!

Bone Broth Latte
Serves 1

1 cup turkey bone broth
2 tablespoons hemp hearts
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
freshly milled black pepper and salt

  1. Pour the bone broth into the Deluxe Cooking Blender.
  2. Add the hemp hearts, turmeric, ginger, salt and pepper.
  3. Secure the lid and turn the wheel to select CUSTOM HEAT. Adjust the temperature to 150F and press the wheel to confirm. Adjust the wheel to select 3:00 cook time and press the wheel to confirm and start.
  4. When the blending cycle is complete, remove the lid and pour into a mug.

Enjoy!

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Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter

I recently got on the PS wagon and also on the homemade PB wagon so I thought why not combine the two? This is delicious and perfect on warm toast on a chilly morning. But I’m thinking it’s going to be even better as stuffed french toast! I can’t wait to try that tomorrow! Stay tuned!

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This recipe is very easy but you’ll need to work quickly as it’s much easier to mix the pumpkin mixture into the peanut butter while the peanut butter is warm. I suggest having all of the ingredients measured and ready before you start.

As you can see from my pic, I didn’t work quite as quickly as I could have but the results are still amazing. And it spreads very smoothly too!

Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter
Makes 2 cups

1 16oz jar lightly salted dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 tablespoons milk

  1. Add all peanuts to the Deluxe Cooking Blender. Secure the lid on top and lock in place. Turn the wheel to select the GRIND setting and press the wheel to start.
  2. When the nuts begin climbing up the walls of the pitcher, use the tamper to push the nuts back into the blades. Continue to tamper when the nuts are climbing up the pitcher or if the blades are not blending the nuts.  Do not tamper for more than 30 seconds at a time.
  3. Meanwhile, place the pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup and milk in the Small Batter Bowl. Mix well using the Classic Scraper.
  4. When the cycle complete, press cancel. Remove the lid and pour the peanut butter into the contents Small Batter Bowl and mix immediately until smooth.

Enjoy!

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Mushroom Bisque

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You will NEVER have soup from a can again after you’ve made this! Fall is coming in full swing here in PA and tonight it’s mid-50s and drizzly, so this ended up being the perfect dinner for us.

If you prefer a chunkier soup, just chop some extra mushrooms and stir then in at the end. I love recipes like this that can be adapted to any preference. This recipe is based on one from Chef Chloe Coscarelli.

I’m loving that there are so few steps to this recipe! Saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic, then transfer to the Blender and let it work its magic!

A few things to note… I’m not a huge fan of anything salty so be sure to adjust the seasonings to your preference. What that means is you might (probably) need more salt than the recipe calls for. Also, the fresh parsley knocks this one out of the park. Mix it in your soup bowl so you get some in each bite. It’s a game changer. The earthy freshness with this smooth soup is unmatched.

Mushroom Bisque
Serve 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup chopped white onion
1 pound white mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 cups water
2 teaspoons seas salt
1/2 cup almond milk
1 envelope Enrichables Pea Protein
black pepper
3/4 cup fresh parsley

  1. Heat the oil in the 12″ Stainless Nonstick Skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, chop the onion with the Food Chopper and add to the Skillet.
  2. Quarter the mushrooms and add to the Skillet. Saute the onion and mushrooms 5 minutes. Press in the garlic with the Garlic Press and continue to saute 1 minute longer. Add the wine to the Skillet and cook 1 minute more.
  3. Add the water to the Deluxe Cooking Blender. Transfer the contents of the Skillet to the Blender and secure the lid. Turn the wheel to select the SOUP setting and press the wheel to start.
  4. When the timer is up, press CANCEL. Remove the vented lid cap and carefully add the almond milk and Pea Protein. Replace the cap and select Custom Blend. Process for one minute. Remove the Lid and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and generously garnish each serving with parsley from the Herb Mill and freshly milled black pepper.

Enjoy!

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