Are you a precise measurer...Or, a 'wing it' kind a cook?I rarely use measuring cups and spoons...its true. So, I guess I'm a 'wing it' kind-a-cook!😉 My habit started when I was young. I was at my Grandma's house. She was out and we were waiting for her to return. She always had packets for making pitchers of Kool Aid, so I decided to make some. I poured the packet out, then went to searching for a measuring cup. I couldn't find a single one. Finally, I opened the sugar bin and there, half buried, sat a crystal tea cup. I remembered seeing Grandma use it so I thought for a minute, then decided, it surely must hold 1/4 cup! I quickly dumped four tea cupful's into the pitcher, added water and stirred. I tasted...it was PERFECT ! I had never tasted such syrupy sweetness. When Grandma returned, she let me know what the tea cup actually held. With a wink and in her Alabama accent, she said, "Oh, Sugar, that holds about 1 Cup!" I never forgot that. From that day on, I started cooking by 'feel'. Yes, it's gotten me into trouble a time or two, but mostly - it works for me. … And, I'll admit, now our daughters do it too. The negative of this approach would probably be the disappointed look on your family's faces when they find out that you may never be able to recreate that exact flavor again after tasting something they love. Sooo, that's the reason I determined to start writing down recipes a few years ago. - And yes! Precisely measuring for those recipes. The thing I love about this Creamy Coconut Pastured Chicken recipe, is that you can follow it to the 'T', or you can 'wing it' and it always turns out delicious! Plus, it combines two amazingly healthy fats in one dish: Coconut oil in the coconut milk, and golden fat in the pastured chickens. ~ Both excellent fats to feed your brain, utilize for energy and keep your system running like a well oiled machine! I love nothing better than to feed my family meals that make them feel good ~ So, this Christmas, when family comes to visit, I plan on impressing my guests with this delicious, and simple recipe. Bonus ~ if I use the crock-pot, I'll just get extra time to spend with those special people, I don't often get to see. Some important tips:
One of the most easy to avoid, common mistakes I see with this recipe...One of the most common mistakes I see, that people make when cooking a whole chicken or roast, is too much broth or water! From time to time, I hear a frustrated soul lament over a rubbery chicken, or flavorless roast. When asked about the preparation process, they explain that after taking such pride in seasoning and prepping they filled the crock-pot or roasting pot with water or broth and proceeded to boil all the day long! While this is a very enthusiastic approach, the unfortunate result is a boiled piece of rubbery flesh. For the most flavorful, tender, and succulent results: use 1 cup of broth or water in your roasting pot or crock-pot. This will also allow the seasoning to penetrate the skin and flavor it. Creamy Coconut Pastured Chicken With Rice:
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Some people turn up their nose when I mention eating bone marrow! Then, they begin to describe it as an awful, rubbery, discolored substance, they cannot imagine the thoughts of consuming. Well, with that kind of description, I can't imagine eating it myself! But, that description is typical of grain fed beef marrow, which can be significantly different from the marrow in bones from pasture fed beef. Marrow from pasture fed beef is really quite different... Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture, with a delicious, and satisfying flavor that just can't be compared to any thing else. One of those surprisingly delicious super foods, for sure! Wondering what it can do for you? After all, your food should work for you, shouldn't it? Immune booster, bursting with collagen and other vital nutrients...What makes this food so special, is that bones are simple to obtain and have such wonderful healing properties. The prepared broth or marrow have benefits ranging from healing leaky gut, to preventing bone loss and promoting healthy hair, teeth and nails. These nutrients also reduce inflammation and that's just the tip of the ice berg. More information on the nutritional benefits of bones from pasture fed animals can be found here: articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/09/21/hilary-boynton-mary-brackett-gaps-cookbook-interview.aspx So, next time you make bone broth, don't forget to scoop the marrow out of the bones and stir in that buttery goodness! And yes! You can use Osso Bucco sliced shank for bone broth, too. Now let's make an amazing treat! OSSO BUCCO SHANK STYLE STEAKS There are a number of ways to incorporate bone marrow in your diet. One excellent option is Osso Bucco Shank Style Steaks~ It is one amazing dish. A slow cooked treat of shank bone, with marrow, surrounded by tender, succulent beef. There are many good recipes for this cut, including bone broth, but I want to share this one with you, first. Try it, and let us know what you think or how you prepare it. WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Over medium heat, pan sear both sides of steaks, seasoned with salt and pepper. (Pasture fed steaks perform better when seared over medium heat, as opposed to high heat, then cooked over low heat) Remove from pan and place in a dutch oven or roasting pan. Cook garlic, onion and celery in 3 tablespoons olive oil for 2 minutes. Add tomato, water, vinegar, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, sage and oregano. Simmer 5 minutes. Pour mixture over steaks and cover. Place in a 300 degree oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Enjoy by scooping the marrow with a small spoon or butter knife and eat it plain or spread it on your steak. Either way, it is delicious! You our can get your Osso Bucco sliced shank here, or come on out and see us!😊 ~Raini email: raini@7u-ranch.com |
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I take care of your orders and make sure they are bundled and ready for delivery and pickup. I'm also the person you'll be visiting with through our emails and if you have any questions about our ranch, our products, or need help finding a recipe! I look forward to helping you! Charise AllenCharise, (also goes by Rise) Takes care of the sheep with her sister here on the ranch. She loves creating natural cleaners with quality oils and ingredients, through her business: Natural Oil Health and has lots of helpful essential oil information and cleaning tips! Categories
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