Family Dinners
This has been quite a week. Since Friday I've only cooked once. So much for my resolution to cook at home and eat more healthy. After the bulgogi adventure on Friday, I was worn out. Certainly more worn out than I should be. Turns out I would come down with something that completely took my voice and my will to get out of bed! Despite that, I did have the opportunity to have two great family dinners with my Mom, Dad and Uncle Larry, one courtesy of Cracker Barrel and one home-cooked meal.
For the home-cooked meal, I decided to bring out the Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, and try a new dish called Vegetable Tian, and roast two whole chickens using the new roaster trees that I got Jim for Christmas. The recipe for the roast chickens was inspired by Beer Can Chicken. I used a half a can of chicken stock and a quarter cup of white cooking wine instead of the beer. Mom provided us with an apple coleslaw and pecan and pumpkin pies to round out the meal.
Then I had a great meal with the left-over chicken when my mom made chicken noodle soup to share with her sick baby girl (me) and her family! Exactly what I needed to get my strength back.
What I love most about family dinners is the great conversation that comes along with great meals. I've blogged about my Uncle Larry before in my post, My Uncle is So Cool. Jim and I love it when he comes into town. He has such a refreshing view on Christianity and the church. His visit, and the great meals, were exactly what I needed!
For the home-cooked meal, I decided to bring out the Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, and try a new dish called Vegetable Tian, and roast two whole chickens using the new roaster trees that I got Jim for Christmas. The recipe for the roast chickens was inspired by Beer Can Chicken. I used a half a can of chicken stock and a quarter cup of white cooking wine instead of the beer. Mom provided us with an apple coleslaw and pecan and pumpkin pies to round out the meal.
Then I had a great meal with the left-over chicken when my mom made chicken noodle soup to share with her sick baby girl (me) and her family! Exactly what I needed to get my strength back.
What I love most about family dinners is the great conversation that comes along with great meals. I've blogged about my Uncle Larry before in my post, My Uncle is So Cool. Jim and I love it when he comes into town. He has such a refreshing view on Christianity and the church. His visit, and the great meals, were exactly what I needed!
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