April
3lb. roasting chicken
1/2 lemon
2 T. oleo
1/2 t. thyme
1 3/4 c. water, divided
8 small new potatoes
2 T. flour
1/2 c. milk
1/2 t. poultry seasoning
celery tops from 1 bunch celery
1/2 t. paprika
Rub entire chicken with lemon. Stuff cavity with celery tops, then truss. In a dutch oven, brown oleo. Add chicken and brown well. Do not pierce skin!. Season. Add 3/4 c. of the water, potatoes cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove chicken and carve. Discard celery and skim fat from pan. Blend in flour and gradually stir in remaining water and milk. Cook until thickened and smooth Simmer 2 minutes. Serves 6.
This recipe is dated pre 1930, but beats any roast chicken method by far. Serve stuffed celery and lots of any fresh garden veggies.
The best gift a man can give his children is to love their Mother.
3lb. roasting chicken
1/2 lemon
2 T. oleo
1/2 t. thyme
1 3/4 c. water, divided
8 small new potatoes
2 T. flour
1/2 c. milk
1/2 t. poultry seasoning
celery tops from 1 bunch celery
1/2 t. paprika
Rub entire chicken with lemon. Stuff cavity with celery tops, then truss. In a dutch oven, brown oleo. Add chicken and brown well. Do not pierce skin!. Season. Add 3/4 c. of the water, potatoes cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove chicken and carve. Discard celery and skim fat from pan. Blend in flour and gradually stir in remaining water and milk. Cook until thickened and smooth Simmer 2 minutes. Serves 6.
The best gift a man can give his children is to love their Mother.
