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Sukkosa fruitful

by Bracha Shor,

Sweet and Good

Cateringukkos is one of my favorite times. 1 tsp. kosher salt 1⁄2 tsp. ground black pepper
12 ounces green beans 1 tsp. parsley
There is a new nip in the air, and 2 pounds mashed potatoes 1 tsp. paprika
it is a great pleasure to sit in the 1 tsp. salt
sukka, adorned with colorful In a very large skillet sauté chicken, 2 red onions cut into 3⁄4 inch chunks
hand-made decorations and sur- skin side down, and cook 10 minutes or 2 T. margarine
until browned, turning once. Remove 2 T. packed brown sugar
Srounded by family and friends, from skillet. Add apples to the skillet 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored
enjoying warm comfort foods: and cook 4 minutes or until browned and chopped
on both sides. Remove from skillet. 1 medium Bosc pear, peeled, cored and
warm apple cider or perhaps a sangria Drain and discard drippings from skil- chopped
let. Add cider, thyme, mustard, and salt 1⁄3 cup dried cranberries (or dried cher-
with freshly-picked apples – even chick- to skillet, scraping up any browned bits. ries, currants, raisins, apricots or figs)
Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Return 2 tsp. minced garlic
en with a fall-fruit twist. chicken to skillet. Cover and simmer 10 3⁄4 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed
minutes. Add green beans. Cover and 1⁄4 c. white wine
Here are some easy-to-make and cook 5 minutes. Add apples and cook,
uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes more or until Spray a shallow baking pan with
yummy-to-eat recipes that take advan- chicken is done (at least 175 degrees F). cooking spray. Mix the powdered garlic,
To serve, place a dollop of mashed pota- pepper, parsley, paprika, and salt.
tage of local fruits. I wish all WWW toes into each bowl or plate. Then Sprinkle onto all surfaces of the chicken
divide chicken, green beans, and apples and rub in with fingers. Place chicken,
readers a holiday filled with friends, among the bowls or plates. Spoon cider skin side up, in prepared baking pan.
mixture over top. Serves 4. Roast, uncovered, in a 425-degree oven
family, and good health. (May Simcha for 30 to 35 minutes or until chicken is
ROASTED CHICKEN no longer pink (175 degrees F).
ben Baila have a refua shelaima.). WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt mar-
AND FRUIT garine and cook onions over medium-
(Some of these recipes were inspired by 4 chicken breasts on the bone low heat about 15 minutes or until ten-
1 tsp. garlic powder der, stirring occasionally. Add brown
Midwest Magazine. Those sugar. Cook and stir over medium-high

Midwesterners really know about cold

and warm comforting food!)

CIDER BRAISED CHICKEN
WITH APPLES
Whole chicken cut into 8
2 tart Granny Smith apples, cored and
wedged
1 24-oz. bottle of cider
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. dried mustard

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