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  It's a tad late to wish a  Happy New Year but I sure hope that it's kicked off good for everyone. Ours kicked off with being so THANKFUL for what God has done and is doing. As I told my family as we were reminiscing over 2024, "There is a lot of 2024 I DO NOT WANT A RE-DO but the Lord has surely taught me so very much. I am truly thankful for each breath, each day, family and close friends. We had our three youngest grands for New Years Eve. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed a little fishing, bonfire with their great-grandfather and roasting marshmallows. Their great-grandfather will be 90 years old next month. As most of you know I do a monthly focus board and this makes my 3rd or 4th year. I've lost count. Only fitting that New Beginnings would be my focus for January. This has been so good for me as it sits on my kitchen counter so I can see it daily. Wonderful way to focus and quote God's Word daily.  I felt up to hosting a lunch and movie day with ...
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Chicken & Taters!

JOINING YVONNE AT STONE GABLE FOR "ON THE MENU MONDAY"...OVER @ http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2012/03/weekly-menu_25.html

 I have a recipe to share with you today! I hope you enjoy it!  I can tell you now that while it is cooking, you will drool over the smell! 

Chicken and Potato Roast
Whole Chicken-get all the giblets out and wash good! Lift the skin up with a knife and dab butter under the skin the best you can. This helps to keep it moist.

Next, drag out the spices. I love spices!!!!!
Take EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) and coat the chicken. Next sprinkle your spices. I used Lemon pepper, Natures Seasoning ( I use for everything) , Pampered Chef Crush Peppercorn and Garlic Rub (I love) and Lowery's Seasoning Salt (A must have in your kitchen).
Then chop your potatoes up. I usually use the small red potatoes but all I had was the yellow. I like cooking potatoes with the peelings on if possible so I wash the potatoes and cut off any bad spots and then I dice. I used one small diced onion and took one clove of fresh garlic (It smells so good while cooking) and diced it up. 
 
 Spread the cut up potatoes, onions and garlic all around in your pan with chicken, tossing some of the garlic and onion inside the cavity of the chicken. 

Next: I topped it off with more EVOO and Paprika.

Got it ready for the oven which was preheated at 400 degrees. 

Doesn't that already look good? And if you could only smell it while it is cooking!!!! Topped it off with alum. foil and baked it for about 1 hour 30minutes. (Every oven varries)If your pot. doesn't taste just quite done remember that they will cook a little more from the steam when you take them out of the oven as long as you keep the alum. foil on it.

Not only does it smell good but looks good. Grab a plate!

Hugs and blessings, Cindy

Comments

  1. Breathing In GraceMarch 26, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Looks soooo good!! Too bad we don't live close to each other!!! ;-)

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  2. AnonymousMarch 26, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Yummy! Cindy you may already decided for me what we'll have for dinner! This does look good and thanks for sharing your recipe.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  3. AnonymousMarch 26, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Easy and simple enough for me! Thanks...Connie Royal

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  4. xinexMarch 26, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    It looks yummy, Cindy. Looks pretty simple too so I am going o try it when I get back home. Thanks for the directions....Christine

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  5. Green Acres in the CityMarch 26, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    That chicken sounds wonderful. Might have to try that with ours this week. Hugs.

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  6. DonnaMarch 26, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    I smell it now! I will be making this soon.
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  7. Heather{Our Life In a Click}March 26, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Yum! Roasted chicken and potatoes are one of my favorite things! It makes the house smell so good too!!!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 26, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    I might do this about the weekend. Haven't fixed chicken and potatoes (taters) in a long time! And yes...I can almost smell it! Hugs, Nita B

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  9. UnknownMarch 26, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Oh, I bet that smelled DELIGHTFUL cooking! Roast chicken is pretty much my go-to dish for most occasions :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  10. MaryannMarch 26, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    This looks quick and easy...perfect combination for me..I know it has to be good I can smell it from here
    Thanks for the suggestion of the book One Thousand Gifts...think I will check it out
    Blessings

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  11. FoodiewifeMarch 26, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Yes that does look good. I love simply recipes like this. Plus, put any kind of potato on my plate and I'm a very happy camper!

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  12. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMarch 26, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Oh Cindy, I can almost smell that delicious roasted chicken right now! I need to make this soon!!!

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  13. Intentional Living HomesteadMarch 27, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    Looks yummy!!!!!

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  14. SavoringTime in the KitchenMarch 27, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    That does look so tasty and I love all the seasonings!

    What a cute shower for your niece too!

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  15. Tracey M.March 27, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Love that you visited my blog! That chicken dinner looks incredible. I love making a one-dish meal where everything cooks in one pot.

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  16. betiMarch 27, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    really simple and delicious!

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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