Picnics From The Vine Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
·
2
Tbs Black and Blue Thai Basil Preserves
·
1 Tbs Grain
Mustard
·
1 Tbs Apple
Cider Vinegar
·
1 tsp of Dried
Thyme
·
1/4 Cup
Olive Oil
Add
first four ingredients in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Salt
and Pepper to taste.
Picnics From The Vine French Onion Dip
Ingredients:
· 1 package (8oz) Cream Cheese, Softened
· 1 (16oz) Sour Cream
· 3 Tbs Caramelized Onion Chutney
· 1 Tbs Chopped Chives
· Salt and Pepper to taste
Add all ingredients to a medium size bowl. Mix with electric hand mixer until fluffy and combined. Serve with crackers or potato chips.
Pickle Brine Chicken
Ingredients:
·
4 chicken breast
halves, on the bone (about 3/4 pound each), plus 2 whole chicken legs
·
2 cups brine from
jarred dill pickles (German Style)
·
Freshly ground black
pepper
·
Salt
·
1/4 cup plus 2
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
·
3 medium onions,
thickly sliced
·
2 carrots, thickly
sliced
·
2 celery ribs, thickly
sliced
·
1/2 cup semi-dry white
wine, such as an off-dry Riesling
·
2 bay leaves
·
1 tablespoon whole
black peppercorns
·
4 cups chicken stock
or low-sodium broth
·
2 pounds Swiss
chard—thick stems and ribs removed, leaves coarsely shredded
·
1 large garlic clove,
thinly sliced
In a large resealable
plastic bag, combine the chicken breasts with the pickle juice and a generous
pinch of ground pepper. Seal the bag, pressing out any air, and refrigerate
overnight.
Preheat the oven to 325°. Season the chicken legs with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the
olive oil in a medium enameled cast-iron casserole. Add the chicken legs and
cook over moderate heat, turning once, until browned, about 12 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a plate. Add the onions, carrots and celery to the
casserole and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 7
minutes. Add the wine, bay leaves and peppercorns.
Return the chicken legs to the casserole. Add the stock and bring to a boil.
Cover and braise in the oven for about 1 hour, until the meat is very tender.
Transfer the chicken legs to a plate to cool slightly. Pull the meat from the
bones; discard the bones and skin. Strain the cooking liquid and wipe out the
casserole. Return the cooking liquid to the pot and boil until the sauce is
reduced to 1 cup, about 25 minutes; keep warm.
Meanwhile, raise the oven temperature to 350°. Pat the chicken breasts dry.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in an ovenproof skillet. Add the breasts, skin
side down, and cook over high heat until golden, about 6 minutes. Turn and cook
for 2 minutes longer. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the chicken
for about 25 minutes, until cooked through. Transfer the chicken breasts to a
platter and let rest for 10 minutes.
Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil until
shimmering. Add the Swiss chard and garlic, season with salt and pepper and
cook over high heat, tossing, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the
shredded leg meat and half of the sauce. Spoon the chard and chicken onto
plates and serve with the seared breasts. Drizzle the remaining sauce all
around and serve right away.