Man Pleasing Chicken

by Witty In the City

• 1 package of chicken thighs
• 1/2 c Dijon mustard
• 1/2 c maple syrup
• 1 TBS rice/rice wine vinegar
• Fresh rosemary
• Salt and pepper

Preheat your oven to 450º F. Then mix together Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and rice/rice wine vinegar. Put 1.5 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs into a foil-lined or disposable oven-proof, 8×8 inch baking dish. (Six thighs came in my package, which made enough to serve 3 people.) Then, salt and pepper the thighs. Pour your maple mustard mixture over them, turning the thighs in the mixture so they are fully coated. 

Put the chicken thighs into the oven, and let them bake for 40 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165ºF. Baste the tops of the chicken with the sauce half way through. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Plate the chicken, whisk the sauce that remains in the baking dish, and then spoon the extra sauce over the top. Sprinkle over some fresh rosemary.

Roasted Nut Granola

ESTIMATED AMOUNTS

• 1 c coconut flakes
• 2 c raw macadamia nuts
• 4 c raw cashews
• 1 1/2 c slivered almonds
• 3/4 c assorted seeds
• 1 c raisins
• 2 TBS coconut oil
• 2 TBS honey
• 1 1/2 tsp salt

Toast coconut 350 degrees for about 5 min. Watch closely. It burns quickly. Remove to a large bowl. Using the same pan, lay out the nuts with the larger ones around the edges. They toast more quickly than the ones in the middle. In the microwave melt the coconut oil, honey and salt.  Mix well then drizzle over the top of the mixed nuts. Toast in oven for about 6 min. 

While still hot stir to coat everything with the honey mixture. Add the raisins to the cooled coconut. When the nuts have cooled down mix everything together. When completely cooled, store in an airtight container. ENJOY!!!

Roasted Cauliflower

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Trim head of cauliflower and cut into 1” stakes
3. Place on a cookie sheet that has been brushed with olive oil.
4. Brush to top of the “stakes” with olive oil  then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5. You can adjust seasonings according to your personal preferences.
6. Bake for 20- 25 minutes, turning once.
7. Cauliflower should be a dark, golden brown when baking is completed.