Free Range vs Pastured
Although this topic has been discussed a lot (heritage chickens are the new poster girls for sustainable eating) I still find that most of my savvy friends don’t really understand the whole “free range” chicken scam.
So, here’s my streamlined synopsis of a typically convoluted USDA regulation:Â According to the USDA, chickens raised for [...]
This simple and impressive dish can be prepared up to a week in advance, frozen, and popped in the oven at party time. I serve it on a plate by itself with a garnish of fresh herbs and a drizzle of pesto, or marooned in a pool of couscous to soak up the glorious juices. You don’t really need any vegetable sides since they’re all in the “bag.” Purchased puff pastry provides the crispy, easy, buttery crust.
Dry rubs and marinades are a great way to give any meat a boost of flavor, especially when you are packaging it to freeze and use later.
If you want to make this dish ahead, prepare and freeze the sauce. Then just cook your favorite pasta, I prefer fettuccine, at dinnertime. Warm the sauce in the microwave, pour it over the pasta, and finish with parsley and maybe a little grated cheese. Voila! Decadent and delish.
Makes 4 servings
Preparation time: 25 minutes
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