June 9, 2013 - Rotisserie

Good Morning, CS followers!  It's been a year, but we finally had an excuse to break out the rotisserie John got last year!  And with peaches starting to go on sale, we combined a classic rotisserie chicken with some peach-inspired dishes!  All I can say is - be ready to see a lot more rotisserie this summer!

Cocktail - White Peach Margarita

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/white-peach-margarita-recipe/index.html

The peaches we got weren't completely ripe, so we juiced a bunch but then also used peach nectar to get the taste and consistency we wanted.  We did not blend with ice but put over rocks.  (Personal choice.)  Delicious summer drink!!!

Appetizer - Flaming Caprese Salad with Peaches, Mozzarella, and Bourbon

http://www.ifood.tv/recipe/flaming-caprese-salad-with-peaches-mozzarella-and-bourbon

Yup.  Do you really even need to read a review to know that peaches, bourbon, cheese and fire is going to be a good combination?  Refreshing and light with a great twist!  Next time, cut the mozzarella into much finer pieces, because it doesn't exactly melt smoothly.  (Or use a different type of mozzarella.)

Entree - Rotisserie Chicken

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Roast-Sticky-Chicken-Rotisserie-Style/Detail.aspx

Sooo delicious!  This spice rub was fantastic!  We put it on the rotisserie for about an hour and a half (20-30 min per pound) and it came out moist, juicy, and delicious!  Pair it with some simple sauteed green beans and mashed potatoes and you are in business!!!

Entree Wine - 2011 Sterling Pinot Noir

Nothing exceptionally fancy but just a nice light red to go with an easy dinner!

Dessert - Bourbon Peach Cobbler

Peach Mixture:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/bourbon-peach-cobbler-recipe/index.html

Cobbler Batter:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Southern-Peach-Cobbler-2/Detail.aspx

Delicious!  We used two different recipes for a couple reasons.  The Bourbon Peach Cobbler recipe required a cast iron skillet - which we don't have.  And the other Peach Cobbler recipe had so many rave reviews that we had to try it.  So we compromised and did bourbon peaches with the other cobbler batter.  Delicious!  Topped with some bourbon whipped cream and you are in business!!!

So overall a fantastic meal inspired by some old school cooking.  Who knew a rotisserie chicken would be so easy or delicious???

Next week is special!  It's that time of the year again!  Jennifer's Birthday!!!  So like last year, we ask for the birthday guest to pick their ingredients.  This time, I'll even let you know in advance what they are...  Trout, tobiko, fiddleheads, marzipan.  Yup.  What do you think we are going to be able to do with that???

Next Week - Jennifer's Birthday (Again)