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Simple Creamy Broccoli Soup 1lb Broccoli & Stems, cut into Florets 1 Large Yellow Onion, Chopped 1/2 Stick of Butter, Unsalted 1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour 5 Cups Chicken Stock 1 Cup Water 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream 1/2 Teaspoon of White Pepper Salt DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large pot on medium heat melt butter then add onions with a pinch of salt and sauté until nice and translucent about 7 mins. 2. Add flour and fully combine with onions cooking for 1 min then slowly add chicken stock stirring constantly until everything is fully combined. Bring stock to a simmer then add broccoli and boil for 15 mins in a covered pot stirring a few times. 3. Using a immersion blender puree mixture with white pepper and heavy cream until nice and smooth adding more salt to taste and ENJOY!!!

Chicken Chowder   5lbs Chicken Thighs Bone-in 4 strips Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 Large White Onion, Chopped 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced 2 Extra Large Russet Potatoes, Peeled and Cubed 4 Sprigs Fresh Thyme, Chopped 4 Tablespoons Butter, Unsalted 4 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour 4 Cups Chicken Stock 6 Cups Water 1/4 Dry White Wine 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream (Optional) Salt & Pepper DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large pot on medium heat, boil chicken in water and chicken stock along with some salt & pepper for 30 mins. Remove chicken (saving the broth) and shred chicken with 2 forks removing any bones and skin and set aside in a bowl covered. Strain the broth into a safe glass or tin bowl and set aside until needed, feel free to skim some of the fat from the top and discard. 2. Using the same large pot on medium heat cook the un-cooked bacon pieces for about 3 mins then add the onions, garlic and thyme and sauté for 4 mins. Using a wooden spoon add butter to the mixture...

Fried Garlic Chips  4 Large Garlic Cloves, Thinly Sliced 2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil  DIRECTIONS: 1. Very thinly slice garlic trying to try and keep all slices the same size so they fry evenly in skillet. 2. In a small skillet on low heat add oil and garlic to pan and basically cook until browned on both sides stirring a few times. When garlic chips began to brown slowly remove to pepper towel until ready to use and ENJOY!!! NOTES: Garlic chips can be added to pastas, mashed potatoes or just as a crunchy garnish to a dish.

Recently I was contacted by a representative of the Lamole Di Lamole winery requesting my assistance to put together a simple yet delicious recipe that would pair well with one of their signature wines the "Chianti Classico Riserva". The Lamole Di Lamole winery is found in the Tuscany hillside of Lamole Greve in Chianti FI Italy just South of Florence. There Chianti Classico Riserva wine comes from the rich Sangiovese Canaiolo grapes where they are hand picked from the vineyards. During the aging process (which for the Chianti Classico Riserva must be a minimum of two years) the wine takes on the taste of tart cherries and the aromas of violets and cherries. The wine pairs well with all meat dishes and makes a delicious reduction sauce. From time to time Julia child herself was known for using Chianti wine in her famous "Coq au Vin" recipe which was the inspiration for this simple recipe. The experts would have to agree that in Italy the wines are made to go with f...