Diva Cooking 101

Divas cook gorgeous things that are fabulous enough to share with friends and family. They just don't cook much. Every diva needs a few, easy signature dishes to get by. Are you a diva cook?

Divas cook while listening to Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, or the Rolling Stones.

Divas cook while sipping Champagne, Chardonnay, or a martini.

Divas cook with a feather boa draped around their shoulders.

While cooking, divas nibble gin-soaked olives or Champagne-saturated strawberries.

Divas cook while wearing an apron that says, "Tomorrow is another Chardonnay."

A diva's favorite breakfast is last night's appetizers.

Divas don't stress over particular amounts in any recipe. Glugs, plops, and handfuls are accurate enough.

Divas can cook with boas because diva recipes do not require many steps. Still, the food is fabulous.

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Creamy Broccoli & Chicken

It took me a long time to figure out the value of my slow cooker. Now I can't get enough of it. Make this on a rainy day and eat it in front of the fire. If you are fortunate enough to have a gas fireplace, this requires only the flip of a switch and you won't mangle your manicure.

Alas, I have an old-fashioned fireplace. Nail touch-up, here I come.

Creamy Broccoli & Chicken

6 chicken breasts

salt & pepper

your favorite herbs (I use thyme & oregano)

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1/4 cup chicken broth (or white wine)

1 can cream of broccoli

1 package of cream cheese (I use Neufchâtel), cubed

1/2 cup white wine

2 slices onion, chopped

Place chicken in slow cooker and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and herbs.
Toss in the garlic and pour chicken broth in.
Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
45 minutes before serving, mix soup, cream cheese, wine, and onion in a saucepan.
Cook until smooth.
Pour over chicken and cook another 30 minutes.
Serve over brown rice.

Make it a meal: Serve with crusty bread.

Wine: Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc.
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