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.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Crock Pot Chicken with Red Wine

Divas love cooking with wine, and you know the old saying, sometimes they even put it in the food. This is a version of Coq au Vin that has fewer steps. In fact there is only one step and you will hardly have time for a sip of the Cabernet while making it. Of course you will probably be making it in the morning, and divas don’t drink red wine in the morning. Only Champagne.

This one is a man-pleaser. You aren’t sure your man will love this? Increase the amount of bacon.

Crock Pot Chicken with Red Wine

1 lb. chicken breasts

2-3 potatoes (I like white, but reds do well, too)

3-4 cloves garlic chopped

celery, chopped

mushrooms, sliced

parsnips or carrots, chopped

bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 squeeze honey

1 cup red wine

water as needed (I just use more red wine)

thyme

Put all the ingredients into the crock pot for 5 hours and cook on low.

Make it a meal: Serve with green beans

Wine: The rest of the bottle you opened for the recipe. That’s gone? Open a nice Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon.
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