Award

I received this sweet Friends award from Renee of 2 Peas in a Pod. Thanks Renee!
Here's what this award is about:

"These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award."

Now I am supposed to pass this on to 8 more bloggers, but you know me! I can't pick out just 8, so I'm passing it to anyone who is a regular here! Thanks for being such great blogging friends!

What generation do you belong in?

This is a fun little blog quiz to do. I think it pegged me pretty well, even though I was actually born in 1960~ You Belong in the Silent Generation

You fit in best with people born between 1925 and 1942. You are a person of high values and character. Family, your country, loyalty, and hard work all important to you. You are willing to do what's right, even when it's difficult.

What Generation Do You Belong In?

Slow Cooking Thursday

The recipe I am sharing with you today is one I just found on Debbi's blog - Then am I Strong. She said it was wonderful and it sounds so good, I thought I would share it. I'll be making this next week.

Emeril's Chicken Cacciatore
8 chicken thighs or breasts (2 1/2 to 3 pounds total)
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence (a mix of spices)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups sliced onion
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1 bay leaf
28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed, with juice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons basil
cooked pasta for serving
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, optional
Season chicken on both sides with 1 teaspoon salt, pepper and Essence. Dredge lightly in 1/4 cup flour.
Heat olive oil in large skillet and cook the chicken until golden on both sides, 8 - 10 minutes.
Transfer chicken to slow cooker. To the same skillet add the onions, mushrooms and red pepper flakes. Cook until softened about 4 to 6 minutes.
Add garlic, oregano, rosemary, bay leaf and remaining 2 tablespoons flour and cook, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, remaining salt and stir to combine. Transfer to slow cooker, cover and cook until chicken is fork tender, 4 to 4 1/2 hours on high.
Stir in basil and adjust seasoning if necessary. Let sit on warm for 10 minutes and serve over cooked pasta and garnished with parmesan cheese if desired.
Yield: 4-6 servings

For more slow cooking recipes, visit Sandra at Diary of a SAHM.