Servin’ Up Good Eats

Recipe reprinted with permission from Anti-Aging Dishes from Around the World By Grace O / Skyhorse Publishing / August 2022

Serves 4. Gluten-Free. The spices in this dish are inspired by Indian cuisine. The acid in the yogurt marinade helps tenderize the chicken. The sugar helps brown the chicken skin and caramelize it as it roasts. Be sure to toss the chickpeas(garbanzo beans) and cauliflower florets occasionally, coating them in the chicken fat as it renders.

Benefits: Chickpeas contain fiber which aids digestion, increases satiety, and helps lower blood cholesterol. The iron in chickpeas helps transport oxygen properly throughout the body. The zinc they contain may play a role in reducing your risk of macular degeneration. It also maintains collagen and elastin for beautiful skin.

Ingredients: 3 – 3½ lbs. bone-in, skin-on chicken parts (breasts, thighs, legs) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1½ cups low-fat Greek yogurt, divided 5 Tbs. fresh lemon juice, divided 2 tsp. ground turmeric, divided 2 Tbs. water 2 cans (14-15-oz. each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 Tbs. fennel seeds 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. ground cardamom ½ tsp. ground cayenne 1 cup cauliflower florets 1 large red onion, thinly sliced, divided 2 Tbs. olive oil ½ cup fresh mint or cilantro leaves, torn

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Directions:

1) Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. 2) In a large bowl, combine ¾ cup yogurt, 2 Tbs. lemon juice, 1 tsp. turmeric and 2 Tbs. water. Add the chicken and toss, coating evenly. Let sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or overnight in the refrigerator, before cooking. 3) Place oven rack on the top third of the oven and heat to 425 degrees F. 4) On a sheet pan, combine the chickpeas, fennel seeds, cumin, cardamom, cayenne, remaining turmeric, cauliflower, and half the onion slices. Drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss well to coat. 5) Move the vegetables to both sides of the sheet pan. Scrape any excess marinade off the chicken parts and place them in the center, skin-side up. Place in the oven and bake, tossing the veggies occasionally, for 45 to 50 minutes or until the skin of the chicken is evenly browned, and the chickpeas are golden and starting to crisp. 6) Meanwhile, toss the remaining onion slices with 2 Tbs. lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, and set aside. 7) Combine the remaining yogurt with the remaining lemon juice, salt, and pepper and set aside. 8) Scatter the chicken with lemony onions and mint or cilantro. Serve with seasoned yogurt alongside as a sauce.

Strawberry Agua Fresca with Chia

Prep Time: 15 minutes • Total Time: 15 minutes • Yield: 5 Cups • Calories: 80kcal

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp chia seeds 4½ cups of water 12 California strawberries, hulled ¼ cup sugar 2 lemons 1 cup ice Mint to garnish

Directions: 1) Add chia seeds to ½ cup of water and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes. 2) Place 8 strawberries, sugar, juice from one lemon, and 1 cup of water into the blender. Blend until puréed. 3) Pour 3 cups of water into a large pitcher.

4) Add puréed strawberries to pitcher. 5) Add chia mixture to pitcher and stir until fully combined. 6) Slice remaining strawberries and one lemon (including peel) and add to pitcher. 7) Pour ice into pitcher. Serve cold and garnish with strawberries and mint. n

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Did You Know?

FUN FACTS TO “fall”By Julie Young House and Home Feature Writer FOR

North America is the only geographic region that refers to the season as “Fall.” Originally known as

“Harvest” until the inception of “Autumn” in the 1300s, Fall eventually became a popular term for the pre-winter season thanks to English poets who referred to the “fall of the leaves.” However, by the mid-1800s, the fall fad was over and the English reverted to Autumn leaving the US and

Canada to claim “Fall” as their own! Ready to learn some more Fall fun facts to kick off your pumpkin-spiced season? “Leaf” it to us! We’ve got you covered!

Although the most popular pie in the US is apple with 27% of the nation championing the classic filling flavor, cherry remains the favorite among Hoosiers and throughout much of the Midwest. Other popular pies include pecan, blueberry and pumpkin.

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Farmers in the top six pumpkin producing states (California, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Texas, and Virginia) harvest more than 1 billion pounds of the gourd annually. ------

Bobbing for apples was once a British courting ritual. Men were assigned an apple and the women would bob for them in hopes of catching the man she had her eye on. If successful – it was taken as a sign that the two belonged together!

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National Candy Corn day is Oct. 30. ------

Sympathetic children throughout the nation sent the fictional Charlie Brown candy after seeing him receive rocks when “It’s the Great pumpkin, Charlie Brown” aired in 1966.

Approximately 52 percent of Americans decorate their homes for Halloween and according to the National Retail Federation, $3.2 billion is spent on décor each year. That’s $32.10 per person! ------

In addition to being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October is also National Cookie Month, American Cheese Month, National Pizza Month, and Clergy Appreciation Month. ------

Not only do more people fall in love during the Autumn season, but birth rates are at their highest as well. ------

Fall has a distinct scent and no, it’s not pumpkin spice! When the leaves fall, they die and expel several gases, which triggers a nerve in the brain that affects your face and nose. That’s why many people say they can actually smell cooler air. ------

Americans buy enough candy the week of Halloween to fill six Titanics. Talk about “sinking” your teeth in the season!

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Have you ever wondered what the most popular Halloween costume of all time is? Beating out the bedsheet ghost is the witch – a classic icon that will never go out of style.

Fall is the perfect time to get things done around the house. Before winter hits, homeowners should:

o Check windows and doors. o Clean the HVAC unit. o Check the fireplace and arrange for servicing. o Winterize the outside water lines and store hoses for next spring. o Clean the water heater. o Check the roof for missing shingles and remove debris from the gutters. o Clean out the garage and store

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... and now you know!

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