Apricot Chicken Revisited!!

[rvwnsd]

That sweet exchange made my heart skip. - Mama's boy TR.

That sweet exchange about Mama's recipes reminds me of a funny story about Mama rvwnsd and Grandma rvwnsd. Grandma, in this case, being my dad's mother showing my mother how to make some of my dad's favorite recipes. Grandma showed my m0ther what to do and my mother followed the instructions to the letter. The dish was terrible. She made it again, with my dad watching. He confirmed she did EVERYTHING exactly like Grandma. Still terrible.

 

Grandma came to visit for the weekend and she observed my mother. Dish came out terrible. Then she and mom made it side-by-side and they realized the problem. Grandma was 4'11" and had tiny hands. Mom was 5'8" and had huge hands (almost as big as mine and I have a hard time fitting in most gloves). Grandma measured everything using her little Grandma hands. Mom was measuring with her huge Mom hands. Mom grabbed measuring spoons and measuring cups and had Grandma measure with her hands, put the ingredients in the spoon/cup, and Mom wrote down the measurements. Perfect meal!

 

Dad inherited his hands from Grandma and my brother inherited his from Dad. I inherited mine from Mom. When my brother tells me to use a handful of something we all correct him.

 

PS: I'm a total Mama's boy. I miss her dearly.

[Guy Fawkes]

On my shopping list for tonight.

 

Please forgive me the few crumbs on the stove. It happens when you cook. I'll clean the stove directly after dinner!! The only thing missing is the Pillsbury Biscuits I'm about to put into the oven. (I didn't time this out well).

 

 

 

Gman

Let not your memories be troubled @alexslaveboy. The only thing my recipe is missing is your (and mine) mothers' love.

 

I included the recipe in my other thread. But here it is again---- the recipe calls for thighs. But you can use any part. I actually prefer breasts.

 

Here's a picture of my 1st batch last week.

 

 

 

 

 

Here's the recipe.

 

Ingredients

• 12 chicken thighs
  
• 1 cup apricot preserves
  

• 1 cup French dressing
  
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
   
2. In a medium bowl combine the jam, dressing and soup mix. Mix together.
   
3. Place chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour apricot mixture over chicken and bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.
   

 

The sauce is incredible over mashed potatoes or noodles.

 

PS-I'll bet it would be good with some fresh or canned apricots added to the mix. I'm not sure how it would be if you substituted the apricot syrup from the can of apricots for the preserves/jelly. It might not be thick enough.

 

Gman

[+ Truereview]

Dad inherited his hands from Grandma and my brother inherited his from Dad. I inherited mine from Mom. When my brother tells me to use a handful of something we all correct him

Loved the sweet storytelling, thank you.

 

PS...being the little shit that I am, I can't help myself but to wish you and your two Jills a very happy life. - Jealous TR

http://www.jokeoverflow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jill-hand-e1326186105373-500x435.jpg

[gezellig4u]

I was sooooo hoping that "Apricot Chicken" was the name of an escort. Oh, well...

[+ Gar1eth]

I was sooooo hoping that "Apricot Chicken" was the name of an escort. Oh, well...

Would it help if I told you it was the name of my drag queen persona?

 

Gman

[+ Gar1eth]

Loved the sweet storytelling, thank you.

 

PS...being the little shit that I am, I can't help myself but to wish you and your two Jills a very happy life. - Jealous TR

http://www.jokeoverflow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jill-hand-e1326186105373-500x435.jpg

Are those dark marks the gripper areas?

 

Gman

[jjkrkwood]

I was sooooo hoping that "Apricot Chicken" was the name of an escort. Oh, well...

 

If it were, it would probably be an Asian Ladyboy !

[AdamSmith]

If it were, it would probably be an Asian Ladyboy !

Whereas 'Prune Delight' would conjure up something decidedly British...

 

[gezellig4u]

If it were, it would probably be an Asian Ladyboy !

That's what I was hoping!

[+ Gar1eth]

Whereas 'Prune Delight' would conjure up something decidedly British...

 

Even though Lady Edna is Australian?

 

Gman

[AdamSmith]

Even though Lady Edna is Australian?

 

Gman

WHOOPS!

 

...what condiment goes with kangaroo?

[jjkrkwood]

That's what I was hoping!

 

gezel, have you MET Adam Smith ?

 

I am not sure if Breasts are allowed to be posted openely, so here's the next best thing to honor your request

 

http://www.asian-x.com/wp-content/uploads/asian-ladyboy-ooy-5-e1423937800458-600x650.jpg

[+ Gar1eth]

gezel, have you MET Adam Smith ?

 

I am not sure if Breasts are allowed to be posted openely, so here's the next best thing to honor your request

 

 

I'm glad that image didn't come through.

 

Gman

[+ Truereview]

Are those dark marks the gripper areas?

 

Gman

Mine are not marks, but scars...overuse.

[Guy Fawkes]

Add 1 tsp Brown Sugar and 1 tsp Vinegar for a little tang. Garnish with Sesame seeds to make it look purdy.

 

Let not your memories be troubled @alexslaveboy. The only thing my recipe is missing is your (and mine) mothers' love.

 

I included the recipe in my other thread. But here it is again---- the recipe calls for thighs. But you can use any part. I actually prefer breasts.

 

Here's a picture of my 1st batch last week.

 

 

 

 

 

Here's the recipe.

 

Ingredients

• 12 chicken thighs
  
• 1 cup apricot preserves
  

• 1 cup French dressing
  
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
   
2. In a medium bowl combine the jam, dressing and soup mix. Mix together.
   
3. Place chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour apricot mixture over chicken and bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.
   

 

The sauce is incredible over mashed potatoes or noodles.

 

PS-I'll bet it would be good with some fresh or canned apricots added to the mix. I'm not sure how it would be if you substituted the apricot syrup from the can of apricots for the preserves/jelly. It might not be thick enough.

 

Gman

[Kenny]

Remember that many products have a "use by" date only because the FDA requires them on all ingestables. Even bottled water has a "use by" date. Water does not spoil!

Actually there is no federal requirement. Packagers put a date on according to their idea of when the taste will begin to decline -- and to encourage you to throw it away while still perfectly edible and buy more. It's a marketing tool, not a federal safety requirement.

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/do-food-expiration-dates-matter

[AdamSmith]

Actually there is no federal requirement. Packagers put a date on according to their idea of when the taste will begin to decline -- and to encourage you to throw it away while still perfectly edible and buy more. It's a marketing tool, not a federal safety requirement.

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/do-food-expiration-dates-matter

Half of all US food produce is thrown away, new research suggests

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jul/13/us-food-waste-ugly-fruit-vegetables-perfect