"Every leaf speak bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree."
AUTUMN TEXTURE ABSTRACT
"But I remember more dearly autumn afternoons in bottoms that lay intensely silent under old great trees."
~ C.S. Lewis
SIMPLE TUSCAN LEMON CHICKEN
~ easy autumn fare
6 boneless chicken breast (or thighs)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
juice and zest from 1 lemon
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 Tbsp. minced fresh rosemary
1 tsp. minced fresh thyme
freshly ground black pepper and coarse salt to taste
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, rosemary, thyme, pepper and salt. Pour over chicken and marinate several hours or overnight.
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill on med-high for 20-30 minuted, depending on size of breast. Turn every 10 minutes and baste with remaining marinade. Cover and let rest before serving.
GRILLED EGGPLANT and GOAT CHEESE SALAD
~ From Giada De Laurentiis
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
7 Japanese eggplant, ends trimmed, cut into 1-in. wide slices
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
3 oz. crumbled goat cheese
1/3 cup thinly sliced basil
2 Tbsp. chopped mint
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1.2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- Place a grill pan over med-high heat or preheat gas or charcoal grill.
- Drizzle olive oil over slices of eggplant and toss to coat. Grill eggplants until tender and grill marks appear, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Place eggplants side-by-side on serving platter. Sprinkle with pine nuts, goat cheese, basil, and mint. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. (4-6 servings)
Comments
Thanks Clare ... it is good. I love eggplant and can never seem to get my fill. Enjoy! BTW ... each post you create is a work of art ... so much involved in time, knowledge, art ... you are truly amazing!
Thank you, dear Lindalou. Hey, have fun on your trip ... wishing you awesome Michigan fall weather :)
And I see you've posted another delicious-sounding recipe!
The fall colors are beautiful!
Enjoy Tina ... it's delicious! Thank you.
Love the citrus chicken recipe. Our lemons are in here in California so I'll be picking some Meyers and having a feast.
All joys,
Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island
I journey to Michigan often to speak. Love the people and the land.
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Thanks Karen. I see you are having a wonderful time. So happy for you and love your stunning photos.
Commonweeder, thank you. Enjoy :)
Indeed they are, Monica. I remember your last year leaf caper :)
Thank you, Sharon. I think I mentioned before how much your place reminds me of our cottage UP NORTH (lots of pics here). How lucky ... Meyer lemons are a real treat ... luv them! Thank you for following and your lovely comments. Where do you visit in Michigan? If ever near, would love to meet.
Thanks PP ... you are always so kind. I had great fun creating the post. Autumn Joy!
What gorgeous shots.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Aw, yes Robin and on the way again to the lake on Friday. It's bee almost 3 weeks ... too long :) Thank you and do hope your November is awesome.