THE VILLAGE VOICE

"Daffodils, That come before the swallow dares, and take The winds of March with beauty." ~ William Shakespeare Daffodil Garlic & Daffodils __________ FORTY-CLOVE GARLIC CHICKEN ~ a surprisingly mild, perfect 'end of winter' meal adapted from The Garlic Lovers' Cookbook created in Gilroy , The Garlic Capital of the World ... " ... the only town in America where you can marinate a steak just by hanging it out on the clothesline." (Will Rogers) _______ 1 plump chicken (a capon would be lovely) rinsed & patted dry 40 cloves of garlic 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 stalks of celery and leaves 1 bunch of minced parsley 1 Tbsp. thyme 1 Tbsp. rosemary 1 lemon 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup vermouth coarse salt & freshly cracked pepper Sprinkle cavity of bird with lemon juice and half of herbs, salt & pepper. Stuff with celery, bay leaves and sliced lemon rind. Massage bird with 2 Tbsp. olive oil an...

DAFFODIL ____________ "The sun is brilliant in the sky but its warmth does not reach my face. The breeze stirs the trees but leaves my hair unmoved. The cooling rain will feed the grass but will not slake my thirst. It is all inches away but further from me than my dreams." - M. Romeo LaFlamme (The First of March) (Join Carolyn @ Sweet Home and Garden for Garden Blogger's Muse Day)

“If I can put one touch of rosy sunset into the life of any man or woman, I shall feel that I have worked with God." ~ G. K. Chesterton ~ Late March sunset (Hubbard Lake) ~ Daffodil (March Flower of the Month) ~ Heralding spring daffs (Bloomfield Village)

"Daffodils that come before the swallow dares, and takes the winds of March with beauty." ~ William Shakespeare ROASTED PEPPER, GARLIC & GOAT CHEESE PIZZA ~ Simple supper made with convenience foods, perfect for Lent _________________ 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 thinly sliced red onion 6 cloves minced garlic 1 12 oz. jar drained roasted yellow & red peppers 1/4 tsp. dried crushed red pepper freshly ground black pepper 1 16-oz. Boboli (baked cheese pizza crust) 6 oz. crumbled soft goat cheese (like Montrachet) 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme (1 tsp. crumbled dried) Preheat oven to 450-degrees. Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and garlic and saute until very soft, about 20 minutes. Add roasted peppers, pepper flakes and ground pepper to taste. Tip pan and use a bit of oil to brush over boboli crust. Place Boboli on pizza pan or cookie sheet. Top with onion and pepper mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and thyme....

~ Daffodil (March Flower of the Month) __________ GRILLED ROSEMARY LAMB CHOPS ~ Snow stopped! Light the grill and enjoy this succulent treat. ______ 6 Thick (1 1/2 inch) lamb chops 3 cloves minced garlic 1-2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 3 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil light sprinkle coarse salt freshly ground black pepper to taste Massage lamb chops with a little salt & pepper. Combine garlic, Dijon, fresh lemon juice, rosemary and thyme. Whisk in olive oil and pour over chops. Marinate several hours (zip lock bag works well). Allow to come to room temperature, remove from marinade, and grill to desired doneness . Serve with crisp salad and Grilled Fresh Asparagus. _____ GRILLED FRESH ASPARAGUS Toss asparagus spears with olive oil and a few splashes of balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with sea salt and cracked pepper. Grill until slightly caramelized.