PUZZLE NO. 614
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nourishment 64. Seven, to Renee 66. Lob's path 68. Tree 69. Burr to Hamilton 70. Leftover 72. Carpenter, at times 74. Concentrated solution 76. Grassy plain 78. "____, There and 80. Lunatic 81. Shield border 83. Once, once 85. Neck part 86. Dam up Everywhere" (Beatles hit)
WEEKLY RECIPE
WEEK OF JUNE 3 TO 9, 2012
Herb-roasted chicken
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: ARIES, TAURUS, AND GEMINI.
ARIES Big projects are on the horizon, both pro- fessionally and personally. If you’re about to retire, you might decide to undertake some new ventures. TAURUS A romantic trip will revive the passion in your relationship. An amazing event will give you the opportunity to step into the spotlight. GEMINI If you’re thinking about moving, you will likely undertake an extensive redecora- tion project. You can count on your friends to help, so don’t forget to invite them! CANCER You’ll need to weigh the pros and cons of a very specific situation. You’ll succeed in obtaining all the necessary information to make an enlightened choice. LEO You’ll have quite a lot of work this week, as well as some small details that will need very precise finishing touches. You’ll probably make some new friends whose lifestyles seem very stimulating. VIRGO You’ll be the centre of attention, even though you are usually a rather reserved person. It will nevertheless be very good for your self-esteem. LIBRA There will be a rather complex family sit- uation to manage this week. It will defi- nitely take all your gentleness to solve it in a harmonious manner. SCORPIO You might have a few disagreements with your work colleagues. This will actu- ally be useful, as it will help you to dis- pel bad feelings and return the situation to normal. SAGITTARIUS You’re not always the most reasonable of people, but it’s definitely what makes your charm. When you go shopping, you often succeed in uncovering some real treasures. CAPRICORN This is going to be a busy week for you and it is with a winner’s conviction that you’ll confront the world. Your sense of initiative is increasing tenfold at the moment. AQUARIUS Perhaps you will be able to restore your vitality by changing your diet slightly and discarding some bad habits. A new phase in your life awaits you. PISCES You might meet some people who will teach you a new philosophy. You could soon embark on some projects of a very spiritual nature.
NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 4 TO 6
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ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 614
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The perfumes of herbs give an all-new taste to this chicken that is cooked in the microwave. INGREDIENTS: • 1.3 kg (3 lbs) roasting chicken • 5 ml (1 tsp) each fresh thyme, basil, parsley, marjoram, chervil or tarragon
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil • Juice of 1 lemon • Salt and pepper Gravy: • 45 ml (3 tbsp) flour
PUZZLE NO. 350
• Cooking juices from the chicken • 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) chicken stock • 30 ml (2 tbsp) white wine • 30 ml (2 tbsp) chopped mixed herbs as above • Salt and pepper DIRECTIONS: Chop the herbs finely. Loosen the skin of the chicken and stuff the herbs under- neath. Prick the skin lightly and brush with the oil. Sprinkle over the lemon juice and pepper. Put onto a roasting rack breast-side down, and cook 30 minutes in the microwave, on medium, 25 minutes on high and 30 minutes on a combi- nation setting. Turn the chicken halfway through cooking. Leave the chicken standing 5-10 minutes before carving. If the chicken appears to be dry- ing out at any time during cooking, baste with oil and cover loosely with wax paper. Reserve 15 ml (1 tbsp) fat from the roasting pan and skim off the rest and discard. Reserve the pan juic- es. Mix the reserved fat with the flour and stir into the pan juices. Add the stock, wine, salt and pepper and cook 2-3 minutes until thickened. Stir-in the chopped herbs and serve with the carved chicken. Recipe and photo : The Complete Microwave Cookbook, Judith Ferguson, Collins Royal.
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 350
HOW TO PLAY: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column, or 3x3 box .
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