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Garlic: Garlic is in the same family as onions and leeks, and purportedly provided ancient Roman soldiers the courage to battle the barbarians. Whether or not it gives you courage, it is known to lower blood pressure, which is great for your heart and helps prevent stroke. In addition, it has a long history as a digestive aid, so don't be shy with this wonderful herb, no matter what it does to your breath!
heart healthy, lowers blood pressure, prevents stroke, lowers bad cholesterol

Rosemary: This piney herb adds great flavor to many meats, but the surprise is how good it is for you. It has anti-inflammatory chemicals, making it useful in the treatment of liver and heart disease as well as asthma. It seems to have some potent anti-tumor properties and has been researched for its use against breast, colon and skin cancer. Although still being researched, it may be a useful tonic for the brain and has been used since ancient times as a memory enhancer. Although it is just fine in foods, you should avoid strong tinctures of rosemary if you are pregnant.
helps prevent inflammation

Recipe

Roast Chicken with Rosemary-Garlic Paste

serves
prep time: 10
cook time: 630

ingredients

1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped, plus 3 whole fresh rosemary sprigs
5 juniper berries*
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt or coarse kosher salt
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 5- to 6 pounds whole chicken (preferably organic), backbone and neck removed (reserved for Light Homemade Chicken Stock, if making)

directions

Combine chopped rosemary and next 4 ingredients in mortar and crush with pestle or blend in mini processor until coarse paste forms. Mix in oil. Rinse chicken, pat dry. Rub 1 teaspoon herb mixture over bone side of chicken. Turn chicken over and open like book, place chicken, skin side up, on work surface. Loosen skin from breast and thigh meat, rub remaining herb mixture over meat under skin. Rub any remaining herb mixture on outside of chicken.

Place rosemary sprigs in 13x9x2 inch ceramic or glass baking dish. Place chicken, skin side up, atop rosemary sprigs in dish. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before roasting.

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400 degrees. Roast chicken uncovered until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 170 degrees, about 1.5 hours. Transfer chicken to platter and serve.

*Available in the spice section of most supermarkets.

WHAT TO DRINK: Chardonnay is a good match for this menu. In keeping with the spirit of this earth-friendly dinner, go with a domestic bottle. We like the 2006 degreesrog's Leap Chardonnay ($24) from Napa, which has bright citrus and stone fruit flavors.