Fresh Christmas

John’s not doing keto anymore, and we’re all relieved. I remember something a cardiologist said last September when asked about the ketogenic diet. He replied that people who eat keto will still die, just like the rest of us. But they'll have a miserable time getting there. I’m thinking of serving this May 5. If anyone’s dieting then, I’ll skip the brown sugar.

Mexican Chicken

4 pounds chicken breasts

1 cup medium chunky salsa

6 tablespoons brown sugar

2 four-ounce cans mild diced chilies

2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 to 2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons EACH ground cumin, garlic powder and onion powder

1 teaspoon EACH smoked paprika, oregano, and pepper

2 teaspoons liquid smoke

Load ingredients into slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 2-3. Shred chicken (Did you know you can do this with a stand mixer?) and return to pot for another 20 minutes. Serve with corn tortillas or rice.