Chicken with tenders

2 (3 lb) whole chickens 1 cup water 1 cup dry sherry 2 celery ribs 1 onion , quartered 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon ground[...]

16 medium asparagus spears , trimmed to 5-inch lengths 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 small onion ,[...]

1 (3- to 4-lb) chicken, whole or in parts 1 large onion (don't bother to peel), cut in half 4 large garlic cloves (don't bother to peel) 3 large carrots (1[...]