Chicken Tacos
It’s that time again. Time to bring out the wet naps, roll up your sleeves and get elbow deep in some tacos. The chicken filling takes a while to braise but the great thing about it is that they more… Continue Reading
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Miso-Butter Roasted Chicken with Bitter Greens
There is something very therapeutic about roasting a whole chicken. The schmatzly aromas, the golden crackly skin, Me fumbling while carving the bird (even after all these years) and the gorgeous soup we get from the carcass. I love miso… Continue Reading
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
I made these lettuce wraps for Chinese New Year and they were a hit! This recipe feeds 4-6 as an app but is easily doubled for a larger crowd. The chicken is great over a bed of rice too if… Continue Reading
Chicken Marbella – Inspired by Ottolenghi
While this recipe is not an Ottolenghi original, seeing it in his most recent book, Simple did inspire me to give it a try. It’s a real keeper and with the entertaining season around the corner, this is a great… Continue Reading
Zucchini Blossom and Whipped Browned Butter Ricotta Pizza
I love a good ‘za! This one is made extra special with a generous layer of whipped browned butter ricotta. This recipe makes two 13-inch pizzas and enough to feed about 4 people. This dough also freezes very well so… Continue Reading
Vietnamese Fried Zucchini Blossoms
In case anyone is interested in growing zucchini in the garden, every family only needs one plant and not eight – like us… In a happy spot, zucchini can be very productive. I love a garden fresh zucchini but their blossoms are… Continue Reading
Pulled Pork Quesadillas
These quesadillas don’t have to be limited to pork. I happened to have some leftover from a double batch of this recipe. Stuff them with chicken or leftover sliced steak if you have it on hand. The beauty of pre-stuffed… Continue Reading
Cool Weather Chicken Tagine
A tagine this soul warming should not just be reserved for cool weather days. There is something beautiful about filling your kitchen with the aroma of these warm spices and gently stewed chicken. The olives are optional but I love… Continue Reading
Jeff G’s Paella has got the best ‘Socarrat’
I recently visited with friends at their gorgeous cottage on Lake Muskoka and was treated to a dinner of the most delicious paella. Jeff’s paella was cooked over an open flame on their BBQ and it was incredible! The technique of carefully… Continue Reading
Weeknight Meal: Pesto Roasted Chicken
Leftover pesto makes for an incredibly flavorful and easy marinade. I’ve used a basil-based pesto here but others, like this radish top pesto or an arugula pesto will work equally well. Cutting the chicken in half reduces the cooking time and… Continue Reading