Pork Schnitzel with Dill Sauce Pork Schnitzel with Dill Sauce Pork Schnitzel 6 boneless pork chop loins 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon sea salt + more for sprinkling after frying 1 tablespoon coarse ground pepper 3 eggs, well-beaten 1 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs 3/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil Place one […]
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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken \ Grilled Teriyaki Chicken 4 chicken breasts, butterfly cut 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup mirin sweet cooking seasoning 2 tablespoons garlic paste 2 tablespoons ginger paste 1 recipe teriyaki sauce (optional) 1/2 head of red, green, or savoy cabbage Pickled red onions (best if made a couple of days in advance) […]
Have you ever had Dumplings Made With Self-Rising Flour? Today is the day. You won’t believe how perfect these are. You’re welcome. I’m sorry. You’re welcome. If not, these are a must-try! For the full soup recipe, click here. This soup can be made with turkey or chicken. Dumplings Made With Self-Rising Flour This recipe […]
Red Curry Thai Chicken is a great way to introduce your family to Indian cuisine. It has just enough spice to add some flare; but, not so much you’re overwhelmed. This is coming from a girl who’s not a fan of lot of spice. Use this information as you will. Red Curry Thai Chicken Serves […]
Oven-Baked Tandoori Chicken Oven-Baked Tandoori Chicken First Marinade 2-3 pounds skinless chicken 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chilly powder – smoked paprika (high-quality so it’s not too spicy or bitter) a good replacement if you don’t have this on hand) 1 tablespoon garlic paste 1 tablespoon ginger paste 1 tablespoon lemon juice Sea salt Second Marinade […]
Southwest Shrimp Bowl might be shrimpy, but it’s big in flavor! Southwest Shrimp Bowl Shrimp Marinade 1 recipe Southwest Seasoning 1/4 cup olive oil Zest & juice of one fresh lime 1 pound shrimp, cleaned and deveined Place all the ingredients in a large plastic baggy. Secure the opening and coat the shrimp with the […]
Feta Pasta Verde With Chicken will become a staple on your dinner menu. It might not be easy bein’ green; but, this dish makes it at least tasty. Feta Pasta Verde With Chicken Serves about 6 people. Preheat oven to 500°F. 10 tablespoons olive oil, divided 8 ounces block of feta 8 tomatillos, peeled and […]
Barbecue Chicken Wings are the perfect tailgate party treat or game night snack. These yummy wings will please all your friends & family! Barbecue Chicken Wings Preheat oven to 375°F. 1 recipe Spice rub (recipe below) 2 pounds chicken wings 4 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce Prepare the Spice Rub […]
Chicken Sliders Chicken Sliders Serves about 4-8 people. 4 cups peanut oil or vegetable, for frying 6 pieces of chicken thighs 1 cup dill pickle juice 1 cup buttermilk (plus more if needed to cover chicken) 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup cornstarch or arrowroot powder 1 tablespoon sea salt 1 tablespoon coarse ground pepper 2 […]
How to Brine a Turkey Below you will find the recipe for a fantastic brine and charts to help you prepare your turkey. How to Brine a Turkey 2 quarts boiling hot water 1 1/2 cups kosher salt 1 cup brown sugar 2 gallons cold apple cider 2 quarts cold water 2 oranges Leaves from […]
Stuffed Poblano Peppers are so colorful and filled with flavor… literally. Hot, comforting peppers topped with fresh cold, zesty pico de gallo. Stuffed Poblano Peppers Serves 3-6 servings. Preheat oven to 350°F. 6 poblano peppers 8 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil, divided 29 ounces chicken, vegetable, or beef broth 15.5 ounce black beans 1 medium […]
Thai Chicken Satay Lettuce Wraps are a light, refreshing dinner everyone will love. It’s hard to beat the color on this chicken. Thai Chicken Satay Lettuce Wraps 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 8 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 cup water 1/2 […]
How to Make Sloppy Joes. This classic hot mess is as beautiful as it is tasty! Make this family favorite for your next game night. You won’t be disappointed. How to Make Sloppy Joes 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, chicken, or turkey About 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper 1/2 sweet onion, […]
How to Butterfly Cut and Cook a Juicy Chicken Breast. Step aside, dark meat. This girl is teaching her friends how to cook a juicy chicken breast properly. How to Butterfly Cut and Make a Juicy Chicken Breast 2 chicken breasts 3-4 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil Sea salt Coarse ground pepper Sometimes chicken breasts […]
Layered Taco Dip is one of the easiest dishes to make for family game night or the perfect party food. Either way, everyone wins! This time I put it on a round platter for a different look. Super fun. Layered Taco Dip Beautiful romaine lettuce leaves (optional but pretty if you are making the dip […]
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Country Chicken and Dumplings
Country chicken and dumplings are the perfect comfort food to welcome fall. And the perfect comfort food to welcome winter. Country Chicken and Dumplings Makes about 10-12 servings. 3 quarts water and/or broth 1 whole raw chicken (or 4 turkey thighs/legs) 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 3 stalks celery, diced 8 ounces […]
This pan-roasted chicken wrap is a delightful, light lunch or dinner. Your taste buds will dance for joy and your waistline will simmer down… or, um, er… slimmer down. In the end, everybody is happy. Pan-Roasted Chicken Wrap Balsamic Glaze (recipe below) 4 tablespoons olive oil or grapeseed oil 3 large chicken breasts, butterfly cut Dash […]
Individual Chicken and Biscuits are a fun way to help everyone at the dinner table feel special after a long day at work or school. Individual Chicken and Biscuits Makes 6 servings. Preheat oven to 400°F. 6 tablespoons of olive oil 1 pound of chicken breast or thighs, diced 1 medium chopped yellow onion 6 tablespoons […]
Grilled Brick Chicken …or as we like to call it, “Frickin’ Bricken Chicken”. You’ll never find an easier and juicier chicken in all the land. I promise. How to make Grilled Brick Chicken 1 fresh whole chicken Olive oil Sea salt Course ground pepper Lemon pepper Preheat grill on high heat. Cut chicken in half […]
Chicken Chow Mein or fried rice? For many years I chose fried rice as my main dish companion when eating out for Chinese food. I was a creature of habit and did not see the error of my ways. And then one day, I tried chow mein and my life changed for the better. And […]
Today we’re going classical with an old favorite, the Chicken Caesar Salad. This recipe boasts homemade Caesar dressing… made by you! Chicken Caesar Salad So beautiful and so delicious! Caesar Dressing 1 – 2 ounce can oil-packed anchovy fillets 3 cloves fresh garlic 3 pasteurized egg yolks 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons fresh lemon […]
I’ve never been a big fan of Spanish rice in a restaurant but homemade? Oh, baby. Braised Chicken With Spanish Rice Recipe 3-6 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, diced 6 pieces chicken thighs or legs (or 8 boneless chicken tenders if desired) 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups Jasmine rice 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 […]
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Fried Chicken
Today I shall show you how to make perfect fried chicken. And after that, I shall give you lots of side options, one of which involves kale in case you would like to balance out your deep-fried sins. Hallelujah. Fried Chicken Makes 4-6 servings. 2 cups dill pickle juice 1 cup buttermilk (plus more, if needed, […]
Sweet & Sour Pork Crispy tempura pork topped with this lovely sauce. Skip the take-out box and eat in tonight. Sweet & Sour Sauce 1 cup water 1/2 cup vinegar 1 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 – 6 ounce can tomato paste 1 teaspoon salt 5 cloves fresh garlic, grated (using Microplane […]
I’ll have the almond fried chicken, please… at home… and when I want it. Note: This recipe has been updated since the TikTok video. Please follow this recipe for the best results. Almond Fried Chicken Gravy 6 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons flour 2 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1-2 teaspoons Chicken Better Than […]
Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo. If you’re going to break one’s new year’s resolution with pasta, you might as well add homemade alfredo sauce, right? Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo 4 teaspoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup (8 oz) fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated Sea salt to taste Freshly ground pepper or white pepper to […]
Today we’re cookin’ a Louisiana Jambalaya recipe or rice the dirty way. The way they do it in the south, baby. No shame and no beads shall be rewarded. Like many things, this recipe actually goes faster than you’d think and is pretty fun and comforting. Louisiana Jambalaya Just leave out all meat and fish […]
If you’ve been wanting to learn how to roast a whole chicken, you’re gonna dig this post. Roasting your own chicken isn’t only easier than getting a pre-roasted chicken home without leaking in the car, but it’s oh so yummy. Oh, baby, nothin’ like it. It only takes about an hour and a half of […]
In this post, we will explore the traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe and how to cook a perfect chicken breast. And, perhaps most importantly, we shall splurge and top it all off with this velvety dijon cheddar sauce that will change your life forever. Amen. Chicken Cordon Bleu Makes 4 servings. Preheat oven to 350°F. […]
Hawaiian Barbecue Pizza. One of my very favorite things to make is pizza crust. It is easy to work with, opens the doors to so many flavors, and makes everyone oh so happy. This luau on a flatbread is so refreshing yet comforting – the best of both worlds with chicken, pineapple, melty mozzarella, and […]
Double batch of murgh makhani and cilantro basmati rice. The heart exaggerates. The soul listens. The brain shows the way. The body follows through. And the tastebuds dance. Hey, I just do what I’m told. Indian Butter Chicken 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 medium tomatoes, diced 1 tablespoon minced fresh […]
I’ve had a fantastic Southwest salad and I’ve had some horrible ones. One restaurant served theirs covered in a vinaigrette – heavy on the vinegar. I couldn’t eat it. I puckered up, pecked at it, cut my losses, and left the place $18 poorer and pretty darn hungry. So, because I love you, I present […]
Ground Turkey Tamales With Enchilada Sauce. Tamale. Tamale. I love ya’ tamale. Only, you know, today is tamale. And tamale is today. Oh, who am I tryin’ to kid? I love tamales today. And every day. And tomorrow. And you will too… especially making them at home. Ground Turkey Tamales With Enchilada Sauce Prep Soak […]
We all need more crowd-pleasing recipes like this Parmesan Chicken and Marinara Sauce. If one of your new year’s resolutions is to have more dinner parties, please allow me to entertain you. This recipe is winner, winner chicken dinner every time. Literally. It’s just too bad the chicken had to become dinner to win this […]
Braised Chicken With Dried Cherry Compote is gorgeous and festive and scrumptious. She is sexy upon a plate of arugula and impressive for your guests. Doubled or tripled, she is perfect for a shindig – for she is a party on a plate and in your mouth. Braised Chicken With Dried Cherry Compote Braised Chicken […]
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Turkey Salad
Done with your hot turkey sandwich, turkey noodle soup, turkey fajita, and turkey pot pie? If you don’t want to freeze the leftover turkey, maybe something a little lighter and refreshing is in order. Da da da daaaaa I present thee with turkey salad on, well, a salad. Use dressing if you must but it may […]
Sweet and Spicy Cornish Game Hens With Cornbread Stuffing. When I was single, I used to go for long drives in my pumpkin-orange, ’76 Chevette. I would drive until I got lost and then find my way back, making stops along the way to experience new stores and new restaurants. In losing myself, I would […]
Roasted chicken is the perfect dinner. This perfectly browned bird covered in Mexican spices and rice loaded with fresh confetti touches is a nice change from the typical herbed chicken. A cozy and easy-to-make combination. So easy, in fact, you can cook it while taking a much-needed nap. Not that I would know this first […]
Meat Roll With Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy. Dear Vegetarians and Vegans, Please avert your eyes for we are about to embark upon the meatiest recipe I’ve ever made. I’m sorry. Love, Deanna And all the men said, “Meat and meat and meat and meat and potatoes? Amen.” Meat Roll With Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy Preheat […]
Perhaps this should be called Indulgent Chicken Marsala. But I can’t help it. I love a breaded piece of chicken. And I love a gravy sauce. One would probably never guess I was born as far away as one can get from the south while still in America. Well, there was that one thing – […]
If you could use a little zip and zing in your life, I have the gift of Santa Fe Burgers for you. She is spicy and zesty. She is sauce-y and sweet. She doesn’t care about long walks on the beach or sunsets. She wants to party and sit by the grill with an electric […]
Fajita Pizza is the best of Italy & the best of Mexico all in one dinner. Fajita Pizza 1 recipe pizza dough 1 1/2 cups Mexican crema 2 cups jack & white cheddar cheese, grated 1 recipe Fajita chicken (below) 1 recipe Pico de Gallo Salsa 1 can black olives, sliced (optional) 1 bunch fresh […]
Chicken and Spinach Lasagna With White Wine Alfredo Sauce. Does spinach get lost in the back of your refrigerator? Perhaps it’s time to just give in and make it cheesy and buttery and try for salads again next week. Chicken and Spinach Lasagna With White Wine Alfredo Sauce Makes about 8 servings. Preheat oven to […]
Meatballs with Red Wine Mushroom Gravy. What does one do after a television appearance? I suppose one writes about meatballs. One can never go wrong with meatballs. Well, unless, you know, one is feeding vegans or something like that. Gruyère Filled Meatballs with Red Wine Mushroom Gravy Preheat oven to 350°F. Gruyère Filled Meatballs 3/4 […]
As our family has steered farther and farther away from fast food, one of our favorite take-outs has become Teriyaki Chicken and Basmati Rice. If you’ve been to enough teriyaki restaurants or store delis, you know that not all teriyakis are created equal. It’s such a treat to be able to create our favorite take-out […]
There are some recipes that we probably shouldn’t know how to make from scratch, like Fettuccine Alfredo sauce. Alas, it is my joy to bring them to you even so. You know, for special occasions. I begged a restaurant waitress to ask the chef for this recipe and, somehow, I walked out with a list […]
It’s a snow day here in the Seattle area & that calls for homemade Spaghetti Sauce. I’m thinking about hopping onto a sled later. Or maybe I’ll just write about food. Or maybe I’ll open the B&B for snacks & coffee to the people waiting on the side of the freeway for Snoqualmie Pass to […]
Tater Tot Casserole. Once upon a time, there was a little girl who adored church potlucks. She really couldn’t decide which she loved best, hugs from snuggly grandmas, or their comforting dishes that sat upon the potluck table. One dish always stood out in the crowd, okay, maybe two. The first was blackberry crumble bars. […]
There’s just something about meals like these Individual Chicken Cottage Pies that are served in single servings that make one feel special. These individual buttery, sage chicken pies are a cozy treat that your family will appreciate after a long day of being lost in the crowds. Individual Chicken Cottage Pies With Sage 3 tablespoons […]
General Tso’s Chicken. “Tso” is pronounced “sow”. The same family favorite from your favorite Chinese restaurant, only now you’re the chef. General Tso’s Chicken Sauce 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon or Chicken Better Than Bouillon 1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce […]