Bastardized Easy Chicken Curry with Zoodles
This is perfect for a family meal where you want to look as though you have lovingly cooked, but actually have no interest in cooking at...
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Jan 20, 2021
A Version of Hainanese Chicken
This is in no way authentic, partially because I can't eat white rice these days and substituted a mixture of brown and wild rice...
Dec 14, 2020
Poached Chicken Thighs and Steamed Greens “Mafe” Style
One of my friends used to own an African restaurant in Paris, specializing in the food that her grandmothers' used to make. One of her...
Nov 24, 2020
Chicken Vindaloo
The inspiration recipe came across my desk and I read it and thought it sounded delicious. I also thought that Chicken Vindaloo contained...
Oct 17, 2020
"Bastard" Curry
Illegitimacy is definitely an outdated construct, useful only in older novels and movies to create context for experiences in the...
Oct 4, 2020
Roast Chicken with Roasted Vegetables, Pan Juices (and Bread Stuffing which I made but did not eat)
This is the most forgiving of dinners, perfect for Sunday evening. Rather than time the vegetable cooking time individually as one...
Aug 19, 2020
Butter Chicken
L. was in a game tournament and asked if he could eat at his computer table. Since we have been together 24/7 since March 10th, I said...
Aug 12, 2020
⏰ Skillet Chicken and Couscous with Garlic, Onions and Lemon
This is not an attractive dish, unfortunately. To be honest, at first glance it looked a bit like what one would serve an invalid -...
Jul 1, 2020
⏰Tori Nikku Dango (Chicken Meatballs)
This is one of L.'s favorite meals that my mother makes for him. She poaches these chicken meatballs in a fragrant broth, and they are...
May 30, 2020
Moroccan Chicken Stuffed Sliders with Preserved Lemon and Mint Mayonnaise
These were really easy, and SOOOO good. I think that they would also taste really good as a lettuce wrap stuffing, something that I might...
Apr 12, 2020
Chicken with Artichokes, Lemon and Garlic
If you are looking for a burnished, crispy skinned roast chicken, then this is not your bird. However, if you are looking for a moist,...
Mar 15, 2020
Chicken Schnitzel with Tahini and Mustard
These were inspired by a more complicated Ottolenghi version of the dish, which I have referenced below for those who are in the mood...
Mar 9, 2020
Cock-a-Leekie Pie
Recently I have been craving chicken and leeks and had plans to make a cock-a-leekie soup with - among other things - chicken, leeks,...
Mar 4, 2020
Chicken "Diabolique"
I had planned on making Chicken Diable for dinner and was bemused to find, at the last minute, that I was out of panko. As a person with...
Feb 26, 2020
Slow Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lentils, Chorizo and Red Pepper Romesco
I loved this dish. But then again, I ❤ lentils. I loved all the different textures in the dish, as well as the strong flavors and, while...
Feb 12, 2020
Fried Buttermilk Chicken Tender Nuggets
I have been craving fried chicken recently but it is a lot of trouble to make and I didn't exactly feel up to the task. I compromised by...
Jan 10, 2020
Poached Chicken with Leeks, Barley and Winter Greens
This is comfort food for a chilly evening. It was not a loud and ballsy stew full of vim and vigor and spice, but rather a brothy, calm...
Nov 14, 2019
L.'s Childhood Crispy Chicken Tenders
I guess the nostalgia bug hit L.: recently he reminded me of this dish that I used to make fairly often for him when he was little and...
Oct 7, 2019
Chicken Legs Confit
I tried from every angle - I really did! - but it was truly difficult to come up with a lovely photo of what is essentially a completely...
Sep 23, 2019
Parmesan and Chicken Pan Juice Zucchini Wedges
Please do not let the fact that it is difficult to take a mouth-watering picture of baked zucchini dissuade you from making these the...
Sep 16, 2019
Chicken with Porcini, Cinnamon and Barley
I based this recipe on the Ottolenghi one below but felt that I wanted something more chewy and substantial than the orzo he used, hence...
Sep 14, 2019
Peanut-Sesame Noodles with Ground Chicken and Veggies
These noodles are SO much better than most of the cold sesame noodles from takeout joints. This is also an excellent meal for those of us...
Aug 21, 2019
Thai Chicken with Basil and Black Pepper
The inspiration recipe below sounded delicious, but what really interested me was the thought of the floral notes associated with basil,...
Jul 13, 2019
Baked Chicken with Yogurt-Cilantro-Mint Marinade
This recipe will provide you with the juiciest chicken that you will ever eat, either cold or hot. Feel free to use any combination of...
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