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This is a great, quick chicken dish for mid-week. It’s ready in just 30 minutes and delivers a lot of flavor for very little effort. It’s the coffee that gives the name to this dish. I use instant as I … Continue reading
This is the 7 Day menu, including menus for Christmas. (6 Day menu in the sidebar). We also have just the 6 Main Courses. All plans include the Shopping List and photos – so you can see what it’s supposed … Continue reading
A classic Hungarian dish, modified for a quick, mid-week dinner – and to use what was in my fridge and pantry: Boneless chicken breasts replace the whole, cut-up chicken. Red pepper replaces the more traditional green pepper. Whole-wheat penne replaces … Continue reading
I love Cornish hens. They’ve been my favorite dinner party main course since I was in college. Small, perfectly roasted, they make an elegant presentation and are perfect individual servings (with maybe a snack leftover). Lemon and herbs under the … Continue reading
Cooking on skewers is fun and easy. With a little planning…. Do the longer-cooking vegetables on separate skewers so everything is done at the same time. Traditional kebabs are served with a cucumber / yogurt sauce called Tzatziki. These kebabs … Continue reading
Some of us get into such a habit of cooking / grilling boneless chicken breasts we forget how good chicken thighs can be. Remove the skin after cooking…. If you must. Leaving it on while cooking helps keep the meat … Continue reading
I used a boneless, skinless turkey breast for this, that was tied into a roll. It doesn’t need to be boneless, but do take the skin off if yours comes with it on; it lets the brine permeate better. You … Continue reading
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are a staple at our house. They’re economical (cheaper than ground beef) and versatile. In winter they can be adapted to a multitude of sauces and cooking methods, which keeps them interesting. In summer they cook … Continue reading
Summer and chicken on the barbecue grill just seem to go together. For something a bit more fun (or fancy), do little Cornish Hens. They’re perfect for a single serving if you can find small birds. I like to get … Continue reading
Retro food. Comfort food. Chicken Divan qualifies as both. It was a dinner party staple in the ’70′s. Easy to make, finishes in the oven while you join your guests for an aperitif and everyone loved it…. Even broccoli haters … Continue reading
