She may not be the prettiest girl in the room, but she sure does taste good. She’s bursting with flavor, moist and tender to the bone. Why, you say? Because she had a spa treatment of sorts, a long, cool bath in a salt and herb brine. After the cooling bath, then it was […]
Braised Chicken Thighs
Braising is a superb cooking method used to tenderize tougher cuts of meat, such as brisket, pork shoulder or lamb shanks. While chicken thighs are not considered a tough cut of meat, the process of braising makes them succulent and juicy. Turkey thighs and breast, or chicken breasts are also wonderful when braised. Recipe: Braised […]
Chicken-Apple Sausage and Red Chard Frittata
I have a confession. A few people already know of my secret shame, but I feel I must now lift the heavy burden that is on my chest. (no I am not referring to my bra size!) I pretend, I deny. . . but I know the truth. And the truth shall set you free. […]
Slow Cooker Tropical Chicken
While this dish may not knock your socks off with its beauty, the flavor will. Cooking the chicken slowly with dried mango and pineapple infuses the meat with a taste that will have you dreaming that you are on a tropical beach somewhere, soaking up the sun with an umbrella drink. But the best […]
Braised Antipasto Chicken and Linguine
There is just something about a chicken thigh that gets me. Such a humble piece of poultry, the hard working muscles that propel the chicken around the yard, being that their wings are pretty useless (except for hot wings, of course.) The workout those thighs get makes for a really succulent and flavorful piece of […]