There’s something about stuffing that just seems to make the dish better. Maybe adding texture, flavor, color or, whatever, I just really like it. I have quite a few stuffed recipes here, the usual suspects; chicken breast, poblanos, shells and peppers, but not tenderloin. Tenderloin is called this for a reason, it’s tender and delicious,…
Category: American Cuisine
What’s the difference between soup and stew? Nothing in the flavor, only the amount of liquid, soups have more, stews are thicker and heartier. I love them both, but, sometimes I don’t have the time to create that rich flavor that comes from cooking for hours. However, there is a secret, use broth not water,…
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Air Fryer Chicken Drumettes
When we think of chicken wings we don’t always think of healthy. Fried, greasy wings coated in a thick sauce, dipped in blue cheese dressing and washed down with beer. This sounds really good, trust me, I’ve had my share, but does not fit into a healthy lifestyle. Well, using a little modern technology, a…
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Savory Chicken Cake
I have a recipe for chicken pot pie, it’s a delicious way to use up leftovers. However, I’m a foodie, I’m always looking for alternative ways to cook things. And then, I found out about savory chicken cake. It’s a different way to use up leftovers, be they chicken or turkey. It’s also more portable…
Dinners are important. The day is over, time to enjoy a relaxing meal. Well, that sounds nice, but usually isn’t true. The day is far from over, there’s still stuff to do. So a dinner that cooks itself would be nice, and, minimal dishes would be nice too. Now, most dinners don’t cook themselves, but,…
Bananas are good for you. I eat them every day, however the one challenge I have, is keeping them fresh. I buy them a little green so they will last longer in the kitchen, but, they seem to turn brown too quickly. Now some will extol the virtues of brown bananas, they’re sweeter etc., unfortunately…
We tend to think that sweet potato casserole is a Thanksgiving thing, well, yes, it is a Thanksgiving thing, But, it’s just as delicious on April 12th as November 24th. This particular sweet potato casserole is called easy sweet potato casserole because one evening at a friends house I was handed a couple of sweet…
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Barbecue Chicken Heart Kabobs
I will agree, not everyone is a fan. When it comes to giblets (the parts inside the chicken), it’s either take it or leave it. Well, for those of you sitting on the fence, give it a try, you’ll be glad you did. This recipe was introduced to me by a good friend, and I…
When preparing a meal, there are ingredients and cooking methods that automatically make the it better. This has three of them. Mushrooms, cheese and baked. Roasted chicken, mixed with cheese and loaded onto a Portobello cap, baked so that everything comes together. Definitely making it more than just the sum of it’s parts. This dish…
The slow cooker is a magical device. Put in the ingredients, cook on low all day, and you end up with a bowl of delicious. It’s definitely an essential kitchen appliance, I love mine. Contrary to popular belief, good isn’t quick. Flavors need time to develop. The slow cooker creates a dish that is more…