Update and Redux: C – Simple meals are always a great thing to have. This chicken Marsala is a really simple yet flavorful dish for a weeknight meal. Thanks, Luke! C – OOOOh, Fire! There is something about putting wine in a pan and watching it burst into flames that … Continue reading
Category Archives: Mains
Sandwich Monday: Salmon BLT
Update and Redux: J– This dish is here, again, because it is SO good. Have made dozens and dozens over the last 4+ years. Funny how everyone I mention this to has not tried it … yet they are amazed at the concept. What’s up with that? Make one. You will … Continue reading
Chef and Cookbook Thursday: Poulet Basquaise with Currant Couscous
J – This was one of those want-at-first-sight recipes … which later became a love-at-first-bite dish. The feature photo was mysterious, shadowy with bits of bright color around beautifully cooked chicken legs presented on couscous. I could not resist. So, we researched it … created by Shawn Gawle, chef at … Continue reading
Plated Meal Wednesday: Smoked Duck Pizza
Update and Redux: J – This is one of the best pizzas ever … seriously. It came out of Christina wondering, correctly, what the heck do we do with all the smoked and cured stuff we make. Luke’s answer of ‘Eat it!’ didn’t go quite far enough. Hence, smoked duck … Continue reading
Sandwich Monday: Breakfast Sandwich
Update and Redux: C – If you ever want to indulge in a vegetarian breakfast sandwich, make this one. A sunny side up egg with saute vegetables on great bread. Its might be the best meal of your day. C – This is not your fast-food breakfast sandwich. When I … Continue reading
Chef and Cookbook Thursday: Pan Seared Chicken With Fettuccine Cream Sauce
Update and Redux: J – I often forget how really delicious our early dishes were. Luke created this one to use one of our poultry producer’s chicken breeds. This one is a cross between regular white chicken (poulet) and Asian-style brown chicken. Brown chickens are great for soups and braising … Continue reading
Plated Meal Wednesday: Spatchcock Petite Poulet for a Summer Party
J – Roasted chicken for 12, or more, can be a challenge … until now. This method lets you roast six petit poulet at one time in your oven. Enough for 12 petit, half-chicken servings. Even more for the light eaters. No fuss. No muss. Easy clean up, too. The … Continue reading
Plated Meal Wednesday: Chicken Fried Rice
Update and Redux: C – I wish I could eat this dish all day long. This is one of my favorite breakfast meals. It’s also great with lunch and dinner. What’s not to like? It’s a complete meal in one dish. C – Happy Chinese New Year! It’s not quite … Continue reading
Sandwich Monday: Cubano
Update and Redux: J – Cubano sandwiches are amazing … when you actually make them. We did and loved it. Just took me awhile to edit and publish it last time (will they ever forget?). I will never forget how great it was. Make it now. C – I have … Continue reading
Chef and Cookbook Thursday: Chicken Cacciatore
Update and Redux; J – Thanks, yet again, to Luke for great recipes. This dish makes the whole house smell like an Italian restaurant. No need going to Italy or New York City for great Italian flavor. You can make this home-style recipe in under two hours in your own … Continue reading