Chicken

Coq au Biére

An Urban Peasant You’ve probably tried Coq au Vin. Now try the “urban peasant” version, known as Coq au Biére.     Coq au Biére Serves 4 2 strips of bacon, chopped 4 chicken thighs 3 carrots, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 tsp thyme, chopped Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup of […]

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  February 22, 2011   No comments

Szechwan Chicken

Beyond Parsley Here is one of our very favorite recipes from one of the best Junior League cookbooks called Beyond Parsley, Published June 1984 by Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri. This is quick, easy and delicious.             Szechwan Chicken Serves 4 1 Tbs cornstarch 3 Tbs soy sauce, divided 2 […]

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  February 8, 2011   1 comment

Apple Cider Vinegar Chicken

Tangy Chicken One of my husband’s colleagues came for dinner last night and she told me about a chicken recipe that is basted in cider vinegar. Instead of grilling it, you can bake it in the oven. She said she takes the back bone out and flattens the entire chicken and bastes it every 10 minutes. […]

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  January 13, 2011   No comments

Chicken Chili

It’s crockpot weather! It seems like many of my friends have finally bought (or received as a gift) a slow cooker.  I have been using them for years and actually have two! Unlike most slow-cooker recipes, this one cooks in just an hour or two. The addition of crushed corn chips adds a depth and richness […]

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  January 4, 2011   No comments

Chicken Braised with Figs, Honey & Vinegar

Braising Last week the Los Angeles Times published an article called Opening the vault: 25 years of our best recipes.  I found this braised chicken recipe that looks divine, it’s from the Zuni Café Cookbook. Chicken Braised with Figs, Honey & Vinegar Serves 4 4 chicken legs (about 1/2 lb each) Salt About 2 Tbs mild-tasting olive oil 1 […]

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  December 29, 2010   No comments

Chicken Parmesan Bites Stuffed with Mozzarella

More Meatballs… Today, I am in major catering mode – doing hors d’oeuvres for 100. Here is a recipe that falls into the “meatball” category. It has oozy, melted mozzarella in the middle. What could be wrong with that?! Chicken Parmesan Bites Stuffed with Mozzarella Serves 8 1 Tbs olive oil 1/2 cup chopped shallots […]

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  November 12, 2010   No comments

Crispy Lemon Parmesan Chicken

This is a fast and easy weeknight meal. You might want to pound the chicken breasts thin before marinating. Crispy Lemon Parmesan Chicken Serves 4 4 chicken breasts 2 lemons 1/2 cup of soy sauce 4 slices of day old French bread 1/2 cup (or more) freshly grated parmesan salt and pepper to taste Turn […]

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  October 11, 2010   No comments

Mediterranean Chicken And Artichoke Potpie

It’s Potpie Weather! I found this recipe in the South Bend, IN Tribune, which is close to where I grew up.  This potpie recipe has a golden phyllo pastry crust that envelopes a lemony filling of chicken, feta cheese, convenient canned artichoke hearts and rice. For the chicken you can use leftovers or the meat from a […]

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  September 22, 2010   No comments

Chicken & Bacon Stew

A Crowd Pleasing Meal Over the weekend, I made this amazing stew for a spontaneous dinner party that we had.  Everyone loved it.  It was very easy and served a crowd, plus we had left overs. Chicken & Bacon Stew Serves 8 3 Tbs olive oil 16 chicken pieces on the bone 6 oz Bacon, […]

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  September 20, 2010   No comments