Cooking Method: Sautéing

Cuban Chicken with Pineapple

I went to see the movie Chef with my daughter Zoe. Fortunately, we had the foresight to make this Cuban chicken before we went. Everyone told me that I would want to eat Cuban food after the film, and they were correct! It was a very good movie, by the way. Serve this with Cuban Style Rice and Peas and Havana Black Beans.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 5 hrs
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Balsamic Mushroom Chicken

This Balsamic Mushroom Chicken is not a thing of beauty, but it is so good and can be made ahead.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs 10 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Zinfandel Barbecue Sauce

This Zinfandel Barbecue sauce is to die for. It is always a crowd pleaser at any party. Excellent as a dipping sauce, or brush generously on chicken, pork, or beef before grilling. I usually use it with meatballs and throw them in a slow cooker with the sauce.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: 16 Servings
Corn Salad with Basil, Tomatoes and Lime

Corn Salad with Basil, Tomatoes and Lime

This Corn Salad with Basil, Tomatoes and Lime is so refreshing and it's already cut off the cob, for all those people who can't eat it!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings
Mushroom Shallot Tart

Mushroom Shallot Tart

Try this delicious Mushroom Shallot Tart. I used a mixture of cremini, oyster and shiitake mushrooms for this tart.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Beef & Vegetable Pot Pie

This pot pie is from Cooking Light magazine and is low in fat and calories. It's easy and relatively fast to make, which makes it a perfect weeknight meal.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Chicken Smothered in Gravy

Why is there something so appealing about the word Smothered in the title of a recipe? In this recipe, I used chicken parts, ie - breasts, legs, etc. I think the next time I make this, after sautéing the chicken, I will put it all in a crockpot.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Curried Lentils With Sweet Potatoes, Mushrooms & Kale

I was watching some program on the Food Network Channel, it may have been Diners, Drive-ins & Dives. They were at a restaurant called Tin Shed in Portland Oregon. This was the most popular dish on the menu. I quickly wrote down the ingredients and method and ran to the store. It was so good, I will make this again and again. I bought pre-cooked lentils (at Trader Joe's) a jar of curry sauce and even frozen jasmine rice. It was easy and fast. You could take it to another level and put a piece of salmon on top.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Chickpea, Red Pepper, & Spinach Salad with Harissa

This is a wonderful Moroccan salad with a great depth of flavor. Harissa is what my husband calls the ketchup of north Africa. Harissa is a Tunisian hot chili pepper paste made with roasted red peppers, serrano peppers and other hot chili peppers and spices and herbs such as garlic paste, coriander seed, or caraway as well as some vegetable or olive oil for preservation. It is also popular in Moroccan cuisine.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Mexican Taco Macaroni

This crowd-pleasing Mexican Taco Macaroni is super fast and easy and all made in one skillet.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings