Category Archives: Chicken

July 4th Menu

Our country’s most important celebration is just around the corner. July 4th is the day we really should be taking a good long look at how lucky we are to live in this great country and to reflect on what … Continue reading

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Quinoa And Roasted Chicken Salad With Roasted Lemon Cilantro Vinaigrette

Here is a quick and easy recipe to have on hand for the weekend or weekday lunches. I used Tri-Color Quinoa but that’s not necessary if you have regular on hand or can’t find the tri-color. All of the ingredients … Continue reading

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Chicken Cobbler

Here is a new take on an old favorite. Instead of topping a chicken or turkey pot pie with puff pastry or pastry crust I decided to top this delicious dish with a cobbler topping. What a surprise – I … Continue reading

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Chicken Breast Stuffed with Mozzarella, Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Prosciutto

Here is a delicious chicken dish that is sure to please your guests. It not only tastes great but also looks really beautiful when sliced and placed on each diner’s plate. This is also a perfect dish for a buffet. … Continue reading

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BBQ Season In Full Swing

Don’t let the dog days of summer get you down. The BBQ Season is in full swing and there is no better way to keep your kitchen cool than to use your outdoor grill. Be it a gas grill or … Continue reading

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Halloween Treats

HALLOWEEN The best holiday of the year is just around the corner. At least it is the best for me. I have always enjoyed this crazy, kookie, scary, not so scary, goofy, fun holiday. Before you take your little monsters … Continue reading

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Last Night’s Dinner – Braised Artichokes and Corn and Chicken Chowder

Look what we had for dinner last night!!! Simple and delicious and both good for a cold winter night. Although it is not cold where we live I still cook these comfort foods in the winter when it is 70º. … Continue reading

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Super Bowl 50 Party Treats

The long awaited, end of the season, BEST party of the year is almost here. I’m giving you some ideas for Super Bowl 50 Party Treats that will please the crowd and make you the hit of the Super Bowl … Continue reading

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Chicken Salad Italian Style

  Try this chicken salad for a change of pace to take a break from the mayonnaise dressed chicken salad. Not that there is anything wrong with mayo but this salad is lighter and full of layers of flavor. Chicken … Continue reading

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A Light Luncheon

I had a friend over for lunch to celebrate both of our birthdays. I made a light lunch so we could enjoy dessert. Hey, it’s a birthday celebration after all. I made this delicious Wild Rice Salad with Smoked Chicken … Continue reading

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