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[3 Apr 2010 | One Comment | ]
Gourmet Fried Chicken

This is a truly gourmet recipe for fried chicken adapted from a favorite restaurant of ours, Michael Mina. This is a fairly complex recipe so it’s not for the beginner chef, however despite the difficulty and abstract ingredients, this fried chicken is well worth the trouble.

[3 Apr 2010 | One Comment | ]
Grilled Chicken Fajitas

A classic Tex-Mex recipe, the grilled chicken fajita has become one of America’s favorite south of the border meals. The best part about the chicken fajita is the customization of ingredients that each diner can use to create their dream chicken fajita. This recipe requires an indoor or outdoor bbq to grill the chicken.

[17 Aug 2009 | One Comment | ]

My family and I just attended a family reunion and we had some wonderful food.  My favorite dish was the orzo salad.  The orzo and roasted vegetables made an excellent side dish to the steak and smoked pork that was served.  It is the perfect side dish for a large gathering because it can be made ahead of time and served room temperature.  you could always add some grilled chicken or shrimp and make an entire meal out of it as well.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  In a large bowl …

[4 May 2009 | One Comment | ]

My husband and I love to try new foods and he always inspires me to try new recipes.  But last night he did the cooking and made the most delicious molasses-mustard glazed pork dish.  The pork was so tender and the sugar in the molasses caramelized the meat giving it the richest flavor.  This glaze would go excellently with chicken or ribs as well.
Heat grill or skillet to high heat.  In a small bowl whisk together:
1/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
salt and pepper to taste
Using a meat tendorizing …

[28 Apr 2009 | No Comment | ]

We just had dinner at my good friend Kelly’s house and this is the dish she made for us.  This Moroccan dish was exotic and delicious, plus it is so easy to make because it all goes into the crock pot.  This chicken dish goes wonderfully with couscous.
In a slow cooker, layer:
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1 inch pieces)
2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced
4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 dried apricots, coasely chopped
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons …