Cluck, cluck! Chicken is extremely versatile and something I eat on a regular basis. The biggest fight I have with this protein is how easy it is to dry out. That is why I prefer “dark” meat such as chicken thighs when cooking as it will remain tender and juicy without having to worry about long cooking times or high heat. I tend to also prefer using skinless and boneless cuts, or better remove the skin and bones, and use them to make chicken broth or stock. The removed skin and bones can also be frozen until there are enough of them to use for something else.
This dish has something of a Jekyll and Hyde component to it as if you taste it before adding the cream and butter at the end, it really transforms into a different animal after. It is also versatile as other things such as thawed frozen green beans–my pick–can also be added. In this picture, I […]
Using a slow cooker is currently my favorite way to make chicken stock. One of the challenges with making stock or chicken broth (technically, I think the “broth” recipe linked here is actually still stock since it uses bones) is keeping the liquid at the brink of a very slow boil (I aim for keeping
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This is currently my favorite way to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving. While it takes a bit of preparation, it cooks much quicker. Plus, the white meat can be cooked in a different pan from the dark meat. Since the white meat and dark meat cook at different rates and to different temperatures, having the
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This is a versatile, tomato-forward meat sauce that freezes well. In the picture shown here, the meat is used on a tostada with some lettuce and sour cream mixed with lime juice and some water. It could also be used in tacos, burritos, scrambled with eggs, or even just put on a bun like a
I like dishes that have a “bite” to them, and this vinegar chicken has that in spades. Be warned that this dish is pretty strong and may not appeal to everyone. More cream could be added at the end, and/or maybe some sugar could lower the tartness, but to me, I like the tartness. If
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This is an earthy-flavored curry that I think works well with ground, dark turkey meat. Other ground meats such as beef, lamb, or chicken should also work. The vegetables used may also be adjusted as desired. If using fresh vegetables such as zucchini, I would cook them with the potatoes and onions. The sauce may
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This should not be considered a traditional recipe, especially given that it is not cooked in a tandoor. However, it tastes similar and is fairly easy to make. Several recipes I researched recommended a much longer marinating time such as overnight. I am leery of leaving chicken in a marinade that includes lemon juice for
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The first time I made this recipe, I liked it so much that I immediately put it into my meal plan for the next week. The combination of warm, earthy flavors, citric acid, and the crispness of the cucumbers and parsley really work well together in my view. Of course, you may adjust the toppings
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This is by no means a traditional paella, but has great flavor and is customizable to your tastes or what you have on hand by using different proteins and/or vegetables. If using shrimp, I would probably cook them about a minute a side where the recipe has you searing the chicken, but not add back
This is a rich and creamy dish that I would call comfort food. It is very versatile in that a wide variety of vegetables may be used instead of the zucchini and peppers in the recipe. I personally do not add peanuts to the mix as I do not like the crunch, and there is
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