Chicken strips are a childhood favorite but the beloved dish doesn’t have to be for young palates only. Think about it: How many times have you seen parents sneaking bites from their kiddos plates at restaurants? Not only are these chicken strips better than those you’ll order off of a kid’s menu, but this homemade “adult” […]
When we’re feeling down, we often reach for chocolate, salty snacks, or a greasy cheeseburger. There are scientific reasons for why we do this. But when it comes to soothing the soul, nothing comes close to a hot meal cooked with care. In fact, the very definition of comfort food is “food prepared in a […]
Chicken piccata is one of my favorite Italian dishes, but all too often the breading is either too oily or too crumbly and the salty capers overwhelm the refreshing lemon flavor. This spin on the classic is lower in fat as the chicken is trimmed, pounded, then lightly-breaded, and leaves out the capers to reduce […]
While the cook time may seem daunting, the process of shredding chicken is quite easy. Whole chickens are easy to find at local supermarkets (be sure to look for local or sustainably raised chicken) and give you the best bang for your buck – freeze leftovers or use them throughout the week in salads, sandwiches, […]
If you love spice like I do, sometimes a good sloppy burrito is all that will satisfy that fiery craving. This recipe can easily be adapted for meat lovers (just use shredded beef or pork) or non-meat eaters – use extra-firm tofu, cut into cubes then baked so it doesn’t turn to mush, or just […]
When it’s hot, turning on the oven is about the last thing you want to do. Relax and pour yourself a glass of Chardonnay, (Recommended: La Crema Chardonnay, Russian River Valley) no cooking is required in this recipe, unless you roast your own chicken (see below). This salad combines fresh baby spinach, tender chicken, crisp […]
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