Avgolemono (Egg + Lemon) is considered a traditional Greek soup. Many believe, however, it is originally part of the Sephardic Jewish culture and has been described as the “cornerstone of Sephardic cooking.” For some Sephardic Jews, this soup is a […]
I remember my mother making Chicken and Dumplings. I also remember thinking it was too much trouble, but it was one of my sister’s favorites. My version has more vegetables and is easier though it has a few steps. I
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I am always looking for new chicken dishes with different and unique flavors and this one fits the bill. My dear friend Daphne loves sundried tomatoes, so I thought of her when I was making it. It is rich and
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This is a healthier, low carb dinner that comes together in minutes and is so delicious. It is perfect for a week-night dinner. I used chicken thighs because I think they are more flavorful, but you could also use chicken
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Oven fried chicken is a bit healthier than deep fried chicken. And, although you get the texture of fried chicken, you do not have to clean up that greasy mess. The other benefit of this recipe is how versatile it
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Surprisingly, Chicken Francese is an Italian American dish popular in the region surrounding Rochester, NY. When Italian immigrants arrived in Rochester, they brought their recipes with them, including veal francese; however, they substituted chicken for the more expensive veal. It
I have been a fan of Indian food since I dined at an Indian restaurant in New York’s East Village in the 80s. I was enamored with the exotic spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits used to create the complex flavor
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When I was working, I would usually take the previous night’s dinner for lunch. One day when Holley and I were lunching, she asked what I was eating. I said it is supposed to be Chicken Tikka Masala, but I
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This recipe may remind you of Chicken Piccata, but I prepare the chicken slightly different and make the sauce less tart. I find the chicken in the traditional recipe needs a little oomph and the sauce is often too tart
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Here is a recipe from the Barefoot Contessa in her cookbook by the same name that is so easy and so delicious, I want everyone to know about it. She indicates that Lauren Bacall loved it and that was reason
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