3 Ingredients and 3 different ways to prepare one of the moistest, tenderest, flavorful and easy chicken dishes around! Prep is minimal, but bottled ranch dressing is NOT recommended—it’s not thick enough. In fact, I use a little less milk and more mayonnaise when preparing the dressing. It sticks to the chick better 🙂 A…
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Chicken Paillard with Creamy Parmesan Salad
Chicken Paillard with Creamy Parmesan Salad 4 servings Lavender, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme—sounds like a classic oldies Simon & Garfunkel tune. However, they are actually the herbs that accompany this scrumptious, quick and savory chicken salad which offer the delightful marriage of flavors. Several months ago I promised my friend Lady Tea Witch (SnowFox66) a…
Tuscan Turkey Tetrazzini
Here’s one more luscious recipe for your Thanksgiving leftover turkey. We smoked a 17 pounder, and had abundance so I could not omit one of my favorite turkey recipes. This formula is versatile and tuna can be substituted for other times of the year. It’s creamy, slightly cheesy and true Tuscan fare, through and through. …
Chili Over Pasta? Cincinnati Skyline Chili & a little history
Growing up in our conventional Italian household, serving this type of sauce over pasta was unheard of–bordering blasphemous! Yet, I can still remember the first time I experienced this incredible, piquant potion poured over pasta—brimming with beans and golden cheeses and spiked with red onions. Heaven! I knew this would soon become a lasting love affair….
Parker House Rolls: The Original Buttery Boston Hotel Recipe
Parker House Rolls are one of New England’s many trademark culinary offerings. Perfect for this time of year, when the weather turns cold and we start thinking about comfort food and holiday dinners. These famous rolls have a crisp, buttery exterior and a soft, tender crumb that steams when broken apart. The delectable, folded, golden…
USA’s Statewide Thanksgiving Recipe Search: Florida, Maple Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows & Pecans
To a Thanksgiving table and the hearts of many an eager diner, other than pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes are the quintessential “sweet” Thanksgiving dish. Without it there is surely something lacking. Here’s Florida’s #1 pick and, I must admit, one of mine too 🙂 Sweet, Salty, Creamy, Orange, Semi Crunchy Goodness. Ingredients 4 1/2 pounds…
What do the French Have For Lunch? Croque Madame
In France, Croque Madame is a toasted ham and cheese sandwich with the addition of a simple white cream sauce and fried egg. The Croque Monsieur is the same, but without the egg. This creamy, cheesy, slightly salty, flavorful French delight originated in French cafés and bars as a quick snack or lunch. Typically, Emmental…
Balsamic Glaze Dijon Chicken with Cauliflower Curry Rice
Sweet, slightly salty, savory & with a hint of herbs; Baked chicken at its finest with a rich and creamy balsamic maple Dijon sauce. This luscious dish is easy, delicious with minimal prep time that offers gourmet style results. A light crust will form on top of the chicken and the garlic will slightly caramelize—great…
USA’s Most Popular Thanksgiving Recipes State to State: North Carolina “Deep Fried Turkey”
North Carolina picks moist, golden and packed with flavor “Deep Fried Turkey” The popularity of Deep Fried Turkey has continued to grown and an entire industry has cropped up to support it. Turkeys can be fried stove-top, but be prepared for cleanup! What’s the answer? Take the pending mess outdoors! You may think frying is…
Sicilian Sausage Gravy & Crisp Vegetables Over Toasted Bruschetta
A Sicilian-inspired dish offering many colors and flavors that exist under the Sicilian sun. This Italian twist on traditional Southern fare takes minimal prep and few ingredients. Yet, the taste leaves you dreaming of a market place stroll around the the narrow, medieval streets of Palermo. It’s THAT good! Serve with eggs over easy and Italian style…
Once Upon a Spice 