I made this recently for my dad’s retreat. It’s a great make ahead meal and combines some great surprising flavors. This is another recipe from a woman who used to go to my church. Further proof that church ladies know good food, see here and here for the other proof. Curry Chicken Salad Serves 6-8Read more
Family recipes are great. There’s nothing like a long standing recipe passed from generation to generation. This is one of Grandma’s recipes that my mom claims she made for us a lot as kids, but I don’t remember having it before. And truthfully before this the idea of pork and apple was kind of weirdRead more
I LOVED this chicken. The marinade for this was absolutely delicious. The combination of spices made me feel like I was on a tropical island! The coconut milk keeps the chicken moist and tender. Don’t be afraid of the heat, it was just the right amount for a very subtle kick. My eight-year-old cousin likedRead more
I was trying to decide what to make for my cousins who were coming over the other night. The three of them are 8, 4 and 2 years old, and I was trying to think of something easy that would go well with the leftover Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella Pasta Salad and Roasted Green Bean, MushroomRead more
Becky and I had a cooking adventure last week where we made this delicious chicken dish. I followed the recipe exactly (how rare!), but I thought it came out way too spicy, so next time I’ll halve the chili sauce (which is reflected below). This was really flavorful and the salsa was absolutely delicious withRead more
I’m always on the quest for a good chicken salad recipe. I have an idealized memory of the chicken salad that was served at a coffee shop near my college. River Road Coffeehouse made a mean chicken salad sandwich. It had almonds and pineapple in it and it was served on a croissant! What’s notRead more
I have to say that one of my favorite kitchen tools is my mini-muffin pan. There’s just nothing as cute as a mini little bite of something. That said, I was instantly drawn to these Mini Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups. These are like mini quiches, but without the decadent crust. The quinoa (a highRead more