A hearty salad is a perfect meal when the temperature starts to rise. This one is inspired by a salad at a local salad and sandwich shop. During the pandemic, most of my interaction with other people occurred on my patio, with chairs spaced apart. My mother and niece came for lunch one day and we curbsided some salads and ordered “curried chicken salad”. I think we all expected … [Read more...] about Curried Chicken Chopped Salad
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Chicken in Goat Cheese and Sage Sauce
An easy chicken dinner is always a good recipe to have in your back pocket. If you are getting a little tired of making dinner every night or want to get back into the habit of home cooking, a meal that’s simple to prepare but deliciously layered is a great find. And this one fits the bill - easy to pull together but packed with flavor. I think this dish is perfect as we … [Read more...] about Chicken in Goat Cheese and Sage Sauce
Cider Chicken Casserole with Celery Root Mash
Finally fall is in the air. I mean, sure, I got really hot when I wore a sweater this week, but at least there was enough chill that I could even imagine wearing a sweater. The leaves are not yet turning, just sort of browning, but I am fully ready for the flavors of fall. Warming soups, rich and hearty casseroles, chilis and stews. But we ain’t there yet. I consider this a … [Read more...] about Cider Chicken Casserole with Celery Root Mash
Summer Caprese Chicken Salad
The tomato-mozzarella-basil caprese salad is a true summer staple. When tomatoes are at their juiciest best, it is a joy to serve them with as little fuss as possible. The pairing of tomatoes and mozzarella is deliciously simple, creamy and fresh classic. I’ve taken the idea of the caprese in a lot of directions to maximize this lovely flavor combination, so it’s no wonder I … [Read more...] about Summer Caprese Chicken Salad
Cerveza Chicken Chowder
Writing a weekly blog post has its drawbacks. I love developing recipes, I spend weeks working on them, sometimes years actually. But I don’t always have an amazing story to tell. No deep childhood memory or lesson I learned on my travels. I just know it’s a good recipe and I want to share it. This is one of those recipes. I love a rich, creamy and comforting soup in the … [Read more...] about Cerveza Chicken Chowder
