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Chicken Shawarma Platter

July 14, 2024 by The Runaway Spoon Leave a Comment

As I have said many times before, I love a good salad platter for feeding a crowd (check out my other versions here). A beautiful spread with lots to offer so everyone can tailor their meal to their own tastes. This chicken shawarma version is particularly versatile and absolutely packed with flavor. It’s filling and hearty yet still light and refreshing for summer, with … [Read more...] about Chicken Shawarma Platter

Zhoggiu Chicken Wraps (Sicilian Pesto Chicken)

April 14, 2024 by The Runaway Spoon Leave a Comment

I have called myself a chicken salad savant before, because I love chicken salad in its many, many forms. So here I take a trip to the Med, with this herb-forward, light and tangy version. Zhoggiu (pronounced zah-dew) is a Sicilian pesto that shows the Mediterranean crossroads heritage of the Italian island, creating a wonderfully flavorful sauce with a Middle Eastern twist and … [Read more...] about Zhoggiu Chicken Wraps (Sicilian Pesto Chicken)

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

January 14, 2024 by TheRunawaySpoon Leave a Comment

What’s better in the dark days of January than a big pot of delicious soup just ready and waiting. And the slow cooker is the easiest way to make that happen. There is a little work involved here (a very little) but the end result is a comforting, homey bowl filled with chicken and vegetables and hearty, nutty wild rice, all with a breathe of woodsy sage and herbs. Put this on … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Curried Chicken Chopped Salad

May 14, 2023 by The Runaway Spoon Leave a Comment

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

Chicken in Goat Cheese and Sage Sauce

September 27, 2020 by The Runaway Spoon 1 Comment

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

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I'm P.C. I think I am like most people. Somewhere in the middle between food snob and food schlub. Just being in the kitchen makes me happy. I live, mostly in my kitchen, in my hometown of Memphis, Tennessee.

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