Zinfandel Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Polenta
Posted on Apr 19, 2010
I am something of a comfort food junkie. I have discovered, over the last year, the delightful bliss that is polenta. I have also discovered that I am passionately in love with chicken thighs. So, when I was craving something rich, creamy, and comforting the other night I decided to take my two new comfort food favorites and combine them into one dish. The braise for the chicken thighs is rather short, but chicken cooks fairly...
Blueberry Lime Fromage Blanc Tart
Posted on Apr 12, 2010
Ahhh, fresh blueberries! One of the best parts of spring is the arrival in the markets of fresh, plump berries. I always get the itch to make a tart or pie with fresh berries at this time of year, and while shopping I also sampled some excellent fromage blanc. I decided instantly that they would be perfect in a dessert together. This tart is the perfect blend of mouthwatering tang from the cheese, bright citrus flavor from the lime,...
Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan
Posted on Mar 26, 2010
Lately my life has been going at the speed of ‘AHHHHHHHH!!!” I work three part-time jobs, go to school two nights a week, I blog,I belly dance, and I have family obligations. Any way you look at it, I keep really busy. So, on those nights when I feel completely knackered this recipe makes it all better! Not only can I get a home cooked meal on the table within 45 minutes, I can do it with minimal stress, mess or any...
Pan Seared Chicken with Creamy Polenta and Bacon
Posted on Mar 9, 2010
I love one pot dishes. Anything I can do to save washing up dishes after dinner is always welcome. Aside from making the washing up easier, building the dish in one pan gives you a unique opportunity to develop some pretty robust flavors. You never lose any fond, the caramelized bits that get stuck to the bottom of the pan, so all that flavor makes its way into the polenta. This dish starts with some automatic flavor in the...
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Do you want to know the secret to super juicy burgers? Would you believe that these juicy burgers have only two ingredients?? I am going to share the secret to the most juicy burgers you have ever eaten. It is so simple. It also goes against everything I have ever read about making juicy hamburgers. I was a sceptic, I admit, until I tired it. Now, I am sold and if you try it I think you will be, too! The secret is salt. ...
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