Country Captain Chicken, My Way

Country Captain Chicken My first introduction to Country Captain Chicken was decades ago in the kitchen of a family friend.  I believe it was 1964.  I ate the dinner and loved it.  No, I was crazy about it! Several years later at the home of another friend, my now sophisticated palate recognized the dish on [...]

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Chicken and Hominy Stew with Spicy Chile Tomatillo Sauce

My recipe for Chicken and Hominy Stew came about as a means to use leftovers and to prevent wasting ingredients from one recipe and another.  I rarely prepare just one recipe per day so I frequently end up with leftovers from two or more dishes.  From my younger, leaner years (in both body and bank [...]

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After Summer Pesto-Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce with Chicken over Penne and Fresh Spinach

As winter gives way, ever so slightly, to spring, it’s time for that seasonal pre-emptive task: cleaning the freezer and refrigerator.  Usually February is the time when I finally get rid of the last remnants of summers frozen goodies before they age too much or suffer freezer burn. This evening, yearning for an easy and [...]

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Indian Tikka Masala, My Way

India and Southeast Asia established the reputation as the “spice bowl” of the world in spice trade.  Arab, English, Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish traders, long ago, recognized this region for its use of premium quality spices. Combined with the innuendoes of local influences from the Indian subcontinent to Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, and [...]

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Breast of Chicken over Risotto Cake with Garlic Emulsion

Every now and then, an enticing recipe crosses my desk that I would love to serve immediately.  Since I’m not always prepared with fancy sauces and emulsions I must adapt the recipe in order to use it the same day.  While this sometimes compromises the character of the meal, it can also turn out as [...]

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Almost Art Smiths Pistachio Chicken in Curry Sauce

Infrequently, I try a recipe that someone hands off to me. This one came from the Oprah website, a site known for a variety of offerings yet never a recipe that I’ve enjoyed without alteration or enhancement. This recipe was no different—so I made it not once but twice. The first time I followed the [...]

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Too Many Veggies?

One of the hazards of having adult children is their penchant for spontaneous travel plans. From one day to the next, while they are temporarily residing with us, we are never certain who will be present for the evening meal. Yesterday I experienced a major marketing trip. I loaded the basket with fresh and colorful [...]

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