Quick and delicious weeknight meals
I was getting overwhelmed by my backlog of posts so I decided to do one roundup of recent dishes I’ve made that are worth sharing. Happy Spring! Braised Chicken with Salami & Oliveshttps://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016251-braised-chicken-with-salami-and-olives?For a rainy, cool spring night, this take on chicken cacciatore in incredibly …
This was a delicious and quick chicken marsala recipe. Most chicken marsala recipes have butter and some have cream. This recipe uses olive oil and no dairy. The sauce is so flavorful we didn’t miss the butter or cream at all. I increased the mushrooms …
Oh how I’d love to be back in Provence! While I love all French food, the flavors of Provence and the South of France are among my favorite. This dish is quite easy and requires little to no chopping and packs in a lot of …
Everyone can master the perfect roast chicken thanks to this recipe by Ina Garten, aka The Barefoot Contessa. Before I jump into the recipe, I know I am far from alone in my desire to be friends with Ina and be invited to her beautiful …
Roast chicken is a staple in our house. It requires some time but is easy, delicious, and has endless variations. We usually have some leftovers for a chicken salad lunch the next day. Most of my go-to roast chicken recipes involve garlic but the short …
When my brother was living in D.C. for college, he discovered Houston’s and their famous spinach artichoke dip. The appetizer then became a staple at our house for various holidays. This dish is basically the delicious spinach artichoke dip my mom makes reincarnated as a …
I bought white miso paste last week for a sheet-pan scallion chicken dish (which I highly recommend). When I searched for other recipes involving miso paste, these chicken miso meatballs caught my eye. I love meatballs (who doesn’t) and one with an Asian flair sounded …
Here’s a quick cacciatore with chicken and sausages. It was delicious and perfect for a cold, snowy night. Despite the two pints of grape tomatoes, the tomato flavor was not dominant. Some reviewers of the recipe mentioned adding tomato paste. If you want more tomato …
Who doesn’t love braised meat on a cold day! But doesn’t braising take hours? Here is a very tasty weeknight braised chicken dish. The red wine vinegar and tomatoes create a delicious piquant sauce. You’ll want plenty of bread to dip in the sauce. Chicken …
After making some less than stellar chicken thighs, I was on the quest for a better technique. This recipe was easy and delicious!! In addition to the salt and pepper, I added a touch of Italian seasoning. But other than that, I followed the recipe …