According to the Chinese calendar, we've officially moved out of the year of the Fire Rooster and into the year of the Dog. I for one could not be more excited to leave any fiery animal behind in favor of something more grounding. To celebrate, ... Continue Reading about Healthy Sesame Chicken with Broccoli
Chicken
30-Minute Thai Green Curry Chicken (Low FODMAP)
This quick Thai green curry chicken recipe uses an easy homemade paste to make it low FODMAP. The one pot dinner is packed with chicken breasts, bell peppers, cilantro and lime juice. Even with the from scratch spice blend, the gluten-free coconut ... Continue Reading about 30-Minute Thai Green Curry Chicken (Low FODMAP)
Spicy Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Sweet Potatoes
This easy sheet pan chicken thigh dinner spiced with Thai red curry paste is one of my favorite low-fuss complete meals. Thanks to the sweet potatoes and crispy kale, the recipe is gluten-free and paleo. It’s well documented that Charlie and my ... Continue Reading about Spicy Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Sweet Potatoes
Harissa Moroccan Chicken with Dates, Pistachios and Cauliflower Couscous
A few months ago, I taught a cooking class to a newly engaged couple in their home. For those of you who are new here, this is a big part of what I do professionally in the cooking world. Teaching private cooking classes is an odd food job ... Continue Reading about Harissa Moroccan Chicken with Dates, Pistachios and Cauliflower Couscous
Easy Braised Chicken Breasts with Leeks and Coconut Milk
Before we get on the subject of braised chicken recipes, first off, I just want to say that I’ve been so blown away by your pre-order love. Thank you from the bottom of my healthy hedonist heart for taking the time to grab an early copy of The ... Continue Reading about Easy Braised Chicken Breasts with Leeks and Coconut Milk
Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Kheema with Peas
If there was ever a New York City neighborhood that represented the concept of “high high’s, low low’s” in real estate form it would be Murray Hill. The area, in the east 30’s of Manhattan, is home to the highest per capita of 22-year-old former ... Continue Reading about Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Kheema with Peas
Magic Faux-Tisserie Chicken
You can’t change people. It’s one of the life lessons I need to relearn in every new relationship. For the most part, I agree that we have to “accept our loved ones for who they are.” But there are certain things I think you can tinker with ... Continue Reading about Magic Faux-Tisserie Chicken
Garlicky Avgolemono Soup with Fennel and Quinoa
The first sign of trouble was the bowl of chocolates on the dinner table. The appetizer course hadn’t arrived yet. And even though I’d hit up the raw bar multiple times, that did little to absorb the dirty martini sloshing around somewhere beneath ... Continue Reading about Garlicky Avgolemono Soup with Fennel and Quinoa
“Tom Kha Gai” Inspired Thai Chicken and Rice Casserole with Leeks
I know you’ve often wondered what would happen if your favorite chicken and rice casserole went to Thailand and came back with a scandalous love child. The answer is THIS. Yes, my Tom Kha Gai rice casserole is that love child. And it also might ... Continue Reading about “Tom Kha Gai” Inspired Thai Chicken and Rice Casserole with Leeks
Honey-Lime Baked Chicken Wings with Tequila Chipotle Glaze
This easy baked chicken wings recipe is sponsored by Altos Tequila. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this site (and my personal fiestas) possible! I’m a firm believer that wing night is not ... Continue Reading about Honey-Lime Baked Chicken Wings with Tequila Chipotle Glaze
Elote Corn and Chicken Quesadillas with Cotija Cheese
I’ve had a long love affair with Elote—the charred Mexican street corn that’s coated in a glorious heart attack mixture of sour cream, Cotija cheese and mayonnaise. Since I enjoy any excuse to use the latter (mayo is my happy place of condiments) I ... Continue Reading about Elote Corn and Chicken Quesadillas with Cotija Cheese
Easy Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
During my youth, I had a tendency to eat the same thing for lunch every day. Around the age of 6, I went through a tuna salad sandwich phase. And being the demanding creature of habit that I was, I would shame my mother into making one for my brown ... Continue Reading about Easy Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
Easy Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs (Gluten-Free)
I used to have a serious chicken tikka masala addiction. But it’s one of those dishes that once I learned the recipe (i.e. how much heavy cream went into that luscious tomato sauce) I couldn’t quite carry on life as usual, ignoring the likely cause ... Continue Reading about Easy Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs (Gluten-Free)
Baked Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Carrots + The Big 3-0
Today I turn the big 3-0, which is equal parts exciting and terrifying. Though I don’t expect a Jessie Spano-style birthday meltdown, I still feel the impending doom of closing one door—in this case, a decade—and starting the next chapter. But the ... Continue Reading about Baked Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Carrots + The Big 3-0
Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Carrots, Chickpeas, and Kale
The first version I ever made of this Moroccan chicken tagine was for a stew cook-off. During my first year out of college, back when every dinner was an excuse to pack 20 people into my 4th floor walk-up, my friend Keith and I started going head to ... Continue Reading about Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Carrots, Chickpeas, and Kale
Easy Vietnamese Chicken Pho with Bok Choy and Herbs (Pho Ga)
Charlie and I took two major trips together over the past few months. In retrospect, the timing was probably a little aggressive, both for our work schedules and our budgets. But one of the things I love most about our relationship is a shared ... Continue Reading about Easy Vietnamese Chicken Pho with Bok Choy and Herbs (Pho Ga)
Gluten-Free Chicken Chile Verde
I feel a little bit guilty about cutting back on the number of recipes I’ve been serving up here. So as much as I’ve been LOVING sharing my wellness tips, it feels kind of nice to just curl up with you and this bowl of healthy chicken chile verde and ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Chicken Chile Verde
Chinese Five Spice Roasted Peking Chicken For Christmakkah
I made this Peking chicken a few weeks ago as part of a premature Christmakkah dinner for a few of my blogger friends. I’ve been craving a get together with some of my favorite virtual amigos for a long time now. But it seems I’m not quite as good ... Continue Reading about Chinese Five Spice Roasted Peking Chicken For Christmakkah
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
I've had a long tortured history with these buffalo chicken quesadillas. It’s not their fault. But like the tastiest of food lovers, they’ve caused me to experience some high highs and low lows. My affair with healthy buffalo chicken themed ... Continue Reading about Grilled Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
Easy Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
I dish up tacos so often at dinner parties, sometimes I worry that my friends will think I’m a one trick pony. So I love it when Cinco de Mayo rolls around and I actually have an excuse to serve margaritas next to troughs of mashed ... Continue Reading about Easy Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Baked Chicken with Tomatoes, Capers, and Dates
A few months ago I came upon this video of Ira Glass talking about storytelling. It’s really about all artists, across crafts and mediums, and what gives someone the potential to be a good artist. Ira says it's all about being born with a certain ... Continue Reading about Baked Chicken with Tomatoes, Capers, and Dates
Thai Chicken Burgers with Sriracha Mayo
Burger buns are one of the things that I have yet to find a decent gluten-free replacement for. And while I’ve had no qualms about asking several airport Quiznos employees to send a sandwich through the toaster on my bread, it’s slightly less ... Continue Reading about Thai Chicken Burgers with Sriracha Mayo
Grilled Chicken Breast Tacos with Creamy Cabbage Slaw
These grilled chicken breast tacos with creamy cabbage slaw are incredibly delicious and simple to make. Make sure to buy pre-shredded cabbage and you'll be able to make these in minutes. Get the recipe over on the Food & Wine website ... Continue Reading about Grilled Chicken Breast Tacos with Creamy Cabbage Slaw
Turkey Noodle Soup with Ginger and Cilantro
I was planning on only having one post this week due to the Thanksgiving craziness. But after a miserable excursion outside this morning and a procrastination-induced fridge purging session, I decided to prioritize using my random leftovers and ... Continue Reading about Turkey Noodle Soup with Ginger and Cilantro