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
Chicken
Roast Chicken with Thyme
Ever since my dad became a pescatarian, a roast chicken is something my mother and I often share. On the guilty pleasure spectrum, it falls somewhere between these wings and this healthy green soup. But regardless of how much fat collects at the ... Continue Reading about Roast Chicken with Thyme
Chicken Paillard with Chopped Salad Nicoise
When I was around 4 years old, my parents moved us to Paris. We weren’t there long, but if I’m connecting the dots, Steve Jobs-style, I would be remiss to discount the experience as anything less than an essential stepping stone in my food journey. I ... Continue Reading about Chicken Paillard with Chopped Salad Nicoise
Curry Chicken Salad with Currants
Over the weekend, in the midst of the blizzard, I catered a 95th birthday party on the Upper East Side. The birthday boy was just the cutest. I felt like my little heart would burst every time he shuffled over for another canape. On the menu were ... Continue Reading about Curry Chicken Salad with Currants
Gluten-Free Honey Mustard Chicken Wings
As far as proteins go, chicken wings don’t have the healthiest skin to meat ratio around. But they are one of the cheapest proteins out there, and as far as guilty pleasures go, you could do worse. I’m a firm believer that wing night is not ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Honey Mustard Chicken Wings
Chicken and White Bean Chili
I haven't been as good a pantry cook as I was in my BGSK days. Since I do so much weekly chef-ing and recipe development, my fridge is usually stocked with a good amount of random fresh produce, and half cups of this and that finished product. Making ... Continue Reading about Chicken and White Bean Chili
Slow Cooker Chicken Cassoulet
Last February, my friend Sarah dreamed up a very fun and over-the-top idea for her birthday party. Naturally, my first reaction was jealousy. She wanted to have a 50-person sit down dinner party at her friend’s artist loft on the Bowery. She wanted ... Continue Reading about Slow Cooker Chicken Cassoulet
Homemade Chicken Sausage Patties with Olives and Oregano
Homemade Chicken Sausage Patties with Olives and Oregano Making your own sausage patties is super easy. You don't have to worry about casing or grinding your own meat. Simply choose whatever pre-ground protein you want and then let your mind run ... Continue Reading about Homemade Chicken Sausage Patties with Olives and Oregano
“City Girl” Brown City Jambalaya
“City Girl” Brown City Jambalaya This classic New Orleans dish is a perfect one-pot recipe for a busy city girl. I’ve taken a less traditional route and cut down the ingredient list, and the calories. Rather than using ham hock, I stick with ... Continue Reading about “City Girl” Brown City Jambalaya
Ginger-Honey Chicken Wings
Ginger-Honey Chicken Wings 2 pounds chicken wings2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger1 garlic clove (minced)2 tablespoons rice vinegar1/2 teaspoon siracha1/4 cup dark honey1 tablespoon soy sauce2 scallions (thinly ... Continue Reading about Ginger-Honey Chicken Wings
Lemony Tarragon Chicken Salad
Lemony Tarragon Chicken Salad 1 lb roasted chicken breasts (about two, skin-on and bone-in)2 tbsp Dijon mustard1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon3 tbsp lemon juice2 tbsp olive oil¼ cup mayonnaise10 chives (snipped with a scissor)white ... Continue Reading about Lemony Tarragon Chicken Salad
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala I always wondered why my stomach hurt so much after Indian food. I thought it might be the spices - but I've never had a problem with heat. It wasn't until I started researching Chicken Tikka Masala recipes that I realized, ... Continue Reading about Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tagine with Fennel, Preserved Lemons, and Green Olives
Chicken Tagine with Fennel, Preserved Lemons, and Green Olives You don't often find fennel in Moroccan cuisine, but I love it's pairing with the green olives and preserved lemons so much, it feels like a no brainer. This is one of those light ... Continue Reading about Chicken Tagine with Fennel, Preserved Lemons, and Green Olives