This recipe started out inspired by a dish called laksa that comes from Malaysia and Indonesia. Traditional laksa is a spicy noodle soup, of which there are numerous local incantations involving either curry or tamarind for flavor, and a greatly varied list of ingredients such as tempe, boiled eggs, poached fish, rice noodles, bean sprouts, and shrimp … Continue reading Malaysian Chicken Soup
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Shredded Chicken Strawberry Salad
As the afternoons get longer (and, in spite of daylight savings, we also seem to be gaining daylight earlier in the morning as well), and the sun starts making appearances more than bi-weekly here in the PNW, our thoughts turn to spring and summer. About the same time, we start to see strawberries arriving in the local … Continue reading Shredded Chicken Strawberry Salad
Chicken Curry Soup
The original version of this recipe came from our friend Colleen at the gym, although where she originally found the recipe, I'm not sure. When I pulled it out of the folder to put on our menu recently, I couldn't help but make some adjustments that would put our own spin on things. The result … Continue reading Chicken Curry Soup
Cayenne Grilled Chicken
This is a really easy way to add a new dimension to grilled chicken. Combining a little heat from cayenne pepper sauce with a distinct tanginess from cider vinegar left to marinade overnight, this chicken will come off the grill with a wonderful crispy skin and flavorful, moist meat inside. You will need to set … Continue reading Cayenne Grilled Chicken
Tarragon Chicken
Tarragon is an herb you may not cook too much with, but French cooks use it a lot. It is similar to anise. You can learn more about it here. It's a wonderful herb for this recipe as it gives a delicious flavor and smell. This recipe is also nice because it is quick to prepare. Gather Up: … Continue reading Tarragon Chicken
Crockpot Chicken
So this is probably one of the easiest recipes we have posted (or maybe coming in second to this recipe). Have the kids help with this one. It's a great dinner and super simple. Gather Up: 1 Whole Organic Chicken 1 cup of water Various Spices** (I used dill, garlic powder, black pepper, and lemon … Continue reading Crockpot Chicken
Chicken Puttanesca
With tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and kalamata olives, this dish is full of flavor despite having only a few ingredients. It is also both simple and fast to make - perfect for the middle of the week when you're running out of steam and want to get something on the table without a lot of effort. … Continue reading Chicken Puttanesca
Lime Cilantro Chicken
This recipe is great for when you've got a few guests coming over and want to make sure you've got plenty of food on the table. It only takes a few minutes to prep and only has to marinade for about half an hour. And as long as you don't let it cook too long … Continue reading Lime Cilantro Chicken
Sweet Chile Cashew Chicken Salad
This recipe started out in our little black book several years ago from a potluck dish brought by a friend's mom every year to his Christmas party. The original was always a hit, but the main ingredient was thin noodles - either angel hair pasta or rice noodles. So, when we changed our way of … Continue reading Sweet Chile Cashew Chicken Salad
North India-style Chicken Curry
We've had this recipe sitting in our "folder" for some time but just hadn't gotten around to giving it a try. This past weekend, while getting our weekly menu planned out, I decided it was time to round up the ingredients and put this one together. And the result was worth it - a nice … Continue reading North India-style Chicken Curry
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