My younger daughter loves roasted beets and carrots so I often make them as a side dish for many meat and poultry dishes. I like to roast them at a lower temperature, about 375F, covering with foil half way through. This allows for beets and carrots to come out tender while holding their shape and not looking all dried and shriveled. The veggies come out so tasty that I rarely have any leftovers. This is one of those perfect healthy dishes that even kids are fond of. To add some zest to … [Read more...] about Roasted Beets and Carrots with Feta
Duxelles and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast
This stuffed chicken breast recipe turned out to be so successful that I've made it three times over the last week. The first time I made it my kids, who normally eat half a chicken breast, gobbled down a full breast each at one sitting. I am sure if I had made more than 4 breasts they would have asked for seconds. My younger daughter called this dish 'gourmet' and described it as something a high end restaurant would serve. I couldn't dream of a better praise. Chicken breast … [Read more...] about Duxelles and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast
Seriously Good Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
There is nothing like a rich, flavorful homemade chicken pot pie with golden brown flaky pie crust. It's one of my favorite soul foods. Actually, everyone in our family is a fan of a good ol' homemade chicken pot pie made with love. I’ve made dozens of them in the past and have accumulated quite a few very good recipes. This recipe is what I consider to be one of the best. It makes a seriously delicious chicken pie. So, what’s so special about this homemade chicken pot pie? … [Read more...] about Seriously Good Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Homemade Truffle Fries
I have a list of foods that I consider addictive. Those are the ones that I can eat until pretty much nothing is left over. These truffle fries are definitely on that list, and pretty high. It takes a bit of work to make them, but these fries are so good that it completely makes it worth it. The first time I made them we liked them so much that what was meant to be a side dish disappeared in the blink of an eye before the main dish was barely touched. I had to make a second batch an hour … [Read more...] about Homemade Truffle Fries
Crispy Oven Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters
This chicken leg quarters recipe is by far one of the tastiest chicken recipes. There is a lot of flavor coming from the rub alone, but pan-searing, followed by oven-roasting, adds a ton of extra flavor. That beautifully caramelized skin is just so tasty. With most of the fat rendered out, it turns thin and crispy in the oven. You can't have enough of this chicken. This recipe is a sibling of my popular Crispy Oven Roasted Chicken Breast recipe with a modified seasoning mix. It's hard not to … [Read more...] about Crispy Oven Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters
10-Minute Pan-Fried Chicken Breast
This pan-fried chicken breast recipe is the most used recipe in our family. It's simple, easy and crazy quick to make. And it's delicious! Really, all you need is 4 minutes of prep time and 6 minutes of cooking time. The recipe is so easy that even a child can successfully make it. In fact, this was the first 'meat' recipe that my daughter mastered when she was just starting to learn to cook. Getting a pan-fried chicken breast come out tender and succulent has always been a problem for me. … [Read more...] about 10-Minute Pan-Fried Chicken Breast