A pot-au-feu is one of those French family favorite feel-good comfort stews that simmers slowly in the oven or in a slow-cooker for a long time and fills the whole house with wonderful smells. I have adapted it here from my original recipe to use with your leftover turkey from thanksgiving. What's so nice about it is that no matter what leftover turkey you have on hand, it ... Read More »
Mini BBQ Turkey Burgers
These little burgers are perfect for a Superbowl party! Don't be fooled, they may look and taste decadent but I have made them a lot healthier for you! I use lean ground turkey and pureed lentils which makes them as moist as they are nutritious. Right before I serve them, I brush each one with my homemade BBQ sauce which gives them a wonderful kick (you can omit the chipotle ... Read More »
Carrot Cider Baked Chicken
No one besides the chef can ever figure out the secret ingredient in this dish. It's carrot juice as the title gives away, of course, but you don't need to tell! The subtle sweetness of the carrot juice and cider combines with the rich taste of the dark beer (non-alcoholic beer works just as well) and the fresh grated ginger and makes this sauce outrageously delicious!! Enjoy ... Read More »
Turkey Bean Pot-au-Feu
A pot-au-feu is one of those French family favorite feel-good comfort stews (typically made with beef) that simmers slowly in the oven or in a slow-cooker for a long time and fills the whole house with wonderful smells. I make mine with turkey (you can also make it with chicken, see my tip below) and lots of beans and it's absolutely divine! I love to cook it in a slow-cooker ... Read More »
Grilled Orange Herb Chicken
Fresh orange juice, olive oil and herbes de Provence (a combination of thyme, rosemary, marjoram, lavender, oregano) seep through these organic chicken breasts grilled to perfection! So simple, so tender and so juicy, it's a cinch to make and it's delicious every time. You can grill it on your BBQ outside in the summer but it's just as easy to grill inside in the cold ... Read More »
Peach Coriander Turkey
This recipe goes way back! The sweet flavor of peach blends wonderfully with the slight tartness of beer and coriander. Add to that a wonderful French grainy mustard, and you have yourself a very satisfying and hearty dinner. Peach Coriander Turkey 1 skinless Turkey thigh (bone in (about 2 lb))3 Tbsp all-fruit peach jam6 dried peaches2 Tbsp grainy ... Read More »
Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers
Beans are a great source of protein and fiber and a wonderful addition to a healthy diet. I also sneak in bulgur wheat and lean ground turkey in this delicious recipe-- It's a complete meal stuffed in a pepper! Here is a salsa I like to use because it is relatively low in salt, has no added sugar (as, unfortunately a lot of them out there do!), and has wholesome simple ... Read More »
Chicken with Currant Wine Glaze
This dish always gets high praise. This is one of the recipes we featured on our healthy gourmet cooking tour of the central markets in Texas a few years back and WOW was the repetitive response at each and everyone of them! The blend of currants, caramelized onions and wine in this Chicken with Currant Wine Glaze is deliciously sweet, and the capers give it a perfect ... Read More »
