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 and the fresh grated ginger and makes this sauce outrageously delicious!! Enjoy to your heart’s content, ... Read More »
Grilling Is That Easy!
I love that grilled taste you get on a BBQ grill in the summer but here on the East Coast, as our leaves are changing and the autumn chill is in the air, that time is fast coming to an end. So, here is a little tip on how to grill your shrimp or fish (like salmon, swordfish or the like, not the more delicate filets) or chicken or veggies in your cozy kitchen all year ... Read More »
Apple Prune Chicken
I often use dried fruit in my savory sauces to create a luscious glaze and in this case, I used unsweetened prunes. They simmer together with the apples and apple cider in the oven and the combination achieves a fat-free richness that is finger-licking delicious! This simple dish is quick and easy and is an absolute delight! I like to serve it over quinoa, along with ... Read More »
Lemon Pistachio Chicken
This Lemon Pistachio Chicken dish is quick and simple and fail-proof (I promise!) as long as you prepare all your ingredients on your kitchen counter beforehand. Your guests will swear you labored over this dish! The pistachios create the creaminess of the sauce and the wine, combined with the fresh lemon juice and zest give it a delightful tangy flavor. I like to serve this ... Read More »
Chicken in Creamy Dijon Sauce
This is a lusciously rich and creamy dish that (I think you know by now!) has no cream in it. The vermouth wine and mustard are just a classic blend--I didn't invent anything here! It's very easy to throw together, you just have to have everything on hand on the counter. I like to serve this chicken with cooked organic Farro and Grilled veggies on the side. If you are so ... Read More »
BBQ Grilled Chicken
Just in time for one last BBQ for labor day week-end! This is a mustard, honey and apple cider vinegar based sauce that has a great kick to it! It creates such a rich glaze around the chicken breasts so that there is no need for the skin and of course no need for all the sugar-&-salt-laden in store-bought BBQ sauce! Because I use chicken breasts, it takes all of 10 ... Read More »
Chicken Parmesan
If chicken parmesan is one of those favorite dishes you had to avoid because it was too rich, here is one I think you'll love and I know will love you back! It's very easy: I use the recipe for my crispy chicken tenders made with the wholegrain crust (so you have added fiber to boot!) and I use a store-bought simple tomato marinara sauce, so that's one less thing to fuss ... Read More »
Chicken Fricassee Over Quinoa
Chicken Fricassee over Quinoa is a wonderful French stew loaded with fresh vegetables, onions and leeks (Make sure to clean them thoroughly--click here to learn how to clean and cut leeks) with a provençal tomato twist. I love to serve it over my Simply Quinoa-YUM! Chicken Fricassee Over Quinoa Print Tip: Substitute 1tsp dried herbes de Provence instead of ... Read More »
Crispy Chicken Tenders
Now that’s wonderful fast food--Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside! Kids devour these chicken tenders! This breading is a delicious-nutritious substitution for the typical commercially available packaged bread crumbs which contain little or no fiber, include flavor enhancers and additives, lots of salt and sugar and even partially hydrogenated ... Read More »
Honey Glazed Chicken
A must for your superbowl party! This dish takes all of 5 minutes to prepare but it needs a good hour to bake so that the honey juices simmer down to a rich thick golden glaze and coat the chicken perfectly (make sure to use drumsticks only as only they will remain tender and juicy). It is definitely worth the wait! I should note that this recipe, exactly as written, is ideal ... Read More »
