Sometimes you need a quick and easy dinner, with little to no effort. This is that meal. You literally open some cans, some bags, chop stuff up then throw it on top of chips and pop it in the oven. Seriously. It is that easy. Things come together quickly because all the ingredients are probably…
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Pan Seared Chicken with Baby Broccoli
This is one of those recipes that looks and tastes fancy, but is really super easy to make. The hardest part is cleaning up the spatter from the hot oil! Searing the chicken helps it stay juicy, while the sauce uses all the brown bits on the bottom of the pan to flavor the entire…
Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken Rice
When I was kid, my Mom would make us Rice-a-Roni. Our favorite was the broccoli cheddar which she often served with grilled chicken. Whether or not we ate the chicken with gusto I can’t remember, but there was never any rice leftover. This recipe takes the nostalgia of that childhood classic and amps it up…
Browned Butter Tarragon Chicken and Biscuits
Ever hear of a happy accident? This is one of those very nice amalgamations of a variety of errors that came together for one delicious dinner. I was prepping to make my Mom’s chicken pot pie, and got distracted – almost burnt the butter, forgot to defrost the pie crust, and realized I was out…
Spatchcock Chicken with Pan Sauce
Looking for an easy, delicious and quick (relatively) way to cook chicken? This is it. The poultry is super moist, deliciously juicy and absolutely delectable. Coupled with the pan sauce? You’ll feel like you’re at a fancy restaurant. And its ready in about an hour. Perfect for weeknights, or special Sunday suppers. I served this…
Chicken Marsala
Growing up I don’t think I ever ate chicken marsala. Probably because my sister and I wouldn’t let a mushroom near our plates much less our mouths. Fast forward a few years (ahem!) and this dish is now a family favorite. It started with the ready-made version from Trader Joes (I know, I know! but…
Chicken Noodle Soup
Is there anything more comforting on a cold day than a warm bowl of soup? My youngest sous-chef says her favorite food is soup. Really doesn’t matter which kind, but if asked, “Chicken Noodle!” is almost always what will come out of her mouth. Ergo, the other day she asked for Chicken Noodle Soup since…
Faux Gourmand 