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Chicken rice pilaf

Chicken rice pilaf recipeRecipe: Chicken rice pilaf

Sometimes you just need comfort food and to me chicken rice pilaf comes to mind. This chicken rice pilaf recipe was created one weekend while taking care of my wife. She was recovering from the flu and “nothing sounded good”. Everyone’s been there before. Those dreaded days where you have a taste for absolutely nothing. Some serious pick-me-up food was necessary.

I decided to take my chicken soup recipe and put a more fulfilling twist on it, chicken rice pilaf. Instead of noodles and broth, I’d go for a more hearty mix of rice brown and white rice. The aromatic mix of Basmati rice, celery and onions would fill the house with that smell that just says ‘home cooking’. Bright orange carrots and green peas add inviting familiar colors to the mix. Dill and parsley bring everything together in a nice savory way.

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2011
09/18
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Cuban Mojo chicken wraps with pineapple, roasted red pepper salsa

Mojo Wrap Recipe

Mojo Wrap Recipe

Cuban mojo chicken wraps with pineapple, roasted red pepper salsa

Master Chef revisited.

About this time last year I entered and won our local Louisville TV station’s edition of Master Chef. Since the show aired I have yet to post the recipe on Weekend Chow Down so I felt it was time to revisit and share this wonderful summertime recipe.

I’ve always loved the bright citrus, garlicky, zesty flavors of Mojo (aka Spanish BBQ). In the US, Mojo is popular around Florida, especially where there is heavy Cuban influence like Miami. If you’re looking to bring some Latin inspiration to your summer cook out, look no further. Mojo is really such a simply marinade to create and not only packs a ton of flavor but also does a great job of tenderizing meats. A good fresh Mojo marinade goes great with bone in and boneless chicken or pork. If your not totally convinced yet, it’s a healthy alternative to sticky store bought BBQ sauces that are packed with sugar and corn syrup. Read more

2011
07/18
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Chorizo burger with Jazz apple slaw

Chorizo Burger Recipe

Chorizo Burger Recipe

With summer in full swing, I can’t help but want to grill burgers out by the pool. Bored of the same old beef burger and inspired by my wife’s quest to eat healthier; this spicy summer burger is the answer to a healthy but tasty beef burger alternative.
These Chorizo burgers defeat the dreaded “dry” turkey burger stereotype by incorporating a few tricks and some big flavors. The Chorizo burger is an eleven on the savory scale. Smoked paprika, chipotle, provolone cheese and garlic marry up with the sweet of apples drizzled in a tangy red cabbage vinaigrette slaw.

Before you run and hide from the dreaded “turkey burger”, hang in there for a moment. Turkey alone can lead to a dry burger, however by adding some ground pork and a bit of olive oil to the mix you’ll have that juicy burger you crave.

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2011
07/06
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Healthy spinach, tomato, balsamic pasta

Balsamic spinach pasta

Balsamic spinach pasta

This pasta dish is something we have frequently and there are a few reasons for that. For starters, this is my wife’s favorite pasta dish. I think she would have it every week if she could. Secondly, it’s a real light weight dish that nobody should feel guilty about eating. The list of diet friendly ingredients include whole wheat pasta, spinach, fresh tomatoes and lots of garlic. Finally, we just like it because it tastes great. This balsamic pasta dish brings a balanced flavors to the table in every bite, from the savory flavors of roasted garlic to the sweetness of roasted tomatoes and balsamic vinegar, you won’t find any jealous taste buds here.

The balsamic pasta dish goes great with chicken piccata. Read more

2010
10/07
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Tangy Yogurt BBQ Chicken

Tangy Yougurt BBQ Chicken

Tangy Yougurt BBQ Chicken

As the BBQ season winds down most of you are probably tired of the same old traditional BBQ flavors, I know I am. One way to break away from the usual sticky and sweet red BBQ sauces is to use a yogurt based sauce. Plain yogurt can serve as base for many great sauces like tzatziki for example. In addition to making great sauces yogurt also works well as a marinade because of its ability to adhere to the meat and infuse flavor. Read more

2010
09/08
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