I don’t love boneless, skinless chicken breasts. They rank among the ingredients that, as a recipe developer by profession, I see well enough in my work life that I would rarely — if ever — bring home in a grocery sack of my own choosing. Poaching chicken breasts in milk, however, is a very simple way to enhance the cut’s texture and flavor through tender, gentle cooking that ends with tucking it into a bed of noodles. Watch the milk carefully to ensure it never visibly simmers — the key to this recipe’s success is taking usually quick-cooking ingredients and slowing down the tempo to find their softer side.
A classic, Russian culinary masterpiece revamped into a low calorie, low fat, and delicious dinner. The Portobello mushrooms called for in this recipe have
Lately, Meat-and-Potatoes-Guy and I can't get enough of those Greek-style pasta salads they sell at the grocery deli. All those bright, crisp flavors of lemon, tomato, cucumber, and fresh herbs are...
This is by far the best dark chocolate cake I have ever made!! Oh my gosh, I can't even begin to explain without needing a cigarette. Unfiltered. That's right, it's that good.
Make a dairy-free risotto-style rice dish with the use of puréed cashews. By soaking overnight, the cashews soften and create a rich and creamy sauce that transforms frozen rice into a delicious meal. If you like fresh horseradish, grate some over the top just before serving for a punch of flavor.
Tweet Tweet If you’re just joining me for my Trader Joe’s series, you’re in for a treat! Every week through the end of 2013, I’m creating a new recipe that features Trader Joe’s ingredients.
The best way to eat oatmeal, ever. This oatmeal may be prepared with rolled oats or instant oatmeal. Chef's Note: Fruit flavored teas can be substituted for chai tea; pair with appropriate frozen or fresh fruits.
Nuts, nuts, nuts. I am pretty sure I've mentioned this a handful of times before now - I love nuts. With the holidays approaching I get even hotter and heavier about the things, because Christmas growing up in England meant nuts - at least at our house. All kinds of nuts from salted peanuts…
