Our Hot Honey Chicken is baked to golden perfection then drizzled down with a sweet and spicy honey glaze for the ultimate summer meal. It is, quite literally, finger-licking good. “Summer Afternoon – to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” – Henry James I’ve more or less…
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DIY Rotisserie Chicken
This post has been sponsored by The Elevated Cook. All opinions expressed are my own. This DIY Rotisserie Chicken is an easy solution to the beautiful, gold-roasted chicken you love thanks to this genius technique from The Elevated Cook. “Fashion and the fashionable serves a duel and competing purpose,” I recall one of my professor’s…
Cashew Crusted Chicken & Gravy
This post has been sponsored by Pacific Foods, however, all opinions expressed are my own. Chicken and Gravy is getting a makeover with this dairy-free version. Sweet notes of vanilla and cashews play into the savory flavors of rosemary and sauteed shiitake mushrooms for a gourmet twist. We’re all familiar with Aesop’s warning that “Looks…
Asian Salad Rice Bowls
Thank you Village Harvest for sponsoring this post. Every day Village Harvest is planting seeds of change and growing possibilities, one bag of goodness at a time. Hearty doesn’t always mean heavy- point in case when it comes to these Asian Salad Rice Bowls which are perfect for when you’re craving something wholesome and satisfying….
Mediterranean Style Chicken Breast
Thank you to Vivanco Winery for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are my own. This message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Give chicken dinner a makeover with this Mediterranean inspired stuffing and spice rub served alongside an aromatic rosé! One of my favorite quotes comes from the Matrix via Morpheus, who…
Chicken with Fresh Basil and Tomato
This post has been sponsored by Lamole di Lamole. All opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly. We are sharing a hearty winter meal today featuring Chicken with Fresh Basil and Tomato served over pasta and simple Lettuce Quarters served alongside Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico! Last month I wrote about some of the…
Roasted Herb Chicken featuring Israeli Wines
Welcome Fall with this Mid-East inspired recipes paired alongside some of Israel’s finest wineries. One of my favorite lines from the Lord of the Rings runs thusly, “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road…and there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.” Very often, the creative…
Spaghetti Squash and Chicken
Welcome Fall with this Spaghetti Squash and Chicken recipe that is simple enough for any night of the week! I don’t remember the first time I ate a spaghetti squash, but the few times I do each year, I have to admit that it never quite feels ‘familiar.’ There’s always a novelty about this bit…
Stovetop Chicken Stew
This post has been sponsored by Seeds of Change® Organic Simmer Sauces. All opinions expressed are my own. Nothing soothes the soul like chicken stew, and this simple stovetop recipe will become a seasonal staple in your home. Thanks to the new Seeds of Change Simmering Sauces, gourmet-style family dinners are only a few ingredients…
Grilled Spatchcocked Chicken
Spatchcocked Chicken is a simple technique that will guarantee a perfectly cooked chicken throughout. Grill it up on the BBQ for a delicious and easy meal. “Fashion and the fashionable serves a duel and competing purpose,” I recall one of my professor’s commenting on society. “On the one hand, it serves to decide what is…
Ancient Grains Three Bean Salad with Grilled Chicken
Thank you Village Harvest for sponsoring this post. Every day Village Harvest is planting seeds of change and growing possibilities, one bag of goodness at a time. -Packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, this Ancient Grains Three Bean Salad is served with Grilled Chicken for a hearty, healthy summer meal. “We’ve no choice but believe…
Fresh Chicken Tacos
This post has been sponsored by Simply Organic. All opinions expressed are mine. Give your typical tacos a refresh with warm flatbreads, a fresh tomato salad and Simply Organic Mild Taco Simmer Sauce – a chef-worthy, richly seasoned sauce made with organic ingredients! Let’s set the scene. Your family and friends are finally of one…
BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs
Savor the flavors of summer all year round with this delicious BBQ recipe! “For the purposes of show business, it doesn’t matter how well you do something, what matters is how well people ‘think’ you do something, and whether people will pay to watch you do it again.” This sentiment is an echo of Plato,…
Zahtar Spiced Chicken Breast
Thank you to Pereg All Natural Spices for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are mine. Pereg Natural Foods offers a fabulous array of All Natural Spices that will help you take your weeknight meals to the next level. These Zahtar Spiced Chicken Breasts are seasoned with the spices of the Middle East for an…
Bistro Style Penne and Lemon Chicken
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FamilyPastaTime #CollectiveBias Classic Barilla® pasta is given a bistro-style makeover with fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and lemon chicken. There’s a pair of adages about craftsmen and chefs, and they run roughly that “The craftsman’s house is the last…
Mediterranean Style Chicken
Juicy, tender chicken quarters get the Mediterranean treatment with the help of Dorot pre-portioned fresh garlic and herbs! Plans are a strange thing, a bit of a paradox produced by our restricted view of time. Without plans, we are left directionless, subject to the mercy of the whims of chaos. Yet, the uncertain nature of…
Brown Butter Herb Roast Chicken
For our next installment of Summer Comfort Food, we’re bringing you a roast chicken brushed with brown butter and seasonal herbs. To accompany the hearty dish, we’re serving it alongside a crisp glass of Barone Fini Wines. As we expand the ‘Living the Gourmet Cellar,’ I’ll be honest and say that while putting together our…
Panko and Walnut Crusted Chicken Cutlets
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BlackBoxSummer #CollectiveBias The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. Crispy, crusted chicken is perfectly paired with a fresh spring salad and a smooth glass of Black Box Wine. To complete the seasonal meal,…
Chicken Chimichangas with Chipotle Salsa
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #VivaLaMorena #CollectiveBias This simple spin on a Southwest classic will have your guests wanting more! Served alongside a fresh and spicy salsa, these Chimichangas are the ultimate gameday food! “Escapism” is a universal part of the human experience,…
Salsa Chicken Wings & Thighs with Cheesy Salsa Fries
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #KickUpTheFlavor #CollectiveBias #KickUpTheFlavor this season with Pace® Salsa with cheesy Salsa fries served along side these gorgeous baked chicken thighs and wings! I wrote recently about my family’s game day parties, and how simplicity is its own virtue….
Smokey Almond Crusted Blue Cheese Meatballs
This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds. Ditch the chips and grab some Game Changing Flavors this football season! Enter for a chance to win the Ultimate Football Party Prize Pack, get great savings and ideas for delicious snack hacks at GameChangingFlavors.com. One of our running themes on our site lately has been that…
Baked BBQ Chicken Legs
It may be Fall and while most gear up for winter, I’m bringing a touch of summer with me with these BBQ-style baked chicken legs. It’s recipe you will need to keep on hand for when those winter blues kick in to hold you over until spring. For many, the initials “BBQ” conjure images of…
Gnocchi and Chicken Soup
This light, brothy soup is warm and comforting but not heavy. It is loaded with veggies, shredded herb chicken, warm spices and homemade gnocchi. I fully intended on waking up to the rain. In fact, I went to bed the night before day dreaming about waking up, making myself some tea and breaking out the…
Sweet Kale Salad and Grilled Lemon Chicken
As the 19th century essayist Walter Bagehot was fond of saying, “There is no greater pleasure in life than doing what people say you cannot do.” While Mr. Bagehot may have originally been referring to the price of silver and the Lending Dictum, this line also undoubtedly holds a certain degree of truth in the…
