Stuffing Spice Blend 2015

Best Swag Ever!

We’re putting it to good use and loving it.

The parties are over. But, we left as winners this year.

It’s time to say goodbye to all those holiday […]

Berry Salad

These beautiful berries were equally delicious. And, I’m not ready to say goodbye to berries yet this year. So, I’m devouring every berry that I see… in every way imaginable.

Berry Salad makes 1

6 strawberries, halved one handful of blueberries 1/2 green apple, diced with […]

Favorite Sandwich Of The Year (So Far)

Candied Lemon And Walnut Bread With Chicken & Tomatoes

A sandwich made with love can be a great meal.

Perfectly ripe black krim tomatoes make every sandwich better? So, yes, those definitely added to the savory richness of this sandwich. Buttery bread with candied lemon peel […]

Adobong Manok Sa Tomato — Chicken Adobo With Tomato

So tender…

…tender, tangy and oh so tasty. But, the rich taste of the chicken shines through it all.

This is one of those dishes that we devoured until it was gone. And, requests for a repeat performance were immediately requested. I’ll be adding diced red […]

Pâté, Pickles, & Bavarian Style Mustard

Butter mellows the powerful flavor of the chicken livers and adds incredible richness to the dish. The key to this dish is to carefully cook the chicken livers. And, it’s best served at room temperature.

Chicken Liver Pâté

1 lb chicken livers 6 ounces butter, soft […]

Malaysian Chicken Curry — Kari Ayam

Candlenut = Kukui Nut

Long ago in Hawaii, the oil of the candle nut was used to make light. Also, the nuts were strung together in a way that each burning nut would measure the passing time. It would take roughly 15 minutes to burn from one nut […]

BBQ Chicken — Texas Style BBQ Sauce

There’s no denying the genius of barbecue in all of its forms. But, Texas style barbecue has something special. It’s the combination of smoky meat and black pepper spice. Those two things just belong together.

Texas Style BBQ Sauce makes about 4 cups

2 cups ketchup […]

Pastina

Pastina…

It can refer to any tiny pasta. Or, it might refer to a dish made by Italian grandmothers everywhere. It’s a simple blend of chicken soup, broth, stock, and veggies. My grandmother added the pastina directly to the chicken soup. So, that’s how I make it. This […]

Chicken Mole Casserole

This is a great way to turn leftover mole chicken into something worth eating.

Chicken Mole Casserole makes 1 9×13 inch baking dish

1 package fresh corn tortillas (at least 20) 2-3 cups mole sauce 2-3 cups shredded chicken 2-3 cups refried black beans 1 heaping […]

Red Pepper Slaw

Last night’s grilled chicken breasts made even better sandwiches today. Just slice a baguette in half, grill it, and pile it up. Top it with a chicken breast, grilled peppers and a little freshly made slaw. It’s a new lunchtime favorite for me.

And, I can’t wait to […]