White Chili

Spices

Soaked White Kidney Beans

In a large dutch oven, bring beans and water to a boil. Turn off the heat, cover and let sit 30 minutes. Drain and repeat.

White Chili makes 1 large dutch oven

Duck Eggs Poached In Chicken Broth

Two eggs, A Carrot & A Potato

Throw it all into a little homemade chicken stock.

…well, okay, you can’t exactly throw it.

Note to self: Next time, be gentle!

I was a little too rough with my eggs […]

Roasted Chicken In Broth

Roasted Chicken with Carrots, Onion, Celery, Potato, & Garlic

New year, busy year…. who has time for recipes?

This is an easy way to prepare a generous meal for 4 with only a bare minimum of effort. Just wash the vegetables, cut them into rustic (sloppy) […]

Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

I’ve seen dozens of recipes for Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken. But, inevitably, there’s something missing from each and every one. This is my best version to date. And, it’s still missing something. What am I missing?

I’m on the right track, though.

Brown Stew Chicken makes […]

Pea Pesto Pasta

Warm pasta salads make a quick and easy weekday meal for lunch or dinner. Fresh peas and basil add a perfect bite of fresh green. And, leftovers are equally good the second day… warm or cold.

Since this is going to dress a very large bowl of pasta, […]

Tomatoes Of Many Colors

Shades range from light yellow to pink to dark red tinged with black

After a weekend of salads, pasta dishes and popping tomatoes like candy, the rest went into one big batch of spicy jalapeno tomato jam. The level of spicy heat will depend on […]

Gu’s Bistro Fried Rice

Can you take the heat?

Leftover chicken and hot red peppers from Gu’s Bistro made an amazing stir fried rice. If you like it hot, this makes a quick & delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Gu’s Bistro Chicken Fried Rice

leftover Gu’s chili pepper […]

Chicken Poached in Rice Wine

Slow poaching creates a tender chicken with almost zero effort. Simply:

1. Create a poaching liquid.

2. Bring it to a simmer.

3. Add your chicken or protein of choice and vegetables.

Chicken Poached in Rice Wine serves 4

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Peppers & Onions

Pepper & Onion Egg Sandwich

One of my all-time favorite breakfasts!

Then, for dinner… peppers & onions with Pollo alla Cacciatora

I like to plate it up with the peppers & onions on top. Then, I serve a saucer of red sauce on […]

Chicken Salad with Cilantro

Chicken Salad with Cilantro serves 4

1 large bunch cilantro, well-washed 1 large red pepper, diced 3 skinless chicken breasts, grilled & diced 1-2 handfuls dried cranberries

baby salad greens, well-washed

Dressing: 1 large Tablespoon mayo 1 large Tablespoon sour cream juice of half a lemon black […]