Tag Archives: poultry

Butterflied Chicken with Lemon and Herbs © Photo by Angela Gunder

Butterflied Chicken with Lemon and Herbs

I adore the way in which a little love, butter or olive oil, salt, pepper and aromatics transform the lowly chicken into something worth honoring. Crisp, golden skin and tender meat come into their own with very little effort, and a homestyle supper is on the table for loved ones without a second thought. Or if you love them EVEN more, you’ll just tuck in with them without even leaving the kitchen. Continue reading

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Chicken Paillard with Arugula

This recipe is a playful take on the humdrum grilled chicken salad. Rather than constructing the plate as a salad topped with pannéed chicken breast, arugula and sun-ripe tomatoes are piled atop the protein. Continue reading

Matzoh Ball Soup © Photo by Angela Gunder

Matzoh Ball Soup

I grew up Catholic, replete with plaid jumpers and JMJ initialed on the tops of all test papers, and yet I’m unabashedly EEO in the kitchen. In the truest proof of this, I love love love to make matzoh ball soup. Continue reading

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Relish © Photo by Angela Gunder

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Relish

This recipe is not only simple, but also a nice alternative to your traditional barbecue. Throw your guests a curve ball and make some satay instead of the usual grilled chicken – it works great as not only an appetizer, but also as an entree with rice or as a protein in a deconstructed salad. Continue reading

Crispy Ginger Chicken © Photo by Angela Gunder

Crispy Ginger Chicken

When you are looking for something crispy and delicious, but aren’t keen on a ton of calories or frying action over hot oil, these baked chicken breasts are perfect. The technique of dredging chicken in seasoned flour, spraying with cooking spray and then baking is a nice trick anytime you want chicken cutlets without the frying. Continue reading

Italian Chicken Soup © Photo by Angela Gunder

Italian Chicken Soup

There’s something about the tender rice and chicken, salty parmasean and delicate bits of egg that make this a go-to for me whenever I need a bit of comfort. Making the stock from scratch is important, but in a pinch, you could make this with broth – just make sure you don’t leave out the egg and cheese. Continue reading

Chicken and Rice Soup © Photo by Angela Gunder

Chicken and Rice Soup (Canja)

This soup was a part of my collective food memories well before I had even worked behind a stove. Both my Brazilian and Sicilian ancestors believed in the power of chicken and rice soup, so as a kid, if I was feeling punkish, this is what I got. If I was REALLY sick, I had this soup without the veggies and chicken – just broth and either rice or pastina (itty bitty italian pasta as small as grains of rice). To this day, if I need a comforting meal, I make a pot of Canja or Italian Chicken Soup. Continue reading

Chicken Salad with Tarragon and Apples © Photo by Angela Gunder

Chicken Salad with Tarragon and Apples

This chicken salad is the perfect marriage of sweet and savory, with the lovely zing of lemon and dijon to wake the whole thing up. Tender white meat chicken becomes moist and delicious in a fine poaching liquid of lemon and pepper. And if you can score a really good artisinal bread, it’s a treat and a half. Continue reading

Chicken Potstickers © Angela Gunder.

Spicy Chicken Potstickers

You know I love you guys. And I have no problem with your dietary restrictions – I still want to fill your belly. Which is why, if you are not fine with swine, I am posting this lovely recipe for chicken dumplings. I call for no less than 4 types of pepper in these, so skip the chili oil and Sriracha (thai chili sauce) if you want it less piquant. If you aren’t down with meat of any kind, check out this recipe for Vegan Dumplings. Continue reading