These are so simple. Rub the chicken wings in Dijon mustard and sprinkle on some BBQ rub, then broil on both sides until dark and almost blistered. Perfect. BBQ-Rubbed Broiled Chicken Wings Serves 4 as an appetizer Ingredients: At least 4 large chicken wings, but if your … [Read more...] about BBQ-Rubbed Broiled Chicken Wings
Chicken & Poultry
Spanish (Basque-ish) Chicken with Olives
Why can you find a recipe only when you're not looking for it? I feel as though I've spent my life avoiding chicken à la Basquaise. I remember that whole slew of recipes to involve olives and paprika and a whole chicken cut up and slow-cooked. Turns out when I go to look for a … [Read more...] about Spanish (Basque-ish) Chicken with Olives
Peruvian Anticuchos: Marinated beef and chicken skewers (not the hearts!)
Anticuchos are traditionally made with beef hearts. They're marinated for a long time and then grilled. The marinating part is the most important because it makes the tough meat tender. So if you're using hearts or another tough meat, plan this recipe way in advance or you're … [Read more...] about Peruvian Anticuchos: Marinated beef and chicken skewers (not the hearts!)
The Best Slow-Cooker Chicken and Vegetables
I won't be slow-cooking for awhile, as I'm in Peru for two months (where I am not bringing my slow-cooker...), but it got cold in Montreal this month before I left and I needed some comfort food. And there was no way I was going to marinate turkey for 3 hours and then toss out … [Read more...] about The Best Slow-Cooker Chicken and Vegetables
Brined Turkey with Grapefruit and Cranberries, à la di Stasio
A couple of weeks ago at the Appetite for Books anniversary party, I met Josée di Stasio. Now, if you're an anglophone you're probably going, "Huh? Who's that?" And I'm here to tell you that you need to figure it out. She's a French television cooking show host that is everything … [Read more...] about Brined Turkey with Grapefruit and Cranberries, à la di Stasio
Dinner Party Menu Ideas, from Indian Ven Pongal or Lamb Saag to Ancho Chili-Rubbed Salmon with Sweet Chili Hollandaise
I have a saying: "You can't choose your family, but you can choose your dinner guests. I do think my family makes up the majority of my blog readership, however, so I'd better be careful what I say! So let me tactfully start by saying honestly that I love cooking for family. As … [Read more...] about Dinner Party Menu Ideas, from Indian Ven Pongal or Lamb Saag to Ancho Chili-Rubbed Salmon with Sweet Chili Hollandaise
Chicken Curry and Discovering Fresh Fenugreek in Montreal
A friend of mine said he finds fresh fenugreek leaves up by Jean-Talon and Parc Ex in Montreal, where there's a whole host of Southeast Asian grocers and restaurants. There are two much closer to my house in the southwest of the city, but I've never seen fenugreek there. The … [Read more...] about Chicken Curry and Discovering Fresh Fenugreek in Montreal
Thanksgiving 2012 – The Photos
Wow. What a dinner. The brined turkey tasted like amazing pho' broth soaking into the most tender meat. The stuffing with gluten-free bread absorbed it all too, with just a little smokiness (others said. I couldn't taste the smoke), maybe from the oven, which was smoking, or from … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving 2012 – The Photos
Caribbean Grilled Chicken (or Slow-Cooker)
Ingredients 2 jars Caribbean Hot Pepper Sauce (mine - reduced to the appropriate amount below). DON'T use a regular high capsaicin hot sauce or you'll be swearing at me for a good few hours while your tongue burns 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or bone-in. Preferably … [Read more...] about Caribbean Grilled Chicken (or Slow-Cooker)
Fast Slow-Cooker Chicken with Vegetables
Can I write this recipe in one breath? Peel 3 or 4 potatoes and 3 or 4 carrots and roughly chop (optional Jerusalem artichokes for sweetness - though they take more time and much more than one breath to peel. Can leave all of the above unpeeled and just scrub) 5 to 8 boneless, … [Read more...] about Fast Slow-Cooker Chicken with Vegetables