Now that we're getting more comfortable with the No Six Diet restrictions, we are also getting a little more adventurous with adapting recipes. J bought some leeks for another recipe we scrapped and we weren't entirely sure what to do with them. Luckily, my mom was visiting and suggested a chicken and leeks dish that … Continue reading Pan-Roasted Chicken With Leeks
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
I'll admit I was skeptical about this recipe. But after one bite, I wasn't skeptical at all. It was deliciously flavorful and less labor intensive than we thought it would be. Warning: it's pretty filling. Ingredients: 1 tb Ground allspice 1 tb Dried thyme 1 1/2 ts Cayenne pepper 1 1/2 ts Black Pepper freshly ground 1 1/2 … Continue reading Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Szechuan Kung Pao Chicken
I love Chinese food. When I was younger and my sister and I got to pick the restaurant for our birthday dinner, I always chose the local Chinese restaurant. As I grew up, I loved trying the flavors of the different provinces, but Szechuan has remained a favorite. J found this recipe from Big Oven … Continue reading Szechuan Kung Pao Chicken
Easiest Chicken Pot Pie Ever
J's grandmother is known for her chicken pot pie. He's spent years trying to recreate the recipe. He finally got one that is just about right with this one from Big Oven. Ingredients: 1 2/3 cup frozen mixed vegetables (we used the ones with pearl onions, carrots. celery and potatoes) 2 chicken breasts; cooked and … Continue reading Easiest Chicken Pot Pie Ever
Green Chili Stew
One thing I miss about Texas is the abundance of Hatch green chilies at HEB. And the green chili enchiladas at Chuys. We've tried a few recipes from scratch to match the sauce and a stew without luck. Until we found Cookwell & Company’s Two-Step Green Chile Stew Mix. With a few modifications, it was … Continue reading Green Chili Stew