Lemongrass Red Thai Curry Coconut Chicken Soup With Rice Noodles

  In New York City you can barely walk one block without spotting a Thai restaurant. They are all over the place, and why? Well ,Thai food is simply delicious! The food is intensely regional, using enticingly, aromatic spices, herbs and proteins from their regions.They use fresh herbs,  exotic spices, shrimp, fish, chicken, pork, at…

Chicken Caprese Salad

  A Caprese salad, meaning “Salad of Capri” is a simple Italian salad made with fresh, sliced mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes and basil seasoned with salt and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. It is made to resemble the colors of the  Italian flag and presented on a plate in a stacked manner; mozzarella cheese,…

Gourmet Chicken Salad Sandwich

Tired of the same old salad? How about incorporating some tasty chicken and grapes for a sweet & savory chicken salad and turning it into a whole meal? For this recipe I used an herb seasoned organic rotisserie chicken and removed the chicken, skinless and  off the bone. You may either shred the chicken or…

Baked Spicy Chicken Thighs with a Sweet Honey Glaze

No grill? No problem! You can still enjoy “grilled like” chicken from your oven in under 30 minutes! All of the great taste of spicy and sweet. Serve it with your favorite sides and you will be the hit of the kitchen!! If you live in a major city like I do, NYC, where no…

Chicken Shawarma ( Mediterranean Chicken)

This beautiful Mediterranean chicken will leave a very happy dance feeling in your mouth from all of the wonderful flavors. It is also very aromatic and will leave your kitchen scented like a kitchen in Morocco.  It is actually a very light meal that will not weigh you down. Just leave you feeling very happy…

Chicken Avocado Burgers

    Are you craving a juicy, meaty burger with all of the delicious toppings that will drip down the side of your mouth when you take a bite? I know I am. Mmmmm, burgers, who can resist them? But how about a healthier version that will still satisfy your craving but be gentle to…

Braised Chicken Citrus Thighs

Braising is a great way to prepare a juicy, flavorful meat in one pot. So you may be asking, what is braising?  Well, It’s a cooking method whereby you first sear the meat and then simmer it in some liquid. The searing locks in the juices and creates a browned crispy coating and the cooking…

Organic Chicken Spinach and Vegetable Soup

It has been a rough week here for me with my  sinus infection. The stuffy nose, horrible sinus headache, coughing, restless nights and puffy face. It’s exhausting. There really isn’t much I can do besides take antibiotics, Ibuprofen and get plenty of rest and liquids. Everything is easy to do except the rest part. But…

Chicken Thighs in a Turmeric, Chili & Ginger Sauce

  Turmeric is an ancient root used for its healing properties for centuries.  Traditionally turmeric was used in Chinese and Indian folk medicine to treat a wide range of illnesses. The powerful anti-inflammatory and antiseptic qualities of turmeric have made it a precious commodity for ages! It resembles an orange ginger, having a peppery taste. It…

Chicken Vegetable Winter Stew

  Today was our first snow storm in New York City. They have been predicting this storm all week and finally it’s here. By the time the storm is over we should have 20- 30 inches. Not my favorite weather. I’d rather be on a tropical beach, but,  another time. It is freezing, winds of…

Spicy Barbecue Chicken with Grilled Corn and Peaches

Nothing says more about summer than a good barbecue. Getting together with friends, families and neighbors, enjoying some adult beverages, maybe even enjoying a swimming pool and the barbecue, now that’s a great way to enjoy a hot summer night! But unfortunately, not everyone has a barbecue or a pool. So what’s a girl to…