Chicken; more in Slow Cooker, Main Dishes

Chicken is a staple for many of us. This is a collection of creative, simple and delicious chicken recipes for weeknights or dinner parties. For more chicken recipes see Pasta, Stir-Fries, Salads, etc.

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Ham, Spinach and Cheese; French kissing

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The census-taker came to our house today. I've never been interviewed by a census-taker before. I've definitely not been interviewed by a census-taker in French before. She was a very nice young woman and she brought her darling little daughter with her. It's Wednesday, you see, and in France young children don't go to school … Continue reading…

Spicy, Savory Chicken Thighs; the dust from HELL

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My local supermarket had cranberries yesterday. They looked a little long in the tooth – as if they’d been shipped from store to store, frantically looking for some one to buy them before they went totally toes-up. I declined. On principle, really. I mean, if you can’t get them on the shelves in a timely … Continue reading…

Greek Chicken on Orzo; Conversations

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Men are from Mars; Women are from Venus? I don’t think so…. I think it’s more like: Men are from Pluto; Women are from Earth. How can a simple, straight-forward conversation go so awry? We weren’t discussing anything technical, esoteric or even the slightest bit complicated. It was about a rodent! First, the set-up: I … Continue reading…

Coq au Vin; the Chocolate Connection

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I have been making Coq au Vin for years.  It's always been a delicious family favorite but never quite achieved the same wonderful glossy, rich sauce of the bistro.  This was brought home once more the last time we were in Paris.  At  Chez René we had the best Coq au Vin ever created by … Continue reading…