Winner, winner, chicken dinner

February 21, 2013
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Since I had a couple of extra chicken thighs left from my chicken cacciatore last night, as well as some mushrooms, I decided to make chicken au champagne with the leftovers. Chicken thighs were an awesome stand-in for the usual chicken breast (and a bit smaller). Instead of doing the brown rice pilaf I generally do, I opted for wild rice with brussels sprouts, using olive oil instead of the duck fat called for in the recipe. The result? So, so good, and so easy. I see more of this and less of eating out in my near future.

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A winter favorite

February 20, 2013
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My chicken cacciatore over creamy polenta, served with sauteed broccolini. Definitely hit the spot! And the ingredients were pretty easy to find, all in one store today!

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Chili!!

January 23, 2013
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Just the thing for this cold weather. Spicy and warm, tipped with a little English cheddar.

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Finally! Good coffee!

January 22, 2013
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It may be the low tech version, but I’m very happy to be back to fresh ground beans, strong espresso, topped with a bit of “frothed” milk in the morning (hand-whipped, by moi). Japan followed by England with their tea cultures and ubiquitous instant coffee has made me appreciate this morning ritual soooo much more.

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Spuds and Sprouts

January 19, 2013
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One of my favorite ways to enjoy my Brussels sprouts, atop a baked potato. This time I cooked them with pancetta and sultanas, which sound oh so much more exotic than golden raisins, which I believe they were.

Try the recipe.

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