Every family has that one recipe that’s passed down through friends, loved ones, and generations. For us, Selwa’s Marinated Roasted Chicken is that dish. Shared with us shortly after our wedding in 2002 by our dear friend Selwa, this recipe has been a beloved staple in our home ever since. Selwa is the wife of […]
The Benefits of Eating Healthy Chicken Vietnamese Salad
I know, I know. You’re thinking, “yet another healthy salad??” But trust me on this one. This Vietnamese chicken salad is packed with flavor and is oh-so-healthy. Plus, it’s perfect for a low-carb diet! So what are you waiting for? Dig in! My husband Patrick used to talk about this restaurant called Le Tonkin, which […]
Sticky Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings
Sticky Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings Happy Memorial day folks! how was your weekend? Well, yesterday in the DR was Mother’s Day, so Happy belated Mother’s Day to all Dominican moms reading this!! 👐👐👐👐👐👐. Today is a chill Monday! perfect for a cool old grill or roast meal, and this wings are perfect for today! you […]
Chicken, olives & preserved lemon tajine + Recipe roundup
Chicken, olives & preserved lemon tajine I have been away for a few weeks now, involuntary, my dearest father in law, Bernard, passed on unexpectedly, a few weeks ago, He was always one of my big supporters ! He was a bon vivant! loved, loved kitchen gadgets, He flooded his kitchen with the most amazing […]
Tournedos Rossini
What is a beef tournedos? The Larousse Gastronomique says you can consider the tournedos to be a small, round slice taken from near the end of the tenderloin. It’s believed there is a possibility that the origin of the name tournedos first appeared when the great opera composer Rossini placed an extravagant order for filet mignon […]
Pan seared duck breast
Pan seared duck breast with rosemary caramelized apples. I think without a doubt that duck is one of my favorite proteins, I didn’t eat duck until I move to France, duck is not that big on the DR. It is specially delicious when paired with fruits, like I did today, make some caramelized apples and some potatoes […]
21 Comfort soups & stews
21 Comfort soups & stews Continuing with our anniversary week today I bring you an amazing round up of comforting soups ans stews that will provide comfort and a feeling of well-being, typically associated with childhood or home cooking. Nothing like something that your grandma used to made each time you had a flu or […]
One pot chicken and potatoes roast
One pot chicken and potatoes roast I am in love with this season. Everything about it, the weather, the smell floating in the air, the colors, the sunsets, of course the food and the anticipation of all gatherings coming upon us. The girls are super exited about spending the holidays in the snow, in a […]
Duck confit sliders #weekdaysupper
Duck confit sliders #weekdaysupper [xyz-ihs snippet=”Weekdaysupper”] If this is the first time you read one of my posts, then Welcome!! to my virtual kitchen and coffee table chat place.. your opinions are really appreciated do no hesitate to speak out! One of my favorite guilty pleasures is confit! I have said in the past that […]
Duck confit ravioli
Duck confit ravioli Here is another homemade pasta adventure, as the first time, I made raviolis and everybody liked them, I am repeating another ravioli recipe, this time with an upgraded filling! Duck confit, I mean anything is better with confit. Tips: • Fillings can be as simple as one or two ingredients to […]
Grilled Jerk Chicken
This Grilled Jerk Chicken recipe is really flavourful. Jerk is a style of cooking native to Jamaica in which meat is dry-rubbed or wet-marinated with a very hot spice mixture called Jamaican jerk spice. Jerk seasoning is traditionally applied to pork and chicken. Modern recipes also apply jerk spice mixes to fish, shrimp, shellfish, beef, […]
Duck confit parmentier
Duck confit parmentier Hachis Parmentier is a French dish made with mashed, baked potato, combined with diced meat, or if you will a simpler version of a shepherd’s pie. The word “hachis” means a dish in which the ingredients are chopped or minced. This is a dish that will be normally made with leftovers, made with […]
Easy roasted chicken
Easy roasted chicken Hey! Monday it’s here …and you have to begin thinking what are you going to make for dinner this week, what to do?? buy it or make it fresh from scratch, that is the question, most parents go through every week. I know most of us, live the routine and try to make the best of […]
Chicken Tajine with prunes and almonds
This Chicken Tajine with prunes and almonds is part of the Moroccan national dish recipes, the tajine, a lamb or poultry stew. Other common ingredients may include almonds, hard-boiled eggs, prunes, lemons, tomatoes, and other vegetables. The tajine, like other Moroccan dishes, is known for its distinctive flavoring, which comes from spices including saffron, cumin, […]
Creamy chicken in potato cheesy baskets #WeekdaySupper
Creamy chicken in potato cheesy baskets #WeekdaySupper So I am always trying to find ways to sneak vegetables in my meals as one of my daughter refuses to eat them. So this is a children’s favorite, potatoes and chicken! I grated my own potatoes but lots of brands sell already grated potatoes (Hash browns) in the […]
Mexican Tortilla Soup: A Flavorful and Authentic Recipe
This is a traditional Mexican tortilla soup! a delicious dish that captures the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine. Made with fresh ingredients and seasoned with Ancho or Guajillo chiles (or Cubanelles as a substitute), this soup is both hearty and healthy. Perfect for getting your kids to eat vegetables, this soup is a staple in […]
Delicious Chicken Pot Pie Recipe: Flaky Crust and Creamy Broth
I love chichken pot pie recipe with its flaky crust, creamy broth, sweet vegetables, and golden chicken! It’s truly amazing. Pot pie usually refers to a type of meat pie with a top crust, generally of flaky pastry. Some pot pie variations are similar to a baked casserole (or chicken and dumplings). Since there is […]