What is Chicken Kiev? Chicken Kiev is a super delicious dish made from the tenderized chicken breast; stuffed with compound butter, made with garlic and parsley; and then rolled and breaded (with a flour egg mixture and seasoned breadcrumbs). Once ready, it’s either fried (it can be deep-fried), baked, or seared on a pan and…
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Olive Oil Chicken Thighs Mediterranean Style
These Olive Oil Chicken Thighs are rubbed with a Mediterranean spice mixture, then marinated in a mixture of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and lemon, then seared to golden perfection on both sides, and finally finished by baking in the oven and then drizzled with more olive oil, lemon, and fresh garlic. If you’ve ever wondered…
Pörkölt – Hungarian Beef and Onion Stew
If you long for cozy dinners when the weather is raw and frigid, then do yourself a favor and make Pörkölt. It’s an incredible Hungarian stew made with tons of onions, small cubed beef, and the best Hungarian paprika. It simmers for a long time to achieve its amazing thick consistency and super marriage of…
City Chicken (Polish American Traditional Dish)
City Chicken (aka, Fake Chicken) is a traditional Polish-American dish that is beloved by many. The most curious thing about this dish is that it doesn’t actually contain any chicken. Rather, your featured protein here is actually pork and/or veal. So, why is it be called a “City Chicken” in the first place? Read on…
Oven Roasted Chicken Legs (Thighs & Drumsticks)
Oven Roasted Chicken Legs – either thighs, drumsticks, or even whole; can be the easiest dinner one can make when the time is scarce. 5 minutes prep time is all you’ll need. After you’re done with this recipe you may want to check my Slow Roasted Whole Chicken Legs witch is also super delicious but…
Kefir Savory Crepes, with Chicken, Roasted Peppers & Mozzarella
These savory Kefir Crepes, with chicken, roasted peppers and mozzarella, are phenomenal! The balance of flavors here is classic, however, where this becomes unique is with the infusion of Kefir and by binding this all together in a delicate crepe. Frankly, I don’t know why I didn’t do this sooner. Give it a try and…
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast – Easy Crockpot Recipe
This Slow Cooker Turkey Breast is an amazing alternative to roasting a whole bird. It’s perfectly moist, simple and delicious. With this recipe, you can have your favorite Thanksgiving meal any day of the week. And the best part about it is that most of the heavy lifting is done by the slow cooker. It…
Chicken Normandy (Braised Chicken Legs in Apple Cider & Brandy)
Chicken Normandy, also known as ‘Poulet á lá Normande,’ is a super delicious, fall, French Chicken dish. It is whole chicken legs braised in apple cider and brandy; then cooked with onions, garlic, and herbs, and finally finished off with cream, dijon mustard, and fried apples. It’s luxurious, has that definite “Wow” factor both in…
Veal Milanese (Italian Breaded Veal Cutlets)
Veal Milanese (or as the Italians call it ‘Cotleta Alla Milanese’) is a simple Italian dish of breaded veal cutlets, that are coated with flour, egg and breadcrumbs, then fried until golden brown. They can be served with just lemon wedges, or with your favorite topping, or with pasta. I love serving my veal cutlets,…
Turkey Burger with Bayonne Ham and Brie Cheese
This Turkey Burger with Bayonne Ham and Brie Cheese will surely become a summer favorite. The burger is light and juicy. It’s placed on a bed of mustard aioli and a leaf of lettuce, then topped with an amazing layer of caramelized onions, slices of melted Brie cheese, and crispy Bayonne Ham. You can be…
