Roasted Chicken & Pears with Bacon Jam

Whether you technically roast, slow cook, bake, or boil and then PULL your chicken breast, and then whether you bake or sauté your perfectly ripened fall pears, both items pair magnificently well with the star of the show: Bacon Jam!For several years, back around 2010-2015, bacon was all the rage. Bacon “this.” Bacon “that.” If…

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Creamy Balsamic Herbed Cremini Chicken

While the complex flavors of creamy balsamic Italian herb sauce over roasted chicken, butternut squash, and Cremini mushrooms prevail, this one-pot recipe is actually fast and simple. And, it’s so delicious. The aromas of Italian herbs will mesmerize your senses, as well as will the soft and sweet butternut squash and aromatic mushrooms, paired with…

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Roasted Pepper Relish & Rosemary Chicken

It’s super simple.But, in a way, the flavors meld and create an intricate layered amalgamation of culinary greatness. Trust me. Steamed rice, FRESH sweet peas, roasted rosemary chicken, and a simple roasted bell pepper relish with garlic. You’ll love it! Roasted Pepper Relish & Rosemary Chicken Roasted Red Pepper Relish & Rosemary Chicken Red Pepper…

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Cajun Chicken & Beurre Blanc

I owe this post all to my dear friend, Mike.Well a connoisseur of “the basics,” (i.e. steak, pizza, and bread – oh, and Mama Kovalsky’s Soup), his display of bravery, desire, and dedication towards crafting this meal on his own (while in Saudi Arabia, so be it), impressed me, wowed me, and made me so…

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Roasted Chicken & Pineapple Habanero Glaze

While winter is well on its way, we can still warm up, dream of the beach, and bask in the glory of a tropical, saucy meal: Roasted Chicken & Pineapple Habanero Glaze. Roasted Chicken & Pineapple Habanero Glaze 2 tsp. olive oil2 cups fresh pineapple (or canned), peeled and diced + 1/2 cup pineapple juice1 cup brown…

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Blackened Hatch Green Chile Potatoes & Chicken

If you’ve never visited Santa Fe, you’re missing out. Even as one who doesn’t prefer the flavor composition of traditional “Mexican” food or Southwestern Style dishes, I truly appreciate the distinct flavor of Santa Fe.Hatch Green Chiles have been on my mind. It’s not quite yet the season for those roasted babies, but with a…

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Golden Chicken Rhubarb & Dill

I feel as though I’ve been posting an awful lot of sweets on the blog lately. I adore creating sweet treats – as it’s a sure guarantee to delight any and all who devour – and that really makes me smile.I do, however, ponder, pontificate, and produce a milieu of savory dishes in the kitchen….

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Mexican Spice Rubbed Orange Roasted Chicken

It’s been quite some time since I roasted an entire chicken at home in the oven. I’m not sure why it simply doesn’t occur to me more often to fix such a feast, as the process is incredibly easy, amazingly delicious, and basically feeds a farm.In any case, I did it again.And, this time, I…

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Sesame Date Horseradish Chicken

I was presented with yet another challenge in the kitchen involving horseradish. The spicy root is one of those things that can be quite tricky, unless you’re using the creamy store-bought “prepared” version for your roast beef sammie or prime rib meal. I wanted something just a tad bit more gourmet than that, and much…

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