09 May 2023: Inspired by Budget Tuesday: Sauteed Chicken over Spinach

After a short period of travel and a break from cooking, we’ve been a bit lax in home cooking. Last night’s dinner was inspired by a video posted on Jacques Pepin’s Instagram, his regular “Budget Tuesday” offering. I am frequently in awe of Chef’s ability to instruct those of us who are not professionals in…

27 January 2017: Slow Cooker Chicken and Apple Stew

Every couple of weeks I like to break out my slow cooker. This week, I found a recipe on WholeFoods Market that used chicken thighs; they stand up to long, slow cooking without loosing any of their moist flavor. I’ve owned a couple of slow cookers over the last 30-plus years, starting with a one-piece…

21 July 2015 African-Style Chicken Stew, Slow Cooker Style

It’s been a hot week in New England and that makes cooking more of a chore. This week I had planned a West African Chicken Stew – something I’ve made several times – but rather than add heat to an already hot kitchen, I decided to pull out my slow cooker.  I get a feeling…