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…
Tag: chicken thighs
09 December 2021: Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala with Cauliflower & Peas
Like many home cooks, I fall into routines and habits that are easy and comfortable. One piece of kitchen equipment that I had been using fairly regularly throughout the spring and summer, my Instant Pot, recently had been sitting idly in a cupboard for the last several weeks. So when I was meal planning last…
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…
Four Nights A Week 