Instead of sharing a Fourth of July grilling menu today I’m going to talk about something very important: Leftovers. The unsung heroes of the busy home cooks tool kit. This recipe for curried chicken salad is so good you’ll practically be begging for leftovers, I promise. Curried chicken salad is one of those recipes my […]
Author: Lisa Dearen
Chicken Stock
There are two things I love about this chicken stock recipe: it’s fast and you can use the chicken meat rather than discard it (think chicken salad sandwiches, chicken tortilla soup, or chicken curry and rice salad). Also, it tastes fantastic. So I guess that’s three things I love about this stock recipe. I essentially followed […]
Turkey Burgers
Last week, when my kiddo and I met friends at our favorite burger place, I learned my low-fat turkey burger isn’t gluten-free. So, as you can imagine, I’ve had turkey burgers on my mind ever since.
Dijon Vinaigrette
Salads are one of my favorite lunches. Tossed together with whatever leftover protein I have in the fridge, it’s a fast, healthy lunch that always satisfies. I try to rotate my dressings, though, to spice things up a bit. This Dijon Vinaigrette is one of my favorites; I turn to it again and again and […]
Gluten-free Stove-Top Mac & Cheese for Grown-ups
This gluten-free stove-top Gruyère macaroni and cheese for grown-ups is so quick and easy to pull together, you might find yourself looking around for that familiar blue box. But once you take your first bite of rich, tangy Gruyère wrapped around gluten-free pasta shells, you’ll know you’ve strayed into grown-up comfort food territory.
Healthy “Fried” Rice
This healthy “fried” rice comes together in a flash, thanks to the help of the microwave and a few convenience ingredients. Although it seems like a lot of steps, each takes just moments, and none really require your attention (other than the egg). Toss a 10-ounce bag of brown rice into the microwave. While that […]
Gluten-Free Congo Bars
Chocolate chips, rich brown sugar, nearly two sticks of butter…what’s not to love about my family’s Congo Bars? The gluten, of course. That’s why I’m so excited to share with you my latest experiment in the kitchen.
Grilled Rosemary Chicken
Grilling for three days in a row over Memorial Day weekend has me dreaming of chicken. Grilled rosemary chicken, that is. Combine fresh chopped rosemary, tangy lemon juice, a few spices and a dash of brown sugar, and you’ve got yourself a marinade that will lure your friends and family to the grill with the […]
Skirt Steak with Cilantro Buttermilk Marinade
Every once in a while I like to shake things up in the kitchen, testing out a new take on an old favorite. In this case, steak. We are red meat eaters in my household, although we’ve cut back to once a week or once every other week. Usually it’s a filet or flank steak […]