Chicken Shawarma -easy to make

This chicken shawarma dish isn’t as time consuming as the real MacCoy.  A traditional shawarma, originating in southern Turkey, is cooked with stacked, spice-marinated lamb on an upright spit. The shawarma turns and cooks on the spit for hours, basting in its own juices. When ready to eat, the meat is shaved off the stack…

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Chicken, Peach and Quinoa Salad

As much as I like cooking a whole chicken, I can’t seem pass by a grocery store rotisserie chicken without stopping to inhale its amazing aromas.  And, how is it they’re cheaper than buying a raw one?  I bought a 4 lb. rotisserie chicken for $7.99 whereas an uncooked 4 lb. one was nearly $11.00. …

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Honey Garlic Chicken Kebabs

honey garlic chicken kebabs

Kebab, meat on a stick, is a middle Eastern dish and the traditional meat was lamb but you can use just about any meat, chicken, fish or vegetable. Chicken kebabs are easy to make and are appealing to most.  If you don’t have a barbeque, use the broiler in your oven. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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Honey-Crisp Oven-Fried Chicken

What is it with fast food that can send your stomach growling after a whiff of something deep-fried?  When my sensory system is alerted to these aromas, it’s all I can do to stay away.  According to The Urban Daily, Scottish immigrants to the United States are often credited with being the ones to introduce…

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Spanish Baked Chicken

We’ve been in our new home now for nine days and it feels as though we never left Nova Scotia! I love how easily we slipped back into our routine…and for me part of that means entertaining. I made this Spanish baked chicken while we were still in NY and knew this would be a…

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Roasted Chicken Breasts with Haloumi and Honey

Fresh, Fast, Simple.  That’s name of Donna Hay’s latest cookbook and it certainly is for those looking for easy weeknight meals when timing is everything.  I’ve made a few dishes from her book and two words always come to mind – fresh and flavorsome.  Halloumi (haloumi) is a traditional Cypriot cheese and is now made…

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Stuffed Chicken Pockets with Red Pesto and Ricotta

This dish screams flavor and it’s so easy to make.  Making the pocket in the chicken breast isn’t hard and I’ve attached a link here for those who would like to see a demonstration. When purchasing chicken breasts, look for ones that have a solid, plump and round shape.  The color of the chicken’s skin,…

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Cognac and Pistachio Chicken Liver Pâté

Pâté (pronounced pah-TAY) is French for pie. It’s simply a mixture of ground meat such as beef, pork, wild game, poultry, liver, or seafood and often combined with some form of fat, vegetables, herbs, or seasonings. The grind can be smooth and creamy or on the chunky side. It may be served hot or cold.…

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Chicken Lollipops

The holiday party season is in full swing and these savory lollipops are easy to make and look stunning on any hors d’oeuvre table.  They are the perfect size for your guests to nibble on and if you want to serve a sweet lollipop version as well, click here.  While I was in Halifax, NS…

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