Poaching chicken cutlets keeps them very soft and moist. They become the perfect foil for any sauce you choose. For this recipe, I chose to make a pure roasted pepper puree-just seasoned with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Capers and olives give it an extra flavor boost. This recipe is […]
Take advantage of the season’s delicious peaches and make Grilled Chicken, Peach & Onion Salad. I make it with chicken I’ve marinated in mustard vinaigrette. For my vegetarians, I marinate tofu separately in a separate cup of vinaigrette. After I’ve grilled all the components, I arrange them over a mixed […]
These Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Spinach and Mushrooms look impressive; but are very easy to assemble. Although you squeeze most of the water out of the spinach; the spinach still retains some moisture. Combined with the sautéed onions, garlic and mushrooms, the spinach manages to keep the chicken cutlets from […]
Roast Duck In Fruit Sauce is a mouth watering recipe that is relatively simple to prepare- except for cleaning the ducks. Major TIME saving hint: Get pre-roasted unseasoned ducks from your butcher and then braise them in the sauce. One of my favorite gourmet food experiences was eating duck at […]
To make Orange Glazed Chicken, you simply season defrosted frozen orange juice, pour it over the chicken and put it in the oven. Basting the chicken every 15 minutes assures that every piece will be well glazed. I like to scatter loads of extra orange slices around the chicken so […]
I learned how to make Chicken with Currants, Olives and Herbs when I was taking a cooking class right outside of Florence, Italy. Knowing I was Kosher, the Chef made all the recipes with vegetable stock so I could eat them. There was no substitution for the chicken; so I […]
Breast of Chicken Wrapped in Phyllo will always remind me of my son’s 18th birthday. I asked him to choose what he wanted for his birthday dinner and this recipe was it; along with artichokes and a Tarte Tatin! The leeks, mushrooms, and even the chicken can be prepped the […]
Roasted Cornish Hens was one of my parents’ favorite meals. Often, as Shabbat approaches, I am reminded of all the Friday night dinners my parents ate at my table. My Mother liked Roasted Cornish Hens because they are small; and my Father liked them because they have both dark and […]
This Rolled Turkey Breast Stuffed with Spinach is a sure fire way of avoiding any dry white meat. The moisture from the spinach assures that every slice will be juicy and full of flavor. Ask your butcher to flatten a turkey breast for you so it is easy to roll […]
In the 1970’s, you could not find Chicken/Turkey Pot Pie on any kosher menu or in any kosher freezer section. These days, I see mini casserole versions being served during the cocktail hour at many kosher events. Creamy chicken and vegetables in pastry crust- what could be better? It was […]