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african chicken peanut soup.

I spend a lot of time cooking with a three and a half year old.

So you can imagine how over-the-moon I was when my friend had the brilliant idea that we cook a birthday dinner together to honor, well, us….we both have November birthdays.

I think cooking together is one of the best ways to connect, for me anyway.  It’s the stirring, talking, chopping, can you hand me the olive oil, here’s what’s on my mind, sip a little wine kind of get together that you just can’t do at a Starbucks.  It’s hands on, creating something together kind of connection that’s recreational, therapeutic and life giving. Read more

rosemary balsamic glazed chicken.

Mario Batali is a food genius.

He writes books.

He’s on tv.

He starts foundations to care for kids.

He opens award-winning restaurants (one of which just opened near us here in Newport Beach.  Hooray!). Read more

mexican chicken and rice bake.

It’s 5 o’clock.

Your kids are screaming.

The phone is ringing.

Your toddler is eating dirt he found in the indoor plant you thought would be perfect for the house, before you had small children. Read more

extra credit: make your own chicken stock.

We cook a lot with chicken stock and with fall soup season approaching I thought I’d do a little extra credit post on how to make your own rich and flavorful chicken stock. Read more

lemon herb chicken.

Did you know braised meats are a great way to save some cash without sacrificing a tasty meal?  My latest favorite is this lemon herb chicken, which I often use if cut fryer or split chicken breasts are on sale (and I usually look for $1.49/lb or less).

Basically, you toss the chicken into a pan, add some diced onions, herbs and olive oil…. Read more

grilled chicken and peach salad.

This here’s a salad that’s frugal in the calories and cost department.  The perfect summery salad to eat after you getting your fix of cherry chocolate chip ice cream from earlier this week. Read more

chicken cacciatore with polenta.

Company coming over this weekend?

Have a little extra time to put together an impressive meal?

Give this chicken cacciatore with polenta a spin.  Paired with a salad, your meal is sure to be tasty and cost-effective, especially if you can find a whole fryer for $1.49/lb or split breasts for $.99/lb. Read more

curried chicken and zucchini with couscous.

Ever cook with couscous?  It’s a staple at our house and is a quick go-to starch, taking only minutes to cook.  So when I don’t have the time or the patience to cook rice we go with couscous. And they sell a box of whole wheat couscous at TJ’s for $1.99! Read more

bandera’s macho salad.

I’m not gunna lie.  This salad is not frugal in cost or calories.  I tried.  Really I did.

But it’s oh so good. Read more

grilled chicken with chipotle-cilantro carrots and feta.

Don’t be intimidated by this one.  It may look a little complicated, but I promise it ain’t hard and it’s SO worth the effort. Read more

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