Slow Cooker Laquered Honey Ginger Chicken

Posted by on Mar 10, 2013 in Chicken, Personal chef favorite, Recipes | 0 comments

Slow Cooker Laquered Honey Ginger Chicken

On a busy day, I like to get help when making dinner.  But it seems that on days when I am running from dawn to dusk, so are my husband and kids.  One of my tried and true kitchen appliances on an overscheduled day is my slow cooker.  I no longer have to scurry around the kitchen as I rush to get dinner on the table.  I let my slow cooker do the work for me. I have tested many recipes in my slow cooker including hearty beef stews, spicy pulled pork, savory braised short ribs, thick chowders and even overnight...

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Crispy Chicken Stuffed with Cherries and Prosciutto

Posted by on Feb 11, 2013 in Chicken, Make ahead, Personal chef favorite, Recipes | 0 comments

Crispy Chicken Stuffed with Cherries and Prosciutto

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner.  Pull out all the stops and prepare an easy and elegant dinner at home without spending all day in the kitchen.  Transform ho hum chicken into an impressive entrée for dinner with your sweetheart with my recipe for Crispy Chicken Stuffed with Cherries and Prosciutto. My husband and I usually stay in for Valentine’s Day and preparing dinner at home is not as daunting a task as it sounds.  Start off with an appetizer of crunchy crostini topped with herbed goat...

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Chicken Stuffed with Provolone and Prosciutto

Posted by on Feb 7, 2013 in Chicken, Personal chef favorite, Recipes | 0 comments

Chicken Stuffed with Provolone and Prosciutto

No Thank You Boy was recently sitting in the orthodontist chair and a cooking show was on one of the televisions.  I am not going to go on a rant as to how much the orthodontist or dentist offices have changed since my youth.  But there were certainly were no televisions to keep your mind off whatever procedure one is currently enduring.  The most I remember were a few old copies of Highlights magazine and a treasure chest full of plastic toys to pick from when your appointment was finally over. On our ride...

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Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets

Posted by on Oct 21, 2012 in Chicken, Gluten Free, Personal chef favorite, Recipes | 0 comments

Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets

As a personal chef, I get many different requests from my clients.  Some want heart healthy foods.  Others are interested in eating more gluten free entrees.  Still others are looking for delicious meals that are low in calories.    If you looking to add more gluten free and delicious recipes to your repertoire,  Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets is a recipe you must try. The grocery store shelves are stocked with many of products to make a gluten free lifestyle more easy to manage.  Also, most recipes can be...

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Mini Fried Chicken

Posted by on Aug 15, 2012 in Chicken, Personal chef favorite, Recipes | 0 comments

Mini Fried Chicken

Lately I have had a hankering for fried chicken.  I love that the chicken is both crispy and crunchy and moist and juicy at the same time.  When served with cole slaw and mashed potatoes and gravy, it is almost a perfect meal.  Not wanting to deal with all the mess that comes along with deep frying chicken, I have been known to head through the drive thru at Kentucky Fried Chicken to get my chicken fix. One of  clients requests my Mini Fried Chicken at least once a month.  What an ideal concept!  I still...

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Grilled Herb Chicken Parmesan

Posted by on Jul 30, 2012 in Chicken, Make ahead, Personal chef favorite, Recipes | 0 comments

Grilled Herb Chicken Parmesan

Who doesn’t love a good Chicken Parmesan?  Tender chicken cutlets are coated with a crispy breading and covered in a tomatoey marinara and ooey gooey cheesy goodness.  These days, many people are looking for healthier versions of their favorite dishes without losing any of the flavor that they love.  Have your Chicken Parm shed the breading and viola —  Grilled Herb Chicken Parmesan. I have made Grilled Herb Chicken Parmesan for many of my personal chef clients.  Most want to eat a healthy...

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