Category: Poultry Main Dishes

Mustard Wet Rub…for Chicken or Pork

    Even though we are unofficially heading into fall, in most places it still feels like summer. I grill no matter the season and I am sure I am not alone. Here is another way to impart flavor into those lean proteins you grill. It falls somewhere between a rub and a marinade so… Continue reading Mustard Wet Rub…for Chicken or Pork

Caribbean Grilled Chicken Salad

Summer is upon us, and here in Northern Illinois it has been upon us with a vengeance. Grilling and salad suppers are the order of the day. Chicken, and in particular, chicken thighs are the most popular grilling item in my kitchen and on my grill. I love the bone in, skin on variety. Neatly… Continue reading Caribbean Grilled Chicken Salad

The Morning (or several mornings) After…Thanksgiving Leftovers

Thanksgiving 2020 is now history. For most of us, it was very different. More intimate, scaled down, and possibly quieter (unless grandchildren were involved). Leftovers haven’t changed much, there are still a lot of them because even if the gathering was smaller, the recipes were not. Several mornings ago, I used my two favorite parts… Continue reading The Morning (or several mornings) After…Thanksgiving Leftovers

One Way to Stuff a Chicken Thigh

I’m always ready for a new cooking adventure, so the idea of stuffing a chicken thigh entered my mind. I love using boneless, skinless, chicken thighs because they are always tender, juicy, and flavorful. I love them grilled and they respond well to oven roasting too. In fact I have prepared them in many ways,… Continue reading One Way to Stuff a Chicken Thigh

Visions of Meatloaf Dancing in My Head

The holidays are approaching at seemingly warp speed. With shopping and baking and decorating it’s hard to give much thought to dinner. Dinner is still very important. It gives you the strength to shop and bake and decorate. So, my proposal is to stock the freezer with hearty meals filled with comfort and joy and… Continue reading Visions of Meatloaf Dancing in My Head