Tag: Mama D’s Kitchen of love

A Night in Tuscany

I’ve never been to Italy. Someday (?) I hope to visit. In the meantime, I can experience the flavors of Italy in Mama D’s Kitchen…and her backyard. The showpiece of the meal was the Il Galletto Al Mattone or Chicken Cooked Under a Brick .That is the literal preparation. Chicken is grilled with a brick on top… Continue reading A Night in Tuscany

Are Chicken Thighs the New Breasts?

For years, chicken breasts have been the darling of cooks both on and off diets. They are nutritious, low in fat, and can be cooked in almost limitless ways. Price wise they are generally a bargain even if they are not on sale because there is little or no waste.  Chicken breasts for all their… Continue reading Are Chicken Thighs the New Breasts?

The Labor Day Weekend (food) Show

Friday: The weekend started officially at 5:00PM with wine and a rain storm…Dinner was an indoor affair (by plan). I tried a new chicken dish with flavors of Tuscany and a nod to Chicken Vesuvio.  Boneless skinless chicken thighs were browned in olive oil and set aside to keep warm.   Thickly sliced Klondike Rose… Continue reading The Labor Day Weekend (food) Show

What Is It About Basil? (part 2)

I’ve talked about basil at length before, but I love this herb enough to do it one more time. As the summer moves on, the basil gets bigger and more fragrant. The flowers haven’t quite started yet, but the leaves are getting more fragrant and just stepping in the yard reveals a hint of the… Continue reading What Is It About Basil? (part 2)