Hola everybody! You all know that Mexican food is among my favorite cuisines because it’s so flavorful and easy to make. Today’s pick: slow cooker smoky chicken tinga. It’s similar to “pulled chicken, but ” a la Mexican style. Read on! This dish is EXTREMELY versatile. For instance, you can use it to make tacos, tostadas, or even…
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Spicy Indian Chicken Xacuti
Do you know what I love the most about Indian food? The variety. Back at the beginning of June, my family and I went to a local Indian restaurant to celebrate the end of the school year. We all decided to order something different. My husband got chicken xacuti (sha-koo-tee). It was spectacular! The blend…
Moroccan Saffron Chicken
Moroccan Saffron Chicken is another Moroccan dish with an eclectic blend of spices that is easy to prepare and oh so aromatic! Like all Moroccan food, it is the blend of spices, and the slow cooking process that makes this a most delightful and flavorful dish. Fresh, aromatic, and slow cooked Moroccan cuisine has many…
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
Hey coconut!!! That was my son’s favorite greeting when he was about 3 years old. We still tease him about it and he is 19! I, for one, love coconut anything, this is why this soup is one of my favorites. There is a little Thai restaurant in my town that makes this soup. I…
Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe
Moroccan Chicken Tagine is a classic North African dish, think stew. Tagine is also the name of the clay cooking vessel pictured below. Make this recipe in a ceramic tagine or slow cooker, read on! The cooking vessel is a shallow with a removable cone-shaped lid that allows the stew to vent. It is likely that…
The Easiest Coconut Curry Chicken
Sweet coconut steals the show in simple, yet aromatic dish. This curry packs serious flavor and doesn’t require too much prep. Chop, mix, done. If you are feeling adventurous, feel free to add a dash of cayenne for a touch of heat. Coconut curry chicken is perfect for a dinner party or a quick weekday…
How to Make Cambodian Chicken Amok
When you ask anyone in Cambodia what their most typical dish is, you will hear “Amok”. So what is this exotic sounding dish? Basically it is a mouth watering curry dish that is served in a folded up banana leaf shaped like a bowl. Not only is the presentation absolutely gorgeous, but the flavor of…
Spicy Almond Butter Chicken Curry
Almond butter is one of those ingredients I’ve been thinking about lately. The thought of using it in a curry just seemed so appealing. Any kind of curry is a favorite at our house. So, when the opportunity came up to create a curry using almond butter I jumped at the chance. Spicy almond…
Thai Red Curry Chicken
The rich flavors of Thai red curry chicken combined with a serving of jasmine rice create and easy and delicious weeknight meal. You will love the flavors of the curry, tamarind paste, coconut milk, lemon grass and ginger. Thai food is so diverse, I never tire of it. The flavors, the smells, the textures. Thai food…
How to Make Homemade Arepas
The idea for how to make homemade arepas came to me from two different stages of my life: college student, and college professor. Let me tell you the story. You see, while I was in college I was friends with a girl from Venezuela who introduced me to arepas. We used to hang out at…
Creamy Curry Chicken Salad Wraps
It seems that everyone, everywhere is eating wraps these days. And, why not? They are tasty and handy; plus the possibilities are endless. Just for you today, I’ve made creamy curry chicken salad wraps. They are good enough for lunch and dinner. Actually we’re getting together with some friends tonight, and I was asked…
Easy 30 Minute Chicken Cilantro Pesto Flatbread
Flatbread is my best friend, well, one of my very best friends at least because it presents so many possibilities. It’s really a blank canvas. You can buy it in the store; this is a HUGE BONUS, especially for those super busy weeknights when cooking time is usually cut short by something called LIFE. This shop…
Easy Chicken Enchiladas with Jalapeno White Sauce
I want the whole enchilada! YUP, I do. Here’s to an old favorite made entirely from scratch and topped with a creamy white sauce. Okay, I did not make the cheese or the tortillas, but everything else I made. Easy chicken enchiladas with jalapeno white sauce is a perfect meal for any night of the week….
Spicy Chicken Puff Pastries
Growing up in Panama one of my favorite snack foods was spicy chicken puff pastries (pastelitos de pollo). The soft flaky pastry filled with bits of savory chicken pieces was such a treat, every time. Pastelitos de pollo are definitely street food, as well as very delicious. Ahh memories! Driving out to the countryside with my family,…
Chipotle Stuffed Chicken Tamales
So, today’s culinary offering is a different twist on tamales, a tasty traditional Latin American favorite. For starters there is no corn involved, and the chicken is not totally wrapped in the corn husk! Are you confused? Don’t be. Something I love about being a food blogger are culinary challenges. Getting those little brain cells working…
