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. A real easy chicken enchilada recipe. 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…
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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
I’ve upgraded my 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. Introducing chipotle chicken tamales. Something I love about being a food…
Chicken in Creamy Saffron Sauce
It sounds fancy, but you can make it in about one hour. Really! Now, I will admit that saffron is kind of expensive, but a little goes a long way. Chicken in creamy saffron sauce. My mouth is watering. Chicken is so versatile. Entire books have been dedicated to numerous recipes for this feathery friend….
Avocado Chicken Sandwich
Avocados From Mexico are the perfect food! I just came up with this delicious avocado, chicken sandwich. An open face sandwich, just to be exact. Ah, the possibilities of sandwiches! The possibilities of avocados! Whole-grain bread topped with grilled chicken, sliced grape tomatoes, sliced avocados, topped with crumbled queso fresco, and sprinkled with lime juice…
Chicken Tikka Masala and its History
A chicken curry recipe with curious origins Today’s offering? Chicken Tikka Masala, the national dish of the UK! It’s a spin of north Indian food. Punjabi to be exact. What is the difference when you go for south Indian food? The dishes are much less sauce-based. Goa, India also boasts a host of popular, gravy-based…
Easy Chicken Shawarma
What is Chicken Shawarma? Chicken Shawarma is a traditional Middle Eastern favorite consisting of thinly sliced spiced lamb that has been marinated. It is cooked on a rotating spit, then served on pita bread with tomatoes and onions. This is a good time to tell you that I will not be preparing my Shawarma on…
Tarragon Chicken
What is tarragon chicken? Tarragon Chicken (or Chicken Tarragon) is one of my favorite all in one meals. It is a French Provencal dish that is healthy, hearty, aromatic, and not to mention wonderfully delicious. The ingredients are pretty basic, which is a definite plus in my book. The first time I ever came across…
Arroz con Pollo – Hispanic Chicken and Rice
Arroz con pollo (chicken and rice) is to Hispanics what meatloaf and mashed potatoes is to Americans. It is the ultimate comfort food. It’s healthy too. I think I can state with certainty that arroz con pollo is Latin America’s most popular dish. It is mine, for sure. Every country in Latin America has its…
