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Category Archives: Poultry
Mom’s Baked Breaded Chicken Breasts
This is another recipe of my mom’s that she used to make for us when we were kids. It’s simple to make (much simpler and less messy than pan-frying), can be prepared ahead of time, then placed in the oven … Continue reading
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Mom’s Turkey Meatballs
On Mother’s Day, I made this recipe in honor of my mother, who makes the best turkey meatballs on the planet. These are moist, light and flavorful. Many people have asked my mother for this recipe, so several years … Continue reading
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Professional Roast Chicken Breasts
In preparing various meats, fish and poultry, restaurants often use a combination of pan-searing, then roasting to get that golden crispy exterior, while maintaining moisture on the inside. This technique works especially well with bone-in/skin-on chicken breasts. Not only does … Continue reading
New York Times Turkey Cassoulet (My Version)
Although I read cookbooks from cover-to-cover, like novels, I haven’t actually tried someone else’ recipe in a long time. Usually from these books, I retain ideas or concepts, and formulate my own recipes. Last week in the Dining section of … Continue reading
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Supermarket Turkey Meatloaf
Most of my cooking in Florida is a combination of farmers’ market produce and supermarket main courses. The array of product at my local Publix market consists of many national brands that I don’t normally find at the smaller specialty … Continue reading
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Italian-Ate Stuffed Turkey Breast
This is, in my opinion, the most elegant way to enjoy turkey and stuffing. All of the butchering is done prior to roasting, so carving and serving are neat and easy. My preparation makes maximum use of the turkey breast, … Continue reading
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Chicken Thighs with Caramelized Shallots and Bacon
A local favorite restaurant of mine, Nick and Toni’s in Easthampton, makes one of my favorite roast chickens. They have a wood-burning oven in which they roast most of the main courses that are served–meats, fish and chicken. One of … Continue reading
Rosemary-Orange Glazed Turkey Breast
This is a wonderful main course for dinner, that can also provide you with wonderful leftovers for lunches the following days. As a main course, I serve it with the skin on, dressed with some of the orange glaze. … Continue reading
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Italian Flat Stringbeans with Zucchini and Tomato
As I indicated in my last post, my favorite meals for entertaining this time of year are those which consist of something from the grill, plus a variety of make-ahead side dishes. My mother is visiting again this weekend, and … Continue reading
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Dry-Brined Roast Chicken with Crispy Potatoes
This is a very similar technique to my butterflied roast chicken, with one key difference. Here, I’ve used a dry-brine, as opposed to the wet brine in the prior recipe. They are both wonderful methods of cooking a chicken. This … Continue reading
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