Tag Archives: Chicken

Sticky Chicken with Roasted Cashews

Posted on June 24, 2019 by

The original recipe called for ketchup which I don’t use but I have tiny tubs of a tomato sauce in my freezer which I make in bulk from …..you’ve guessed it …tomatoes plus onions, herbs etc.  No two batches are … Continue reading →

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Chicken Chow Mein

Posted on April 9, 2018 by

I absolutely love this recipe as it can be adapted to use up almost any vegetable in the kitchen: instead of using bok choy, sugar snap peas could be used or green beans, cabbage, spinach or broccoli. Prawns instead of … Continue reading →

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Bang Bang Chicken with a Mango and Cucumber Salad

Posted on November 1, 2017 by

Although this recipe looks like it has quite a few steps, by doing it in stages, it is fairly straight-forward.  I marinated my chicken overnight, made the sauce in the morning, made my salad before cooking the chicken and everything … Continue reading →

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Middle Eastern Yoghurt Chicken

Posted on July 20, 2017 by

Sumac is ground from bright red berries, is very versatile and widely used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking.  It has a slight lemony, sour tang and adds a glorious colour to any dish.  It pairs especially well with vegetables, … Continue reading →

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Spicy Chicken and Lentils with Baby Tomatoes

Posted on June 5, 2017 by

I am often to be found cooking quite large amounts so that I can stock up my freezer with ‘ready’ meals for my husband whilst I am away.  Knowing how much he loves spicy food I decided to play around … Continue reading →

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Spicy Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato and Tenderstem Broccoli with a Minty Yoghurt Dressing

Posted on May 25, 2017 by

I love a meal where I can put just one dish of food in the middle of the table and we can help ourselves. This (and slight variations) is a firm favourite in our home as it is very quick, … Continue reading →

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Roast Chicken Breast with Bombay Potatoes

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

This is an ideal dish to prepare in advance, keep in the fridge and just pop in the oven half an hour before you want to eat.  It is also a very easy recipe to increase the ingredients to serve … Continue reading →

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Goat’s Cheese and Parsley Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

Sunday evening and nothing planned for dinner, I spotted some goat’s cheese in the fridge and half a pot of parsley growing on my kitchen windowsill. I always have chicken breasts in the freezer (they are so versatile) so I … Continue reading →

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Jambalaya

Posted on March 22, 2017 by

I hadn’t made Jambalaya for years and years – too many to remember!  Not sure what but something jogged my memory and I decided to make it as I knew my husband would love it with its mix of ingredients … Continue reading →

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Lemon Sauce for Roast Chicken

Posted on March 20, 2017 by

The most odd thoughts pop into my mind sometimes when I go to bed and this was no exception, but I am so pleased it did as the result was superb. I had a fresh chicken in the fridge ready … Continue reading →

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