This tender, succulent Moroccan-spiced chicken breast served with flavorful grilled vegetables is the dish of the month at Chez Jones and will probably be the dish of the Summer. I’d been working on the recipe in my head for a few weeks and it turned out even more delicious than I hoped. Served with bitter…
Skinny Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
As an, er, “alcohol enthusiast” of Irish decent I pretty much subscribe to the philosophy that St. Patrick’s is amateur night. However, as I’ve gotten older I’ve realized that observance of the holiday doesn’t have to be just green beer and pinching. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this simple, lightened up Shepherd’s Pie is made…
Simple Citrus Herb Baked Chicken
Oh baby. You’re about to blow some people away with this chicken. Never has so much flavor come out of such inexpensive ingredients with so little effort. Honestly, all you have to do is throw some marinade ingredients and chicken parts in a freezer bag the night before. Then, when you come home from work…
Lightened Up Chicken Milanese
Sometime over the last few years I’ve fallen head over heels in love with arugula. I’m sure I hated it as a kid but now it’s one of those foods that makes my eyeballs roll back in their sockets while I make Homer Simpson noises through thick drool. Horrible visual. Sorry. This Chicken Milanese is…
Skinny Chicken Pad See Ew
Pad See Ew is a popular Thai dish of wide noodles cooked in a sweet, salty, smokey sauce. The most critical component is the “wok taste” – that smokiness from slightly charred noodles. Everything about it makes it a perfect candidate for a shirataki noodle swap. Since shirataki noodles don’t burn, you can let the…
Riesling Coq au Vin
I’ve been making this chicken for about five years now and, while it’s been usurped by Thomas Keller’s simple roast chicken in our weekly rotation, it’s still one of our all time favorites. The heavenly flavor of wine, leeks and chicken combine in a creamy, stew-like sauce that is soaked up by the potatoes and…
Broccolini and Chicken Sausage over Polenta
We’ve had guests in town almost every weekend the last month and ended up eating out far more than we like. This eating rampage culminated in Starchtopia 2014, also known as Thanksgiving. Once we emerged from our comas, we committed to a few weeks of light meals at home before the holidays. We were planning…
Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Curry
Our standard comfort food around here is Indian take-out. More often than not, the call is made when it’s almost dinner time and neither of us feels like cooking. If I could anticipate my laziness, though, I’d make this dish every time. Just throw a few things in the slow cooker and let the smell…
Turkey Roulade
Turkey roulade is an elegant presentation of your favorite comfort foods. Turkey breast and stuffing are rolled up together and braised to juicy perfection. The pretty presentation when you slice the roll looks far more impressive than you’d expect from the effort. If you’re having a smaller holiday gathering and don’t need to eat turkey…
Cornish Game Hen with Triple Cranberry Sauce
Go Gluten Free magazine asked me to adapt my favorite go-to holiday dish for their gluten-free audience and it was as simple as swapping a tablespoon of flour with cornstarch. I was also so grateful for a chance to update the pictures and simplify the sauce preparation. I don’t know if I’ll ever go back…
