Coq au Vin

As kids we loved when our mom made Coq au Vin. Because we got to say cock out loud. For the same reason, we were also mesmerized by the musical stylings of Engelbert Humperdinck. But seriously, this classic French dish that translates simply to Chicken in Wine is a delicious slowly braised stew. Surprisingly, the wine used in this recipe is red.

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Cantonese Chicken Wings

Don’t be fooled by the basic ingredients in this recipe. These wings are perfectly blackened, then baked in a zesty sauce resulting in tender and tasty Cantonese Chicken Wings.

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Chicken Pot Pie

This version of Chicken Pot Pie is actually more like upside down Chicken à la King because it isn’t pie shaped and it has no bottom crust. Instead, it’s a thick hearty chicken stew topped with crispy buttery puff pastry.

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Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas

Traditional Chicken Enchiladas smothered in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese, then baked until bubbling and browning. A few added ingredients increase the nutritional value without compromising on flavour.

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Easy Chicken Thighs in Peanut Sauce with Green Beans

I just received my complimentary copy of The Ultimate One-Pan Oven Cookbook by Julia Konovalova. It features complete meals using a sheet pan, dutch oven or roasting pan. The recipes are interesting, yet not complicated and include everything from breakfast to dessert. Today I’m making Easy Chicken Thighs in Peanut Sauce with Green Beans. The recipe intrigues me and I can’t wait to taste it.

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