Chicken Curry-Indian style

 a straight up Chicken Curry recipe.  my go-to sauce when i want something rich, warm and spicy.  i don't know how 'authentic' it is, being that Newport Beach is not the mecca of Indian cuisine...and i have not yet been to India, but it...

Tamale Fusion...A savory and sweet success.

TAMALES  TAMALES   TAMALES...'tis the season for TAMALESfist time out of the gates with the tamales and i think i did alright..maybe i bit off more than i could chew, but i made 3 different tamales... shredded Asian duck with lightly sauteed...

Turkey Tails...Braised and Roasted

TURKEY TAILS...it might be the last thing over the fence, but...it's the best bite on the bird.they're so delicious and so easy to prepare, but extremely hard to find more than one at a time...and that ONE is usually attached to your Thanksgiving bird. back...

Chicken Terrine with Bacon and Sun Dried Tomatoes

terrines are great. they usually come with some fancy name or some fancy ingredients, but alot of them are just a glorified cold meatloaf.  you can put just about anything in a terrine.  i made this one quite a while ago and forgot to post...

Chicken Coconut Curry...Indian Style

INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY...this is definitely a KILLER CURRY recipe.  i admit, i am a novice to Indian cooking and Indian foods, but this is a fabulous introduction to some delicious Indian style flavors and cuisine.  i think it's pretty darn easy,...

West African Chicken Stew

this is by far one of the most delicious recipes i have come across lately.  not only is it one of my new favorites, it's an instant winner with everyone else.  first thought for most is...chicken and peanut butter?  some "pansy palettes"...

Confit Style Roast Duck Legs

yes...i'm still riding the DUCK TRAIN...and still lovin' every bite of it. if you're game (pardon the pun...so so sorry..they just slip out and i can't help it) please do try some duck cookin'. i think you might find it interesting and a bit more flavorful...

WHOLE BOILED CHICKEN

BOILED CHICKEN ??? !!!...how completely boring you might say.well, you wouldn't say that if you lived on my block while this baby was boilin'. the aromas alone were just right for the day...kinda gloomy, kinda Fall-ish, nuthin' goin' on, and mom didn't...

Asian Duck Rillettes

 the Asian flavors along with Chinese roasted duck really make this rillette different and put a little twist on a charcuterie favorite. i think i've found an easy way to accomplish a great tasting fancy treat without alot of time...

The Silky Chicken or Black Chicken

THE ELUSIVE BLACK CHICKENaka THE SILKYthis is a rare bird indeed!well, on my hunt for the "out-of-the-ordinary" i came across this lovely(?) looking creature...YIKES! can i just say YIKES again.  i must say.......this one finally stumped me. ...

Roasted Quail with Orange, Tarragon, Garlic Glaze

Roasted Quailthere really isn't much to them...a few nibbles on the legs, a couple bites of breast meat and you're done...but i must say...what an impressive presentation and a unique dish that really isn't hard to create at all. so easy i've done them...

Duck Duck Soup

Duck Duck Soup...Stock, Broth and rendered Duck FAT...YUMMM !what do you do when you bring home an absolutely beautiful whole roasted duck and no one is as excited as you are?...make soup. actually it's a 3 in one bonus. you'll end up with a flavorful...

Chicken in Red Chili Sauce w/MAIZ MORADO (purple hominy)

this recipe is super delicious and really easy once you have your red sauce made up. i really suggest you make your own red sauce. you won't settle for anything else once you've tried it. i've tried a few and came up with a fairly easy one. it just...

CHICKEN POZOLE VERDE

oh yesss...i have found a new favorite.CHICKEN POZOLE VERDEserved as a soup or a stew, a main course or a starter, this one is a winner. the verde broth is so good it would work well with any meat. tonight i had it with some fresh Tilapia and it was...