Hey Amy!

Today would have been Michael’s 51st birthday.  I learned of his love of fried chicken when Magic Johnson told his personal story of time spent with Michael at his memorial service.  Although there was not a dry eye in the house throughout the bulk of that service, I along with the other people there, enjoyed [...]

More, more and more small bite food.  Are you enjoying these recipes as much as I am? I love those mini party loaves of rye and pumpernickel.  I want to make mini grilled cheese sandwiches every time I see them.  This recipe comes from a cooking pamphlet (you know those thin gatherings of recipes at [...]

“Fat gives things flavor”–Julia Child. Ingredients: 1 stick butter + 3 Tbsp. softened butter 2 1/2 to 3 lbs. of cut-up frying chicken dried in a towel 1 tsp. thyme 1 tsp. basil 1/4 tsp. ground fennel salt and pepper 3 cloves unpeeled garlic 2/3 c. + 1 Tbsp. dry white wine or 1/2 c. [...]

I made some really good chicken salad last night, if I can say so myself.  I had a nice combination of flavors including rosemary, apricot and pineapple.  I am enjoying it today so I thought I would share the recipe here. Ingredients: 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts fresh rosemary sprigs apricot jam fresh sliced pineapple [...]

We eat chicken legs, thighs, wings and now I introduce to you the chicken ball!  I serve this at my annual girl party to great fanfare.  Present them with different dipping sauces and you will have none left at the end of the night.  They are perfect for a cocktail party, football viewing party, or [...]

This is a fairly healthy dish that is simple to create.  The key is in the basting.  I know, I know, you don’t have time to hover around the oven and baste this beast.  Well, let me tell you that it is worth it.  Figure out something else to do while you are between bastings.  [...]

More additions to our grilling files this week as it’s warm everywhere in the country and I know all of your are anxious to get outdoors to cook.  You don’t need a special occasion to make these great summer recipes.  Many of you use the grill all summer as a replacement for the kitchen stove.  [...]