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    Chicken and Corn Enchiladas

    I often talk about food that won’t have a lot of leftovers, or that will make an interesting array of leftovers.  But sometimes, there are times when I want leftovers.  That’s when I turn to fantastically craveable food: food that re-heats perfectly, that holds well, and that you won’t mind eating for a couple of days. [...]

    Kung Pao Chicken

    It snowed all day Sunday.  Even though we got plowed at noon, my housemate still had to shovel at 5, and Matt and I had to shovel this morning.  On a day that cold and snowy, nothing feels better than staying inside.  And to keep warm, we spiced up the afternoon with some Kung Pao [...]

    Healthy Wings? Well, Healthier…

    I came upon the idea for this recipe on another food blog. Baked chicken wings. I have always thought of chicken ways in one way: grilled. I wasn’t familiar with the concept of fried chicken wings until I came to college. My family likes to grill chicken wings before dousing [...]

    Mushroom Farro Risotto with Grilled Chicken

    I love this healthier version of risotto. Using a whole grain instead of arborio rice works incredibly well, while keeping you true to your New Year’s resolution. Farro has enough starch in it to release to creamy perfection when cooked, just like the rice used to make risotto. The result is delicious [...]