Chicken Piccata with Tomatoes

I can’t think of a better meal to serve for friends — especially those whose eating likes or dislikes you’re still not entirely familiar with. This seemingly universally-loved classic Italian dish has been given a gluten free makeover, and is considerably more healthful with the absence of breading and the addition of tomatoes.

Whenever I am cooking [...]

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Moroccan Chicken with Pickled Vegetables

As I mourned the absence of a new Top Chef episode tonight, I decided to get my TC fix by flipping through my Top Chef: The Cookbook, which has yielded several flip-throughs but no actual meals. But with every flip-through, one picture in particular always catches my eye: the Moroccan Cubanos. I’ve always dismissed the idea, [...]

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Guacamole Chicken Tostadas

Like brussel sprouts, pomegranate is best and most readily available in the fall. It adds such a great, tart pop of flavor to so many dishes. Try it instead of mango in my calamari salad recipe (which is what I did when I originally made the dish). The spanish olives add a salty contrast. This is a cool [...]

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Tandoori Style Chicken Skewers with Coconut Cilantro Sauce

Inactive Prep: 8 hours

Active Prep: 25 minutes

Cook time: 15-20 minutes

Traditional tandoori is made with yogurt. For a non-dairy version, I substituted coconut milk. I also used coconut sauce in place of a traditional yogurt raita. The coconut and avocado in the sauce add a rich and distinctive twist, while the cumin and cilantro bring [...]

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