Chicken Fricassee, Puerto Rican or Cuban style, is one of my favorite chicken stews. I like it with rice, red or black beans, and salad. If I have unripe plantains, I also love tostones to complete the meal. You don’t have to allow the extra time to marinate, but I prefer the flavor of the chicken when I have time for that step. When I am making … [Read more…]
Musakhan – Chicken with lemon, onions, olive oil, and sumac, over pita or flatbread
My sister is here visiting and requested that I make Musakhan. My brother frequently asks me to make it as well. In fact, if he is here, I don’t bother asking him what he would like me to make, since the answer is invariably Musakhan. It is a favorite of friends and family, for sure. Musakhan, literally meaning “heated”, is a traditional … [Read more…]
Tray Baked Herb Chicken and Potatoes
This is a very easy weeknight dish, though we happened to have it on the weekend this time 🙂 . You place all your desired ingredients in a baking tray, and let it do it’s thing on it’s own while you do everything else you have to do. There are many variations on tray bakes, but they are a staple of any working parent’s repertoire. This was … [Read more…]