Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken

Sweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken

Attempting to re-create a classic Chinese dish full of umami flavors is quite a task when soy sauce isn’t an option. You’ll see a couple of not-so-traditional ingredients in this: coconut aminos and fish sauce. They give this a deep, salty underlying flavor that is...
Southeast Asian Coconut Chicken Curry

Southeast Asian Coconut Chicken Curry

My seven-year-old was researching Micronesia for a school project, and, much to my delight, was required to bring a dish to share. After pulling her away from the cakes and desserts she found after a quick Internet search, I convinced my little sweet-toothed daughter...
Thai Chicken Curry

Thai Chicken Curry

Store-bought curry paste is a great time saver. Its wide range of spices and seasonings makes it a solid foundation for a good curry. You can find it in the Asian section of most grocery stores or in an Asian market. Be sure to read the label to make sure there aren’t...
Chicken Tikka Masala with Cauliflower

Chicken Tikka Masala with Cauliflower

Marinating chicken overnight in coconut milk and spices really gives a boost of flavor! Garam masala is a common Indian spice blend and is now widely available in the spice section of many grocery stores. If you have a well-stocked spice cabinet, you may have the...
Island Balsamic BBQ Shredded Chicken

Island Balsamic BBQ Shredded Chicken

Every slow-cooking repertoire needs a good shredded BBQ chicken recipe—and this is mine. I love the addition of fresh, sweet pineapple and how it mingles perfectly with the tart, smoky Balsamic BBQ Sauce. Making barbecue sauce from scratch is incredibly easy, and a...