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BEST Sweet and Sour Chicken

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Battered and fried chicken pieces are simmered in a delicious sweet and sour sauce with bell peppers, green onions and pineapple.  Easy to make and thoroughly delicious!Originating in China and popular throughout many parts of the world, sweet and sour chicken is a … Continue reading →

Indian Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

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One of the most popular Indian dishes, this Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) is bursting with flavor and is phenomenally delicious!It's no wonder this is one of the most popular Indian dishes around - it's just SO good!Of Punjabi origin, Butter Chicken, or Murgh … Continue reading →

BEST Chinese Orange Chicken

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Tender, crispy, battered chicken smothered in a deliciously fresh, sweet and tangy orange sauce. This Chinese Orange Chicken rivals your favorite takeout!Tender, chewy, crispy, citrusy, sweet, tangy and spicy all in one!Chinese Orange Chicken, a dish of chopped, … Continue reading →

BEST Authentic Tandoori Chicken

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Authentic and thoroughly delicious, this tandoori chicken is a total showstopper, rivaling your favorite Indian restaurant!Look no further for the ultimate authentic Tandoori Chicken recipe!I created this recipe through careful trial and experimentation, both the … Continue reading →

Cheesy Dijon Chicken Rolls with Balsamic Glaze

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Here is something healthy, wholesome and delicious that combines your serving of meat, vegetables and dairy all in one!A variety of flavorful vegetables are sauteed and tucked inside thinly sliced chicken filets that have been slathered with Dijon mustard and seasoned … Continue reading →

Creamy Turkey Dinner Soup

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Made in the slow cooker (or stovetop if you prefer), this hearty soup is a breeze to make! Nothing says comfort quite like a Thanksgiving feast with its combination of saucy, creamy, cheesy, sweet and savory flavors.  Most of us have family favorites that we can't … Continue reading →

BEST Chicken Salad

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For a chicken salad that's guaranteed to be a total winner, look no further!  This chicken salad is wonderfully creamy without being overly wet, it isn’t too sweet or too tangy, and it incorporates the perfect balance of flavors.I'm a sentimental romantic.  So you'll … Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Pineapple Orange BBQ Chicken

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Sweet, tangy and juicy with a touch of kick, this Pineapple Orange BBQ Chicken takes less than 10 minutes of prep time and the slow cooker does the rest.This dish features a fun interplay of flavors that compete for attention just long enough to be noticed and then blend … Continue reading →

BEST Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

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It's after making meals like this that I ask myself why I don't utilize my slow cooker more often.  I mean, what could be simpler than throwing in a handful of ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning and then coming home to a ready-made meal for dinner?  Well, I've … Continue reading →

Asian-Spiced Chicken & Vegetable Soup

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I've partnered with Aneto, my favorite broth manufacturer, to bring you this post.I don't think I could live without soup.  There are just those days when what I crave most is a bowl of hot soup, whether it's the thick creamy kind or the rich brothy variety.  The other … Continue reading →

BEST Italian Wedding Soup

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I've partnered with Aneto, my favorite broth manufacturer, to bring you this post.Nutritious and delicious, simple and quick to make, you’ll understand why this has been an Italian-American classic for so many generations!Save Served at every Italian-American … Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Chinese Fried Rice

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Chinese fried rice has always been a favorite of mine, but it's a long process to get it right, to make it the way it's served in restaurants.  And during the week I like to keep meals as quick and simple as possible.  You too?And so I figured, why not?  Practically … Continue reading →

Milanese Philly Cheesesteak

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A special thank you to Veal Made Easy for sponsoring this recipe post!The all-American Philly Cheesesteak sandwich gets an Italian makeover!This is the sandwich that had my husband's colleagues clamoring at his office door at lunchtime as its aroma filled the … Continue reading →

Hungarian Meatballs

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I've partnered with Veal Made Easy to bring you this recipe.  Friends, you simply have to make these meatballs!  Your taste buds will thank you over and over again.  They may not state it verbally, but trust me, they'll say it in a way that you'll … Continue reading →

Moroccan Chicken Salad

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Thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post and to my readers for supporting the brands that help make The Daring Gourmet possible!Moroccan food is just downright delicious.  It's considered among the most diverse cuisines in the world, the reason being that for … Continue reading →

Valencian Paella (Paella Valenciana)

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Thank you to Culinary Collective for sponsoring this post!It's no wonder paella is the national dish of Spain because this delicious and drop-dead gorgeous dish is simply phenomenal!  Valencian paella is a one-pot rice dish that's easy to make and perfect for casual … Continue reading →

BEST General Tso’s Chicken

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General Tso's Chicken has been one of America's most popular Chinese takeout dishes for decades.And while the citizens of China are familiar with General Tso - a statesman in the Qing Dynasty - they've never heard of his chicken.  That's because General Tso's Chicken is … Continue reading →

Spicy Chipotle Chili with Hominy

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Chili makes for some of the best comfort food, don't you think?  That rich velvety red sauce laden with beef and beans and a multitude of spices including a bucket of chili powder, then topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, and anything else your hungry … Continue reading →

Pumpkin Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

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How did you guess I like sausage gravy and biscuits?  Oh, because this is the third version I published??  Well, you're right!  It's just really terrific comfort food, do you agree?  I first shared my classic Southern-style Sausage Gravy and Biscuits and that was followed by … Continue reading →

Chicken Barley Soup

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The weather here is crazy today!  A total downpour of rain, gusts of wind, and waves crashing up on the shore.  This soup is exactly what this kind of weather calls for.Soups are one of the reasons I find myself looking forward to weather like this because it means … Continue reading →

Curried Pumpkin & Coconut Meatballs

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Here is a fun medley of flavors:  Beef, pumpkin, curry, raisins, mango chutney and coconut.  Formed into meatballs, fried and simmered in a luscious and creamy sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy your tummy and soul!Halloween is coming up in just a few days and our … Continue reading →

Chicken Xacuti

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The origin of this wonderful dish is Goa.  Goa is located in the western region of India and though it is India's smallest state, it's also one of its richest.  Rich not only in terms of economic wealth, but rich in its tropical biodiversity.  In fact, it's classified as one … Continue reading →

Chinese Chicken Fried Quinoa

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I love cooking with a variety of grains and quinoa is one that I particularly enjoy experimenting with.  Not because it's my favorite tasting grain, but because it's the healthiest grain on the planet, the only grain that is a complete protein.  I like to use quinoa in … Continue reading →

Best Italian Chicken Meatballs

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These Italian Chicken Meatballs are deliciously seasoned and served with a very simple but dazzlingly vibrant and flavorful tomato sauce.If you prefer, you can use ground beef instead.  I'll make it both ways depending on the mood I'm in.  For the Summer I prefer the … Continue reading →

Greek Lemon Chicken

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Capers are one of those ingredients you come across occasionally but may have never cooked with or even tried.  But they're an integral part of Mediterranean cuisine.  Their use dates way back to ancient Greece.  They come from a perennial plant that bears edible flower buds … Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

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This dish is as easy as 1, 2, 3.1) Mix the sauce together.  2)  Pour over the chicken.  3)  Cook the chicken and add the olives and capers towards the end.  That's it.Prep time is silly minimal and the end result is simply wonderful.  Super tender and moist chicken … Continue reading →

Chicken & Couscous Chili

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Thank you to Sargento for sponsoring this post!This post is sponsored by Sargento®You already know I enjoy challenges. I have a Make a Request! feature on my blog and I've had many readers issue me challenges to make or recreate certain dishes. Executing those … Continue reading →

Indonesian-style Chili Peanut Coconut Chicken

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This tasty Indonesian-influenced dish comes together in 30 minutes.  The flavors of peanuts, coconut, chili, garlic and ginger beautifully meld to create a sauce that is rich, comforting and deeply satisfying.We recently had some family over from out of town at the last … Continue reading →

Chicken Piccata

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This classic Italian dish is a prime example that something super quick and easy can be tantalizingly delicious.  Chicken is sliced very thinly then seasoned, dredged in flour, fried crispy golden and served with a tangy lemon-wine-butter-caper sauce made from the pan … Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Jambalaya

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Jambalaya is such great comfort food, full of flavor and healthy ingredients.  Here is a thoroughly "no-fuss" version of this Southern classic dish.  (You can also check out our traditional Jambalaya.)  Just throw everything in the slow cooker, add in the last two … Continue reading →

Honey Sesame Chicken

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Honey, honey, oh how we love honey.  Whether it’s baked up in a sweet-a-licious cake or swirled in a savory-sweet sticky sauce like this Honey Sesame Chicken, honey is a wonderful thing. As Lenny once sang: “Winds may blow over the icy sea.I’ll take with me the warmth … Continue reading →

Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

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Nothing beats a sizzling hot skewer from the grill that's slathered down with a luscious, sticky finger-lickin' sauce.  These Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Kabobs are fast and easy to make and are a guaranteed hit at your dinner table! … Continue reading →

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