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Chicken Curry

Kidd — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:19:06 +0000

Here’s the recipe I promised I’d post to go with the curry powder recipe I posted last time. Once again, here it is holiday time, and unlike most other food blogs this time of year, I’m posting a recipe that doesn’t really have anything to do with the holidays. Or does it? It’s colorful, with … Continue reading Chicken Curry →

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Cajun Pasta

Kidd — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 01:07:24 +0000

My wife ordered something called “Cajun Pasta” from a restaurant once, and she really liked it, so much she asked me to give it a try sometime. She liked my version, and it’s since worked its way into a semi-regular rotation on the weekend meal list. Ingredients: 12 Raw peeled-deveined jumbo shrimp 1 Boneless … Continue reading Cajun Pasta →

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Paella

Kidd — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 20:14:01 +0000

Paella is a dish originated by Spanish peasants, who used whatever they had on hand that day to make it, with local vegetables and whatever meat they could get hold of– often rabbit. That sense of improvisation makes paella perfect for RecipeOptions.com. Over the years I’ve made many variations on Paella (Haven’t tried a version … Continue reading Paella →

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Jambalaya Gumbo

Kidd — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 02:31:39 +0000

My version of Jambalaya/Gumbo is one of my favorites to make (and to eat!). I made this with a roux (mix of oil and flour) to thicken it up and give it more flavor, and Jambalaya is typically made without a roux, so this is probably more of a Gumbo. But when I think Gumbo … Continue reading Jambalaya Gumbo →

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Garlic and Soy Sauce Marinated Grilled Chicken

Kidd — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 01:45:52 +0000

Wanted to grill something this past weekend. But we didn’t have much in the house and this is the season when all the yard work makes every weekend minute precious– no time in the schedule for a last-minute grocery store run. Let’s see what we have…hmmm, some boneless chicken breasts. OK, but how to season … Continue reading Garlic and Soy Sauce Marinated Grilled Chicken →

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