Recipes, creative cooking ideas and food photography from the author of the Taste of Tucson and Sprinkles! Cookbooks
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This is a healthy and extremely flavorful way to dress up boneless skinless chicken breasts.
Jackie Kashian's Recipe for Paprika Marinated Chicken.
When I asked locals which Tucson centric recipes they would most like to see included in my cookbook quite a few people mentioned arroz con pollo and I’ve always found chicken and rice to be a comforting combo.
This Sonoran version of tortilla soup features crushed tortilla chips and melted cheese anchored in a clear broth that is seasoned with garlic, green chiles and Mexican oregano.
This version is the personal creation of Chef Suzana Davila of Tucson's Cafe Poca Cosa/ The Little One, who specializes in these complex sauces.
There are Southwestern regional influences that vary from New Mexico to Arizona, Texas, and Southern California.
Whatever happened to Rumaki, that vaguely Polynesian appetizer that they used to serve at tiki themed parties in the 70s? Maybe making buffalo-style rumaki will help modernize them a bit and bring them back into the public lexicon? Let's all try serving.
A cheesy chicken and broccoli casserole featuring my copycat condensed Cream of Chicken Soup recipe.
This super easy salad dressing recipe is especially good on a Greek salad, cucumber salad or Asian Chicken salad and you can make it right in the bottle if you only have a little bit of Sriracha left.
For centuries, people believed that it was impossible to make a chicken pot pie in the microwave.
All of the ingredients for authentic Thai cuisine are available at most grocery stores.
There is no flour in these breakfast muffin cups, yet they're still light and fluffy! The secret is to beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
This Spicy and crunchy Sonoran style chicken salad can be served in lettuce taco wraps, tortas and sandwiches or meal sized salads.
These Sonoran style sweet and spicy chicken wings are hot! But, the spiciness of these grilled chicken wings will vary greatly, depending on the heat of the chile flakes you are using, and the barbecue sauce you select.
The Wedge salad is one of these very classic, simple recipes that's accessible to everyone.
My choice for snack of the day is a crunchy Sonoran style Mexican and Jewish deli mashup.
October 1st: I want to eat warm hearty meals in Autumn colors.
Recipe for chicken simmered in salsa, then shredded and served in lettuce leaf tacos, Sonoran style and protein style.
I believe in the healing power of both chicken soup and Thai food.