Cornbread Topped BBQ Chicken

A favorite from an old Rachael Ray magazine.   3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 – 4 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped 1 red onion, finely chopped Salt and pepper 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce 2 tablespoons…

Quinoa Broccoli Pilaf

Finally! A recipe for quinoa ( keen-wah for the pronunciation challenged) that’s easy and full of flavor.  Perfect for a meatless main dish or  side dish and quick to put together. I loved this so much I want to make it again tomorrow! 1 cup quinoa 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2  cup baby portabella mushrooms,…

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Who doesn’t love lettuce wraps? As soon as Recipe Blogger Mama posted her recipe, I found the courage to make them. My version replaces the white onions with water chestnuts for a good crunch. Also added the Saifun noodles. 1 pound ground chicken 1 head of iceberg lettuce 1 bunch green onions/scallions, chopped 2 tablespoons…