Chicken in Bacon-Mushroom Sauce on Couscous

Chicken in Bacon-Mushroom Sauce on Couscous

Caths bought a box of couscous a couple of months ago before she left. Here’s the thing about couscous–which is a pasta and not an actual grain–that bugs me. Neither of my kids like it, and my current fitness plan would prefer I not indulge in...
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Kebabs

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Kebabs

Here’s something unusual: for the past few weeks, I have had about a quarter kilo of bacon in the freezer, and I didn’t know what to do with it! True story! I love bacon, but I don’t eat it often because I know it’s not the best for me. When...

Chicken minestrone is a great soup for coughs and colds

This chicken minestrone is one of my favourite comfort foods! Instead of the traditional arrow caldo, I like making a steaming bowl of tomatoes, beans, chicken, lentils, peas, carrots, and corn, cooked for two hours with chicken wings. So hot, so flavorful, so good,...
Chicken Oriental Stir Fry

Chicken Oriental Stir Fry

 Yesterday, for lunch, I made an oriental stir fry for my family. Most teriyaki dishes are now available in the market, but most of these contain a host of other preservatives that aren’t good for you or your kids. This stir-fry is delicious and better than most...