Colombian chicken and potato soup with whole corn (ajiaco), version 2

I thought of my Colombian friend Laura while making this. Place a whole chicken in a stock pot with 12 cups water, 2/3 of a bunch of cilantro (tied with kitchen string), and 1 piece celery tied to 2 whole scallions (tops cleaned off) with kitchen string. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low… Continue reading Colombian chicken and potato soup with whole corn (ajiaco), version 2

Buttermilk roast chicken drummettes and wings  

We made this for gameday. Marinate 3 lbs chicken (here, wings and drummettes) in 2 cups buttermilk, ¼ cup neutral oil, 5 cloves garlic (peeled and bruised), 1 Tbsp kosher salt, 1 Tbsp freshly ground black pepper, 1 tsp cumin, 1 Tbsp maple syrup, and a dash of marash pepper flakes.  Let marinate overnight.  Preheat… Continue reading Buttermilk roast chicken drummettes and wings  

Chicken saltimbocca  

Cut 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 cutlets.  Sprinkle lightly with salt, then place 3 fresh sage leaves on the top of each cutlet.  Separately, line up 4 thin slices (2 oz total) of pancetta (or prosciutto de Parma) and slice in half, lengthwise.  Wrap each chicken breast with 2 pancetta strips each, securing… Continue reading Chicken saltimbocca  

Hainanese poached chicken with tomato and cucumber garnish

Place a whole chicken (skin on, about 4 lb) in a large Dutch oven, pour in enough water to just cover the chicken, and add a sliced onion, 8 whole garlic cloves, 2 large knobs ginger (bruised with skin on), 15 whole black peppercorns, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp sesame oil, and 1 Tbsp Maggi… Continue reading Hainanese poached chicken with tomato and cucumber garnish

Roasted parsnips and fennel with store-bought rotisserie chicken

This vacation inspired a semi-homemade cooking moment for me.  Preheat oven to 400.  Peel 3 parsnips and cut into wedges.  Trim fennel bulb and cut into thick slices.  Spray a baking pan with cooking oil, then spread the parsnips and fennel in a single layer, if possible.  Season lightly with salt, black pepper, and another spray of oil.  Let… Continue reading Roasted parsnips and fennel with store-bought rotisserie chicken

Burmese golden chicken noodles (nang-pyar thoke)

This recipe is from my friend Juju, who made it a few weeks ago.  Here, I modified slightly based on ingredients I had on hand, and my penchant for marinating meats before cooking them.  Marinate 1 lb boneless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces) in 1 ½ Tbsp paprika, 1 ½ tsp cayenne, ¾ tsp… Continue reading Burmese golden chicken noodles (nang-pyar thoke)

Brazilian chicken and rice soup with hearts of palm

Heat 1-2 tsp oil in a stock pot, then add 1 diced onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 serranos and 2 jalapenos (seeded and sliced), 1 tsp allspice, and ½ tsp cayenne pepper.  When fragrant, add ½ cup uncooked long-grain white rice, 9-10 cups chicken stock, and 13 oz can of coconut milk (here, I used light).  Bring to… Continue reading Brazilian chicken and rice soup with hearts of palm