BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN/GRILLED CORN SALAD

So, after I made a delicious grilled corn salad from summer’s crispy and sweet corn on the cob decided to continue on the Southern path. Paired same with some chicken thighs. Those ‘bad boys’ were begging to be soaked up in some buttermilk. Did them the honors and soaked them overnight in the tart andContinue reading “BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN/GRILLED CORN SALAD”

A CRUSTY HOME-MADE BREAD/CURRIED CHICKEN THIGHS

The past evening, I  made a surprising spin on my dear palate. I was feeling a tad creative in respect of carbohydrates for my spicy curried chicken thighs. So instead of the usual brown rice or potatoes served with same, I decided to make a home-made flat crusty bread(well, my way). In a bowl, aContinue reading “A CRUSTY HOME-MADE BREAD/CURRIED CHICKEN THIGHS”

CHICKEN THIGHS SMOTHERED IN HOME-MADE APPLE SAUCE

I felt like a mad scientist while I chopped, and diced ingredients for  my roasted chicken thighs and side dishes. You see, one can eat chicken a ‘million’ and one ways. But, without the input of certain spices and other ingredients, these dishes can leave a ‘blah’ taste to the taste buds. I was seekingContinue reading “CHICKEN THIGHS SMOTHERED IN HOME-MADE APPLE SAUCE”

A REPEAT PERFORMANCE #CURRIED CHICKEN THIGHS

I felt like a maestro conducting her orchestra. I don’t claim to be an expert; however, for me, earlier, it was a repeat performance with my curried chicken thighs. You see, my palate requested the left-overs I had in my freezer. And that was music to my ears. Like most of us, I’ve a super-busyContinue reading “A REPEAT PERFORMANCE #CURRIED CHICKEN THIGHS”

A HAPPY ENCORE #JERK CHICKEN THIGHS

I can never grow tired of a jerk chicken dish. I would’ve had my chicken thighs a million and one ways; however, I chose to revisit the jerky-side of things. Moreover, it’s the week-end, and for me, a week-end isn’t a week-end without a meal consisting of this succulent, spicy, and mouth-watering Jamaican condiment. IContinue reading “A HAPPY ENCORE #JERK CHICKEN THIGHS”

AN OLD FAVE MADE MY DAY! ##CURRIED CHICKEN THIGHS

Sunday’s supper was quite a treat. Actually, I must have consumed this popular Jamaican dish hundreds of time since childhood. Now, that’s a lot of chicken going on! Anyway, when I laid eyes on my skinless and bone-in chicken thighs, I knew exactly how I was going to prep and cook same. The previous night,Continue reading “AN OLD FAVE MADE MY DAY! ##CURRIED CHICKEN THIGHS”

A SWEET MANGO SALSA TO TEMPER MY SPICY THIGHS ##GRILLED JERK THIGHS AND MANGO SALSA

I guess island life was on my mind when I embarked on cooking supper earlier on. I’m not a huge lover of mango; however, I do like same in a salsa or drink. I got this golden/yellow one that I placed in the refrigerator to stop the ripening process. Having a few ingredients on handContinue reading “A SWEET MANGO SALSA TO TEMPER MY SPICY THIGHS ##GRILLED JERK THIGHS AND MANGO SALSA”

SOMETIMES YOU’VE TO TAKE TO THE ROOF! ##CHICKEN IN TARRAGON/LEMON SAUCE

It is amazing how a few simple ingredients can transform a mundane dish to a completely enticing one. I do think I consume chicken a million and one ways. I confess, my diet is made up the beloved poultry quite a few times per week. But, after a while one can get a tad wearyContinue reading “SOMETIMES YOU’VE TO TAKE TO THE ROOF! ##CHICKEN IN TARRAGON/LEMON SAUCE”