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Moroccan Chicken Couscous

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The writers for the Back Burner are celebrating all that is “mom” this week.  I tossed around different approaches of how to honor my mother in a meaty sort of way.  I won’t lie it was a bit challenging.  There is not a meaty recipe in my collection that makes me think of mom, so more »

Soul Food Farm and Chicken Piccata

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We are lucky living in the Bay Area as there is an abundance of fresh local produce and meats available year round.  We can find many items not only at traditional farmer’s markets but also at local markets.  Definitely makes our attempt at eating right easier.

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

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One of my favorite dishes to eat when I was a kid was my Mom’s chicken enchiladas.  Whenever we got to request something for dinner, I was always asking for this dish.  Flour tortillas stuffed with a creamy chicken and olive filling, then smothered with a spicy tomato sauce and baked until gooey and cheesy. more »

Chicken Etouffee

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The first time I ever had Etouffee was in New Orleans.  I, don’t remember the name of the place, it was small, tucked out of the way.  It was dark, and a bit smokey (this is when you could smoke in restaurants), and there was great jazz playing.  The drinks were flowing, and the food more »