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Asian Inspired Brined Turkey Thighs

One of my favorite ways to keep meat moist during cooking is using the brining method.    Brining is an old-age practice of preserving.  Our forefathers use to use large amounts of salt to brine (cure) meat for long sea voyages.  Today, salt is used in smaller quantities  to lock in moisture and add flavor. more »

Chicken Braised with Mole Sauce

Mole is one of those recipes that you either love, or hate.  I have to admit the first couple times I tried Mole, I was not sold.  I distinctively remember the sauce being over seasoned with chocolate, and I could not get past the thought of dessert mixed with my meat.  It wasn’t until after more »

Pulled Pork Apple Cranberry Tacos

Inspired by fall flavors, I decided to make something we’d all look forward to eating for dinner.  Yep, it is possible to look forward to leftovers when they taste like this! This recipe is actually combines both summer and fall.  Pulled pork—what we enjoyed this summer, and…apples, cranberry sauce—what we’ll enjoy this fall (or now, more »

Apple Stuffed Chicken

Fall still seems so far away, so I need food that reminds me of cool weather and apples—what I won’t be picking this year, sadly. What foods do your favorite fall dishes include?  Lots of hearty and colorful squash?  A variety of apples, maybe?  Maybe you’re more into soups and stews?  Well, this recipe will more »