by Tom Pierro | Jul 10, 2017 | Chicken, Crock Pot, Curry, Dinner
Ok, so probably not the way to make traditional curry, but this recipe is from my sister, the “Massamanda.” Here’s what she did and said it came out incredible; pretty spicy and not too sweet. INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs raw chicken (bone in) 1 Can coconut...
by Tom Pierro | Jan 31, 2017 | Chicken, Crock Pot, Curry, Dinner
This is mild yet savory curry that is a perfect introduction to both cooking and eating Indian food. It is best made with a big stainless sauce pan or pot and an immersion blender, but can also be made in a crock pot. A regular blender will work too but the...
by Tom Pierro | Aug 24, 2016 | Chicken, Curry, Dinner, Leftovers
Ok, so this is going to sound unusual, but it’s really good and easy to make. Inspired by various leftovers and craving for a quick curry, this dish uses a secret ingredient from the Chicken Curry Sub made by a local market called Swifty’s. Don’t...
by Tom Pierro | May 29, 2016 | Chicken, Curry, Dinner
Inspired by that nebulous “chicken on a stick” you find at just about any fair, carnival or festival, this recipe is quick, easy and way better. It can be done with any cut of chicken, but boneless thighs are the best because they don’t dry out and...
by Tom Pierro | Apr 13, 2016 | Chicken, Dinner, Leftovers
This dish is a staple in our house and comes in many forms depending on what’s in the frig. Here’s how this one took shape … Add chopped leftover turkey and oil to frying pan or wok and heat until spitting. Add chopped tomatoes, salt and garlic...
by Tom Pierro | Jun 28, 2014 | Chicken, Leftovers, Pasta, Soup
We make this soup in one form or another every couple weeks just to clear out the frig. We made the chicken stock from leftover roasted chicken bones and some of the typical stock veggies: onions, carrots, celery, etc. Your favorite store bought stock work just fine....
by Tom Pierro | Jun 26, 2014 | Chicken, Dinner, Leftovers
by Tom Pierro | Jun 13, 2014 | Chicken, Curry, Dinner
A classic pot pie made simpler. One of those comfort food dishes that you want to curl up on the couch with. Luckily this version is quick to make, so you can spend more time on the couch (or in my case putting your kids to bed). Buy this: Frozen mixed vegetables...
by Tom Pierro | May 23, 2014 | Chicken, Dinner, Leftovers, Pasta
This is one of our typical leftover creations, which usually start with whatever the frig has to offer. In this case, we had some leftover Orange Chicken from the local Chinese restaurant, a bag of precut stir fry veggies, some pasta, half an onion and a random...
by Tom Pierro | May 19, 2014 | Beef, Chicken, Dinner, Pasta, Pork
According to Papa Louie, just about anything can go in Sunday Sauce. Pork chunks, beef ribs, chicken legs, lamb shanks, stew meat, sausage, etc. Basically anything that breaks down and gets more delicious with time. We also roast ours in the oven, which adds more...
by Tom Pierro | May 12, 2014 | Chicken, Dinner, Pasta
This is the recipe that started the whole idea for this site. Basically, a friend asked what he could make for a special dinner with a special lady. So my wife suggested Chicken Marsala and said that was the dish that turned her into Mrs. Pierro! This may not be the...
