Chicken Provençal

Provence is a region in Southern France very close to my heart. Spending a summer in Nice, I was able to experience the mélange of French and Italian cuisine that is so unique to Provence. The sun-drenched lands create the flavorful citrus fruits and produce similar to Southern California. There are so many interesting elements of Provençal cuisine, but the single ingredient I fell in … Continue reading Chicken Provençal

Polenta Crusted Chicken and green salad

I was inspired by Giada de Laurentiis, for this next recipe. She made a Polenta Crusted Shrimp that looked crunchy and delicious, but I decided to use chicken instead. Think exotic chicken fingers. The recipe worked great and the flavors and crunch were all there. I am happy with Giada’s recipes as always. The only thing is that you must be prepared for the crunch … Continue reading Polenta Crusted Chicken and green salad