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Crispy Gnocchi Skillet with Chicken Sausage

June 6, 2018 by Tara Leung 2 Comments

Crispy Gnocchi Skillet with Chicken Sausage| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Gnocchi gets crispy when it’s pan-fried in olive oil. Chicken sausage, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes make crispy gnocchi pasta a full meal. One skillet, 25 minutes. With the hot and humid weather starting around this time of year, I definitely lose some of my motivation to cook. Who wants to be spending a lot…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: gnocchi, sausage, spinach, tomatoes

Spinach, Tarragon, and Swiss Stuffed Chicken Breast

May 9, 2018 by Tara Leung 1 Comment

Spinach, Tarragon, and Swiss Stuffed Chicken Breast | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Boring chicken breast gets a makeover with a stuffing made from spinach, fresh tarragon, and Swiss cheese. Baked with asparagus and served with a creamy white wine pan sauce, this healthy chicken dish makes a special weeknight dinner. Hey folks, Thanks for all the comments on the Creme Brulee without a Blowtorch I shared…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: asparagus, chicken breast, cream, spinach, tarragon, wine

Roast Cornish Hens with Maple Butter Skillet Cornbread

April 18, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Roast Cornish Hens with Maple Butter Skillet Cornbread

   Make a quick skillet cornbread with maple butter while herb-rubbed Cornish hens roast. Herb-rubbed roast Cornish hens give you that home-cooked goodness of roast chicken, but with a faster cook time and a fancy touch. You can bake this quick and easy skillet cornbread, and make the maple butter, and wash all the dishes,…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: Cornish hen, cornmeal, maple, poultry

Authentic Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

March 14, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Kung Pao Chicken| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   This authentic Kung Pao Chicken recipe, from a Chinese cooking school, can be made fiery with chilies or mild without them. This healthy flavorful dinner from China’s Szechuan province is easy to cook at home. Hi friends, If you’re in the Northeast, I hope you’re safe and warm and with power and all dug…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, chicken breast, peanuts, peppers

Bacon Chicken Marsala

February 14, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Bacon Chicken Marsala| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   This single-skillet chicken and mushroom dish is packed with flavor from sweet marsala wine, smoky bacon, and mascarpone cheese. Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you love the romance of the holiday or think it’s over-commercialized and silly, I hope you’re having a great day. My Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce and Duck Fat Fried Potatoes…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Italian, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: bacon, chicken, chicken breast, mushrooms, wine

Cassoulet (French Pork and Bean Casserole)

January 10, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Cassoulet (French Pork and Bean Casserole)| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   White beans slow-cooked with bacon, pork shoulder, sausage, and chicken thighs pick up tons of flavor in this cassoulet, a hearty French casserole. Hi folks, I have a few things on my mind this time of year, recipe-wise. With Valentine’s Day coming up, I’m thinking about some romantic dinner for two type meals. I…

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Filed Under: Dinner, French, Pork, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: bacon, beans, chicken thighs, pork shoulder, sausage

Chicken Parmesan – Better than a Restaurant

December 6, 2017 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Chicken Parmesan – Better than a Restaurant | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   With tender chicken, crispy breading, and a browned cheesy topping, this chicken parmesan you can make at home is better than anything from a restaurant. It’s a bold claim, I know. But there is no chicken parmesan that will ever taste better than making this recipe at home. Look, I enjoy going out to…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Italian, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: cheese, chicken, chicken breast, tomatoes, wine

Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings

November 15, 2017 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Hungarian braised chicken with smoked paprika in a sour cream sauce is served over homemade dumplings. Picture the scene. It’s a summer night in Budapest, the Paris of the East. Smells much better than actual Paris. Temperature in the low 80’s. You’re sitting in the enclosed dining room of a boat, on your Danube…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Eastern European, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, chicken thighs, dumplings, sour cream

Engagement Chicken

October 25, 2017 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Engagement Chicken | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Engagement Chicken, an herb roast chicken, has that magical home-cooked goodness that will make your sweetheart fall for you all over again. This post was originally published on October 25, 2017 and updated on January 21, 2019. Friends, I have some news to share. Jonathan and I are engaged. In my post last week, I…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, poultry

Cornish Hen Under a Brick

September 27, 2017 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

   Cornish Hen Under a Brick gives you super crispy skin and juicy meat. No actual brick required! Can be made with chicken too. Sweet and salty sweet potato oven fries on the side. What is Cornish Hen Under a Brick? The traditional Tuscan method of cooking chicken under a brick, or al mattone, uses…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, Cornish hen, sweet potatoes

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  Hi, I’m Tara. This blog is where I share my recipes for special dinners. When I discover a new dish while traveling or come across something creative while dining out, I just have to recreate the recipe at home. I also love cooking my own versions of classic dishes. If you're new here, ...

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