Ceviche Tostadas

Ingredients Ceviche: 1 pound peeled, deveined, shrimp cut into bite size pieces (or just buy the small shrimp) 1.5 cups lime juice 1 cup seeded and diced plum tomatoes 1 cup finely chopped red onion 1 cup diced cucumber 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro 1 jalapeno, minced 1/2 cup tomato juice with clam broth (such as clamato) 1 tsp maggi sauce (or 1/2 tsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp worcester sauce) Salt to taste Spicy mayo: ...

July 15, 2026

Cheesy Pesto Pull Apart Bread Appetizer

Ingredients Ingredients (marinade) 1 loaf italian bread 1/4 cup melted butter 1 cup basil pesto (check for cashews if allergy) 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese Instructions Preheat oven to 375 F Cut 1" diagonal cuts through the bread, leaving the bottom crust intact (but still making deep cuts close to the bottom). Then do the opposite direction, creating a cross hatch pattern. Pour butter into thew cuts and then spoon the pesto in as well. Finally, stuff the cheese into the cuts. Wrap in aluminum voil and place on baking pan, bake for 15 minutes. Open the top of the aluminum foil and bake another 10 minutes. Serve after cooling 5-10 minutes.

July 15, 2026

Chicken Alfredo with Pan Seared Chicken

Ingredients Ingredients chicken 2 pounds chicken thighs (sliced 0.25" or so thin) Salt, pepper, paprika, italian seasoning Alfredo pasta ingredients (using off the shelf alfredo sauce) 4 cloves garlic minced 1 yellow onion diced small Jar (~15 oz) good alfredo sauce (better than ragu makes a difference) Red pepper flakes to taste (1 tsp or so) Salt and pepper to taste (1 tsp each to start) 1/4 tsp dried basil (optional) ...

July 15, 2026

Chicken and Dumplings (Instant Pot Style)

Ingredients 3 lbs bone in chicken thighs 5 cups unsalted chicken stock 1 tbsp butter 1 huge russet potato, diced 3 medium carrots, diced 3 celery ribs, diced 1 humongous onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 bay leaves Pinch dried thyme 1/2 cup all purpose flour (less not more) 1 cup frozen green peas Salt and pepper to taste Dough: 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder (not soda) 1 tsp salt 3/4 cup milk 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil Optional: salt and fish sauce for table side seasoning ...

July 15, 2026

Chicken Marinade with Lime for Mexican Dish

Ingredients 1 lb chicken thighs 1 tsp garlic powder or 1 huge clove minced 1 tsp onion powder (optional) 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp paprika 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cayenne 1 tsp salt or more 1 tsp black pepper Good amount of lime juice (maybe 1/4 cup?) 1-2 tbsp olive oil Instructions 2Mix all in bag or well sealed tupperware, shake or mix well, marinate for at least 15 minutes. However you cook it, make sure it cooks in juices. For example, if on grill, cook on top of tinfoil with edges crumpled so juice does not escape. If making tacos with it, some good ingredients to have ready: small corn tortillas, 1/2 red onion diced small, 1/2 cup cilantro chopped small, 1 finely chopped jalapeno, lime juice, corn, beans, rice, etc.

July 15, 2026

Chicken Noodle Soup in Instant Pot

Ingredients 2 lbs chicken thighs with bone 2 tsp salt 2 tsp pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 1 huge onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 huge carrots, thinly sliced 3 celery stalks, chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley 1 tbsp minced thyme, or half tbsp dried/ground 1 bay leaf 7-8 cups chicken stock, use kitchen basics 6 oz egg noodles Salt and pepper to taste Garnish with grated parmesan and sriracha to taste Instructions In saute mode, saute oil, onions, garlic for few minutes. Stir in carrots, celery, herbs and spices Add chicken stock, chicken. Cover and pressure cook for 15 minutes Turn off and open pressure release nozzle Remove chicken and debone Put back on saute mode and when simmering add noodles. Cook for 6 minutes and then turn pot off Add in the parsley Serve with parmesan and sriracha at the table

July 15, 2026

Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients Chicken and Marinade: 2 lbs diced small chunks chicken thighs 1/2 cup greek yogurt plain 1 tsp red chili powder (use what you got but kashmiri is recommended) 1 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp kasuri methi 1 tbsp ginger, garlic paste (if bought separately, add 1 tbsp of each) 1 tbsp vegetable oil Make 1.5 cups or so of rice on the side. ...

July 15, 2026

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1-2 jalapeños, diced (optional on seeding) 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs (thighs are usually better) 32 oz chicken broth 14 oz can black beans, drained well 14 oz can corn, drained 20 oz can crushed tomatoes, low sodium 1/2 cup cilantro 1 tbsp lime juice Salt to taste For tortilla strips: ...

July 15, 2026

Chicken Wings

Ingredients 1 lb chicken wings, cut at joints into wingettes and drummettes 1.25 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp melted butter 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp honey 1 tsp tabasco or habanero sauce 1/2-1 tsp siracha Directions Mix all ingredients, except chicken, in bowl well. Mix in chicken. Set toaster oven to air fry, preheat, and then air fry for ~20 minutes. Note Don’t be afraid of making more sauce, above is the minimum. More to mix with chicken is A-OK.

July 15, 2026

Chickpea Curry, Quick, Easy and Light

Ingredients 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 large yellow onion diced well 1, 15-oz, can canned diced tomatoes (the one with jalapeno in it is better) 1, 16-oz, can chickpeas (or garbanzo beans to the Tucsonan) 5 garlic cloves minced 1.5-2 tbsp garam masala 1-1.5 tsp cury powder 1/4 tsp cumin 1 can coconut milk 2 tsp flour (coconut preferred) optionally if you want to thicken it a smidge 1-2 tbsp lime juice, do this to taste but this is a critical step and do NOT skip Salt and pepper to taste Instructions In oil saute in large pot onions and tomatoes until onions are soft stirring occasionally. ~10 minutes. Add rest of ingredients up to and including the flour, stir very well. It helps to add some at a time and stir them in, especially the spices. Bring to simmer, reduce heat, and simmer for at least 10 minutes. Add lime, salt, pepper to taste and serve. Do not forget the lime.

July 15, 2026