“Eat the Rainbow” is a phrase taken quite literally in this delicious wrap. A colorful pop of color for your lunchbox! I built this wrap around a recent discovery – Safie’s pickled beets, which are available at Costco (does anyone else wander around Costco and leave only to find they’ve somehow ended up with a…
Jerusalem Bakery & Deli is a deliciously authentic little Mediterranean restaurant located in Alpharetta. Situated in a rather nondescript, unassuming plaza with a FedEx and an ethnic grocery store, it could be easily missed if you didn’t know what to look for! I imagine this part of town is very busy for the weekday lunch…
This is THE BEST curried chicken salad I’ve ever made! The inspiration was the version from Alon’s Bakery, which has dried apricots and red bell pepper and is DELICIOUS. Roasting the chicken with the skin on helps keep it moist, and while using a store-bought rotisserie chicken is perfectly acceptable, your chicken salad will be…
Here’s a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Everything is already cooked, so it’s just a matter of warming the enchiladas up until they’re nice and bubbly (preferably a little crisp on the edges, too!). This dish is also a great way to use up any leftover rotisserie chicken — at…
A few years back, we went out for dinner at a Chinese restaurant called BoBo Garden. Our friends told us to order the Claypot Rice, since it’s their specialty. The rice comes in a heavy – what did I expect? – clay pot, steamed and crisped all in one dish. To be honest, the flavor…
Hainanese-style poached chicken is a popular dish at many Chinese restaurants. It’s found at both upscale and homestyle eateries – but personally, I think it’s more of a homestyle dish because there really isn’t much work or fanciness involved. It’s very simple to prepare, and the garlicky sauce also goes well with rice and some…
Nothing like a warm, bubbling dish of comfort food to wash away the worries of the day :) Chicken pot pie is a classic cold-weather food that’s easy to make and fun to eat! My favorite part is the puff pastry crust, obviously. You will need: (makes 2 large or 4 small, in ramekins) 3…
Chicken salad is an easy dish to make, especially if the chicken is already cooked for you! In this recipe, I take a bit of help from the supermarket in the form of a ready-to-eat rotisserie chicken. The chicken is already seasoned, the meat is very tender, and best of all, it saves me the…
This Japanese curry is delicious and easy to make (and as a bonus, you only have to wash 1 pot afterwards!). Most grocery stores now carry boxes of Japanese curry blocks – popular brands are Vermont Curry and Golden Curry. Both are good, though I think Vermont Curry is a bit sweeter because their sauce…
This green curry comes together in less than 30 minutes, and only uses 1 pan for cooking! It’s fragrant with lots of herbs, and you can add whatever veggies you have on hand (a good way to use up leftover vegetables at the end of the week). I think I was inspired by a recipe…
Cold noodles with plenty of crisp veggies make a refreshing, healthy meal. I like to serve this in a large bowl so there’s plenty of room to mix everything together! You will need: (serves 2) 1 chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks and marinated in 2 T soy sauce, 1 t sugar, and 1/2 t…
Wraps make the perfect packed lunch because they’re so easy to put together and don’t require too much refrigeration. When mini-ized, they make great snacks and appetizers, too. Chicken, Apple, and Swiss Wraps You will need: 10 small whole wheat tortillas about 2 Granny Smith apples, sliced thinly 3 organic chicken breasts (these tend to…
Wonderfully Made 