Butter chicken should be rich and creamy but also vibrant and complex, so we started by softening onion, garlic, ginger and chili in butter followed by aromatic spices such as garam masala, coriander, cumin, and black pepper. A combination of tomato paste and water provided a bright acidity, punch and a deep color, while a…

We feel lucky to live in an urban area with grocery stores that stock ingredients for cuisines from around the world. A nice supply of these items helps keep our cooking fresh and exciting. Condiments in all flavors and forms, including pastes and sauces, find their way into my cooking on a weekly basis. Small…

As a French trained chef, Indian cooking had been out of my comfort zone. Recently, my friend Laurie Burrows Grad sent me her favorite quick chicken curry recipe for me to try. First, I wanted to make the curry powder from scratch, as my esteemed colleague, the late Raghavan Iyer, recommended in his latest book, “On the Curry Trail.”…

View the print-ready version of this recipe. Why I Love This Chicken Bowl Flavorful—The combination of the jerk seasoning, the homemade pineapple sauce, and the mango are so wonderful it will transport you to the Caribbean! Healthy—I am always a fan of all-in-one bowls like this Jerk Chicken Bowl that incorporate a protein, rice or pasta,…

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Very sadly my longtime friend and renowned curry expert Raghavan Iyer passed away shortly after I interviewed him about his new book, “On the Curry Trail.” I feel privileged to have known him for so many years and have great admiration for his work. After our chat, I…

No matter what country you are from, you will find a version of meatballs. Maybe it’s because meatballs are a classic comfort food no matter where you live. All these versions have two things in common: They’re made from ground meat rolled into balls. From there, the meatballs vary according to different tastes and available…

View the print-ready version of this recipe. Chicken parmesan is a major family pleaser, but the traditional recipe can be time-consuming to make. Between the homemade sauce and pounding, breading, and pan-frying the chicken — not to mention melting the cheese over the chicken in the oven — the classic preparation takes well over an hour and…

View the print-friendly version of this recipe. Chinese chicken salad is a California-style dish that perfectly blends the flavors of Chinese and American cuisine. Although it was a trendy restaurant menu item in the 1990s, for me, it’s a timeless favorite that will never go out of style. In fact, I would happily eat a…

View the print-friendly version of this recipe. This chicken parm recipe ranks right up there with some of my other favorite American-Italian foods including: Tuscan Garlic Chicken, and homemade Manicotti.  Don’t forget to serve it with the easiest homemade marinara sauce and tiramisu for dessert! Why I love this meal: My husbands favorite thing to order from an Italian restaurant is chicken parm…

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service A bright, lemon sauce flavors delicate chicken tenderloins in this quick dinner. Tenderloins, or tenders, are a secondary muscle that lies directly under the chicken breast. As the name suggests, they’re very tender and need only a few minutes to cook. White wine and capers add to the…