A quicker way to cook a chicken, a spatchcocked or butterflied chicken cooks up in almost half the time as roasting a bird the traditional way – a convertible recipe for the grill or the oven that also sports your favorite marinade – plus, you get to say spatchcocked, a funny name for a great chicken routine – another Bijouxs Basics. Continue reading Spatchcocked Chicken
Zahtar is a spice blend that works magic on roasted chicken. This simple roasted chicken is paired with a quick tangerine couscous – a simple little jewel for summer dining. Continue reading Zahtar Chicken & Tangerine Couscous
This chicken dish hails from when I was working as a personal chef. The sauce was stored separate from the chicken in the refrigerator and clients could simply arrive home, warm the chicken and the sauce then dress with the fresh basil and lemon zest right before serving. I also found that the dish was one that froze well, and I would package single serving portions that could be pulled from the freezer when needed. I recommend that entrées stored in the freezer be used within 1 to 2 weeks for best results.
At the surface my experience cooking tagines feels recent, that is within the last 10 years, but upon reflection my roots to Moroccan cooking run deep to the very beginning of my cooking experience. What is now over 30 years ago, I had the pleasure of taking a cooking class with Paula Wolfert. As a young bride and very young cook, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to take a class from this fabulous chef. Paula’s memorable class on Moroccan food transported me to the sights and smells of Tangier not only through the food, but also through her words. Her articles from Saveur magazine will transport you too. She shares that Tangier “was also the place where I found my vocation as food writer—where I discovered who I really was.” What a wonderful experience. Continue reading Chicken Tagine with Green Olives & Preserved Lemon
I was missing my home town Los Angeles and craving the pickles that are served at Joan’s on Third. Here is my version of Joan’s on Third Sweet and Crunchy Pickles – a Bijouxs Basic recipe.
I spent many a lunch time at Joan’s on Third at a table on the sidewalk. I worked in design field and the Westside locale is home to the design world. I always ordered the Salad Trio; Chinese Chicken Salad, Curried Chickpeas and fruit, and of course a side of Joan’s Sweet & Crunchy pickles. Good news, you can purchase a carton of the pickles in the deli case.
Craving the pickles, I spent time searching for a close approximation of my memory of the pickles. This recipe, Kinda Joan’s Pickles, is my take and delivers a crunch that is not-too-sweet. These are close to Joan’s pickles. I have placed some notes on the recipe card to help clarify the ingredients.
Super easy refrigerator pickles take but a few ingredients, no cooking, marinate then ready to enjoy in about 30 minutes. Of course they are even better the next day. Enjoy them straight out of the jar, add to sandwiches and great alongside a BBQ or picnic.
Kinda Joan’s Pickles a basic from Bijouxs Little Jewels in the Kitchen.
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