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Roasted Sumac Chicken (Mediterranean Chicken)

Roasted Sumac Chicken (Mediterranean Chicken)

I was in the mood for a delicious roasted chicken. I love the flavor of sumac with onions so I decided to rub a fresh whole roaster all over with some of these fantastic flavors. The result was a juicy, incredibly flavorful chicken! I surrounded […]

Whining and Dining in Chicago (where to eat with kids, and where not to!)

Whining and Dining in Chicago (where to eat with kids, and where not to!)

“Whining” and Dining in Chicago! Chicago has some of the BEST dining options in the country, and this fact alone was one big attraction to us when we were deciding where to settle and live. Chicago is rich in cultural diversity which is reflected quite […]

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

With fresh garlic, ginger, and turmeric root blended in a sauce of lemon and tomato how could anyone resist this? My 100% authentic Indian girlfriend, Farheen, suggested which spices to use and taught me the importance of using fresh whole spices to toast and then grind before […]

Pad Thai

Pad Thai

  This is easily one of our favorite dinners in my home. It is my husband’s favorite dish I cook, and he only gets it when he’s REALLY good ;). This dish is perfect because it is so versatile with what vegetables you can add in, as well as […]