Aromatic Roasted Chicken

This roasted chicken is cooked in coconut milk. At first, it doesn’t sound good at all. But don’t be fooled- it’s delicious! We scarfed it down so quickly! The chicken has a very aromatic, balanced flavor that is both subtle and complex. You will just be able to detect all of the ingredients you add to this chicken, and I know you will like it. To make this chicken, preheat your oven to 375°F with your pot inside the oven. … Continue reading

Murg Makhani -or- Butter Chicken

Our favorite Indian restaurant in DC is Taj of India in Georgetown. Their murg makhani (chicken in a tomato cream sauce) is absolutely to die for. It is rich and smokey, and I can’t get enough of the sauce. David orders it every time we eat there, and he is kind enough to let me spoon some of the sauce over whatever I order. And if I’m really lucky, he will let me wipe his dish clean with some toasty … Continue reading

Roasted Shrimp and Beet Salad with Citrus

Roasting makes everything taste better. The roasted beets and shrimp in this salad pack a flavorful punch, which is only highlighted by some orange segments and a light, citrus dressing. Make this salad if you’re in the mood for a pretty lunch. Or if you have some beets to use up. Surprisingly, even Stella’s nose went wild for it! Start off by preheating your oven to 425ºF. Then, peel and chop your beets into uniformly sized pieces. I had a … Continue reading