Crispy Roasted Chicken over Potatoes

I bought the Smitten Kitchen Cookbook, and let me tell you, I was blown away. The pictures are gorgeous, the recipes are unique, and the writing is both funny and informative. It is everything a cookbook should be. I read it, and then I defrosted trio of chicken quarters without having a plan for them. But once I realized that I had a lemon and some baby potatoes, I opted to adapt the cookbook’s recipe for flat-roasted chicken to suit … Continue reading

Crispy Cracked Potatoes

I ate the most wonderful baby potatoes at Graffiato. They were tiny, cracked, crispy, tossed with parmesan cheese and spiked with lemon. They were one of the best things we ordered that night. Once my hunger for them struck again, I knew that I had to recreate them. Although I deduce Graffiato’s potatoes to be deep fried, this version is baked to make the potatoes a little bit easier to cook and a little bit healthier. These potatoes are a … Continue reading

Crisped Cous Cous with Roasted Shrimp and Veggies

During these dark winter nights, I get really sleepy and don’t feel like cooking a big meal. But because it’s cold outside, I still want to eat something warm and comforting with a lot of flavor. I frequently turn to simple meals like this one- meals that use ingredients I tend to have in my kitchen and require minimal effort. To make this cous cous, preheat your oven to 400ºF, and begin preparing your vegetables. For 3-4 servings, cut 1/2 … Continue reading