If you’ve been reading A Passionate Plate for a while, you already know how much I love to make soup. I think my dream job would be cooking at an all soup restaurant, where I’d get to develop the recipes … Continue reading
Category Archives: Chicken
Easy Chicken Marsala
We had some friends over on Saturday and I wanted to make something really delicious that wasn’t too complicated or labor intensive. My menu: Chicken Marsala served with a side of cavatappi pasta tossed with pesto, hazelnuts & gorgonzola, and … Continue reading
Grilled Chicken with Peaches, Walnuts & Feta
Joy and I are sharing some of our favorite quick-and-easy dinner ideas this month. Grilled Chicken with Peaches, Walnuts & Feta recipe is definitely one of my favorite easy weeknight dinners – especially when ripe, local peaches are available. Like … Continue reading
Thai Grilled Chicken
I have ALWAYS dreamed of becoming an astronaut! Just one year after I was born, Apollo 11 landed on the moon and Astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin walked on the moon. A few years later, I watched from the beach as … Continue reading
Chicken Breast Marbella
Back in the early 1990′s I catered a lot of weddings. One dish that made it’s way onto almost every menu was my version of The Silver Palate Cookbook’s Chicken Marbella. Chicken Marbella was perhaps the signature dish from this … Continue reading
Buttermilk Chicken
I’ve finally found it! The PERFECT, EASY WEEKNIGHT DINNER recipe that makes everyone (especially my 6 and 8 year old nieces) happy. It seems to have made it to our table at least four or five times in the past … Continue reading
Asian Lettuce Cups
Asian Lettuce Cups are low-carb, healthy, delicious and virtually gluten-free. Serve these as a light lunch, a starter course, or a low-calorie dinner. Asian Lettuce Cups Print Recipe type: Starter or Main Dish Author: A Passionate Plate Serves: 4 Low … Continue reading
Chicken Picadillo with Quick Pickled Carrots and Jalapenos
Last night was The Amazing Race night! Our friends, Rob and Cathy, join us every Sunday night to cheer on our favorite couples, and jeer at the ones that production obviously doesn’t want to let go because they make for … Continue reading
Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Bake
Let me just get a few things out of the way… This is not an authentic enchilada recipe. It is not a spicy dish. It is not the right thing to serve at a fancy dinner party. It requires no … Continue reading
Pomegranate Orange Chicken
If I was a chicken recipe, I think I’d be jealous right now… because this Pomegranate Orange Chicken has everything going for it. It’s pretty and sweet and fancy enough to introduce to company; it’s easy to make and full … Continue reading
Thai Curry Chicken
Do you have a recipe that you crave frequently? Our go-to, craved-often meal is one we’ve made for about 20 years now. Thai Curry Chicken is one of our favorites. The truth is: it has become a recipe that … Continue reading
Roast Chicken with Apples & Onions
Last night I made a scrumptious roast chicken dinner to celebrate the second night of Hanukkah with Marvin and our wonderful friend, Cheri Cohen. Since I hardly ever roast a whole chicken, the first thing I did was call my … Continue reading
Kung Pao Chicken
My step-grandma made this for me years ago, when Chinese food still seemed exotic and we hadn’t yet discovered Thai or Vietnamese or Korean BBQ. I love this recipe. The Chicken is flavorful and spicy, without being too hot, and … Continue reading
Chicken & Swiss Chard Potstickers
This recipe is adapted from a swiss chard potsticker recipe I found in Whole Living magazine. I added ground chicken to make it more palatable for Marvin, who tends to shy away from things that appear to have too much green in … Continue reading
Chicken Pot Pie for One
This recipe will make EXACTLY ONE chicken pot pie in a ramekin 5” wide and 2 1/4” deep. This is the perfect comfort food recipe for a rainy night when you are on your own. Chicken Pot Pie for One … Continue reading























