When I think of comfort food, pasta is at the top of my list. I’ve made this baked ziti so many times over the past few years. I’ve made it for just me and my husband, a close gathering of 6 friends, and for a crowd of 15 family members and it’s a winner every time. I have a secret about this baked ziti that makes it so amazing. The secret is… You use sour cream and a variety of cheeses. Yup, I said sour cream. Normally I would use ricotta cheese so the Italian in me cringed when I …
If you’re looking for a new and crowd pleasing chicken dinner then I’ve got you covered today. The key to this parmesan crusted chicken is two fold. First, don’t overcook the chicken. We use a Habor thermometer that is very similar to this one linked here. Second, the chicken breasts should be thin. Is that really necessary? Well, no. This recipe will work with normal size chicken breasts, but then you won’t get that perfect ratio of tender chicken to crispy coating. So if you want what you see here then you will need a tenderizer or kitchen mallet to pound …
Simple is the name of the game today. Speaking of games, I’m excited for the big football game this Sunday. I’m not rooting for a particular team this year but I love the fun food that goes along with the celebration. Although, this year the game falls on the day before Valentine’s Day. So do we make football food or a romantic dinner for two or a combination of both? I’m still working on that answer, but in the mean time, let me bring your attention to this chickpea salad. This salad is super simple and tasty. It’s a good …
Guys, this chicken is ridiculously delicious. If you know me or you have been following me here on Tina’s Chic Corner for a while, then you know that I’m not the biggest fan of chicken. Over the past few months I’ve challenged myself to find tasty chicken recipes that are “Tina friendly.” Basically, that means that the recipe must meet my high standards (and that isn’t easy, my friends). As part of this pattern I’ve also been enjoying a lot of “Buffalo” flavored things. Here enters this spicy chicken. I enjoyed it for lunch AND dinner… in the same day! …
Fresh and tasty salads can be hard to come by in the cold months, but I can almost always count on cucumbers. I was drawn to this cucumber salad because it reminds me of tzatziki – cucumber yogurt dip, which I love. You’ve got a lot of similar flavors, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. However, there is no garlic here. So if you’re not a garlic fan (hi, mom), then this is the perfect alternative. You can enjoy this cucumber with a lot of foods, like pork chops and rice, or chicken and potatoes. You …
