Category Archives: Poultry

Glazed Cornish Hens with Orange and Brandy

These a hens are a wonderful alternative to turkey for the holidays. The glaze can be made up a 1 day ahead. 4 Cornish hens (about l lb. each) 4 1/2 cups pale ale or beer (three 12-oz. bottles) 2 … Continue reading

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Family Bread Stuffing

This is our favorite bread stuffing. The recipe can be easily varied. Friends make cornmeal or rice stuffing but bread stuffing still remains our favorite. The ingredients make enough stuffing for a 10 to 15 lb. turkey with the remaining … Continue reading

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Mother-in-Law’s Chicken with Cranberry Topping

This is a quick recipe for everyday but especially the holidays. You can use all chicken drumsticks (leg with thigh), thighs, or chicken breasts if you prefer. 6 chicken legs with thighs (or 6 chicken breasts or 8-10 chicken thighs) … Continue reading

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Five Spice Chicken

This recipe uses chicken thighs which we especially like because of the nice serving size and the moistness. You can make the chicken only or add the suggested vegetables to make a complete meal. This is a new favorite over … Continue reading

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Stuffing (Oven Baked)

Great with poultry (chicken, turkey, hens) or pork. This recipe is from a lodge in Alaska that my husband enjoyed. ½ onion, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 4 cups bread cubes ~ ½ – ¾ lb. sausage (sweet Italian or … Continue reading

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Mustard Glazed Game Hens

You will like the simplicity of this recipe. The hens can be roasted in the oven or cooked in your BBQ kettle. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 Cornish Game hens ¼ cup butter ¼ cup Dijon mustard or … Continue reading

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Chicken with Olives

We like poultry and especially good chicken. Chicken thighs work well in this recipe. ½ cup all purpose flour 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon ground pepper 12 chicken thighs ¼ cup olive oil 6 small onions or spring onions, halved … Continue reading

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Taco Turkey Casserole

This recipe is great for leftovers – turkey, chicken, ham, pork etc. I learned this recipe when I attended a class on how to use the microwave oven many years ago. Please modify it to your taste. 2 – 3 … Continue reading

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Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs are a small, moist packet of protein. They usually stay moist through most cooking methods. My spouse has, over the years, convinced me to substitute chicken thighs in many recipes. The thighs can easily be boned, if desired, … Continue reading

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Dad’s Roast Chicken

This roast chicken recipe is from a class with Traci Des Jardins of Jardiniere. It is slightly modified and you can modify it to your taste also. Be careful not to overcook the chicken. Serve with roasted or mashed potatoes … Continue reading

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