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Hi there! I'm Peggy Lampman -
Food writer by trade, curious cook by design. The past 30 years have witnessed a raucous race from my professional to home kitchen - persnickety customers, petulant children and piles of dirty dishes lie in my wake. A scary ride, indeed, but I survived. And the dinnerFeeds - well - they are my story. Welcome to my site! More about Peggy and this site...
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Taste buds prickle; wanderlust triggered. An Argentine barbecue (asado) enticed me to Patagonia. A friend gave me a vial of ground sumac berries--4 months later I was waking at dawn to the "Call To Prayer" in Turkey. Porcini to Tuscany, and so on. Read more about my chronicles of trips and favorite associated recipes. Browse my travel recipes...
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Search Results for: Poultry
Clay Pot Chicken & Rice
“You call yourself a food writer and have never cooked in clay?” JC was teasing me, but I felt heat rising up my neck, and it wasn’t from a hot oven. (Which brings me to the holy grail of earthenware cookery: Never put a clay pot in a preheated oven; it may crack.) “When you’re … Full recipe post
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Al Dente Pappardelle
Here’s an “I’ll taste even better tomorrow” recipe that will set your teeth on edge today. And if you pair it with Al Dente’s latest creation, their toothsome Garlic Herb wide noodle pasta, I’m guaranteeing you’ll leave the table one happy camper. A warning: Just because it’s a slow cooker recipe doesn’t mean it will only take … Full recipe post
Chicken Stir-fry with Shiitakes and Broccolini
I’m calling for a time-out. Whew. I can barely snap my jeans after the exigencies of last week. A couple of hours at the gym and a lightened up stir-fry is on the docket for today. This is a recipe drenched in flavor, not fat. It’s also a recipe that can be adapted to any … Full recipe post
Roast Turkey with Lemons and Sage Butter
Thanksgiving gets complicated when you have a large family, and all of our kids are in college or starting their own family’s. That’s why I host our Thanksgiving the weekend prior to Thanksgiving, to maximize attendance; then we have a small celebration on Thanksgiving Day proper. A favorite Thanksgiving tradition in our home is purchasing … Full recipe post
Northern India Cooking Class; Lesson 3: Chicken Biryani
Note: This is the third of seven recipe installments, which compose a classic Northern Indian Feast. Fine Indian cuisine is not noted for its brevity. The good news is that each of Achla Karnani’s recipes may be made well in advance, then reheated prior to serving. Or divide the recipes amongst your friends, staging your … Full recipe post
Turkey Cutlets with Apple Cider Sauce
Oh dear — we’re approaching the threshold of the holidays. A time of year when appetites know no boundaries and good judgment regarding fat intake is the exception, rarely the rule. Fortunately it’s also sweater season, which covers the extra inch padding my girth. So I climb into my baggy pants (which make me feel … Full recipe post
Grilled Chicken Sumac
I’m always on the lookout for interesting flavor combinations, especially if I have all the ingredients at the ready. I’ve got a spice jar with ground sumac berries I’d like to use. This is a marvelous lemony seasoning, commonly used in Turkish cuisine, but I’ve only used it when making the traditional tomato pita salad, … Full recipe post
Baked Chicken Thighs with a Crispy Anchovy Crust
Last year I made a delicious Mario Batali recipe for Grilled Chicken Thighs with a Panko-Anchovy Crust. Grilling the chicken with a loose crust was a bit cumbersome, so this year I decided to bake the chicken instead of grilling it. I’ve run out of panko and have no day-old bread to turn to crumbs … Full recipe post
Sautéed Chicken with Radishes in Mustard-Tarragon Sauce
Despite global cultivation, there is something uniquely satisfying and primal about eating foods in sync with their natural rhythm. These days it’s easier than ever to — ping — oops…excuse me… (it’s a Tweet from the Kerrytown Farmers Market). Hmm…the farmers are selling tiny strawberries, radishes, beautiful peonies and beet greens as I write these very … Full recipe post
No-Burn Barbecue Chicken
I just saw a mass of foreign matter in the sky. It was glowing, pulsating in some other-worldly shade of egg yolk yellow. A UFO? No wait…is this what they call….the sun? Perhaps it’s a dream. But I’ll buy some chicken for the grill… just in case. Barbecued chicken - my favorite kind with the skin … Full recipe post
Chopped Chicken Taco Salad with Chipotle-Corn Dressing
Congratulations soon-to-be graduates! In a few short weeks, University of Michigan and Eastern University seniors will be tossing their caps into the clouds, soon followed by local high schools grads. At this time of the year, I turn to recipes suitable for graduation parties —recipes as hard-working and deserving of accolades as these students. This … Full recipe post
Thai Roast Chicken
In a Fine Cooking (August/September, 1997) Magazine, there was a recipe that looked insanely delicious for Lemongrass Chicken. I’ve held onto the recipe for the past 13 years, planning to make it “one of these days”. As so many really wonderful sounding recipes, It seemed rather labor intensive–so I easily put it off. It’s not, however, nearly … Full recipe post
Seared Chicken Breasts with Hedgehog Mushrooms
I sent my husband out for groceries at Plum Market - cremini mushrooms topping the list. He returned with four varieties of mushrooms, for fear of screwing up. I was delighted, albeit troubled he thought a fungi mistake could precipitate a domestic dispute. (Mental Note: No more slinging sauce-laden whisks in hubbie’s direction.) I was especially excited … Full recipe post
Eight-Treasure Fried Rice
Mark your calendars; Chinese New Year,The Year of the Rabbit, officially begins next week, Feb. 3. According to the website Chinese Zodiac/Rabbit, people born in the Year of the Rabbit (1915, 1927, 1939, 1951,1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011)are articulate, talented and ambitious. Rabbit people are also virtuous, reserved and have excellent taste. I have several … Full recipe post
Turkey Loaf with Bulgur
It’s wise not to underestimate meatloaf. Sure, you’ll find meatloaf in the frozen- food section of every supermarket in America. It’s often packaged as a complete meal, accompanied by tater tots, green beans and apple brown betty — all conveniently segregated in compartments appealing to those who don’t like their foods to touch. In natural … Full recipe post
