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Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken and Rice Casserole

My friend Julie first made this for me back in the ’80s, when we had both just moved to the big city. She invited me over for a rice-box casserole dinner I never forgot. I can still remember exactly how it tasted — and it was the moment I fell in love with freshly grated nutmeg.

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Chinese Crispy Chicken Salad

I created this salad for my grocery store client, and it quickly became a bestseller! One thing I’ve learned about grocery shoppers is that when there’s crispy chicken on top, it will sell!

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Chicken Soup With Zucchini and Ginger

“Mama, this is your best soup”, my daughter says. And I have to agree, since I created this soup, I’ve become obsessed.

I start with the best Ontario pasture-raised chicken to make an easy homemade chicken stock (you can use the best one you can find), then turn it into a delicious, aromatic broth with garlic, ginger, bay leaf, and turmeric. I cube the chicken rather than shredding it, then add chunks of fresh zucchini and chewy brown rice.

I like to add a drizzle of chili crisp for heat, a few tortilla chips for crunch, and cilantro for freshness. I hope you love it as much as I do.

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Best Fettuccini Alfredo With Chicken

Creamy, comforting and made the way it should be. Tender chicken, rich Alfredo sauce and pillowy fettuccine—simply heat, serve and enjoy. i promise, this is the best Alfredo recipe you will ever make.

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Lemon Honey Chicken with Bacon and Parsnip Mash

This recipe is so appreciated with my family and friends I have been asked for the recipe many times over, so it just seemed fitting to introduce it here. The flavours are unforgettable – chicken, honey, lemon, combine beautifully to create a distinct taste perfectly balanced with the smoky, salty richness of crisped bacon. Yum!

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Marry Me Chicken

Made in one pan with juicy chicken breasts and a delicious sundried tomato cream sauce, then topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Serve with pasta or mashed potatoes, or simply on its own, it’s incredible!

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