Grilled Chicken Skewers over Quinoa with Olives and Veggies

This is one of those meals that hits all the right notes—bright, salty, fresh, and deeply satisfying.

Dinner, Lunch, Bowl, Quick, Meat, SpringStaci JanikMay 9, 2025soup, potato, bowl, cucumber, olives, feta, quinoa, red onion, chicken, skewers, lemon, vinaigretteComment

Singapore Noodles

One of (not so many) restaurants we’ve found to be consistently good here serves Singapore Noodles and it's a consistent take-out favorite in our household.

Pickle-Brined Chicken Sandwich with Coleslaw and Red Onion

A chicken sandwich is something I usually crave when I want fast food and I mostly believe whatever I could make at home could never compare.

Dinner, Fall, Lunch, SandwichStaci JanikNovember 20, 2020chicken, pickles, brine, coleslaw, red onion, brioche bunComment

Baked Lemon and Thyme Chicken with Herbed White Beans

Apparently, we like eating chicken these days. I think we’re on a chicken kick because we really like the baking dish method.

Dinner, Meat, Fall, LunchStaci JanikOctober 16, 2020chicken, herbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, cilantro, cannellini beans, olives, thyme, lemons, garlic, beans, chivesComment

Chicken over Romaine Hearts with Croutons and Green Goddess Dressing

This one is dedicated to my mom and all the salads we ate when I was growing up.

Dinner, Fall, BakedStaci JanikOctober 16, 2020herbs, garlic, butter, roasted, celery, cauliflower, red onion, saffron, raisins, pistachio, mint, thyme, chicken, plums, italian plums, caraway, anise, lemon, honey, red pepper flakes, allspiceComment

Roasted Plum Chicken with Saffron Jeweled Rice

The farmer’s market here has a large variety of stone fruits right now and Lee found Sweet Italian plums, a European type of prune plum.

Dinner, Fall, BakedStaci JanikSeptember 29, 2020herbs, garlic, butter, roasted, celery, cauliflower, red onion, saffron, raisins, pistachio, mint, thyme, chicken, plums, italian plums, caraway, anise, lemon, honey, red pepper flakes, allspiceComment

Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Salsa and Habanero Black Beans

Is jerk a flavor, a way of cooking, or is it a specific group of ingredients?

Dinner, Sides, MeatStaci JanikAugust 31, 2020herbs, garlic, onion, beans, bay leaf, parmesan cheese, chicken, jerk seasoning, pineapple, red pepperComment

Spicy Barbecue Chicken Salad with Charred Corn and Miso Ranch Dressing

Fresh and colorful, this summer salad is both healthy and satisfying.

Dinner, Summer, Salad, Sauces, MeatStaci JanikAugust 30, 2020carrot, salad, chicken, healthy, buttermilk, miso, red pepper, honey, hot sauce, barbeque sauce, charred cornComment

Chicken Tacos with Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Growing up, my mom made tacos with ground beef and taco seasoning on a regular basis. It was a very simple spread and sometimes it’s just what I am craving.

Dinner, Tacos, Meat, BakedStaci JanikAugust 22, 2020red onion, chicken, cilantro, lime, lettuce, corn, radish, chipotle ranchComment