Maggie’s Menu: Apricot Chicken with Almonds

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On July 5, 2016

Maggie’s Menu: I found this recipe in the book my mother in law made for me. It was originally authored by Melissa Roberts-Matar and I adapted it a bit. I doubled the recipe and brought half of it to a friend who recently had a baby. This makes for an easy to warm up meal […]

Maggie’s Menu: Greek Chicken + Other Greek Acutraments

Posted by magpie
On May 27, 2016

Message from Maggie: I’m always asking Mr. Magpie for suggestions on meals he’d like me to try making. This week he suggested Greek food. Ingredients: Chicken Marinade 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh squeeze lemon juice (about 3 lemons) 1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar 2 tsp finely minced garlic 1 1/2 tsp dried […]

Maggie’s Menu: Curried Honey Mustard Chicken

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On May 24, 2016

Message from Maggie: I decided to veer from an old favorite and try a new version of curry chicken. This is an easy marinade you can whip up before work and then throw on the grill when you are home. Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 4 teaspoons curry powder […]

Maggie’s Menu: Weeknight Baked Chicken Parmesan

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On May 4, 2016

Message from Maggie: Chicken parmesan is my Italian husbands favorite. For a weeknight, healthier solution try this baked chicken parmesan. Ingredients: Breadcrumbs (Note: I use Aleia’s gluten free Italian breadcrumbs) Olive oil Egg Chicken breast (Note: I like the thin version since they cook quickly) Egg Part skim mozzarella cheese, sliced Marinara Basil (optional) Instructions: […]

Maggie’s Menu: Basic Grilled Curry Chicken

Posted by magpie
On April 18, 2016

Message from Maggie: Its BEAUTIFUL in DC this weekend. Brad and I planted our herb and vegetable garden and made plans for our shed remodel. In the mean time I organized, purged, and labeled whats left in the shed. Tonight we are relaxing and enjoying guac and chips before chicken on the grill served with […]

Maggie’s Menu: Chicken and Vegetable Un-Fried Rice

Posted by magpie
On February 21, 2016

Message from Maggie: I altered last week’s recipe of the week by swapping beef for chicken, lo mein for brown rice, and broccoli for snap peas for this take on an Asian-inspired chicken and vegetables dish. Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 lb thin chicken breasts 2 teaspoons of hot sesame oil […]

Maggie’s Menu: Souper Bowl Chicken Tortilla Soup

Posted by magpie
On February 7, 2016

Message from Maggie: We are heading to an annual Super Bowl party with our closest friends. Since it is bound to be filled with appetizers I promised to bring along a main dish. Last year I made chili but this year I am taking it up a notch with chicken tortilla soup. Ingredients: For soup: […]