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Chipotle Lime Chicken Fingers with Sour Cherry Compote

Monday August 10th 2009

These chicken fingers are a perfect foil for one of my favorite flavor combinations: chipotle and lime. They’re hot and spicy—and a little bit tart from a few squirts of fresh lime juice. A quick dip in a side of sour cherry compote cools them off just a smidge. And adds a touch of tangy sweetness.

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Smokey Black Bean Soup with Orange & Cilantro

Friday January 2nd 2009

It’s been freezing here in Boston for the last week or so, which has put me in serious comfort-food mode. I’ve had a few days off, and have been able to flit in and out of the kitchen, tending to hearty, slow-cooking dishes. (Hehe…Hooray for vacation! I’m just sad it has to end.) This is [...]

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Spicy Chipotle-Lime Ketchup

Monday December 29th 2008

This dip was a hit this weekend when we had folks over to watch the fight. I served it as one of the companions to my Crispy Sesame Chicken Nibbles. The cold, garlicky ketchup was a perfect balance to the crunchy crust and moist chicken. A healthy dose of lime juice and zest give the [...]

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Rib of the Week: Chipotle Lime Beef Back Ribs

Monday December 1st 2008

This is one of my favorite ways to prepare ribs. It works well with beef and pork ribs. It’s a quick and easy thing to make on nights like tonight, when I have a deadline. Just whip together a quick marinade loaded with fresh tart lime juice and a hefty dose of chipotle chili and [...]

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Smoky Corn Chowder

Wednesday August 27th 2008

This soup is gloriously rich and bursting with chunks of sweet corn and potato. It gets its smokiness from bacon and chipotle pepper. The pepper’s heat is tempered nicely by the creamy broth. If you’re serving it with a meal and not as a main course, I recommend dishing it out in cups instead of [...]

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