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Chicken and Andouille �touff�e  Chicken and Andouille �touff�e pair with Pinot Noir Wine Chicken and Andouille �touff�e pair with Pinot Noir Wine It�s almost 100 degree�s outside today and I did not feel like opening the grill and wanted to cook something simple. This chicken and andouille �touff�e recipe is an adaptation from the classic French Cajun dish of shellfish served over rice in Louisiana. Instead of the seafood, I have used boneless chicken breasts ,good quality andouille sausages and no hot spices in this recipe; so even �no spice connoisseurs� can enjoy this meal.  This dish can be prepared under 40 mins and this is my �go to� recipe for every time I have unexpected guests over dinnertime. Andouille sausages are spicy smoked sausages made from pork chitterlings / tripe and mostly used in Cajun dishes like jambalaya and gumbo, its smokiness compliments the light texture from the chicken. I get my andouille sausages from the Whole Food Market, they have a great varie

Chipotle chili rubbed chicken tacos with grilled vegetables Chipotle chili rubbed chicken tacos with glass of  Red Wine (Spanish Grenache) Chipotle chili rubbed chicken tacos with grilled vegetables Chipotle chili rubbed chicken  with grilled vegetables If you are having a quiet afternoon, feel like exploring a new recipe, then try these chicken tacos, you will love the flavors and versatility in this dish. Chicken tacos can be made in many different methods, I like my tacos soft, flavorful and bit spicy.   This version of the recipe is healthier compares to the Authentic Mexican fried tacos packed with cheese and sour cream. Believe me, there are days I do crave for those calorie packed greasy tacos, but when you can alter the recipe without losing the flavors, I would take the healthy option. You can make this recipe at home with left over grilled chicken/ vegetables and some seasoning spices.   When you rub the chicken with chipotle and cumin powder, not only it adds the heat but