Food Network's Robin Miller rescues dinner

Robin Miller hosts "Quick Fix Meals" on the Food Network and you might not have seen it because it's on weekdays at 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. I know she doesn't have the vivacious appeal as Rachael Ray but her food and ideas are super solid and deserve more attention. Most of her recipes can also be prepared in less than 30 minutes.

If you haven't seen her new cookbook, "Robin Rescue Dinner," take a look next time you're at the bookstore. I guarantee you'll buy it. This isn't one of those cookbooks you'll be reading before bedtime as a travelogue or dream catcher. You'll actually use it to make dinner.

She uses some convenience products but what impresses me is the wide variety of recipes and cuisines. Here's her version of spicy Chicken Fra Diavolo. Try it tonight.

Chicken Fra Diavolo
12 ounces linguine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 habanero or jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cooked chicken breasts, cubed (equaling 4 cups)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 cup diced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Cook the linguine according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the hot pepper and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes, or until golden brown on all sides. Add the
oregano and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute, or until the oregano is fragrant.

Add the diced tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Spoon the chicken and sauce over the linguine and top with the basil.

Serves 4.

Source: "Robin Rescue Dinner" by Robin Miller (Clarkson Potter, 2009).

Comments

[Larry Hauser]

Robin: This recipe for your Chicken Fra Diavolo caught my eye, as I have a special affinity for Italian food. I eat out about 4 times a month in my efforts to select a "Restaurant of the Month" for my website, www.dineandfind.com/, and I must say, I don't know of a single restaurant that offers this entree on their menu. Looks like I might have to make it myself, if I want it. Tonight my friends and I are going to either Antonio's in Temple Terrace, or Celini's in South Tampa. Anonymously, of course.

[Acai Berry]

don't know of a single restaurant that offers this entree on their menu. Looks like I might have to make it myself, if I want it.

[Acai]

Tonight my friends and I are going to either Antonio's in Temple Terrace, or Celini's in South Tampa. Anonymously, of course.

[mrak911]

thanks for the information