John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

Can chickens withstand cold?

Chickens can handle very cold temperatures. Some experts say chickens don’t really start suffering until the temperature inside their coop falls to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit. How cold can chickens survive? Chickens can survive quite well with temperatures down into the teens. Honestly, they are much better in cold temperatures than they are heat tolerant. …

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Should chicken salad be served cold?

Serve chicken salad with bread/toast, crackers, or with vegetables/salad, or just by itself. Dairy free folks use vegannaise instead of mayonnaise. Cold chicken salad can be made with your favorite herbs. My favorites include dill, parsley, or tarragon but I’ve also made it with cilantro and rosemary. When making chicken salad you want white and …

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Where does chicken tikka come from?

Chicken tikka is a chicken dish originating in the Indian subcontinent ; the dish is popular in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. It is traditionally small pieces of boneless chicken baked using skewers on a brazier called angeethi or over charcoal after marinating in Indian spices and dahi (yogurt)—essentially a boneless version of tandoori chicken. The …

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