Cooking has never been my forte...well, until recently. After being married to my soldier, life turned out to be nothing short of a roller-coaster ride. There have been days when he would announce that he had invited few friends and family over for dinner. And being a novice or a new bride doesn't count in the Army family. Thus began my trials and experiments and though I don't claim to be Pro, things are in much better place now.
My husband was always head over heels in love with the Chicken dishes I prepared at home. He used to demand my Dad's special Chicken curry on most Sundays. From sumptious biriyanis to momos to fried drumsticks, I have tried many.
I am participating in the #AtoZChallenge this year. i.e. I will be blogging through the month of April except on Sundays, each day dedicated to the alphabet of that day, i.e. On April 1st, you should blog on a topic starting with A, on 2nd it should be B and so on. I also have a theme in mind.
[tweetthis display_mode="box"]Something's Cooking is set for #AtoZChallenge wid 26 Chicken Dishes[/tweetthis]
My sole aim is to make my husband miss my food (and me of course) as he is away since nine months. Perks of being an Army Officer! You can expect Chicken recipes from varied cuisines.
All set for it?
I am also a minion this time, i.e. I'm helping one of the co-hosts of the #AtoZChallenge- Pam Brown Margolis who blogs @ An Unconventional Librarian.
Our theme is called "The Unconventional Alliance"
While I am the DJ of the team, playing music keeping your toes tapping, Rajlakshmi who blogs at The Twinkle Eyed Traveler, The Poetry Wagon, and Destiny's Child will be the lead singer. Claire blogs at A Field Trip Life will be our dance teacher and Parul who blogs at Happiness and Food will be the life of the party. We will be visiting your blogs throughout the month of April. Keep those posts churning. 
Looking forward to having a rocking time!
It would be great if you send in your feedback on my posts in the form of comments, likes, follow ups and subscription via mail/FB/Google+/Twitter/Instagram . I don’t have any intention to spam you.
Meanwhile, you can also hop in to my personal blog to find out an interesting theme for the A to Z challenge. I'm sure you will love it.
Ciao!
Aseem says
Now that's gonna be quite a chickenilicous month. Bring it on! 🙂 All the best!
Shalini says
Trying my best, Aseem 🙂
Stuart Lennon says
Wow - lots of posts for you this month! I look forward to reading along.
Shalini says
Many thanks, Stuart. Keep visiting 🙂
Shubhangi says
I'm sure the theme's going to be a big hit!
Shalini says
Touch wood! Thanks 🙂
Stephen says
Oh wow! I'm already bookmarking your blog 😉
Also have some Mircowave Chicken dishes too or add some pointers for MWO in your April posts! That would be useful..Saving this
Thanks ShalzzZ
Shalini says
Thanks, Stephen.
I will try to incorporate some MW recipes 🙂
betty says
Sounds like a cute theme and who can resist recipes, especially chicken ones which are often my favorite 🙂 Have fun with the challenge!
betty
Shalini says
Thanks, Betty. Keep visiting!
Aathira says
26 chicken recipes??? *drools* Checking in, definitely. All the best, Shalz!
Shalini says
Thanks, Aathira. I hope I meet your expectations 🙂 Let's have a rocking April.
Rubina Ramesh says
OOOOOOh.. I am bookmarking your page. I love chicken. Will try out all your recipes too. Even if I am elder to you by many years.. i am a horrible self-declared cook. Ask the restaurants near my house where my family frequents often 😛 Bring them on!!
Shalini says
Haha! I can't stop giggling! You should definitely visit again. There will be many easy recipes. 🙂
My Era says
Wow! 26 Chicken dishes sounds like a great venture. I can't wait for April to learn and cook all you'll share in my kitchen 🙂
You're a rock-star girl!!
Shalini says
Thanks very much, ME! Keep visiting. Let's have a rocking April 🙂
Shantala says
You know what - I had registered a food blog 2 years back, but I am yet to find the time to get it up and running. But if it was up, and I would have participated in the AtoZ (so many ifs!) - this would be just the theme I picked - because like your hubby - I am in love with chicken too. So you can count on me being around in April. 🙂
Shalini says
Yay. Looking forward to your visits, Shantala. And you have a food blog? Get it running, girl! I want to take a look at it. 🙂
Rajlakshmi says
This is going to be a yummy April... You are going to make me forget all my diet goals 🙂
Shalini says
Haha! No diet, girl. I want you to try out a few from the lot and let me know how it turns out for you. 🙂 Let's have a rocking April, Raj!
Modern Gypsy says
Ooh! 26 chicken dinners? Sign me up!
Shalini says
🙂 You are welcome to check them out anytime! Looking forward to your visits! 🙂
richa singh says
You must visit me in Pune with a nice vegetarian dish first! 😀
Shalini says
Pune? I will around for two more months! Let's meet up 🙂
Claire Noland says
Great theme! I'll be looking forward to trying your recipes. So excited to be on Pam's Unconventional Alliance Team with you.
Shalini says
Yay, Claire! We make a great team! Keep visiting. Let's have a rocking April! 🙂
Ann says
I love chicken and what a great theme idea! I can't wait to follow along.
Shalini says
Yay! Happy to have you around. Keep visiting,. 🙂
Chicky Kadambari says
Chicken! Oh man! We don't cook chicken at our home! 🙁
I will keep passing on your recipes to my brother-in-law though. He loves Chicken!
All the best!
- Chicky Kadambari @ http://www.mysteriouskaddu.com
Ros Haywood says
I love chicken. I have just been diagnosed as pre-diabetic, so I am looking for every chicken recipe I can find. Have a great Challenge!
Ros, visiting from GenWestUK
Mithila Menezes @Fabulus1710 says
Chicken recipes!!!!!!!!!!!!1
You've earned a diehard fan in me, Shalini!
Will stay hooked to all your posts <3
Awaiting April,
Maggie says
OOooh! Food. I'm a vegetarian, but that's never stopped me from ogling at pretty dishes 🙂
nibha says
Good luck with the challenge shalini!
Kala Ravi says
Go rock it girl! Hubby is sure too come rushing back and drooling all over! Happy cooking and blogging!
Parul says
I desperately need recipes. So know that I am going to be around trying out these and cooking. 🙂 What a yummy theme you got Shalini.
Damyanti says
I'm a vegetarian but my husband is not, so will be saving your recipes!
Damyanti, AZ cohost 2016
Inderpreet Kaur Uppal says
Looking forward to the recipes. I love chicken!! 🙂
Archana says
Being a military wife myself, I know the huge importance of 'chicken' dishes in any menu! Looking forward to reading yours... Good luck! 🙂
Lata Sunil says
Lovely .. surely would try out some recipes from here. My boys will thank you.
BellyBytes says
WOW! 26 ways of making chicken......that's quite a mouthwatering challenge.
JazzFeathers says
You can always count me in for a good recipes.
Have a fantastic challenge 🙂