I've been obsessed with Greek yogurt lately. Maybe it's because I tend to root for the underdog (you have to admit they are going through a rough time right now) or maybe it's because Greek yogurt is the perfect substitute for sour cream. Also, Greek yogurt makes the base for an incredible marinade. So, the other day when I had a huge container of yogurt that I was trying to finish, I decided to make some spicy chicken kabobs – and I was extremely dedicated to the kabob idea.

We don't have skewers so I used extra large toothpicks which aren't the easiest thing to manage, so if you have metal or wooden skewers I would recommend using them. However, they were completely adorable and I might make them for Jedd's birthday later in the month, because their little size is perfect for appetizers. Also, they are incredibly delicious and the chili flakes give them some kick. I'm pretty sure that they will be gone in a flash.

I love any version of chicken Milanese. It's incredibly versatile, delicious, reasonably healthy and it can get me out of the kitchen and back in front of the computer quickly when I have a deadline.

And for this version I dressed up the chicken with some oranges, basil and capers.

Note that I said “reasonably healthy,” though. I did use butter instead of olive oil for the sauce. However, half of a tablespoon of butter per piece of chicken doesn't seem that outlandish in a world of fried chicken and bacon sandwiches.

Once a month Jedd gets together with our friend Steve and they make and record music until the wee hours of the morning.

And not to be indelicate, but Jedd and Steve occasionally have a tad bit of a hangover the next morning. You see, there's whiskey and beer and very little food involved when recording. So, last band night I decided to make them a protein-laden casserole that they could just microwave at 3 a.m., so they wouldn't be drunkenly debating over what to eat between songs.

“Tater tots?”

“No. Cheese slices dipped in salsa!”

I've seen those conversations - and I've been food pranked before. One night I had a small bowl of scalloped potatoes leftover from dinner that I was saving for lunch the next day. And I hid it in the fridge. I mean I buried it in the fridge. But the next morning I woke up to a dirty bowl in the sink and a guitar pic next to the microwave.

And I know the most anti-feminist reason ever for cooking a meal is: “To make sure the men folk have a nutritious snack." But I don't consider it a female/male thing. I just consider feeding musicians to be good common sense.

I've been swamped with work this week and our little kitchen is feeling very unloved. Dinner has been hummus with naan or salads. But last night it dawned on me that in almost the amount of time it would take me to make a salad – I could make a crunchy Chicken Milanese.

And I highly recommend this dish for anyone who's in a hurry but wants to feel a little pampered too.