Summer is here, which means picnic season is upon us, and in my book, picnics mean chicken. Whether fried, barbecued, or roasted, and served warm, hot, or cold, it’s what I crave when I’m sitting on a blanket on Ravinia’s Great Lawn, or at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Happily, we are living in […]
Rise and shine! DMK Restaurants has opened Arlen’s Chicken in Evanston. It’s a casual fried chicken joint where you’ll find delectable fried chicken and biscuit sandwiches, crispy biscuits and tater tots, not-just-for-kids chicken nuggets and DMK’s signature killer milkshakes — the toasted marshmallow is to die for. If you can’t wait until you get home, […]
Because Super Bowl is an all day affair, why not incorporate some brunch friendly foods into your spread? The perfect mix of savory and sweet, these Gourmet Chicken & Waffle sliders are the perfect addition to your Super Bowl party! For Chicken: 10 chicken tenders, each cut into 3 or 4 pieces 2 cups buttermilk […]
March 19 is National Poultry Day. No, seriously! I’m taking this to heart. Maybe it’s because I’m a crazy chicken lady—I own more than 150 poultry-themed items, from sculpture to stationery—but this is one important holiday in my book. So in honor of the humble bird, we’ve compiled some of our most popular chicken recipes […]
The art of breading and pan-frying meat—chicken, veal or pork—is a valuable skill to have. Why? Because it’s unbelievably delicious, that’s why. Plus, everyone in your family will love this dish. The key is to offset the crunchy, fried exterior by topping it with an acidic sauce or salad. The classic Milanese treatment of […]
Oven-fried chicken is disappointing. It comes out pale and bready—so not like real fried chicken, that you simply can’t compare the two. But what oven “frying” does have going for it is this: no mess and fewer calories. On a Tuesday, it’s doable. And thanks to a brilliant recipe by Kay Chun in Food […]
Chicken Vesuvio has always been a favorite of mine; it’s my go-to dish to bring to friends, and it’s great served hot, cold or at room temperature. I love garlic, oregano and lemon in combination with potato spears and chicken on the bone. Here, I’ve updated it with sweet potatoes and wild ramps. This […]
Sometimes I buy a roast chicken and after I get halfway through it, I’m ready for something different than just hot, roasted chicken. So I make the rest into chicken salad, and it always seems to disappear quickly—something all cooks love to see. The dark meat has more flavor, so I use both light and […]
A carbonnade is a Belgian beef stew made with beer and onions, but this version is lightened up with chicken thighs. It’s a one-pan, fast and kid-friendly weekday meal. Chicken Braised with Beer and Onions Serves 4 6-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (figure 2 per adult, 1 per child) 3/8 teaspoon allspice 1 tablespoon canola […]
It’s getting to be soup weather, and we’ve got a kid-approved favorite for you. When friend of Make It Better, Megan Haveron, sent us this recipe, she endorsed it as her daughter Amelia’s “favorite.” We love that the bacon is sprinkled on at the end keeping it crisp. Let us know if it’s your new […]
