Today is National Fried Chicken Day and, boy, am I excited! Fried chicken is a treat that I indulge in only about once every couple of years, but when I do, it’s magical.  There’s just something about that crispy skin and the tender chicken underneath that makes me want to keep eating and eating and eating… Check out some of my favorite fried chicken recipes after the jump, plus I’ll teach you how to make a more diet-friendly version! Read the rest of this entry »

Today, we are featuring a guest post by Minni from Cooks and Travel Books.   Enjoy!

Summer is my favorite foodie season. It’s an ideal time to experiment with fresh local produce, to make lighter, healthier meals, and to make use of your outdoor grill. But my summers are also usually pretty busy, and cooking every day isn’t always practical. Cooking can also heat up the house, something I try to avoid when the weather gets warm. Read the rest of this entry »

If there’s one thing that everyone should know how to cook, it’s a couple of chicken breasts. Chicken is arguably  the best option for a dinner meal because it’s easy to prepare and there are so many different ways to spice it up.

Since Memorial Day is coming up in a couple weeks, the Chew on That editors don’t think you should spend too much time cooking up difficult dinners. Instead, pick up several chicken breasts at the grocery store, and take a look at these recipes for some dinner inspiration.

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It’s time to get pumped for Memorial Day! That means barbecue food galore. As much as I love spring, we don’t really experience it in Chicago. It might get up to 60 degrees a handful of times, but usually we’re in the 40s, and it’s raining. As you can guess that’s not fun at at all. But if you can keep your eye on the prize (like I’m trying to!), you’ll get through this horrid spring in no time and move on to summer. Keep reading for some barbecue picks!

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