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Free Chicken Strips at Chick-fil-A on Labor Day

YumSugar — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:04:53 -0700

To promote the start of college football season and the inaugural Chick-fil-A College Kickoff game, Chick-fil-A is giving away its new and improved (that is, larger) Chick-n-Strips for free on Labor Day, Sept.1.

The catch? While you don't have to get decked out in a cow suit, the deal only stands for customers who show up wearing football team attire. Wear any football team logo and get one free order of Chick-n-Strips (three count) anytime from 10:30 a.m. to close at participating locations.

Have you tasted the chicken from this cult favorite? Will you be trying to score some free chicken strips?

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken and Onion Pizza

partysugar — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:45:23 -0700

Mexico meets Italy in this creative, uncomplicated pizza. Instead of using a traditional tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, this recipe uses salsa and Monterey jack. If you like the heat normally associated with Mexican cuisine, use a hot salsa and pepper jack cheese. This pizza makes a great use of leftover chicken and can accommodate a variety of vegetables. Black olives, green onions, or bell peppers are scrumptious substitutions or add-ons. To learn how make it,

Not Your Regular Nachos: Leftover Pantry Nachos

partysugar — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:16:32 -0700

This week I decided to give myself a nacho challenge. Instead of going to the grocery store to purchase a bunch of ingredients, I would make nachos with items currently in my pantry or refrigerator. Luckily I had leftover chicken, barbecue sauce, and plenty of cheese. The final result was this plate of cheesy, barbecue nachos. I heated the chicken with barbecue sauce and made a simple cheese sauce with low-fat milk, Monterey jack, cheddar cheese, and pickled jalapeños. Sliced black olives and mashed avocado seasoned with lemon juice finished off the dish. A dollop of sour cream was a cooling garnish. While I encourage you to experiment with your own leftover pantry nachos, you can learn how I made mine. To do so,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Caribbean Chicken Kabobs

partysugar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:45:40 -0700

During Summer, kabobs are ideal for quick, simple dinners. While you can load the skewers with any proteins or vegetables, this recipe takes inspiration from the Caribbean. Chicken chunks are seasoned with jerk before being layered with bell peppers, red onions, and pineapples. The sweet, fresh fruit counteracts the spicy seasoning. To get the uncomplicated recipe,

Would You Rather Eat Chicken or Fish?

partysugar — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:00:08 -0700

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Would You Rather Eat Chicken or Fish?

Chicken

Fish

Neither, I am a vegetarian.

It depends on the preparation.

Other — I'll tell you below.

'Wich of the Week: Sunny Chicken Sandwich

YumSugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:00:04 -0700

Sandwiches stand out for different reasons, and it often has nothing to do with gourmet ingredients or fancy sandwich shops. Sometimes, a sandwich tastes good because of the memories it evokes — hence, the proverbial PB&J like mom used to make. Other times, it's more about the sandwich experience than the sammie itself, as is the case with this week's 'wich.I recently organized a goodbye get-together for some friends who are moving cross country. Taking advantage of a sunny evening, we headed to the Alpine Inn in Portola Valley, CA, south of San Francisco. This 150-year-old roadhouse has an enormous beer garden, cheap suds, and totally no-frills food that's perfect for picnic tables.

The divey joint is mostly known for greasy burgers served on flattened French rolls. The chicken sandwich was prepared pretty much the same way, except with chicken. While the soft, toasted roll was a nice touch, the most notable thing about this sandwich was the warm Summer evening and good friends surrounding it.

What sentimental sandwich experiences have you had lately? Share them and find out how to make my sunny chicken sandwich when you

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken Lo Mein

partysugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:45:48 -0700

Use the Olympics to teach your kids about the cuisines of other cultures. In this case, explain how the games are taking place in Beijing, and that lo mein is a typical Chinese noodle dish with stir-fried add-ins.

This variation incorporates regular pasta with soy and hoisin sauces. Although the recipe calls for mushrooms and carrots, choose the vegetables that meet your family's needs. To learn how to make this colorful, kid-friendly recipe,

Monday's Leftovers: Sautéed Chicken with Spinach

YumSugar — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:45:33 -0700

This one-plater is the ideal no-fuss, no-muss meal. Not only does it get rid of leftover chicken breast, but it's on the table in no time — just what I need on a Monday night. It's healthy yet hearty, with straightforward flavors that even the most finicky eater will appreciate. To increase servings, simply add an additional chicken breast for each extra person, and increase the measurements accordingly. To make the recipe tonight,

Sunday BBQ: 16-Spice-Rubbed Chicken Breast

YumSugar — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:13:00 -0700

All too often, chicken breast isn't marinated and winds up tasting flavorless. Not in this recipe: Chicken gets a wake-up call with a rub that calls for 16 different spices, including ginger, allspice, and garlic. It's topped with a peppery vinegar sauce and served with green onion slaw. To fire up the grill and make this super flavorful chicken,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Sesame and Ginger Chicken

partysugar — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:45:35 -0700

Store-bought salad dressings are a wonderful ingredient to have on hand. Besides their original purpose, they make a great seasoning for a variety of dishes. In this recipe, an Asian-style sesame and ginger vinaigrette is tossed with chicken chunks and grated carrots. The deliciously textured combination is served inside lettuce cups. Topped with crunchy peanuts and fresh squeezed lime, this meal is so scrumptious no one will know you took help from a bottle! Learn the recipe and

Fast & Easy Dinner: Thai Chicken with Basil

partysugar — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:45:22 -0700

Take advantage of Summer's bounty of fresh basil with this fragrant recipe. If you have access to different types of basil, use both classic basil and lemony Thai basil. To make this quick meal chicken chunks are cooked with garlic, ginger, chili flakes, and Asian fish sauce. The basil is added at the last minute. This delicious dinner from our friends at MyRecipes.com is perfect for a weeknight. Learn how it's made and

Fast & Easy Dinner: Mango Chicken Salad

partysugar — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:45:30 -0700

This exotic variation of chicken salad is the perfect summer meal. It's filling, cool, crunchy, and delicious.

The mango adds a fresh sweetness and lime juice provides a subtle tartness. Seasoned with turmeric and cayenne, this salad is slightly spicy. It's made with low-fat yogurt instead of mayonnaise so it's FitSugar friendly.

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Definition: Coq au Vin

YumSugar — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:15:10 -0700

Coq au Vin, pronounced, coke-oh-vahn

Literally translated to "rooster in wine," coq au vin is a classic French stew of chicken pieces, bacon or lardons (salt pork), mushrooms, and onions cooked together in red wine. Many regions of France have developed their own variations of the dish using local wines.

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Barbecued Chicken Burritos

partysugar — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:30:00 -0700

On your way home from work this afternoon, pick up a rotisserie chicken and whole wheat tortillas. When you arrive, take some help from your pantry and make this delicious burrito for dinner. Filled with canned beans, yellow corn, barbecue sauce, and sour cream, it's hearty and scrumptious. This recipes also makes a great use of leftover barbecued chicken. To get your weekend started, serve with a cold beer, chips, and salsa. For the recipe,

Would You Wear a Cow Suit to Score Free Food?

YumSugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:00:47 -0700

To celebrate cow appreciation day, the fast food chain Chick-fil-A is giving away free combo meals tomorrow. To score a free meal, you have to go into the restaurant dressed like a cow from head to, er, hoof. If you dress as only a partial bovine beauty then you'll score a free entree instead.

I think the idea is pretty funny, and I've done some crazy things in the name of food before, so perhaps if I actually had a Chick-fil-A nearby, I would score a free meal. What about you? Would you dress like a cow to get a free meal?

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'Wich of the Week: Grilled Chicken and Mozzarella Panini

YumSugar — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:00:05 -0700

When it comes to sandwiches — or anything, really — it's hard to go wrong with melted cheese and tomato. Add a few leaves of fresh arugula and chicken cooked to moist perfection on an outdoor grill, and you've got a hot sandwich that showcases the best flavors of the warm months.

I enjoyed this melted panini on a recent weekend away with friends, where the house we rented handily had a panini maker. Better yet, it had a charcoal grill (which I do not have), so I got the rare treat of a sandwich made with chicken grilled fresh over charcoal. Even on a hot day, the juicy meat combined with fresh seasonal tomatoes tasted deliciously like Summer. However, if you don't own a grill or a panini maker, you can still make this whole sammie on the stove, so to get the recipe,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken with Lemon Over Arugula

partysugar — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:45:27 -0700

When you're in a pinch and need to make a meal quickly, turn to this simple recipe. It's a delicious and healthy chicken dish that's cooked in the microwave. The seasoned chicken is coated with a light parsley white wine sauce. After being zapped, it's surprisingly moist and tender.

When served on top of a bed of greens it makes the perfect light Summer meal. For the recipe,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken and Lemon-Broccoli Alfredo

partysugar — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:45:14 -0700

When a recipe calls for a canned sauce make the sauce your own by adding fresh herbs, savory spices, or grated cheese.

In this dish a refrigerated container of light Alfredo sauce is jazzed up with lemon zest and several grinds of black pepper. Served over seared chicken breasts and sautéed vegetables, it makes for a delicious and crowd pleasing meal. Sound scrumptious? Wait until you check out the recipe:

Fast & Easy Dinner: Hawaiian Skillet Chicken

partysugar — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:45:50 -0700

Make midweek meals more exciting by using ingredients that take your family on a culinary vacation. Unlike other exotic recipes, this one utilizes familiar, everyday components like brown sugar and soy sauce. You'll travel to the tropical paradise of Hawaii with this simple chicken dinner. The chicken is seared and topped with a flavorful pineapple sauce. To find the recipe please

Stir Things Up With Pineapple Fried Rice

YumSugar — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:00:00 -0700

I'm crazy for pineapple. I usually eat it as dessert or as a Sunday afternoon snack, but this time I thought I'd try something different. Inspired by a dish at one of my favorite Thai restaurants, I concocted a pineapple fried rice. It's easy to do and quick to come together. When served in the actual pineapple, it makes for a lovely presentation. To see how I did it,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Jerk Chicken With Corn Bread

partysugar — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:30:19 -0700

Why not start the weekend with a spicy, fragrant chicken? This chicken is rubbed with a mixture of spices typical to Jerk seasoning: paprika, allspice, cayenne, and garlic powder. Although the recipe roasts the chicken in the oven, it would be equally delicious cooked on a grill. The corn bread accompaniment is simply a jazzed-up box variation. Paired with an icy cold beer, this makes a delicious dinner. Get the recipe now and

Monday's Leftovers: Chicken Salad with Cumin Carrot Raita

partysugar — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:45:12 -0700

Making chicken salad is a classic way to use up leftover grilled chicken. However, when the leftover chicken happens to be tandoori style grilled chicken, the chicken salad is anything but ordinary.

This recipe combines the moist meat with cumin, radishes, and carrots. There's no mayonnaise involved, instead the base of the sauce is whole milk yogurt.

To check out the recipe — which is tasty inside warmed pita bread —

Sunday BBQ: Grilled Tandoori-Style Chicken

partysugar — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:00:55 -0700

Since so many of you enjoyed the naanwich, I thought I'd provide you with another Indian inspired recipe. This one combines the typical tandoori seasonings with grilled chicken. The chicken needs to marinate for an hour, so get a head start on this dish early in the afternoon.

This recipe is great because it includes the ingredients and technique for the perfect side dish — a fragrant jasmine rice with grilled mango. Garnished with crunchy pine nuts and fresh cilantro, this is the perfect grilled chicken for exotic entertaining. To take a look at the recipe,

'Wich of the Week: Tandoori Chicken Naanwich

YumSugar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:00:09 -0700

When I saw naan, a traditional Indian flatbread, for sale at my local Trader Joe's, I immediately thought "naanwich!" and figured it was high time I experimented with one of my favorite Indian takeout orders, tandoori chicken.

Creating this full-flavored spice rack of a dish is as easy as making a yogurt-based marinade and popping some chicken thighs into the oven. Just slather some storebought chutney on the warm naan, and you've got a new sandwich invention I'm calling the Tandoori Chicken Naanwich. For extra flavor and texture, I added red onions, which bake with the chicken, as well as spinach, another crucial ingredient in my favorite Indian dishes. To get my recipe and more photos,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Ginger-Sesame Chicken with Bok Choy and Mushrooms

partysugar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:46:48 -0700

I love making quick, Asian inspired dishes because usually they only involve cleaning one pan! For example, this recipe for a fragrant chicken dinner, cooks the meat, vegetables, and sauce all in the same pan. Each ingredient is sautéed individually before being tossed together with the sherry-sesame oil sauce. Served over a bed of steamed rice, this makes a hearty, delicious meal. To look at the recipe,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Orange Chicken Salad With Feta

partysugar — Tue, 27 May 2008 06:45:49 -0700

I always keep a couple of frozen juice concentrates in my freezer. Besides coming in handy for last-minute cocktails, they also make a wonderful addition to vinaigrettes. A couple tablespoons of orange juice concentrate flavors this scrumptious dinner salad. Packed with colorful veggies — cherry tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers — and sweet mandarin oranges, this salad is balanced in texture and taste. A heavy sprinkling of salty feta and toasted almonds finishes off the dish.

To look at the recipe, which is from our buddies at MyRecipes.com,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken Tenders With Apricots and Sauteed Spinach

partysugar — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:30:09 -0700

Tonight use chicken breast tenders to create a rapid yet delicious meal. The kid friendly tenders cook quicker than whole chicken breasts, making them perfect for a Friday night.

Apricots make a thick, syrup-like sauce, and crisp, just wilted spinach rounds out the dish. Although the recipe calls for canned apricots, fresh ones would be equally scrumptious. To look at the recipe, which was created by our friends at MyRecipes.com,

'Wich of the Week: Old-School Club

YumSugar — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:15:08 -0700

Club sandwiches are so ubiquitous that I usually take them for granted. I order them very occasionally, maybe from hotel room service or when I'm looking for a "healthy" option at a diner. But every time I eat a good one — when the bread is only lightly browned and there's just enough mayo to balance out the crispy bacon — I realize that the club sandwich deserves more credit.

The club is actually one of the oldest original American sandwiches, invented sometime around the 1890s. Originally, club sandwiches were single decker and usually made with chicken instead of turkey. So for this 'Wich of the Week, I went in search of an authentic old-school club and found the object of my affection at St. Francis Fountain, an 80-year-old diner and soda fountain in San Francisco. For more details and my recipe,

Monday's Leftovers: Miso Chicken With Brown Rice

partysugar — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:45:16 -0700

I was browsing MyRecipes.com trying to figure out what to do with leftover Asian style grilled chicken, when I found this tasty looking recipe. Chicken is coated with a fragrant miso, ginger, and garlic sauce before being tossed with brown rice and fresh vegetables. This recipe is incredibly adaptable so alter it to suit your liking. Green beans, bell peppers, and bean sprouts would be wonderful additions to this delicious rice dish. To look at the recipe,

Sunday Dinner: Asian Style Grilled Chicken

partysugar — Sun, 11 May 2008 06:00:16 -0700

I love to cook chicken on Sundays and use the leftovers to make cold salads for the rest of the week. Since chicken is so versatile — it can be seasoned in a million different ways — it's exciting to try out new flavors. Tonight, I'm experimenting with this Asian grilled chicken. Although some time is needed to marinate the chicken, this recipe is incredibly simple. To check it out,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Cobb Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

partysugar — Tue, 06 May 2008 06:30:55 -0700

One of our favorite places to search for wonderful recipes is MyRecipes.com — the site that houses all of the recipes from several great food magazines like Cooking Light, Sunset, and Southern Living. We love the website so much that we've become fabulous friends and they're graciously providing this month’s Fast & Easy dinner recipes!

To get things started, I've found this delicious and filling salad recipe. Here, the classic Cobb is jazzed up with a green goddess dressing packed with fresh herbs. It's a wonderfully scrumptious dinner —especially after yesterday's Mexican food overload — so get the recipe now and

Reader Recipe: Southwestern Chicken Chili

YumSugar — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:00:35 -0700

Although chili season is coming to a close — it's generally a Winter dish — I thought this Southwestern Chicken Chili that TeamSugar member MotoLinz posted looked too good to pass up. She gets a lot of help from canned ingredients, not to mention a beer, but the whole thing looks like a great dinner. It simmers for four hours — you want those flavors to mix — although the actual recipe can come together in about an hour. To make a batch of this delicious chili tonight, get the recipe and

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken and Asparagus Skillet

partysugar — Fri, 02 May 2008 09:30:30 -0700

Don't underestimate the power of your microwave! When cooking quick dinners, it can be an invaluable tool. In this recipe it's used to rapidly steam asparagus and summer squash.

The vegetables are topped with a chicken bacon mixture and a broth sauce. The final dish is filling and succulent. To take a look at the recipe, please

'Wich of the Week: Super Chicken Torta

YumSugar — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:13:35 -0700

Though most of you will probably celebrate Cinco de Mayo this weekend, I have already marked the occasion by devouring a torta, and looking at the photos again makes me want to eat another one right now. Similar to a submarine sandwich, the torta originated in Mexico, though you can get them at many taquerias in the States. The sandwich features your choice of meat, served on a white roll called a telera or a bolillo and typically garnished with avocado, lettuce, and tomato.

For my first-ever torta, I visited Super Tortas when I was down in Los Angeles. After all, this family business, which has three stores in LA, specializes in tortas, and I figured if I was trying a new sandwich, I might as well start with one that calls itself "super." For more photos and details,

Chinese Chicken Salad Two Ways — Beginner and Expert

partysugar — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:31:19 -0700

When the weather warms up, I crave fresh, flavorful dishes like Chinese chicken salad. It makes a great meal because it's filling, crunchy, and delicious.

Every home cook should master a couple of basic salad recipes, and since Chinese chicken is so popular, it's a great dish to add to your repertoire.

I've found two recipes — both are straight forward, simple, and scrumptious — for you to check out so

'Wich of the Week: Soy-Ginger Chicken Sandwich

YumSugar — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:18:11 -0700

Like grilled cheese or my daily turkey creation, a chicken sandwich is something I never get sick of. When cooked just right and constructed well, a chicken breast on a bun makes for a simple but delicious meal. To make this old standby slightly more exciting, all you need is an interesting marinade, and since I've been wanting to do a chicken 'wich for weeks, I decided to experiment with a soy-ginger glaze.

Aiming for a richer chicken sandwich than usual, I used thigh meat instead of breast. Because you marinate and sauté the chicken in a tangy soy-ginger mixture, it's so moist that you hardly need any other condiments, though I added a bit of mustard, plus lettuce, tomato, and onion for texture. To enhance the sweetness, I served mine on Dutch crunch rolls, though any roll will do. To get the recipe,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken with Cornmeal Dumplings

partysugar — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:13:33 -0700

If you're a fan of comforting chicken dishes, make this meal tonight. Chicken pot pie meets chicken and dumplings in this scrumptious recipe. With the help of packaged cornbread twists, the dish comes together simply and quickly. The recipe calls for two cups of frozen vegetables, but fresh asparagus, carrots, and onions would be equally delicious. To check out the recipe,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Caribbean Chicken Salad

partysugar — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:13:31 -0700

Instead of serving chicken salad piled on top of a bed of lettuce, or slapped between two slices of bread, consider serving it in halved fruit. It makes for an exotic and interesting twist. This recipe seasons the chicken with green onions, pineapple, ginger, and water chestnuts. The resulting salad is then heaped into a halved papaya or melon. Another alternative is to serve it in avocado halves. Look at the recipe when you

Yummy Link: Stuffed Burrito

partysugar — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:03:18 -0700

When I came across this recipe for a chipotle chicken burrito, it brought back memories of La Burrita — the tasty, late-night burrito joint that was across the street from my college apartment. I can't wait to relive old times by making my own variation of this scrumptious looking burrito! — The Kitchen Sink

Fast & Easy Dinner: Couscous Paella

partysugar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:28:11 -0700

Paella — Spain's most well known rice dish — is not necessarily a great option for a quick and simple dinner. However, using couscous instead of rice cuts the cook time in half without reducing the flavor or integrity of the dish. There is a lot of chopping and sautéing in the traditional version, but this couscous variation comes together rapidly with minimal chopping. Smoky kielbasa provides heat, and cherry tomatoes add freshness.

For the recipe,

Chicken Cacciatore Two Ways — Beginner and Expert

partysugar — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:01:31 -0700

Chicken Cacciatore is Italian-American comfort food at its best. In this classic dish, chicken is slow cooked in a fragrant tomato sauce, with mushrooms and onions, until it falls off the bone and melts in your mouth. While chicken cacciatore is a regular on Italian restaurants menus, it can easily be made in the comfort of your own home.

It's a versatile dish that is delicious over rice, pasta, polenta, or potatoes. I browsed tons of recipes in search of one simple and one complex recipe, but both are actually straight forward and uncomplicated. Take a look and decide which one suits your needs as a home cook. Whichever you choose, don't forget the garlic bread on the side!

'Wich of the Week: Chicken Caesar Wraps

YumSugar — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:13:31 -0700

Possibly the only thing easier to make than a sandwich is a salad. So when I wanted an easy sandwich to make en masse for a recent party, I decided to toss up a Caesar salad and wrap up the results in Middle Eastern lavash bread. I figured that pretty much everyone loves Caesar salad, and the wrap-style 'wich made for fun finger food.

Since the sandwiches would be sitting out on a tray, I didn't want to make a traditional Caesar dressing with raw eggs. So I modified a healthier recipe that uses buttermilk and light mayo. It was incredibly easy, and the salad had a great kick to it, unlike some other healthy (and bland) Caesar salads I've tried. To get the recipe and for more photos,

Monday's Leftovers: Roasted Chicken Purses

partysugar — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:13:31 -0700

While you could easily use leftover roast chicken to make chicken salad, I recommend you use it to make something a little more exciting like roasted chicken purses. This creative recipe combines leftover chicken with ricotta cheese and lemon zest. The mixture is stuffed into wonton wrappers and cooked like pasta. The result is a bite sized treat that is savory and scrumptious. These would make delicious appetizers or a delightful meal when paired with a green salad. To see the recipe,

Sunday Dinner: Mascarpone-Stuffed Roast Chicken with Spring Herb Salad

partysugar — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 05:39:11 -0700

There is nothing quite as comforting as roast chicken. A great way to flavor the chicken is to stuff butter underneath the skin. While the chicken roasts, the butter melts, infusing the chicken with moist goodness. This recipe features a variation that uses mascarpone cheese instead of butter. The mascarpone is mixed with herbs to create a highly seasoned, super scrumptious roast chicken. The chicken is served atop a bed of Spring greens making it a seasonal meal, perfect for a Sunday night dinner. To take a look at the recipe — it pairs perfectly with a buttery Chardonnay —

Not Your Regular Nachos: Black and White Nachos

partysugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:48:31 -0700

Now that Winter soups are a thing of the past, it's time to move onto a more interesting adventure. Recently I told you about my desire to open a restaurant devoted entirely to nachos, but in order for me to do so, I'll need a repertoire of nachos recipes. So to get started I've created a new feature entirely devoted to nachos!

Not your — not-yo, sounds like nacho — regular nachos, I'll be dishing out more than just tortilla chips and melted cheese. To get things started, I made a classic style dish that used items I already had in my pantry or fridge. To see how I made these black and white nachos,

Yummy Link: Chicken With Almonds and Green Olives

partysugar — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:28:31 -0700

I love chicken, I love almonds, and I love green olives. Why haven't I ever thought of cooking all three together?! This dish for chicken with almonds and green olives does just that. It looks like a memorably delicious meal. — Smitten Kitchen

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken with Cherry-Ginger Chutney

partysugar — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:28:11 -0700

Chicken is the most versatile, blank canvas of meats because it takes on the flavor of the surrounding seasonings. Tonight make a scrumptious chicken flavored with a sweet chutney made from tart, dried cherries. Apples and walnuts add crunch to the chutney. The pan-fried chicken is pretty and delicious with the sauce spooned over it. For the simple recipe,

'Wich of the Week: Truffled Grilled Cheese With Asparagus

YumSugar — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:13:58 -0700

I'm always looking for unexpected things to put between two slices of bread, so when GiggleSugar let me taste her asparagus panini the other day, I couldn't wait to create a similar concoction. The secret, she said, was truffle-infused Parmesan cheese she got at Bristol Farms, so I picked some up and put together my own version of the sammie.

Asparagus is both in season right now and good for you, and today's 'Wich of the Week combines the yummy Spring vegetable with equally bold cheese. The strong flavor combination is balanced out by cold-cut roasted chicken, wheat bread, and balsamic reduction sauce. For the recipe and step-by-step instructions,

Yummy Link: Mango Chicken with Red Peppers

YumSugar — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:18:19 -0700

The colors in this Mango Chicken with Red Peppers really makes me want to hustle into the kitchen to whip it up. The recipe makes me want to get there twice as fast. — Hooked on Heat

Fast & Easy Dinner: Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Arugula Salad

partysugar — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 05:27:11 -0700

While it may seem quicker to pan-fry chicken, baking chicken can actually be quite rapid, especially if you use breast halves. In this scrumptious recipe, chicken is coated in a mustard-thyme mixture before being dipped in to parmesan cheese. The chicken is then baked at a high temperature until crisp and succulent. A peppery arugula salad pairs nicely with the chicken, however if you dislike arugula substitute spinach or your favorite green. To take a look at the recipe,