The whole bird’s last secret—juice, bone, and the first crisp
Founder & Editor
I’ve been cooking since I was old enough to reach the stove, mostly because my mom would let me stir the pot if I promised not to touch the oven knobs. Over the years, I’ve collected recipes from family dinners, road trips, and even a few questionable diner menus.
This site is where I put all those memories—and a few new experiments—into writing, so you can recreate the flavors that make meals special.
More from Lionel Rasmussen
This bone-in chicken breast recipe delivers the best bone-in chicken breast recipe ever with restaurant-quality results with juicy meat and rich flavor from the bone—no dryness in sight. 🔥 After years of perfecting…
This creamy chicken tetrazzini recipe without mushrooms delivers all the comfort of the classic—rich sauce, tender chicken, and al dente pasta—just without the earthy mushrooms. I developed this version after years of…
This Big Green Egg smoked whole chicken delivers restaurant-quality results with smoky crispy skin and juicy perfection in your backyard. 🔥 The secret lies in the Egg's unique heat retention—slow-cooking transforms…
This Boar's Head EverRoast Chicken Salad delivers crispy, golden chicken with a creamy ranch fusion that transforms a simple salad into a showstopper. 💛 After years of perfecting roasted chicken techniques, I developed…
Alix Earle's chicken soup recipe transforms a simple pot of broth into a comforting masterpiece that warms both body and soul. This isn't just soup—it's a carefully balanced symphony of tender chicken, aromatic…
This apple corn chicken soup recipe delivers the ultimate comfort food—where tender chicken, sweet apples, and crispy corn toppings create a symphony of flavors in every spoonful. The secret lies in balancing the natural…
This Asian soy sauce chicken recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with a perfect balance of umami-rich glaze and crispy edges. The secret lies in marinating the chicken overnight, allowing the flavors to penetrate…
This Au Bon Pain chicken salad recipe delivers the same restaurant-quality texture and flavor you crave at home— creamy herbed dressing, crispy croutons, and perfectly cooked chicken that stays tender. I developed this…
This authentic Thai chicken noodle soup recipe delivers the fragrant, complex flavors of street-side Thai cuisine right to your kitchen. The secret lies in properly balancing lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and…
This Babe's Chicken House creamed corn recipe delivers the same velvety, buttery perfection you crave in just 30 minutes . The secret lies in slow-cooked corn kernels simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with just the right…
