The Better Wish (That Won't Come True)

Sometimes I really wish there was a way to prepare a plate for each and every one of my readers. I don't know how it would work; maybe you would click a button and next to your keyboard a little takeout box containing food from my kitchen would appear. This desire of mine always creeps up when I prepare something especially delicious, and last weekends dinner was one of those occasions. 

An herb roasted chicken, asparagus, and mashed potatoes may not seem like anything particularly special, and for the most part it's not. However, I have perfected the method for cooking poultry, and I am dying to share it with the world. 

Directions

1. Marinate chicken overnight in favorite marinade, making sure to puncture the breast for thorough flavoring.

2. Stuff chicken with an onion or apple (something that has a good amount of moisture).

3. Put chicken on its breast then wrap pan with plastic cling wrap, then wrap with a layer of foil.

4. Bake chicken.

5. 30-45 minutes before chicken is finished cooking remove from oven and flip on back.

6. Remove foil and plastic wrap, and allow it to brown in the oven for the remaining cook time.

{Sauteing asparagus}

{The dinner table}

{Garlic, parmesan mashed potatoes}

{Backyard garden}

The Better Way to Make Chicken Wings

I have gathered from gym TVs and my morning radio station that football time is here, and the Super Bowl is coming. Really, these events have no effect on my life seeing as how the only sports watched in my household are soccer and golf. I am aware that for many people this time is a serious combination of (root)beer, chips, chicken wings, and a complete disregard for any healthy New Year’s resolution, but it doesn’t hurt to try a healthier version of everyones favorite snack, chicken wings. This recipe doesn’t call for butter, and totally kicks the deep fryer to the curb. Trust me when I say you won’t miss either since the chicken still comes out moist on the inside and crisp on the outside. 

 

The Better Corner Bakery Usual

Every time I go to The Corner Bakery I order the same thing. I don't bother looking at the menu any more, and I no longer mind when the cashier recognizes me and tells me what I'm going to order before I even say hello. My mom makes fun of it for me, but look at these pictures and tell me you'd do otherwise. 

{Chicken pesto sandwich}

{Classic lemon bar split between two}