Stacey Little

When I was growing up, we sat down at the table every night. Now, that doesn’t mean every supper was fancy. It certainly wasn’t. Sometimes it was simple. Sometimes it was stretched. Sometimes it may very well have included a blue box of macaroni and cheese. But no matter what was on the plate, we sat down together. And that mattered. That table was where we ate, of course, but it was also where we talked, laughed, listened, learned, and just plain did life together.

This big batch chicken salad is simple, classic, and perfect for feeding a crowd. With tender shredded chicken, crunchy celery, sweet onion, and creamy mayonnaise, it’s the kind of dependable recipe that shows up at potlucks, family gatherings, and church luncheons again and again. Some recipes are fancy. Some are impressive. And then there are the ones that quietly save the day. This one falls squarely in that last category.

Need an easy chicken supper idea? These Hot Honey Chicken Thighs cook up crispy and juicy in the air fryer and finish with a buttery, sweet-heat glaze that the whole family will love. Somewhere between “we need supper fast” and “I still want it to taste like I tried” lives the humble chicken thigh. Bless it. Thighs are forgiving, they stay juicy, and they’re usually cheaper than breasts.