Effective date 30/05/2025
About Me – Lilya & Grandma’s Kitchen
Hi, I’m Lilya — and welcome to TopChickenEats.com, where every recipe begins with love, seasoning, and usually… chicken.
This site is my passion project, my creative outlet, and most importantly — my tribute to the woman who taught me that food is more than nourishment. It’s memory, comfort, and connection.
My Kitchen Journey
My love for cooking didn’t come from cookbooks or culinary school. It came from standing beside my grandmother in her cozy, sunlit kitchen. She never measured anything. She cooked with her hands, her heart, and generations of wisdom passed down through food.
I was just a little girl when she first handed me a bowl of her signature marinade — deep red with paprika and cumin, fragrant with garlic and preserved lemon. She placed a chicken in front of me and said, “Massage it with care, like it’s someone you love.” I didn’t quite understand back then, but I never forgot the feeling. That was the first time I realized food had emotion.
My Grandmother, My Kitchen Compass
If this site has a soul, it’s hers. My grandmother was my guide — in cooking and in life. She showed me that the kitchen is a sacred place where time slows down and love is poured into every step. Some of my fondest memories are of us cooking side by side — me standing on a stool, apron slipping off my shoulders, while she talked me through how to season a whole chicken just by scent and touch.
She believed in simplicity, in intuition, and in feeding people like it meant something. She used to say, “The best meals don’t come from following recipes — they come from the heart.” To this day, I can’t roast a chicken without hearing her voice in my head or feeling her presence near. She’s the reason I cook the way I do. This site is my way of keeping her spirit alive — sharing the warmth, generosity, and tradition she passed down to me.
Why Chicken?
Chicken has always been my favorite ingredient — not just for its flavor, but for what it represents. It’s humble, versatile, and comforting. It feeds families, adapts across cultures, and brings people together around the table.
From cozy weeknight meals to celebration-worthy dishes, chicken has a place in every kitchen — and on this site, it’s the star. You’ll find everything from crispy air fryer bites to slow-simmered stews, one-pan wonders, spicy wings, and nostalgic family-style favorites.
What You’ll Find on TopChickenEats.com
This is more than a recipe blog. It’s a home for:
- Flavorful, tested chicken recipes from all over the world
- Stories behind the meals that make them matter
- Tips for home cooks of all levels
- Simple steps, no fluff — just real food, real flavor