I love to cook. I find it so relaxing and fun – it’s one of the best stress relievers for me. But when I’m really busy, I tend to stick to the same few recipes. And that gets boring. I make a lot of chicken, and usually I do a simple lemon chicken recipe that I learned from my grandma. That’s great, but I’m tired of that flavor. This week, I decided to try something new: garlic chicken with white wine sauce.

The best part about this recipe is the fact that it’s one of those dishes that sounds super gourmet, but isn’t tough to make at all. It requires a few more steps and ingredients than my typical lemon chicken, but it’s totally worth it. This recipe is perfect for a weekend evening when you have plenty of time to set aside for cooking, and it makes 4-6 servings, so it’s especially good if you have friends to share it with.

Garlic Chicken with White Wine Sauce

What you’ll need:

• About 3 pounds of chicken (I recommend boneless, skinless chicken breasts)
• Salt and black pepper
• 2 whole cloves of garlic, with cloves separated but not peeled
• Olive oil
• 1 1/4 cup white wine
• 3 large sprigs of fresh tarragon
• 3 large sprigs of fresh thyme

How to make it:

1. Lightly smash the garlic cloves with the side of a knife, just enough to break the cloves. Leave the peel on (to keep the garlic from cooking too quickly).

2. Pat the pieces of chicken dry and sprinkle them generously with salt and pepper. Heat 3 Tbsp olive oil in a large thick-bottom pan (with a tight fitting cover) on medium high. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides, working in batches if all the chicken won’t fit in the pan at once. Lay the chicken pieces on the hot oil, do not move until browned, then turn over to other side using tongs. Remove from pan when browned.

3. Add a little more olive oil to the pan if necessary. Add the garlic and sauté until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add the wine and the herbs. Bring to a boil. Add the chicken pieces. Reduce the heat to medium low. Cover the pan and simmer until the chicken is cooked through. Move the chicken pieces from top to bottom every 5 minutes for about 20 minutes.

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I’ll find solace in knowing I’m not the only one asking away.

Here are some of the other questions we have all toyed with over the course of this week:

-Can we find the courage to make the first move?

-Will my dad notice of I charge one Glitter Pocket Cardigan on his credit card?

-Can we summon the motivation to organize my closet?

-Should we really keep our mouth shut about our bff’s douche bag boyfriend?

-Is one more celeb going to come out with their own alcohol?

-Does that guy seriously not realize he has moose-knuckle?

-Is it crazy that setting up a bowling alley in the dorm hallway sounds freakin’ awesome?

-Where is this party at? And can I go?

-Why isn’t Lindsay in rehab yet?

-Who isn’t cheering on the 16 year old in the pink yacht?

And most importantly, no matter what the repercussions (including rotting teeth), will anything actually stop us from guzzling white wine?

When making my decision between drinking a glass of red or white wine, I usually pick vodka. But sometimes that is simply not an option. So my thought process usually goes something like this:

Who doesn’t drink a glass of ice-cold vodka at dinner time? Strange. Wine it is then. But the only people who drink white wine are those trashy housewives in Atlanta and Kirsten from the O.C. We all remember those infamous words before she sent herself off to rehab, “I may like my Chardonnay, but I won’t end up alone! And that’s more than I can say for you!” Wow, that was a train wreck. Better opt for a glass of red. But I’m trying to meet some boys tonight and I don’t think purple teeth are going to work to my advantage. Plus, I’m trying to maintain a glowing smile so I can one day become rich and famous for my million-dollar smile. So I better stick to white wine.

That entire inner monologue could have been avoided had I know this fun fact: White wine is actually worse for your teeth than red.  White wine is high in acid, and that can wear away tooth enamel and intensify the stains left by the double espresso you slammed at the library the night before.

Ub40 was so, so right: Red red wine, you make me (and my teeth) feel so fine. You keep me rocking all of the time….

So for all of you winos who drink soda through a straw and religiously brush your teeth before and after every meal, your best bet is to skip the 2-Buck-Chuck Sauvignon Blanc and order a bottle of red. Or just chug some Listerine. That should do the trick.

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With an easy-to-use website, you can browse their reviews or search for specific wines. And if you have no idea what you want, you can just tell the wine guys your occasion. Use the pull-down menu to let the guys know you want a wine that is good for anything from “weekend fun” to “celebrating” to something for “making a good impression.”

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Before long, 2 Guys Uncorked will be your go-to whenever you’re planning a dinner or an event. And instead of saying “Um, I like white wine,” you’ll soon be gushing, “Oh my God, the Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc tastes just like ripe pineapple and is sooo good with caesar salad. But the other night, I drank a bottle with my roommate and it was great on its own too!”

Now that’s something we can all understand.