Best Crispy Loaded Potato Skins for Game Day
The power went out halfway through preheating the oven. Let me tell you, that was not part of the plan. I had a dozen russet … Read more
Perfect Cinnamon Zucchini Muffins with Easy Streusel Topping
There used to be a tiny bakery tucked between a laundromat and a thrift store on the corner of Maple and 3rd that made the … Read more
Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip: Best Game Day Appetizer
My brother-in-law, Mark, had a firm policy about dips. For about fifteen years, he claimed they were “just a vehicle for chips” and not worth … Read more
Best No Bean Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
It was 10:47 PM on a freezing Thursday in January, and I had a desperate need for chili that hit like a truck. I didn’t … Read more
Easy Sheet Pan Football Nachos with Ground Beef
My buddy Marcus watched me fumbling with three different baking sheets on a Sunday afternoon, trying to get nachos to stay warm for a crowd. … Read more
Easy Bacon Football Cheese Ball Recipe
My nephew asked me why I couldn’t just mix everything together with my hands. I started to explain why that wouldn’t work — then stopped. … Read more
Easy BBQ Chicken Thighs: The Best Labor Day Recipe
I was standing in the parking lot of a hardware store last Tuesday when the smell of charcoal smoke drifted over from someone’s tailgate party. … Read more
Easy Overnight Oats: Best Jars for Busy Mornings
I wasn’t supposed to be looking for a breakfast solution that Tuesday morning. I’d stopped by my sister-in-law’s place to drop off a book she’d … Read more
Buttery Mini Turkey & Cheese Croissant Sliders: Best Easy Recipe
There used to be a tiny sandwich shop tucked between a dry cleaner and a dusty bookstore in my old neighborhood that made a turkey … Read more
Easy No-Bake Banana Pudding Icebox Cake
The neighborhood block party was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing elaborate dishes they’d probably spent all weekend perfecting. … Read more