Game Day Recipes
Restaurant Style Salsa
The very best salsa can be made in 10 minutes and will rival your favorite restaurant and store-bought salsa. Ten minutes is all you need to make the most incredible salsa, which will outshine your favorite store-bought jar. The best part is that you can control the thickness and level of spice, effectively achieving…
Classic Wedge Salad
Crisp, cold, and loaded with flavor, a well-constructed wedge salad complements virtually any meal โ and can be the meal with the addition of a favorite protein. If I could count the number of times Jack has ordered a wedge salad at a restaurant, it would be an impressive number. Serving this salad at home…
Quick & Easy White Chicken Chili
White chicken chili is creamy (but dairy-free), flavor-packed, and easy enough to pull off on a busy weeknight โ yet absolutely worthy of company! Iโm a big fan of traditional red chili โ Aunt Peggyโs Turkey Chili is a quick-and-easy family favorite for sure โ but thereโs something special about a good white chili.…
M&M Cookies (in a jar!)
A popular holiday gift (for any holiday) and a great project for kids to make for friends, M&M Cookies in a Jar are fun to bake, give, and enjoy. Printable tags included! When I first started working with Ann, I cooked my way through many of her delicious recipes, from sweet to savory and everything…
Super Bowl Nachos
Super Bowl Nachos are the gold standard of nachos and include two types of chips for maximum crunch. Loaded with flavorful toppings, these nachos are game day perfection and hearty enough to be an occasional meal. The meat mixture makes great tacos and taco salads too! Nachos have always held a special place in my younger son…
Stromboli Bombs or Mini Calzones
All the great taste of a traditional stromboli in a fun-to-make, single-serve pocket โ with a clever shortcut! Customize the fillings to taste and enjoy as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or an easy meal. Just add a salad or vegetable of choice! Sisters Grace and Evie are back for the latest installment of Fountain Avenue Kids, with a…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo and Manchego
Chorizo sausage and Manchego cheese give roasted Brussels sprouts a Spanish-style upgrade for a crowd-pleasing tapas or hearty side dish. The loaded sprouts are hearty enough that sometimes I even serve them as a main dish with a salad or side of rice. I first enjoyed a dish that was similar…
Spanish Tapas Board
Elevate your charcuterie game with this epic Spanish tapas board, which comes together easily, looks stunning, and is loaded with savory bites. Perfect for any occasion, from New Yearโs celebrations and game days to girlsโ nights and book clubs. Optional extras will make it a meal. Charcuterie boards are popular for good reason. They…
Spanish-Style Marinated Olives
An impressive appetizer recipe that takes five minutes to prep and adds something special to any cocktail hour, cheese board, or antipasto platter. Irresistibly snack-worthy and giftable too! For many of us, olives plucked straight from the jar are incredibly satisfying. They are salty, meaty, and even deliver a dose of monounsaturated fats, fiber,…
Pumpkin Cornbread
Classic cornbread gets a seasonal twist in this lightly sweet, spiced bread thatโs delightful alongside soups, stews, poultry, and pork. Or top the warm bread with a pat of butter or drizzle of honey and enjoy with a morning cup of coffee or tea! When I hit upon a solid recipe, one that my…
Pumpkin Pie Cake
Pumpkin pie meets coffee cake in this crowd-pleasing, easy-to-make dessert that makes use of a convenient shortcut. A great way to shake up the Thanksgiving dessert table and a crowd-pleasing contribution to a potluck! Somewhere along the way, youโve likely been warned not to roll your eyes skyward lest they stay that way. To…
Pizza Soup
Skip the takeout and enjoy pizza in soup form, with this savory pot of deliciousness that can be customized to taste โ just like your favorite pizza! Grace and Evie are back for another edition of Fountain Avenue Kids, and they’re sharing a longtime family favorite that redefines pizza night! Pizza soup is…
