I love making this Smoked Breakfast Fatty when I want to prepare something fun and impressive for breakfast or brunch. It’s filled with favorite breakfast ingredients—breakfast sausage, eggs, hash browns, ham, and cheddar—then wrapped in a bacon weave and smoked until the outside is crisp and caramelized. When you slice into it and see those … Read more

What a tomato season! I declare this the year of the tomato. Below I cover the varieties I grew and rate them for germination quality, vigor, productivity, and flavor. Back in winter 2020 I finalized an ambitious tomato plan and ended up starting well over 100 seeds. Some seeds failed to germinate or produced weak … Read more

Jump to Recipe My mom is a legend for her amazing Sloppy Joe recipe. It’s always a crowd-pleaser and one of the easiest meals to throw together. The secret ingredient is Homemade brand chili sauce. If you can find this specific chili sauce, please use it—other brands don’t give the same flavor. This sauce originated … Read more

Two layers of chocolate chip cookie dough sandwiching a creamy filling—what could be better? These Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars combine simple pantry staples with plenty of semisweet chips for a rich, gooey dessert that’s hard to resist. Soft, flavorful, and indulgent, these bars owe much of their appeal to the cream cheese layer that … Read more

If you love classic stuffed cabbage rolls but want something quicker, this easy Stuffed Cabbage Casserole delivers the same comforting flavors without the rolling. Everything bakes in one dish for a weeknight-friendly meal that feeds the family and reheats beautifully. This deconstructed take on stuffed cabbage keeps prep simple by using chopped cabbage instead of … Read more

Our quick and easy Grilled Teriyaki Chicken is an ideal main course for busy weeknights. Juicy, tender chicken cooks fast on the grill and pairs well with rice, vegetables, or a simple salad for a family-friendly meal everyone will enjoy. The Best Grilled Teriyaki Chicken We often make our own sweet-and-savory homemade teriyaki sauce, which … Read more

Fun and easy campfire food ideas! These camping recipes and bonfire food ideas make campfire cooking simple and delicious. This post may contain affiliate links. Why campfire food tastes so good There’s something about cooking over a fire—the smokiness, the hands-on process, and the simple pleasure of eating outdoors—that makes campfire meals feel extra satisfying. … Read more

These peanut butter chicken wings are oven-baked with a baking powder and spice rub to achieve a crisp skin, then tossed in a savory peanut butter sauce made with tamari, brown sugar, ginger, lemon, and a touch of cayenne. Everything comes together in under an hour without frying. Why You’ll Love this Recipe Crispy without … Read more

As Thanksgiving approaches, food writers, magazines, grocery stores and home cooks are buzzing with ideas for the November table. At FN Dish and across the web we’re celebrating fall flavors, and this week we’re focusing on carrots — versatile, colorful and perfect for seasonal dishes to share with friends and family. I’ll admit I don’t … Read more