Game Day Recipes
Cilantro Lime Edamame & Black Bean Salad
Quick to prepare and brimming with zippy flavor, this colorful salad can be served as a versatile side dish or as an appetizer with tortilla chips. (We love it with Scoops!) Filling and fiber rich, leftovers make a great lunch. Essentially an elevated version of the age-old three bean salad, this recipe updates that classic with…
Grilled Chicken Wings
Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, grilled wings are fuss-free and finger licking good. A choice of flavorings will satisfy every taste preference. In the early days of the quarantine, I was asked to start a recipe exchange with a group of women who were feeling cooped up and in need of…
Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Best described as a handheld brownie sundae, these make-ahead treats will be the star of any party or potluck! Who doesnโt love a classic ice cream sandwich? The memory alone takes me back to my childhood. It was the perfect summer treat and exactly what I wanted when I heard the distant melody of…
Baked Tomato Bruschetta
Canned tomatoes work beautifully in this fresh-tasting, crowd-pleasing appetizer thatโs easy to whip up any time of year. I’ve been making these tasty bites for more than 20 years, and they still haven’t lost their luster. A simple tomato mixture (which may be prepared in advance) is scooped onto toasted baguette slices (which may…
Cold Pan Seared Pork Chops
No more tough, dry pork chops! A clever technique guarantees tender, juicy meat every time, and you won’t believe how easy it is. When cooked properly, a thick, lean pork chop can be juicy and so full of flavor. All of us, however, have likely been served more than one pork chop thatโs dry…
BBQ Chicken & Rice Quesadillas
Stretch and transform leftovers into a deliciously filling meal with these family-friendly quesadillas that will be ready in a flash! Maya (14), Gabi (12), Jalen (11), and Sophia (11) Coon are back for the latest edition of Fountain Avenue Kids, and they’re making quesadillas with an upgrade. Maya started making this meal when she battled cancer the…
Easy Italian Stromboli
Modeled after a favorite at a local pizza shop, this flavor-packed stromboli is easy to assemble and may be prepped in batches and frozen for later use. Perfect for game day, casual entertaining, and easy weeknight meals. Gluten-free adaptation included. After baking strombolis recently with my nieces,ย Evie declared them a 10ยฝ out of 10! Grace…
Herbed Green Eggs and Frizzled Ham
Naturally colored with fresh spinach and herbs, Green Eggs & Frizzled Ham reinvent the storied recipe with exceptional flavor and wholesome appeal. Welcome to Fountain Avenue Kids, where kids of all ages and backgrounds take center stage in cooking videos, making recipes that they are truly excited about โ and adults will be excited about too! My mission is…
Amish-Style Chicken Corn Soup
Brimming with chicken and vegetables, a pot of this soul-warming soup is easy to make with basic ingredients. A regional classic and a true family favorite! (Look below the recipe card for a fun way to top this or another soup!) The aroma of this soup takes me back to summer and the…
Baked Havarti with Dill
A crisp, golden crust and gooey cheese are the hallmarks of this irresistible appetizer โ and you won’t believe how easy it is to prepare! I have a stash of stained and tattered recipe cards (always a good sign!), which I consistently return to when I need something quick, foolproof, and guaranteed to please. Baked…
Baked Artichoke Dip
Loaded with artichokes and elevated with a trifecta of cheeses, party-perfect Baked Artichoke Dip is creamy, crusty, salty, and tangyโand it can be prepared in advance! Two Christmas Eves ago, when holiday celebrations of all kinds were canceled because of the pandemic, my sister-in-law, Melissa, prepared this dip for family and friends. She baked multiple…
Rice Krispie Wreath
A few key tips and tricks give these Rice Krispie treats an especially soft and buttery texture, while the wreath presentation makes a perfect addition to a holiday table! Growing up in a Jewish household, Christmastime meant something different to me than it did to some of my friends. Sure, we would spend time…
