Kids get excited if they know Im bringing this snack. Oh, the dread of snack duty! Then I came across a combo thats the holy grail of kids snacks. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images Every time I bring it to a gathering, kids are excited and ask for it again. There arent many leftovers. Its nourishing, easy, affordable, and appealing. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images...

And you’re able to hold them in a Sheboygan hot tub! That’s why I’ve switched to serving brat sliders when I host on game days. Thats why Ive switched to bratwurst patties as the game day brat of choice. Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond Thin patties of sausage cook much more quickly than whole sausages, never burst, and taste nearly identical. I plan on two to three sliders per person as part of a meal with side dishes....

Ring in the new year with this creamy, bubbly hot crab dip. Canned crab meat works just fine, but I do prefer lump crab meat over minced. Press out the liquid so the meat looks on the dry side. Simply Recipes / Nick Evans This will ensure that your dip isnt too watery. Grease a 2-cup (or slightly larger) ramekin or small baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or butter....

A smoky spice blend gives these chicken drumsticks tons of flavor with almost no work. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe My spiced chicken drumsticks recipe is always in rotation for my familys weeknight dinners. These crispy baked chicken drumsticks are smoky, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe The mostly hands-off technique gives me tons of flexibility on busy nights. For maximum flavor, marinate the drumsticks in the refrigerator overnight....

My whole family loves them. Simply Recipes / Molly Adams Olympic fever has recently taken my house by storm. Eat Slow: Nourishing Recipes for Athletes: A Cookbook. Simply Recipes / Molly Adams The two authors know a thing or two about running and nutrition. Kopecky is a marathoner, trail runner, nutrition coach, and talented recipe developer. Cook Fast.andRise & Run. Simply Recipes / Molly Adams Why I Love These Superhero Muffins Their now-famous Superhero Muffins are a perfect example of this....

This one-dish meal is ready in under an hour. Add some hearty white rice and a creamy sauce, and youve got a winning combination. This comforting recipe puts all these elements together into a super-easy one-dish dinner. Simply Recipes / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Sally McKay / Christina Daley As a bonus, this easy casserole is a great way to use up leftovers. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and microwave until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes....

A few pantry shortcuts make this comforting dish doable on a weeknight. Which is to say: it is the ultimate comfort food. Instead, I check for firmness. Simply Recipes / Alexandra Shytsman The dumplings should feel firm when pressed with a spoon or spatula with no raw batter visible. Or, it’s possible for you to remove a dumpling from the soup and cut it in half. The interior should be fluffy with no visible wet spots....

One-pot arroz caldo is ultra cozy and comforting. Now I do the same for my family when anyone is under the weather. Arroz caldo isnt just for sick days, though. Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh What Is Arroz Caldo? It is also ideal served as a starter or as a side for everyday meals. On busy days, I even use leftover rotisserie chicken....

Its a one-pot wonder. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Versatility is everything. When your family requests agoodpot pie in the depths of winter, you want to deliver. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek When time allows, I happily complicate things. When it doesnt, this one-pot version is it. Add the pastry before baking and add roughly 5 minutes to the bake time. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Remove a puff pastry sheet from the freezer and set it on the counter to thaw....

Its just six ingredients and ready in under an hour. Simply Recipes / Sara Haas Im a creature of habit in many ways. I enjoy that with a cup of cold brew and then I take my kid to school. Simply Recipes / Sara Haas My habits are all fine, but when dinner rolls around, Im ready for a break. Thats how I came up with this 6-ingredient chicken stew....

This easy pasta and sauce recipe earned me a marriage proposal. That sealed the deal, my husband later told me. Ive been making my Marry Me Pasta ever since. Simply Recipes / Alexandra Shytsman Add the onions and continue sauteing on high, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes. The pasta and sauce should be ready at about the same time. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss with the sauce over low heat until well-coated....

Say no to skewering each piece of chicken one by one. Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu Chicken kebabsare so convenient and fun to eat. Who doesnt love dinner on a stick? Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu They only take minutes on the grill, but theyre not always as quick to prepare. You have to cut the chicken into identically sized cubes so everything cooks evenly and looks mostly symmetrical. Plus, you have to skewer each piece of chicken one by one....

Are we traveling to see family this Friday or next? Did we forget to make that 100th-day of school shirt with the rainbow pompoms and decal-ed initial? I love a bustling week, but honestly, its a wonder we manage to feed ourselves at times. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Ill always think of burritos as the ultimate convenience food. And it tends to keep us fuller, which is a bonus when were running around so much....