Nick Evans

Recipes and articles by Nick Evans

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  Easy No-Bean Chili

  Chili, without the beans—just beef, tomatoes, onions, and lots of great spices. Make it ahead, freeze the leftovers, eat it for days.
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  Crispy Panko Fish Sticks

  Hello, homemade Panko Fish Sticks! Say goodbye to soggy fish sticks from the freezer! These fish sticks are ready for the table in about 30 minutes and are sure to please the whole family.
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  Sous Vide Chicken and Broccoli

  Hate dry, overcooked chicken? Sous vide is the way to go! This method makes juicy, tender chicken every time. Pair it with sous vide broccoli for easy make-ahead lunches and dinners!
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  BBQ Meatloaf Bites

  Check out these BBQ Meatloaf Bites! Foods in miniature tend to go over well with kids, and our Eat Your Food! columnist Nick Evans found that to be true with these mini meatloaf bites baked in muffin tins. (We bet grown-ups will like them, too!)
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  Spicy Caramel Popcorn Clusters

  These Spicy Caramel Popcorn Clusters can go from football party to holiday party without missing a beat. Just mix chili powder into an EASY caramel sauce, pour over popped popcorn, and you're ready to go!
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  Baked Chicken Taquitos

  Taquitos! They're fun to say and fun to eat, they freeze well and please kids. These are filled with chicken, cheese, and seasonings, and then baked to crispy perfection.
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  Slow Cooker Bourbon Short Ribs with Cheesy Grits

  Use your slow cooker to braise these short ribs to perfection! They become incredibly tender in mix of beef stock and bourbon, and are terrific served on top of cheesy grits. It's a dish that warms you from the inside out.
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  Ginger-Soy Steamed Salmon with Spicy Maple Sauce

  In this installment of Eat Your Food! from our writer Nick Evans, he feeds his kids Ginger-Soy Steamed Salmon with Spicy Maple Sauce. Regardless of whether you have tiny mouths to feed, this cooks quickly in a steamer basket and makes for a well-rounded, flavorful dinner.
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  Honey Ricotta Stuffed French Toast

  French toast is good, but this Honey Ricotta Stuffed French Toast is even better! It only looks and sounds fancy—you can whip this up in less than a half hour.
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  Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

  This quick chicken noodle soup using rotisserie chicken is a winner if you're cooking a family dinner. Kids love soup! You can make it quickly, freeze it, and even add a soft-boiled egg to take it up a notch.
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  Honey Chipotle Roasted Brussels Sprouts

  Spice up your holiday table with these Honey Chipotle Brussels Sprouts. They're roasted in the oven, then tossed with honey-chipotle sauce in the last few minutes of cooking for a spicy spin on a classic.
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  Cheesy Baked Hot Dogs

  Cheesy Baked Hot Dogs! Take a perennial kid favorite—hot dogs—to the next level by adding cheese and baking them in the oven to crispy, gooey perfection. Some onions and relish help, too.
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  Sous Vide Sesame Chicken

  If you love take-out Sesame Chicken, then you've got to try this sous vide version. The chicken stays tender and juicy, plus there's no need to deep-fry. A quick toss with a spicy sauce brings it all together.
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  Pepperoni Pizza Penne Pasta

  Eat Your Food! Think of pepperoni pizza, but as pasta! Kid-friendly, and parents can add some extra spice to their bowls with a crunchy breadcrumb topping.
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  Sous Vide Fish Tacos with Fall Apple Slaw

  Sous vide cooking guarantees fish that's perfectly cooked – never underdone or overdone. And what better way to show it off than in a round of fish tacos?!

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  Broccoli and Cheddar Quesadillas

  Welcome to Eat Your Food! It's our recipe column with real meals for real kids. This broccoli and cheddar quesadilla may just make a believer out of your kids—and the spicy pico de gallo keeps it interesting for adventurous kids and adults alike.
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  Sous Vide Cheesecake in Jars

  Foolproof cheesecake, cooked sous vide? Yes, please! The best part of this dessert is that you can make it ahead of time, chill it in the fridge, and have individual servings of cheesecake at your disposal.
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  Rotisserie Chicken Stroganoff

  Give classic stroganoff a twist with some shredded rotisserie chicken! This whole dinner comes together in a jiffy, making it a new staple for busy weeknights.
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  Sous Vide Beef Bulgogi Bowls

  Korean beef bulgogi bowls are such and easy weeknight meal. Cooking the steak sous vide makes it extra tender and flavorful, too! Top with spicy bulgogi sauce and dinner is ready.
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  Sous Vide Pork Belly Bites

  These Sous Vide Pork Belly Bites are totally irresistible! They cook low and slow for 12 hours, then get crisped up on the grill for an easy BBQ appetizer! You NEED these at your next party.

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  Taco-Stuffed Zucchini Boats

  There's never a shortage of zucchini in summer, but there's often a shortage of good ways to use it. Turn your zukes into boats and stuff 'em with ground beef, queso fresco and diced peppers.
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  Sous Vide Korean BBQ Chicken

  This Sous Vide Korean BBQ Chicken is the best of both worlds: sous vide means perfectly cooked chicken; grilling means crispy skin and char-grilled flavor. So good!

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  Hot Dogs with Spicy Kimchi Slaw

  Punch up your summer grilling with these hot dogs with spicy kimchi slaw! It's an easy way to use up any kimchi in the fridge — or try it for the first time. These are a great weeknight family meal, or served to a crowd at your next cookout.
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  Green Goddess Veggie Burgers

  Say hello to grilling season with these flavor-packed veggie burgers! Serve in buns, over salad, or all on their own. Any way you serve them, don't skip the creamy Green Goddess sauce over top!
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  Chili Garlic Chicken

  If you like some sweet heat, marinate your chicken thighs in this chili garlic sauce. They cook quickly on the grill and are especially good served with white rice.
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  Cherry Hand Pies

  Store-bought puff pastry makes quick work of these sweet-tart cherry hand pies! Use fresh cherries when they're in season, or frozen during other times of the year. They're a great treat that's easy to share.
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  Citrus-Brined Grilled Pork Chops

  It's all about the citrus brine with these pork chops! Brining helps them stay tender and moist through the high heat of grilling, and the citrus adds a magical zing to the flavor!
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  Firecracker Chicken

  Sweet and spicy Firecracker Chicken is a Chinese takeout staple! Make it at home in less time it takes to order and have it delivered.
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  Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Sausage, Eggs and Salsa Verde

  A satisfying weekday breakfast is totally possible when you assemble—and freeze!—these breakfast burritos ahead of time. Fill them with sausage, eggs, potatoes, cheese, and salsa verde!
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  Sheet Pan English Breakfast

  An entire English Breakfast on a sheet pan?! Everything cooks together, with much less mess or fuss. Makes a hearty meal — Just add toast!
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  Easy Chicken Mac and Cheese

  Chicken and cheese are made for each other in the ultimate comfort food — easy chicken mac and cheese. Top with crispy breadcrumbs for the perfect finish!
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  Fettuccine Alfredo with Mushrooms

  Fettuccine alfredo with mushrooms brings a mix of cheesy, creamy and earthy flavors together. It's a restaurant-worthy dish you can totally make at home.
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  Broccoli Cheddar Soup

  This easy one-pot broccoli cheddar soup is so comforting during cold months. Make it start to finish in under an hour.