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Nick Evans

www.macheesmo.com

Nick has been writing delicious recipes for the home cook for almost a decade. He lives in Denver, CO and embraces a delicate balance of diaper changing, trail running and beer drinking. His website is Macheesmo and his first book is Love Your Leftovers.

Recipes and articles by Nick Evans

Twice Baked Southwestern Sweet Potatoes

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Southwestern toppings are the BEST! Black beans, corn, bell peppers, and creamy queso fresco make this a colorful and filling main dish all on its own. Score!
Pepperoni Pizza Pockets

Pepperoni pizza in your hand, literally! These pizza pockets are like your own personal hot pocket, but homemade. Think of them like a calzone, but with a much flakier crust.
Easy Chicken Lo Mein

Making chicken lo mein at home means you can clear the fridge of whatever veggies you've got on hand, and have dinner ready faster than it would take to call for takeout. Win!
Bourbon BBQ Meatloaf

Here's a new riff on classic meatloaf with bourbon BBQ glaze! The secret to tender meatloaf? Mince your veggies and give them a quick sauté before mixing them into the meatloaf. You'll love it!
Goldfish Chicken Tenders

Goldfish Chicken Tenders are the ultimate kid-friendly snack that meets the ultimate kid-friendly dinner! These tenders are baked in the oven to crispy perfection. But guess what? Adults love them, too.
Slow Cooker Jambalaya

This Slow Cooker Jambalaya is a great way to make this New Orleans favorite with less effort! It's loaded with shrimp, chicken, sausage, and Creole seasonings.
Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

Slow cooker, meet mac and cheese! If you're looking for a hands-off recipe for delicious mac and cheese, you've found it. We have a few tricks to avoid mushy pasta and watery sauce, too!
Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This easy one-pot broccoli cheddar soup is so comforting during cold months. Simple ingredient list, and make it start to finish in under an hour.
Meat Lovers’ Sheet Pan Pizza

This sheet pan Meat Lovers' Pizza is easy to prep - just press it into the pan, add your cheese, ham, sausage, and pepperoni, and then stick it in the oven. Delicious pizza will soon be yours!
Turkey Sloppy Joes

These Turkey Sloppy Joes are family-tested and kid-approved, plus lean ground turkey is a great healthy option for weeknight dinners. Embrace the mess and your kids will, too!
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.
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.
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!
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!)
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.