Good to Know Recipes
On Good to Know, Dan Pashman and Laurie March share easy DIY hacks to make cooking easier and better.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Line up the little ones for a fun baking project that puts each kid in charge of her own station. One tot can scoop out the dough while another personalizes the treats using add-ins like potato chips and pretzels.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Cheddar Cheese Gougeres with Bacon
A block of cheddar can go a long way. In an annual Good to Know tradition, Laurie challenges Dan to create five appetizers with just one ingredient. He kicks things off with these bacon-studded snacks — the savory, cheesy cousins of French cream puffs.
Get the Recipe: Cheddar Cheese Gougeres with Bacon
Creamy Cheddar Polenta with Fresh Herbs
Use a cup of sharp white cheddar to amp up this velvety polenta.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Cheddar Polenta with Fresh Herbs
IPA Cheddar Spread
Take this crowd-pleasing appetizer up a boozy notch by adding beer and crumbled bacon. Toasted pecans lend crunch, while jalapenos and cayenne give the spread a kick.
Get the Recipe: IPA and Cheddar Spread
Pimento Cheese Sandwiches
Ready in 20 minutes, these mini sandwiches are the perfect last-minute appetizer. Blend together cheddar, jarred pimentos and mayo, then layer the creamy concoction on whole-wheat bread with tomatoes and lettuce.
Get the Recipe: Pimento Cheese Sandwiches
Mac and Cheese Pops
Transform the Southern side into a portable appetizer by rolling balls of cheese-covered pasta in panko breadcrumbs, then frying them until golden brown. Dan pairs the lollies with a spicy mayo dipping sauce.
Get the Recipe: Mac and Cheese Pops
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Laurie and Dan give this kiddie favorite a healthy makeover by subbing in nonfat Greek yogurt and part-skim mozzarella. Butternut squash keeps the dish creamy and also packs it full of vitamin A and carotenes.
Get the Recipe: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Baked French Fries
Crisping french fries in the oven uses far less oil — just three tablespoons — than frying.
Get the Recipe: Baked French Fries
Baked Pretzel Chicken Nuggets
Dan adds extra crunch to baked chicken nuggets by coating them in a breadcrumb and pretzel mix. A buttermilk marinade keeps the meat soft and tender, while the secret ingredient of dill pickle juice imparts a light tang.
Get the Recipe: Baked Pretzel Chicken Nuggets
Homemade Dipping Sauces
The trick to healthier sauces? Lower the calorie count by swapping mayo with calcium-packed Greek yogurt and replace sugar with honey.
Greek Yogurt Ranch Dipping Sauce
Watch the Video: Healthy Takes on Kids' Meals
Bagel Bread Salad
Breathe new life into day-old bagels by adding them to a salad. The toasted cubes not only lend crunch, but they also soak up excess dressing.
Get the Recipe: Bagel Bread Salad
Leftover Chinese Food Arancini
The Good to Know crew gets creative with extra Chinese takeout, crafting arancini — Sicilian rice balls — from leftover grains and stir-fry. Building on the mash-up theme, Dan mixes soy sauce and balsamic vinegar to form a border-crossing dip.
Get the Recipe: Leftover Stir-Fry Arancini
Fried Chicken Salad Sliders
Revive last night's fried chicken dinner in only 10 minutes. Mix shredded meat with relish, lettuce and mayo to form a filling for these cute mini burgers.
Get the Recipe: Fried Chicken Salad Sliders
Leftover Pizza Rolls
This recipe finishes off two types of leftovers at once. A thin layer of mozzarella holds together the tidy, hand-held package, made from extra Chinese food and pizza.
Get the Recipe: Leftover Pizza Rolls
T.O.P.P.
Instead of hauling a variety of condiments to your tailgating bash, stick with one delectable sandwich filler, like this easy-to-make salad, featuring dill pickles, pepperoncini and tomatoes.
Get the Recipe: T.O.P.P. (Tomato, Onion, Pepperoncini and Pickle Salad)
Long Haul Bloody Mary
This Bloody Mary recipe swaps vodka for beer so guests can enjoy some drinks before the big game and still stay alert for kickoff.
Get the Recipe: Long Haul Bloody Mary
Cheesecake Bites
Dan forms this no-bake dessert in one of his favorite kitchen tools: an ice cube tray. The rectangular compartments are the perfect molds for these bite-size confections — nuggets of Greek yogurt cheesecake enrobed in chocolate.
Get the Recipe: Cheesecake Bites
Breadless Pepper Pizza
For a whimsical twist on stuffed peppers, fill the vegetables with your favorite pizza toppings, like marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella and mushrooms.
Get the Recipe: Breadless Pepper Pizza
Grilled Citrus Margarita
Using sugar-dipped fruit that’s charred on the grill infuses this cookout cocktail with a smoky aroma.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Citrus Margarita
Shot Glass Apps: Gazpacho
Serving appetizers in shot glasses is pretty and practical — the spread is easy to set up and guests can walk around effortlessly with the individual portions. Keep everyone cool with this quintessential summer soup, a chilled tomato sipper spiked with onions and green bell peppers.
Get the Recipe: Shot Glass Apps: Gazpacho
Shot Glass Apps: Hummus and Veggies
Abandon the supersize tubs of hummus for glasses of this fresh, homemade dip. It takes only 10 minutes to make — and prevents double-dipping!
Get the Recipe: Shot Glass Apps: Hummus and Veggies
Shot Glass Apps: Mint Chocolate Pudding
Save room for this petite dessert, a luscious chocolate pudding topped with fresh mint.
Get the Recipe: Shot Glass Apps: Mint Chocolate Pudding
Shot Glass Apps: Ranch Sauce
This buttermilk-based sauce is a refreshing way to dress up vegetables.
Get the Recipe: Shot Glass Apps: Ranch Sauce
Shot Glass Apps: Wienies and Mustard
No barbecue would be complete without hot dogs. This appetizer — featuring the classic combo of wieners and mustard — will be a sure-fire hit.
Get the Recipe: Shot Glass Apps: Wienies and Mustard
Sweet and Sour Smoked Chicken Sausage and Apricot Skewers
Inspired by the quintessential Chinese takeout dish, Dan tops his chicken kebabs with a sweet and sour glaze.
Get the Recipe: Sweet and Sour Smoked Chicken Sausage and Apricot Skewers
The Original Grilled Cheese
Dan combines three types of fromage — Asiago, Gouda and Swiss — to form the cheesy filling for this childhood classic, charred on the grill to a gooey, crunchy bliss.
Get the Recipe: The Original Grilled Cheese
