Dat Candy: Slam-dunk dips & snacks—because it’s basketball season.

Good morning. March Madness is here and it brings two truths. One, never divulge which teams you put in the Final Four. This isn't to maintain some advantage in your office pool (which you begrudgingly agreed to after reading Ethan from HR's third email reminder in two days), but because conversations about anyone's bracket are as interesting as photos of a coworker's cousin's newborn. Two, over the next few weeks, the best way to host friends is by filling your living room with dips, chips, couches, cold drinks, and a TV broadcasting the Caitlin Clark game. We'll help with the former.

Re: dips, chips, and cold drinks. Think of March Madness as the Super Bowl's dress rehearsal. With no expectations to nail the obligatory chili or buffalo chicken dip, the NCAA tournament presents the perfect opportunity to explore those dip and spread recipes you've long stashed in your "saved" folder. And maybe, if you're blessed with good weather, you fire up the grill, and throw down some pre-summer ribs . We've heard (and likely written) worse ideas.

Easiest, Cheesiest Skillet Dip

Miso Hummus

Braised Baby Back Ribs

Air-Fryer Gochujang Chicken Wings

It's Women Are Amazing Month at Food52, and we're celebrating cool women from our Shop, Test Kitchen, and beyond.

This week, we're highlighting Shay Carrillo, the founding partner and chief creative officer of Portland, Oregon-based linen brand MADRE. Pro tip: If you want to breathe life into your neglected patio table without expending any physical effort (read: powerwashing)—cover it with a MADRE tablecloth. These are our favorites.

You can shop all of our women makers or read about women we love from the Food52 multiverse.

We'd be remiss not to mention our Test Kitchen's most recent contributions to the world of science, as they've bravely answered the question: "Can you tell how hot an oven is by sticking your hand inside of it?"

If you're in NYC and looking to watch the tournament, Paul, one of our editors and content creators, recommends grabbing a seat at this Chelsea bar.

"A straightforward, shtick-less bar is hard to find in New York—but the Copper Still in Chelsea gets it done. Nothing about it is overly special—and that's what makes it so great. Plus, the Guinness is good, the food's solid, and the staff rocks."