Welcome to Sunday Reset, where we share how we're unwinding and what we have planned for the week ahead. This time, our editor, Julia, has game day apps on her mind.
I never really tailgated in college—until my very last weekend. I finally went, and wow, was I missing out. Someone's dad rolled into the lot at 7 a.m. with two smokers, two grills, and the most outrageous buffet spread I've ever seen.
Now, am I the biggest sports fan? Absolutely not. Anyone who knows me knows I'd prep harder for an awards show than a football game. But I am competitive, and I love gameday food. Wings, nachos, cheesy dips—you name it. And with fall sports season here, we're officially in tailgate, watch party, and stadium eats territory. One of my favorite recipes I've seen recently? Creator Gillie Houston's Italian grinder sliders. And if I had to make the case for a close second, these BBQ pulled chicken sliders are it.
If you live with a football fan, you already know. Baseball's wrapping up, kids are headed to tryouts, uniforms are getting bought—it's here. And in the Test Kitchen, we're already scheming how to make game day snacks a little more exciting. From now until the Super Bowl, expect to see a lot in this lane. Here's a sneak peek:
