Referenced in this episode:

• Pre-order Big Little Recipes (out 11/9) now
• "Big Little Recipes," the column
• Kash Varn My Grandma’s Second Husband’s Favorite Pasta (recipe)
• Busy Weeknight Bean Chili  (recipe)

Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:

• If you'd like to cook along in anticipation... The 10 Most Popular Big Little Recipes of 2020 and my favorite of all: BLT Salad
• Follow @emmalaperruque on Instagram for food pics (and cameos by her cat, Butter)

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