With everyone being required to spend more time at home, it may be helpful to know about some things to do to occupy the time. The Byers & Co. crew are compiling fun things to do from your couch! If you have any recommendations of books, shows, movies, games, music, digital experiences or anything else that may be fun from the safety of your home, please let us know!
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- TV & Movies
- The groundbreaking Broadway performance of Hamilton is now on Disney+.
- Fans of The Fab Five will love seeing the group in Tokyo as Queer Eye goes to Japan.
- You can finally watch the long-awaited, book adaptation, ‘Artemis Fowl’ on Disney+.
- The new take on Perry Mason on HBO is a gritty true crime story worth your time.
- Hear from the creators of Monty Python in a six part documentary series that tells their tale from the beginning.
- Learn from 15 great movies that explore race and social justice.
- The High Note and On the Record are among the new movies to watch at home.
- Have you gotten through the 75 best Netflix original productions?
- Things are different outside right now, so enjoy 10 great shows that feel like summer to get your fix of the season.
- Here’s what’s available and how you can watch all the content on the new HBO Max streaming service.
- The Americans is a series worth jumping into if you missed it.
- Watch ‘Man of Steel’ with director Zack Snyder and ask questions.
- Laugh a little with the best stand up comedy specials on Netflix.
- Fans of Community will enjoy the special cast reunion and live table read with Q&A.
- Get away with Back to the Future and these streaming time travel movies.
- If you like YouTube, Will Smith and 10 other celebrities have fun and active accounts.
- See if you think these trailers for upcoming sequels and remake shows coming to Peacock live up to the originals.
- 10 movies that predicted way different disasters in 2020.
- From Black Hawk Down to City Slickers, VUDU has a collection of free movies to stream.
- Some of Hollywood’s brightest female stars filmed a social distancing battle royal.
- Brian recommends Prop Culture on Disney+.
- If you love whodunnits, watch these movies on Amazon Prime.
- How to watch the Star Wars movies in order.
- If you liked Extraction, watch these movies next.
- Did you hate all of these season finales that many fans did?
- Get an inside look at the ups and downs of comedy touring in Craig Ferguson’s ‘Hobo Fabolous’.
- These 7 James Bond movies will help you understand the franchise.
- Enjoy The Expanse and 11 science fiction shows on Amazon Prime.
- Extraction, a new action movie starring Chris Hemsworth released on Netflix.
- New ‘The Mandalorian’ docu-series by John Favreau is coming to Disney+.
- Check out the trailer for Jerry Seinfield’ new stand-up comedy special coming to Netflix.
- SYFY is going to have a “Saw and Disorder” marathon of Saw movies.
- Watch 10 Cloverfield Lane with director Dan Trachtenberg.
- The 25 best adult cartoons to stream.
- Dave Wendt recommends two driving related shows on Netflix, HyperDrive and F1: Drive to Survive.
- Where to stream the top Emmy contending shows.
- There is a new slate of programs to enjoy on Facebook Watch.
- Kevin Smith recorded a free commentary track to go with his Jay and Silent Bob Reboot movie.
- Cinemax has multiple standalone seasons of Strike Back.
- USA will be airing every episode of Psych ever in a binge-a-thon.
- Brian is enjoying the newer S.W.A.T. nearly as much as the old version.
- Stream Punk’d, Reno 911 and other 10 minute or less shows with a free 90 day trial of Quibi.
- You can stream Parasite, the winner for Best Picture of the Year, with your Hulu subscription.
- 25 documentaries on Netflix right now to help you learn a bit more about something you didn’t know.
- 18 shows to vicariously scratch your travel itch.
- Amazon launched an intriguing new series called ‘Tales From the Loop‘ that was inspired by art.
- SYFY has Battlestar Galactica available to stream for free.
- Lady Gaga spearheading star studded special with ABC, NBC, CBS and their star late night hosts.
- Rotten Tomatoes ranks the top 150 movies on Disney+ right now.
- Watch as Dave Chappelle is honored in a star-studded ceremony with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
- Stand-up comic Louis CK has released his first comedy special on his website In quite some time.
- HBO has made 500 hours of content free for all including two Byers & Co. favorites, The Wire and The Sopranos.
- If you don’t have time for a full binge, here are 5 sci-fi and fantasy short films to enjoy.
- SXSW’s film festival will soon be streaming live online for free with Amazon Prime.
- So many people, including Brian and Nick, have recommended Ozark on Netflix.
- We were told by many that they were watching Schitt’s Creek on Netflix.
- Nick along with Adam and Chuck are all getting caught up on the Star Trek spin-off, Picard.
- If you want a show to binge watch but want plenty to binge, here are 7 shows with 5 or more seasons.
- John Krasinski launches ‘Some Good News‘ with help from The Office co-star Steve Carrell.
- Brian suggests a couple of shows that are returning with new seasons in Killing Eve and Bosch.
- ZeroZeroZero is a show that Brian found on Amazon Prime and is really enjoying.
- Here are some of the best movie franchises to binge watch while in quarantine.
- Watch all of the Star Wars movies in the proper order.
- Go behind the scenes with the unbelievable extended Top Gun 2 trailer.
- Sling TV wants you to quarantine and is offering two weeks of tv service for free.
- LEGO Masters is a favorite block building completion show of Nick’s, hosted by Will Arnett.
- Brian received a wide array of recommendations to watch the “Tiger King” trainwreck on Netflix.
- Season 3 may have just began, but season 1 of Westworld is available for free in multiple ways.
- Spy Games is a competitive game show where people are trained in espionage and live in the same house until they are eliminated one by one.
- Watch famous senior citizens, a George Foreman, William Shatner, Terry Bradshaw and Henry Winkler hilariously travel around the world with their younger companion Jeff Dye in Better Late Than Never.
- Christmas in quarantine is happening as Hallmark is airing holiday movies now.
- Amazon has made a large amount of children’s programming available for free.
- Peg recommends watching the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies in order as the ultimate movie night(s).
- Brian has a pair of shows he’s found on Netflix; he started Bad Blood a long time ago but came back to it, and got his comic book fix in Black Lightning.
- Cardinal is a thriller on Hulu that follows a demoted detective that returns to homicide to track a serial killer.
- Anita suggests some movies from her childhood including Old Yeller, The Music Man and the Beatles movies.
- We received a nostalgic recommendation to watch (and learn with) Schoolhouse Rock on YouTube.
- Watch Ray Donovan, Homeland and more for free for a month from Showtime.
- Apple TV+ launches the long awaited movie starring Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie called The Banker, based on a true story.
- All the movies coming to streaming platforms early, including some still in theaters.
- Brian found a fun, albeit not family friendly, stand-up comedy special from a shirtless comic named Burt Kreischer.
- What just released on streaming platforms & tv this past weekend.
- Automobile enthusiasts can binge 23 hours of Barn Find Hunter and stream Season 2 of Rust to Riches.
- Have a Netflix watching party with proper social distancing.
- Since you can’t go see Bloodshot at the theater, get your Vin Diesel fix online.
- Free movies and shows to stream while in self-quarantine.
- Last Tango in Halifax is a series for seniors, recommended by Brian’s mom.
- Virtual Experiences
- Now you can watch a tv series or movie with 99 of your friends via Amazon Prime’s new Watch Party feature.
- Celebrate your fandom with virtual fan experiences with some of your favorites from ‘Supernatural’ and more.
- Take in season 1 of The Office in real time in a new virtual way via Slack.
- Get an inside look at Hotel LEGOLAND with a virtual tour.
- Sit in on a virtual candle making class.
- Star Wars Celebration creators are hosting a virtual Star Wars Convention.
- National Geographic has 360 degree virtual experiences ranging from scuba diving to animal excursions.
- Close out your day with virtual fireworks from Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
- Now you and five of your friends can try a virtual escape room together.
- Change your Florida vacation to a virtual trip to Orlando.
- You can experience the RMS Titanic virtually.
- Take to the mountains for the thrill of virtual skiing.
- Feel like royalty while on your virtual tour of Versailles.
- Ride along in the front seat of a Hot Wheels car as it’s boosted around a track.
- You can enjoy the National Aquarium and watch sharks, rays, jellies and even clownfish.
- Virtually take in the art and decor of the White House.
- Airbnb is offering virtual experiences from magic classes to penguin meet and greets.
- Explore beautiful architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright from the safety of your home.
- Explore the famed Catacombes de Paris virtually from home.
- Take a peaceful virtual stroll through a Chinese cherry blossom park.
- Take a virtual video tour of the mysterious Winchester House.
- Danielle suggested virtual trivia nights, use Zoom breakout rooms to throw your own.
- Get your adrenaline rush with ten extreme sports virtual experiences.
- Reader’s Digest has compiled a list of virtual day trips you can take.
- Take a virtual ride on Universal Studios’ “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” safely from home.
- Here’s 5 ways to virtually enjoy Kings Island theme park.
- Virtual yacht shows allow you to live the fancy seafaring life.
- DAAC’s virtual Corks & Forks is billed as Decatur’s social distancing event of the spring season.
- Take time to virtually visit these 32 national parks.
- Enjoy a virtual breakfast with otters of the the St. Louis Aquarium.
- Legendary DJ, D-Nice is throwing online virtual parties, often times with celebrities.
- Test your family’s skills with this virtual Harry Potter Escape room.
- Enjoy the soothing beauty of watching jellyfish from the Live Jelly Cam at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
- Spot your favorite characters at Disney theme parks with 360-degree tours.
- Daily drawing lessons with Tony DiTerlizzi, co-creator of The Spiderwick Chronicles.
- Enjoy 12 famous museums with virtual tours.
- Depart on 30 virtual field trips.
- Get your animal fix with the Cincinnati Zoo’s daily live home safari.
- Gaming
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare just got a huge update in season for to make the game even more epic.
- Check out all of the trailers featured during Sony’s Playstation 5 reveal event.
- Inside Xbox debuted the first in-game footage of games from their next generation console.
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has topped 60 million players.
- Pre-order your own sit-down Star Wars arcade cabinet.
- Get creative with video game inspired face masks.
- Explore a ‘Prince of Persia’ themed virtual escape room.
- Learn how to get good at Valorant without even playing it.
- People are turning to online video games for weddings, birthday parties, and more.
- Sony is giving away two games; Journey and Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection for free.
- Epic Games store offers two free PC games including Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments.
- Gears of War 5 is currently free on Windows 10 and Steam.
- Did you hear that HQ Trivia was back for nightly trivia contests with prizes.
- Enjoy some of the best couch co-op video games with your quarantine mates.
- ESPN 2 dedicates a whole day of programming to esports.
- New content arrived in Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the month of April.
- Get over $1000 worth of games for a $30 donation with all proceeds going to organizations responding to COVID-19.
- The free games in April for Xbox Live Gold members are revealed.
- Borderlands 3 is having a special ‘Door Busters’ event with legendary loot drops.
- Try to avoid a broken axle while playing The Oregon Trail.
- A remastered version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is apparently incoming.
- IGN’s top 10 free to play pc games on Steam.
- Harry Potter: Wizards Unite has a special event tailored to playing at home.
- Have WAND-erful fun in charades with the Harry Potter Spellcasters card game.
- Battle waves of zombies for free in “World War Z” from Epic Games on PC.
- Students can enjoy free educational content from Minecraft while stuck at home.
- Join Nick in playing Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Warzone or any of these top free video games to play.
- Watch over three hours of Animal Crossing: New Horizons live streamed on release day.
- Grab a controller, gaming usage is up by 75% as people stay home.
- There’s a way to play with millions as the new free-to-play Call of Duty: Warzone reaches 15M players in first 3 days.
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the game we all need right now (or when it comes out this week).
- Music
- PBS has An Opry Salute to Ray Charles featuring a star studded lineup of stars.
- Stars from Ellie Goulding to Kanye West and Tom Morello have released new songs.
- Miley Cyrus covered ‘Help!’ by the Beatles in an empty stadium to inspire world unity.
- Musicians have created music in response to George Floyd’s death.
- Listen to Lady Gaga’s brand new album, Chromatica.
- Follow the countdown of the UK’s top 100 singles of all time.
- Have you heard all of the 500 greatest songs of all time according to Rolling Stone?
- Bono made a list of 60 songs that saved his life.
- Sarah Brightman: In Concert at the Royal Albert Hall will stream on YouTube for charity.
- DJ Jazzy Jeff is hosting a Fresh Prince of Bel-Air virtual block party.
- Rock out to 14 rock and metal songs inspired by Star Wars.
- Sit in the driveway and enjoy the top 50 minivan rock songs.
- Don’t miss the encore performances of Travis Scott in Fortnite that introduces new music.
- Rolling Stones drop first new song in eight years.
- If you missed it, an amazing tribute to Prince will be re-airing on CBS.
- Hip-Hop Evolution is an in-depth series that traces hip-hop music from its inception to today.
- Apple TV+ has a new Beastie Boys documentary by Spike Jonze.
- Dr. Dre’s landmark album, ‘The Chronic’, is now available to stream for the first time.
- Fiona Apple’s new album won a fan favorite poll.
- Join in with musicians on Twitter for listening parties of their albums.
- Take time to listen to 5 albums with amazing storytelling.
- Instagram live battles are the new ”one-v-one” in the hip hop and r&b world.
- Pearl Jam releases “most striking album in 20 years” with Gigaton.
- My Chemical Romance’s Gerard Way releases four new solo tracks.
- Use the rap portion of “You’re Welcome” from Moana to wash your hands like The Rock and his daughter.
- Frank Ocean has made two new songs available to listen to.
- Rolling Stone put together an isolation playlist of songs to listen to in isolation.
- Take a quiz to be recommended your perfect karaoke song.
- Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood to take requests during live concert from home in primetime.
- Bob Dylan dropped his first new music in eight years.
- Choose from many curated playlists from NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series.
- Miley Cyrus goes live on Instagram with “Bright Minded”, where she connects with people to discuss “how to stay LIT in dark times”.
- TIDAL has daily live-streams from top artists from Deadmaus to Jay-Z.
- Elton John is hosting a star studded benefit concert with Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey and more.
- Listen to any of the 100 songs to lift you during the pandemic.
- The Metropolitan Opera is streaming an encore performance daily from their Live in HD series.
- Garth Brooks plans Facebook concert and is taking requests.
- Ultra Music Festival to host a live “Virtual Audio Festival“.
- Grand Ole Opry hosting free concerts online.
- Enjoy music with all the live streams and virtual concerts going on.
- Revisit a classic song from the ’80’s with REM’s “It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)” that is back on the charts.
- Watch Luke Combs and Jake Owen debut their new music in garage concerts.
- Sports
- WWE’s The Miz hosts Cannonball where athletes compete in some of the craziest challenges involving water.
- See the dangerous sports played around the world in the Netflix docuseries ‘Home Game’.
- Follow a group of thrill seeking athletes trek across the globe to remote places to find and film the most extreme excitement in the sports world.
- Get reacquainted with NASCAR and find the ways to follow the races.
- Three more documentaries follow The Last Dance on ESPN including Lance Armstrong, Bruce Lee and the homerun chase of Sosa and McGwire.
- ESPN will be airing a brand new cut of the famous Chicago Bulls’ Game 6 game in HD for the first time.
- Here are 5 sports documentaries to enjoy after The Last Dance.
- WWE Money in the Bank and all past Pay-Per-Views are available to stream on their network.
- A big night of MMA in UFC 249 is a live sporting event you can watch.
- The worst college basketball team ever was played in a simulated season and the result was an instant classic.
- Imagine college football helmets inspired by Star Wars.
- Enjoy movies from this list where sports play a supporting role.
- Can’t get enough of the 90’s Bulls? Watch classic Bulls games on ESPN.
- Take in the best movies about sports until the real thing will return.
- ESPN’s The Last Dance is a 10-part documentary about the Chicago Bulls final championship.
- Watch as the top players get selected in the WNBA Draft.
- There is some baseball being played in Taiwan and you can stream it.
- Major League Soccer and Fox Sports team up with real pros on FIFA 20 tournament.
- Test your hockey knowledge by watching Hat Trick Trivia with P.K. Subban.
- ESPN’s 30 for 30 is a collection of sports documentaries to help you get some sports in your life.
- Deadspin is in the final four of their best sports logos bracket.
- Get piano lessons from Christian McCaffrey, superstar running back of the Carolina Panthers.
- ESPN has a primer to get caught up before watching the first ever 2-day Wrestlemania.
- Listen to play-by-play calls of simulated MLB baseball games.
- NBC will be streaming IndyCar’s iRacing challenge.
- Get your daily dose of sports from the legendary Mark Tupper.
- Kevin Durant headlines ESPN’s NBA 2K tournament with $100,000 up for grabs for charity.
- MLB to show a bunch of walk-off games.
- This is how bored pro athletes are spending their time in isolation.
- Get an inside glimpse at the New Orleans Saints playbook from head coach Sean Payton.
- Everything you know to get started in iRacing.
- Remember Harlem Globetrotters legend Curly Neal as he was in comic books.
- Here are several sports-related ways to live without live sports.
- Opening Day kicks off Strat-O-Matic’s simulation of the MLB season.
- Watch replays of NFL games in 45 minutes for free until May.
- WWE unlocks thousands of hours of pro wrestling content including all past Wrestlemanias for free.
- CBS suggests the top classic NBA games you should watch on NBA League Pass while it is free.
- Mark Tupper suggests following ESPN’s bracket for the all-time NCAA greatest tournament players.
- ESPN the Ocho has a full slate of events from frog jumping, to arm wrestling, to death diving and even marble races.
- Esports gives fans a way to stay engaged with the sport of hockey.
- Get your NBA fix by watching the Phoenix Suns continue their season on Twitch with NBA2K.
- All or Nothing: Brazil National Team follows the famed Brazilian soccer team as they try to win the Copa América on their own soil.
- Big Ten Network is re-airing classic games including the 2005 Arizona vs. Illinois Elite 8 matchup.
- Reading & Podcasts
- The HBO series I’ll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman’s Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer was originally a best selling book.
- Laugh along with these 27 funny and comedy podcasts.
- Dive into any of 15 podcasts to hear discussion on race relations.
- Stick it out with these books that got better as the series progressed.
- Pivot is a popular podcast that covers tech, business and politics.
- Listen to famous people read ‘James and the Giant Peach’ in 10 parts for charity.
- Get 60 days of unlimited comic book reading with ComiXology.
- Have you read any of these books people couldn’t put down?
- Dive into 50 of the greatest rock memoirs.
- You’re certain to find something in this collection of star studded podcasts.
- Take a look at these 22 times the Mythbusters showed you things that were not impossible as we thought.
- Take in the very best Star Wars podcasts on the internet.
- Read the first comic book crossover between Black Hammer and the Justice League.
- Have Danny Devito read The Lorax to you and your kids.
- The original book that inspired two ‘I am Legend‘ movies is recommended by Brian.
- Caili suggests reading books featuring Disney Villains.
- In June you’ll be able to relive the Tiger King as a graphic novel.
- MoMA is selling some of their rare art books online.
- Mashable has created a new podcast called ‘History Becomes Her’ that teaches about the inspiration of modern day heroines.
- Checkout a slideshow to read about every Avenger ever.
- Here are some fiction podcasts to get lost in.
- GQ lists the top books to last you through social distancing.
- Podcasts to take you outside while stuck inside.
- Erica is enjoying the Our Fake History podcast.
- Pat and Amber read ‘Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.
- Serena suggests “Designing Your Life” as a book to read to help make a life anyone can thrive in.
- Books with Beef is a virtual book club for kids with NFL player Keith Smith.
- If you need a book to read, here are some reading choices from celebrities to pour through.
- ‘Stuck at Home Comic Book Reading List‘ from famed comic book writer Brian Michael Bendis.
- 30 books and series to read while social distancing.
- Dig deep into 60+ of the best podcasts of 2020 so far.
- The Coronavirus Sanity Guide is made up of videos, talks and the Ten Percent Happier Podcast.
- Get a digital library card from the Decatur Public Library for thousands of things to listen to, read or watch.
- These 15 podcasts will help you learn a new language.
- Audible has made hundreds of audio books available for free.
- Oprah Winfrey reads the children’s book The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen.
- Here’s a book for the independent thinkers out there.
- Scrib’d has made millions of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and more available at no cost for the next month.
- Arts, Crafts, Technology & Learning
- Try some of these summer arts and crafts for kids that anyone can make.
- Take some time to spruce up your living room with these 40 DIY ideas.
- Rejuvenate your home with these small DIY projects.
- Stay busy with 30 Star Wars arts and crafts projects.
- You can always recreate your favorite movie scenes in Lego.
- Take in 31 haunting photographs of the world during the pandemic that may be used in history books one day.
- Masterclass allows you to learn from some of the biggest names in a variety of fields.
- Use your time to dive into 22 DIY tech projects.
- Make some wall art with 16 suggestions from HGTV.
- Unlock your inner DIY’er with eight projects to make your bedroom a dream.
- Games, crafts, treats and more Easter fun at home.
- Watch a documentary on the legendary street artist and Decatur native, Ron English.
- Learn how to draw Black Widow from Marvel’s Director of Visual Development Andy Park.
- Here’s 20 DIY projects to help keep you sharp at home.
- Take this time to make a movie masterpiece using any of these 5.5 ways.
- Join The Getty Museum in recreating famous artwork with objects from around your house.
- Here are some favorite gadgets being used while at home during the shutdown.
- There are a variety fun things suggested to make to pass the time with a 3D printer at home.
- Nikon is offering $250 worth of online photography classes for free.
- Enjoy all types of artwork from Illinois artists at Arts For Illinois.
- Look at beautiful artwork from David Hockney as a “respite from the news”.
- Get into journaling like Brian with some inspiration from Sharpie.
- Learn how to safely make art from melted crayons.
- Learn how to draw cute characters from an illustrator every day.
- Take classes like Fashion as Design from the Museum of Modern Art.
- Be inspired and make a recycled sculpture out of waste materials.
- Merrilee Liddiard’s website has numerous crafts including some free printable to decorate.
- Crayola is offering free online craft demos, printable coloring sheets and more.
- Get three months of guitar lessons for free from Fender.
- Take some free DIY arts and crafts classes online from Brit + Co.
- Create homemade lollipops, play math war and 18 other family fun things to do to pass time.
- Experience a bubbly surprise with a bubble experiment from the Children’s Museum of Illinois.
- Have fun with print-at-home coloring sheets and puzzles from Fredbird of the St. Louis Cardinals.
- Mental and Physical Wellness
- Getting outdoors and using these 15 tips to care for your lawn is a productive way to spend your time beautifying your home.
- Enjoy these summer activities that have a positive effect on mental wellness.
- Use these 18 tips to boost your mental wellness.
- Having plants in home can help your mood, learn to take care of your houseplants.
- Use music to build positive family bonds.
- Make your life easier with these 30 cheap and useful things.
- Use these 5 mental wellness tips to raise a mindful Jedi.
- Here’s everything you need for a successful weekend bike ride.
- Integrate these 15 Fun and Functional Mental Health Wellness Program Ideas into your life
- Recharge the whole family with a virtual family vacation.
- Now you can do New Yorker crossword puzzles with a friend online.
- 13 free streaming workouts to try at home.
- How to get started working out at home with no equipment.
- Make sure you do these 4 things every day for your mental health.
- Can you solve these 10 quirky brain teasers?
- Learn how to DIY a face mask from the US Surgeon General.
- Learn how to workout in isolation from NASA astronauts in space.
- Workout using Thor’s routine, straight from Chris Hemsworth.
- See if you beat the record of 8.5 seconds in solving this puzzle.
- Audit Yale’s wildly popular “happiness class” online for free.
- Get fit with multiple free fitness apps from Down Dog including Yoga, high intensity interval training, barre, 7-minute workout and more.
- See if you can solve a digital Rubik’s Cube (or your real one).
- Getting fresh air and exercise is important as long as you are minding social distancing.
- Psychology Today suggests you phone a friend and seven other things to do.
- Seven things to do to help yourself including meditation and keeping a journal.
- Decatur YMCA’s Angela Foulke recommended some digital workout classes and instruction.
- Food & Cooking
- The Food Lab by J. Kenji López-Alt is arguably the best book about cooking to have in your kitchen.
- Feel patriotic when you make these festive 4th of July desserts.
- Try your hand at these 18 healthy summer recipes.
- Try out these 30 grilling recipes this summer.
- Get ready for grilling season with 100 recipes for side dishes.
- Try these fun recipes like mini pancakes and cookie cereal.
- Watch Bill Murray and Guy Fieri have a ‘Nacho-Off’ for charity.
- French toast sticks, mini pizzas and other fun recipes to make with kids.
- Make a nice meal for your mom with the collection of Mother’s Day recipes.
- Learn how to brew your own coffee at home.
- Make chef Marcela Valladolid’s chicken tostadas and fresh homemade salsa for Cinco de Mayo!
- Be transported to Tatooine and make blue milk from Star Wars.
- Turn a baguette into an impressive pizza bread boat.
- Join some of your favorite Pixar characters in making recipes inspired by their worlds.
- John Krasinski has a virtual potluck with Martha Stewart, Guy Fieri, David Chang and Stanley Tucci.
- Try recreating some of your favorite restaurant dishes with 100 copycat recipes.
- See if you can learn something from the 7 best cooking channels on YouTube.
- Perfect your cooking skills with the onslaught of quarantine cooking videos.
- Follow along with Jimmy Kimmel on making his signature pasta dish he makes for his kids almost daily.
- You can now make the famous DoubleTree chocolate chip cookies at home.
- Bake some Great Depression era Peanut Butter Bread with ingredients you have at home.
- Disney revealed the recipe for its iconic Dole Whip pineapple treat.
- Watch celebrities get asked questions as they eat increasingly hot chicken wings on Hot Ones.