Pro Athlete Week begins with San Diego Chargers kicker, Nick Novak. He chats about playing, getting cut, perseverance and finally making it back home. Then we jump into the kitchen to make his beloved Maryland crab cakes. We know he can kick – but can he cook? Watch and find out…

nick novak crab cakes - the sam livecast

nick novak and sam - the sam livecast

What better way to end our week of tots than with a big ‘ol casserole of chicken, bacon & tot deliciousness. BTW Minnesota, we’ve taken the hot dish to a new (California-esque) level. #justsayin

And, you can find the recipe here.

chicken mushroom & bacon hot dish 2 - the sam livecast

chicken mushroom & bacon hot dish - the sam livecast

Welcome to Tots Week – and what a week it will be! We begin with a most excellent breakfast version – tots, chorizo, cheese and of course green onions and a poached egg . Yee haaaaaaaa…. Oops, got a little excited – here’s the recipe.

breakfast tots - the sam livecast