Kitchen ToolsOne Simply Terrific Thing An offset spatula is a must-have tool for every home baker who wants to easily and expertly spread frosting on cakes and cupcakes. And it has other uses, too! Print Photography Credit: Irvin Lin At first glance, it seems like the common butter knife does almost everything an offset spatula Read more

Need chicken fast? The pressure cooker is the way to go! This method is fast, simple, and foolproof. Keep the seasoning simple or mix it up depending on how you’re serving the chicken. Photography Credit: Coco Morante It’s so convenient to have already-cooked chicken in the fridge. You can use it for salads, sandwiches, last-minute Read more

Our editorial team is dispersed across the country from coast to coast. Some of us have large families and others are happily coupled and keeping it small. Like our readers, we found ourselves in the kitchen for much of 2020. We stocked our cupboards with simple ingredients to sustain ourselves and our families. Like you, Read more

This month, we welcome back Marta Rivera for more of her meal plans. Marta is a trained chef, mom of twins, an Army wife, and a Simply Recipes recipe tester and developer! The end is in sight, friend! I have never wanted to end a year as much as I have wanted to end 2020. I’m Read more

1 Salt roast and let sit at room temp:  Remove the beef roast from the refrigerator 3 hours before you start to cook it. Sprinkle it with salt all over and let it sit, loosely wrapped in the butcher paper. Roasts should be brought close to room temperature before they go into the oven, to Read more

Here’s a Classic Buttermilk Waffle Recipe! These waffles are light and crispy on the outside, tender in the middle. No mixer required. Make a batch ahead and freeze for easy breakfasts! Featured in 12 Recipes to Use Up Buttermilk and 16 Recipes Kids Can Make for Mother’s Day Waffles are a serious business in my Read more

Panna cotta is such an easy and elegant make-ahead dessert for any special occasion, from Christmas dinner to the Fourth of July! Serve with a quick fruit sauce and summer berries. Photography Credit: Sally Vargas There are certain desserts that are so easy to make and so stupendously rewarding that they should be at the Read more

This post is written in partnership with Coca-Cola and Mondalez.  The holiday season is here and while we’re all for festive gingerbread and cheese balls, there’s something to be said for classic snacks that are sure to please everyone. And if there were ever a year to mix things up and try a few new Read more

Wow your taste buds with this festive focaccia appetizer topped with sweet caramelized onions, tart cranberries, and creamy brie. It will become your new favorite holiday starter! Photography Credit: Sally Vargas A few years back, my dad arrived at my house a few days before Thanksgiving suggesting we make focaccia topped with caramelized onions, cranberries, Read more

1 Make the compote: In a mixing bowl, toss the pear slices with the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When the butter is bubbly, add the pears and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm. Read more