Coffee liqueur and fresh espresso create a cocktail with bracing pick-me-up. Equal parts wakefulness and relaxation, the espresso martini is the sleepy persons answer to a cocktail. Its also much sweeter than a typical martini. Lori Rice Conversely, the sleek presentation and smaller volume of an espresso martini makes it appealing for a night out. So, Theres Actually Coffee in It? An espresso martini does indeed contain actual coffee, not just coffee liqueur....

Esquites is a street food classic that’s easy to make at home. Esquites, also known as elote en vaso, is a very special way to prepare corn in Mexico. Its a flavor bomb and a party in your mouthfrom spicy and creamy to sour and sweet. Simply Recipes / Susy Villasuso At home, I serve esquites as a starter or a snack. Then I follow up with tacos for a nice Mexican-themed dinner party....

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Instead of chopping your eggs, try this simple method. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Egg salad is a staple in my household. Plus, egg salad is never boringit can be dressed up with a variety of pantry ingredients and condiments. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Enter Eugene Levys creative tip for making hisfamed egg salad. Thats right, Levy isnt just a comedic genius but an egg salad connoisseur as well!...

Its everything you want in a bagel, or a breakfast casserole. So were both delighted with this everything bagel breakfast casserole. The bacon isn’tquiiitestandard-issue bagel shop fare, but theyre a great addition. Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower If bacon isnt your style, just omit it or swap it for bagel-friendly lox upgrade. Add the bagels, Cheddar cheese, bacon, and scallions....

Everything bagel seasoning is easy and affordable to make at home. Why make your own everything bagel seasoning? For one, its cheaper than buying it premade. Simply Recipes / Jen Causey You also have more control over the freshness, ensuring your seasoning mix is as flavorful as possible. Lastly, you might adjust the exact blend. What Is Everything Bagel Seasoning? Simply Recipes / Jen Causey What came first, the seasoning or the bagel?...

What is sous vide? How does it work? Here are the answers to everything you’ve been wondering about sous vide cooking at home. Emma Christensen Have you ever heard of sous vide cooking? Or tried it yourself? What Is Sous Vide Cooking? Emma Christensen Before we get too far into it, let’s discuss this whole concept of cooking sous vide. “Sous vide” (pronouncedsue veed) literally means “under vacuum” or “under pressure....

The more expensive one isn’t always the best. It’s confusing even for someone who works in food like me! Here’s what I learned. Simply Recipes / Getty Images What Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil? That said, some good-quality extra virgin olive oils are pale yellow. What Is Regular Olive Oil (aka Refined Olive Oil)? Simply Recipes / Andrew Christensen Refined olive oil tends to be more affordable and has a longer shelf life than extra virgin olive oil....

Weve got the best crunchy, homemade onion rings made simple. Our batter uses cornmeal and buttermilk for an added tangy crunch. Extra-Crunchy Homemade Onion Rings I still love onion rings, don’t you? Elise Bauer This recipe is as close as I can get to my memory of my favorite onion ringscrunchy and delicious. We adapted the recipe from one byIna Garten. We also increased the proportion of cornmeal. Elise Bauer...

Always be ready to whip up a batch of meat or vegetable fajitas. Simply Recipes / Jen Causey Theres nothing quite like a sizzling skillet piled high withfajitas. Fajitas get their mouth-watering flavor from a hot pan and mix of fragrant spices. Simply Recipes / Jen Causey What’s in Fajita Seasoning? Most mixes also include salt, making it a one-stop shop for seasoning fajitas. She used Simply Organic brand and liked its depth of flavor....

Maple syrup and spice-infused bourbon put an autumn spin on the classic cocktail. TheOld Fashionedis one of my go-to cocktailsit is at once reliable and a little bit fancy. What Are the Ingredients for an Old Fashioned? Nancy Mitchell Your typicalOld Fashionedis made with a sugar cube, bitters, and bourbon. I like to muddle a bit of orange peel in mine, but for purists, this is controversial. Infuse Your Bourbon With Spices!...

Farro cooked with onions and garlic and tossed with sauteed swiss chard and radicchio Do you ever eatfarro? It’s an ancient grain related to wheat. It has a wonderfully nutty, rich flavor and works beautifully as a side dish to chicken and pork. Elise Bauer Out of all the fabulous dishes that evening, this one was my favorite. I went back for seconds, thirds, and fourths, and couldn’t wait to make it....

Simply Recipes / Karishma Pradhan I’m a huge fan of farro, a chewy, nutty grain. This lunch features farro cooked with earthy mushrooms, a fried egg, and a tangy herb yogurt. With pearled farro, the bran has been removed and cooks more quicklyusually within 15 minutes. Simply Recipes / Karishma Pradhan Semi-pearled retains some bran, so the cooking time is closer to 30 minutes. In this recipe, I call for semi-pearled farro....