Its a brilliant stovetop approach that I wish I learned about sooner. to become your new go-to veggie strategy. It’s my favorite vegetable and I eat it almost every day. Simply Recipes / Getty Images It’s 10 minutes total from raw to ready-to-eat. Toss the broccoli with the butter, and Bob’s your uncle: Al dente broccoli is served. (Florets are easy! Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Stalks never fail to remind me that I’m eating broccoli....

Low and slow is key. I knew this was a thing people cared about forsteak, but for fish?! Id never heard of that. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe It blew my mind. It was ever-so-slightly underdone in the middlenot at all raw, but perfectly moist and melt-in-your-mouth soft. I was determined to recreate it at home. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe I spent some time looking around online and discovered the slow-roasting method for salmon....

For crispy skins, skip this step. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Baked potatoesare magical. They can even moonlight as anappetizer. Simply Recipes / Getty Images What other ingredient boasts such versatility while being both delicious and budget-friendly? Even this humble, adaptable veggie can fall victim to improper cooking. Unfortunately, they wont deliver the best results. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Ross explains, If you enjoy a crispy outer potato skin, foil will hinder rather than help....

A smart trick with extra fluffy results. How To Smash Your Baked Potatoes Yes, you heard me right. Heres what Martha does. Simply Recipes / Getty Images This also helps keep the potato as one neat little package. Then, she keeps it bougie by loading up her smashed baked potato with creme fraiche and caviar. Then I rubbed sea salt and olive oil over the potatoes, which helps crisp up the skin....

You just need five ingredients and about 20 minutes. Something that has always intrigued me is the idea of using leftover mashed potatoes to make my biscuits. I thought adding mashed potatoes should make pasta gummy and dense, but the exact opposite is true. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Properly made gnocchi are light and fluffy and feel like a cloud when you put them into your mouth. Why couldnt I do the same thing with biscuits?...

It’s the next best thing to using a flat top. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Home fries are a part of breakfast that I cannot live without. Admittedly, my homemade breakfast potatoes are pretty good, but theyre rarely great. Simply Recipes / Getty Images The potatoes won’t stick to the pan and they will be extra golden and exceptionally crisp. Use a rough chop for this step, as precision isn’t necessary....

Brazilian carrot cake might just be your new favorite cake. Its very different fromAmerican-style carrot cake, but equally delicious! I chose the rich, fudgy cooked chocolate frosting option for this recipe. Simply Recipes / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Phoebe Hauser Its made with sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, and chocolate chips for double the chocolate flavor. How Is Brazilian Carrot Cake Different?...

Say no to burnt, flabby, or chewy chicken skin. Simply Recipes / Getty Images My biggest weakness in the kitchen is my lack of patience. Im able to practice this virtue in other aspects of my life (hello, motherhood!) Simply Recipes / Getty Images Case in point, searing. It is essential if you want the most flavorful chicken, steaks, chops, and more. Searing caramelizes the outsides of the meat, creating a dark brown crust and upping the flavor big time....

it’s possible for you to use any variety of this ingredient that you have in your pantry. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Every fall, Im reminded of the culinary nutrition class I took in college. Since then, homemade cranberry sauce has been a staple on my familys Thanksgiving table. Simply Recipes / Getty Images For years, I stuck to simmering cranberries with sugar and water. If I was feeling extra, Id add orange juice and a cinnamon stick....

This creamy, dreamy egg salad makes the perfect sandwich. Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu I love eggs. Yes, I declare this with pride and egg-citement… especially when it comes to breakfast. Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu Never heard of it? Youre going to want to make this immediately. Tamago sando, commonly known as a Japanese egg salad sandwich, is one of my top breakfast choices. Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu...

An easy swap makes an egg salad that’s perfectly creamy. While I like mayonnaise, Ive had my fair share ofegg saladsthat have gone overboard on the condiment. First, I wanted to find out if it was legit. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Try this easy swap the next time you make your favorite egg salad. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock

Youll keep coming back for more. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe I was introduced to this recipe in one of my biggest life moments. Maybe it was the pregnancy hormones, or maybe they were just that good. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe I couldn’t get enough! Add the potatoes to a large bowl and drizzle with the olive oil. Avoid overcrowding the pan, which can cause them to steam; if necessary, use 2 pans....

Beer, cheese, and sausage make this stuffing extra special. Why do we add beer and cheese to stuffing? But availability isnt the only reason for the beer in our stuffing. Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Hannah Greenwood In fact, the subtle flavor of beer pairs brilliantly with the sausage and sage flavors in stuffing. Plus, I prefer to save the nice wine for sipping at the meal....