Its a budget-friendly lunch you could make in just ten minutes. In time, I discovered that I could eat like royalty thanks to the local alimentari. Alimentari are the Italian versions of a deli or bodega with a decidedly gourmet bent. Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond There, I discovered a tuna-based salad so incredible that I still make it weekly for lunch. This Italian tuna salad was the antithesis of my moms monochrome white tuna and mayonnaise salad....

You just need five ingredients and 10 minutes to make it. Simply Recipes / Jazzmin Kaita Ill admit I have a bit of a compulsion when it comes to lemons. After zesting and juicing them, a whole lot of spent lemon halves wind up in my compost bin. Simply Recipes / Jazzmin Kaita Beyond Salad Greens This whole lemon vinaigrette isnt a one-trick pony. In fact, I often find myself eschewing the salad situation completely....

This easy trick will give you the crispiest spuds. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Everybody lovespotatoes. Along the way, I’ve picked up some tricks to make my potatoes more impressive. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Once the potatoes are cooked in boiling water, drain them well. How To Roast the Crispiest Potatoes Preheat the oven to 400F. For four to six people, two pounds of potatoes is plenty. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe...

Just like the version from Starbucks. Theyre easy to cook using a silicone mold and your Instant Pot, or electric pressure cooker. Theyre tasty, portable, and easy to eatjust like the version from Starbucks! Coco Morante Whats not to like? How Do You Make Instant Pot Egg Bites? This recipe uses three large eggs to make seven egg bites, usingthis modelof silicone mold. Coco Morante Searching egg bite mold on Amazon, yields tons of results....

A trained chef says this is the easiest and best way to make mashed potatoes. The simple combination of cream, butter, and potatoes will almost always result in something delicious. Still, the exact method a cook uses to combine those ingredients makes a world of difference. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I didnt eat mashed potatoes often as a kid. It was the key to getting the fluffiest, creamiest potatoes....

You don’t have to wait for your pan to get hot. One problem facing every grilled cheese maker? It can be challenging to get the cheese melted before both sides of the bread are properly toasted. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Start by choosing your heaviest bottom skillet. I like cast iron but stainless steel and non-stick work well too. Put it on the stovetop but dont heat it quite yet....

Its so much faster and so fun to eat. Plus, making deviled eggs for a big crowd can be labor-intensive and time-consuming. Enter deviled egg dipthe deviled egg-lovers delicious answer to all of these issues. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek What Is Deviled Egg Dip? Well, yes and no. The salad vs. dip debate is also why cream cheese is essential to this recipe. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek...

No one turns down an invitation to a pie party! Its a brilliant way to end the mealit extends the celebration and gives people a reason to linger. It has quickly become everyones favorite tradition, the party friends ask about, hoping for an invitation. Simply Recipes / Marianna Fierro Over the years, Ive learned a thing or two about hosting a pie potluck that goes smoothly. Here are some of my tips:...

You dont even have to cook them. Youre making dinner, and that should be your focus. Thats why, instead of an app, I serve dinner party snacks. Simply Recipes / Chelsea Kyle Crunchy or salty or freshenough to whet the appetite, but not enough to fill up on. Ive learned that as long as Im not stressed about it, my guests arent. One to three options are all you need....

you’re free to even walk away while the butter is browning. Theres just one catch. Luckily theres a trick to eliminate error in this high-risk, high-reward chefs secret:the microwave! Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Yes, you could make brown butter in the microwave, and heres why you should. This will leave you with an unfixable batch of burnt, melted butter. Another con of browning butter on the stove? Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm...

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Hot dog frankfurters cooked with sauerkraut in a onion, paprika, sour cream sauce. But this recipe, adapted from a 25-year old McCalls recipe, really is worth reporting. It’s sort of a paprikash version (sour cream and paprika) of hot dogs with sauerkraut. Elise Bauer It’s easy to make, cooks up in little more than half an hour, and wonderfully flavorful. Add the franks, dill, caraway, and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes....