You control the spice, the heat, and the freshness. Plus anti-caking agents, and a questionable level of freshness. That’s why I love making my own seasoning blends. Simply Recipes / Sharee Hill Hot tip: when making blends with ground hot peppers, don’t inhale deeply! In fact, wear one of the pandemic masks you have tucked away. It’ll prevent lots of sneezes. Simply Recipes / Marta A Rivera Diaz Take it from a gal who learned the hard way....

Stew, braise, grill, sear, or prepare lamb in many delicious ways! We got them all. Serve withmint jelly, or trymint chimichurriorhorseradishsauce. Braised Lamb Shanks Braising naturally tough shanks them low and slow makes the meat fall-off-the-bone tender. Irish Lamb Stew with Bacon This recipe had us at bacon fat. Sop up the sauce withflatbread. Elise Bauer Serve withcrusty breadfor soaking the sauce. Lamb Loin Chops with Mint Chimichurri Ready in under 30 minutes!...

Take away some stress from the holiday rush with these easy, make-ahead friendly breakfast recipes. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas Breakfast has always been my favorite meal. I look forward to special holiday breakfasts as much as I do theholiday hamfor dinner. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas But that doesnt mean I want a sink full of dishes to clean before Ive had my coffee. I prefer making breakfast before heading off to bed....

These crave-worthy potato sides dazzle every time. There’s a potato dish for every cooking method and every cuisine. There are creamy potato dishes and crispy potato dishes. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Some sop up sauce; others beg to be snatched up with your fingers and devoured. None of the recipes below are afterthoughts. They are all stars, enough so that they just may eclipse the protein portion of your three-point landing....

Sweet and savory recipes worth passing on to the next generation. I think of it as the best combination of apecan pieand marshmallows." Its texture and flavors are more cohesive after a rest." Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm It became my Moms recipe, which she cooked every week, using solely vinegar and garlic." They would also be delicious with a bowl of stew or soup." We recommend peanut oil, canola oil, corn oil, or even regular vegetable oil for frying....

For a memorable Memorial Day cookout, bring on the sides! Mix and match these 18 summery side dish recipes for your backyard barbecue or potluck. There’s something for everyone. Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham I want to mound them up in piles so big, my paper plate buckles. It’s a time-honored tradition of Memorial Day as much as breaking out the bug repellant or flip flops. These sides are all keepers....

Our most crave-worthy chicken pasta (and noodle) recipes to get you out of your dinner-time rut. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas Chicken is THE white meat, and pasta is THE ultimate comfort food. When combined, the two make epic dinner fellows. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas This roundup of Simply Recipes' most crave-worthy chicken pasta recipes will kick you out of your dinner-time rut. Are you ready to hear the best part?...

Everyone’s favorite cookie in 19 different delicious forms. Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon Picture the “Family Feud” Fast Money Round. The host tells the competitor to “name a cookie everyone likes.” Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon What do you think the number one answer will be? I’m going to guess it would be chocolate chip. Because really, who doesn’t like chocolate chip cookies in one form or another? Simply Recipes / Emma Christensen...

The comfort and convenience of these casseroles is timeless. This meant casseroles, lots and lots of casseroles containing everything from ground beef to sliced hot dogs. My husband and I generally loved it. Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower They’re also convenient, which is what midcentury home cooks wanted. It’s whatIwant in 2024. But the casserole recipes I’m sharing below are all winners, and all older than me....

Make your restaurant favorites at homefor less. ), here are all the copycat recipes to make at home…and save money while doing so. All of those Panera lunches add up, after all. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe You’ll be even more amazed at how much this low-carb gnocchi tastes like potato gnocchi. Especially when you use higher quality ingredients. They’re much less expensive when you make them yourself. Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Hannah Greenwood...

), there are lots of options. This recipe works best if you use chicken breasts that are about 7 or 8 ounces each." It can go from perfectly golden to burnt quickly. Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Pearl Jones Just cut them into 1-inch pieces before adding them to the sheet pan." My favorite brand is Lee Kum LeesPremium Chicken Bouillon. Sara Quick Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese “Cheddar cheese can be notoriously stringy when melted....

As the weather starts to cool, let these casseroles warm you up! It’s a delicious acceptance that summer is over and cooler weather is just around the corner. Craig, Simply Recipes Reader 2. Simply Recipes Aaron Hutcherson Aaron Hutcherson, Simply Recipes Contributor 3. Refrigerate the unbaked casserole up to 2 days ahead of time. To bake, bring to room temperature. Ciara Kehoe Make the topping, add it to the casserole, and pop in the oven....

They were party gold years ago, and they’re even better now. People back then took hors d’oeuvres seriously. What makes an appetizer retro? Simply Recipes / Coco Morante Any number of things. It’s served in a chafing dish. It uses canned clams. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas Its name contains the words “puff” or “ball.” Conjure up those happy times when you serve these retro appetizers at your own gatherings....