I Asked 5 Chefs To Name the Best Pasta Shape for Casseroles—They All Said the Same Thing

This pasta is beloved for its shape, texture, and capacity to hold onto sauce. Simply Recipes / Coco Morante There is no more wholesome one-dish meal than a casserole. That said, exactly which pasta cut one should use is a highly contested topic. Simply Recipes / Coco Morante Heres what they said. They really allow you to appreciate the different textures. In terms of versatility, Clarke (who is team rigatoni all the way!...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Patrick Esparza

I Asked 5 Chefs To Name the Best Potato Chips, They All Said the Same Brand

The winner is crrrunchy! Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images True or false? Needless to say, potato chips are an important part of my life. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images And why, yes, I do have a favorite pop in of chip. I love the perfectly folded chips for an added layer of crunch. I have my go-to potato chip brands....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 195 words · Dr. Jennifer Maldonado

I Asked 5 Egg Farmers the Best Way To Hard-Boil Eggs—They All Said the Same Thing

The answer shocked me. Simply Recipes / Getty Images One of the first things I ever learned how to make wasdeviled eggs. As a kid, I probably mangled more eggs than I successfully peeled. Simply Recipes / Getty Images (The latter tip, I still swear by.) Older eggs are easier to peel after boiling! Eggs that are too fresh are almost impossible to peel. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Suddenly, my frustrated attempts at peeling farm-fresh eggs started to make sense....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Jennifer Jones

I Asked 5 Experts How To Make the Best Chicken Breasts—They All Said the Same Thing

Say goodbye to dry, rubbery meat forever. Although undercooked chickencanbe dangerous, its easy to avoid and often over-feared. All of the chefs advise that the best way to avoid both over and under-cooking chicken isa thermometer. Simply Recipes / Getty Images USDA says to cook poultry to 165F for safety. And Chavez reminds: Outside color is not an indication of doneness; internal temperature is. Using pre-cooking preparation methods also helps flavor and tenderize chicken breasts....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Tracy Roberts

I Asked 5 Experts How To Make the Best Tuna Salad—They All Said the Same Thing

Its all in the bang out of tuna you choose. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Tuna salad is one of the most satisfying lunches I can think of. Since I make it regularly, Im always looking for new ways to improve it. Simply Recipes / Getty Images To get the most out of my next can of tuna, I turned to the pros. They all call for these three things: mayonnaise, something crunchy....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · John Harris

I Asked 5 Experts the Easiest Way To Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs—They All Said the Same Thing

No need to lose half the egg (and your sanity) while peeling ever again. Enter:hard-boiled eggs. The water gets under the membrane, lifting the shell away from the egg white. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Resnick pointed out another benefit. Tips for Peeling Eggs Like a Pro Want to make peeling hard-boiled eggs even easier? Simply Recipes / Getty Images

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · Brenda Williams

I Asked 5 Experts the Trick to Making the Best Salmon—They All Said the Same Thing

However, like most fish, salmon can be a bit tricky to cook. Pull it from the heat too early, and it can be risky to consume. Leave it cooking for too long, and it becomes dry. Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond Personally, I think salmon is delicious, but I also find it difficult to cook perfectly. I consulted a few fish experts to better understand what can go wrong when preparing salmon....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Scott Navarro

I Asked 5 Experts To Name the Best Almond Butter—They All Said the Same Brand

Its creamy, spreadable, and, most importantly, full of almond flavor. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Growing up, I never really likedpeanut butter. I preferred sunflower seed butter as a child. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Championing its texture, ingredient list, and taste, some preferred the smooth and others, the crunchy. Those who opt for crunchy love the contrast of the butters smooth body with flavor-packed almond chunks. It’s the perfect balance between smooth and crunchy, says Vallo....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Heather Diaz

I Asked 5 Experts To Name the Best Breakfast Sausage—They All Said the Same Thing

Chefs love this brand for its flavor and simple ingredient list. Like most store-bought goods, not all breakfast sausages are created equal. And after collecting their insights, Im utterly on board with the brand myself. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Here’s what they had to say. The experts recommend the brand for the superior flavor of its sausages and the quality of the ingredients. My favorite is made with sage, black pepper, white pepper, red pepper, and ginger!...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Stephen Reyes

I Asked 5 Food Experts To Name the Best Cheddar Cheese—They All Said the Same Thing

This is the go-to for snacking and recipes. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Some people dream of candy and cupcakes; I dream of dairy. I love cheese and ice cream and milk and yogurt. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Luckily, Ive discovered that not all dairy products are a problem. I know that, with its low lactose count, it wont hurt my belly. So cheddar cheese is something I like to grab when Im stocking up on groceries for the week....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 207 words · Mr. Joseph Howell MD

I Asked 5 Food Experts To Name the Best Dumplings Brand—And They All Said the Same Thing

The freezer aisle is full of options. Which brand should you reach for? If theres onefreezer staplethat consistently saves dinner (and lunch and even snacktime), its frozen dumplings. With so many widely available brands and styles, finding the best one can get overwhelming. Myo relies on Bibigo as a quick and easy lunch for her kids, especially the rectangular-shaped Japchae Potstickers. The flat-sided dumplings get evenly crispy on both sides....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Toni Stephens

I Asked 5 Food Pros To Name the Best Canned Beans—They All Said the Same Thing

you might find them everywhere. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Youve likely been in this particular situation before. Are they all the same, or are some better than others? Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Youre probably experiencing decision fatigue at this point, so you give up altogether and grab the cheapest one. So what if I took on the decision-making process for you? I reached out to five food editors and asked them about their favorite canned bean brand....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Jose Johnson

I Asked 5 Korean Chefs To Name the Best Store-Bought Kimchi—They All Said the Same Thing

Nothing beats homemade, but this brand comes close. However, as an Armenian woman, I wont even attempt to pretend that Im a kimchi expert. Honestly, I only have one favorite kimchi brand, which is Jongga, adds Lee. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Jongga kimchi’s superior flavor earns it this esteemed distinction. One of the other main draws of the brand is the variety of kimchis they offer. Meanwhile, Lee and Whitney love the brand’spoggi kimchior that using whole halves of cabbage instead of chopped....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Debbie Smith