I Tried Anthony Bourdain's 4-Ingredient Sandwich (It's So Delicious)

Its a classic for a reason. Simply Recipes / Getty Images The first thing I learned to cook as a kid was an egg sandwich. My uncle showed me how to makeeggs in the microwave. Simply Recipes / Getty Images What makes this sandwich so iconic is its existence in the lore of New York City. Small, family-owned convenience stores and bodegas are the lifeblood of the city. Pour the eggs into the skillet and cook through evenly....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Alexander Daniels

I Tried Dollywood’s Famous Cinnamon Bread and It’s Buttery, Sugary Perfection

it’s crucial that you make Dolly Parton’s sweet, buttery, cinnamony bread recipe! Then I saw a photo of Dollywoodsfamous cinnamon bread. It looked pillowy, buttery, cinnamony, and sweet. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Photo by Laurel Randolph / Getty Images Luckily, the park released the official recipe so far-flung fans like myself can recreate it at home. Why Is Dollywoods Cinnamon Bread Famous? People line up for it, and I hear it is worth lining up for....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Mike Carpenter

I Tried Donna Kelce’s Famous Cookies—They Are Irresistibly Chewy and Delicious

Four things that make Donna’s cookies truly unique. If only I could get from one school drop-off to the next with such ease and grace. No matter how old or successful you get, nothing can beat moms homemade chocolate chip cookies. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Molly Adams Since she was kind enough to share therecipe, I knew I had to give the cookies a try. If you call for a specific brand of chocolate, you mean business....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Steven Chen

I Tried Giada De Laurentiis’ Viral Sheet Pan Lasagna—My Family Can’t Get Enough

A lasagna for those who love crispy edgesand easy recipes. I crank up the oven and load my sheet pan with protein, vegetables, and seasonings. I’ve been on the lookout for exciting sheet pan recipes. Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn / Getty Images This single-layer lasagna bakes for a lot less time than aclassic lasagnaand the top gets crispy all over. It’s even pretty close to the best lasagna I’ve ever had....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · David Glover

I Tried John Krasinski's 4-Ingredient Sandwich—It's So Good

It takes just 15 minutes to make. I quickly discovered his ultimate comfort food and go-to sandwich: a simple yet irresistible four-ingredient meatball sub. Well, that numbers about to skyrocket. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Kat Lieu It took me around 15 minutes to make two meatball subs for lunch. To assemble the subs, add three sauced-up meatballs to each hoagie roll. Spoon the heated marinara sauce over the meatballs and top them with shredded mozzarella....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Mario Robinson

I Tried King Arthur's 2025 Recipe of the Year—It Delivered Big Time

It’s so easy that even a non-baker can bake this bread. Its just one of those things that I usually prefer to outsource. I knew from baking other King Arthur recipes that theirs wouldnt fail me. Simply Recipes / King Arthur Whats So Great About King Arthur Flours Big and Bubbly Focaccia? Previously, I had been using a focaccia recipe that required proofing overnight. Cover the dough and let it rest for fifteen minutes before performing the first turn....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Barbara Richardson

I Tried the $250 Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies to Find Out If They're Worth a Week of Groceries

Is the iconic internet recipe worth the hype? Do you go forsomething chewy? A giant skillet cookie that’s bigger than your face? Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph If money is the missing ingredient in your cookies, you’ve come to the right place. What’s the actual story, and is it actually worth making at home? I decided to find out. The $250 Neiman Marcus Cookie.Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph The official stance from Neiman Marcus isthat this never happenedand they have never sold their recipe....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Paul Guzman

I Tried the Duncan Hines Dessert Reddit Is Obsessed With—It’s Delicious

Duncan Hines, the man, not the brand. Thats how I became obsessed with a lemon chiffon pie recipe. Lemon chiffon pie sounds like the kind of dessert that should be left to professional pastry chefs. Simply Recipes / Meghan Splawn This pie is tall and airy yet has a creamy, sweet-tart filling that cuts into impossibly gorgeous slices. In a newspaper clippingthe Redditor states it is from 1948Hines shared a recipe for lemon chiffon pie....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Samantha Cowan

I Tried the Reddit Trick for Making Meatloaf—It's Genius

I’m never making meatloaf any other way. On an ALDI Reddit thread,one clever foodie made a note about how they typically mold their meatloaf. Mix all of the ingredients with clean hands, then transfer the meatloaf mixture back into that plastic container. Simply Recipes / Mihaelea Kozaric Sebrek I can say with confidence that this trick works surprisingly well. The meatloaf came out in a perfect square shape and made it easier to cut even slices to serve....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Vanessa Hanna

I Tried the Viral Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Recipe—My Kids Thought It Was Store-Bought

Reset your expectations and you’ll fall in love with this creamy, icy, and heavenly frozen treat. Have you seen the viral videos of folks making homemade ice cream with cottage cheese? It looks quite simple: Cottage cheese is blended with a sweetenerhoney, sugar, agave, etc.and frozen. Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn Both sounded delicious, but would it truly satisfy an ice cream craving? I had my doubts. Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Ashley Brown

I Tried the Viral TikTok Hack for Storing Tomato Paste—Here Are Easy Tips To Make It Better

Never waste tomato paste again. I was drawn to how easy this smart tip looked. For this no-waste tomato paste hack, Hoffman transfers the leftover tomato paste into a small zip-top bag. Simply Recipes / Getty Images She spreads the tomato paste in the bag and flattens it to release all of the air out. This ensures that the tomato paste doesnt get freezer burn. Then she scores the tomato paste into portions with the spine of a large knife....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Maria Parks

I Tried the “1-Minute” Hack for Shredding a Rotisserie Chicken—It’s Life Changing

This is a game changer for more reasons than it being fast. As a recipe developer and a busy mom of two, good culinary shortcuts are like gold. And this one did not disappoint! Simply Recipes / Getty Images The “1-Minute” Rotisserie Chicken Shredding Hack The hack is delightfully simple. You start witha warm rotisserie chicken. Remove any trussing strings and place the entire bird into a gallon-sized zip-top bag....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Kaitlyn Mills

I Tried the “Days of Our Lives” Apple Cake—I Flat-Out Love It

While its origins are mysterious, the results speak for themselves: this apple cake is delicious. First the morning news, thenThe Price Is Right, thenDays of Our Lives. All of this came flooding back when I encountered a recipe forDays of Our Livesapple cake. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Laurel Randolph / Getty Images I tracked it down to Linda Skeen, the blue ribbon queen herself. In one of LindasFacebook posts, she claims that its a recipe they used to make on set....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Roger Camacho