I'll Never Stop Making Jennifer Aniston's "Perfect Salad"

It’s super easy to make and even easier to eat. And, unlike"The Rachel" haircutfrom “Friends,” these flavors are timeless. (What is this, the technical portion of “The Great British Baking Show”?) Simply Recipes / Getty Images Luckily, thistabbouleh-adjacent medley is simple to assembleand even easier to eat. Next, I put together the simplelemon, honey, and olive oil dressing. For the veg, I halved anEnglish cucumber, then scraped out the seeds with a spoon....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Alison Ellis

I'll Never Tear a Trash Bag Again Thanks to This Ridiculously Easy Trick

I am not sure why I never thought of this before. To be more transparent, we often overfill our trash, compost, and our recycling bins. moments and couldn’t wait to give it a try. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Spoiler alertnow that I have, I don’t know why I’d ever go back. But at least the bags won’t break anymore. Well, at least they haven’t so far! What Is the Inside-Out Trash Bag Hack?...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Jill Brooks

I'm a Cheese Expert, and One of My All-Time Favorites Is Now at ALDI

It’s a super affordable copycat of one of my very favorite cheeses. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock I love cheese so much that Ive written three books on the subject. And one of my absolute favorite cheeses of all time is Sartori BellaVitano, an award-winning American original cheese. Simply Recipes / Aldi Its also cheaper than BellaVitano, at $3.29 for a seven-ounce square. Together the flavors are absolutely irresistible. If you love cheddar or Parmesan, then youll adore this variety....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Daniel Bradley

I'm a Food Editor and This Is the Best Thing I've Ever Bought for My Kitchen

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. They’re an instant kitchen upgrade. And yet, here we are. Simply Recipes / Getty Images TheEveryspace Recycled Waterhog Runnerfrom L.L.Bean checks all of these boxes and then some. hey allow me to wax poetic for a moment. First off, these rugs have no padding. Simply Recipes / L.L.Bean Also, another weave pattern might prove easier to vacuum. Needless to say, these rugs have my heart and my pocketbook firmly in their grasp....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Samuel Hunter

I'm a Life-Long Thrifter—These Are the 5 Kitchen Finds I Never Buy at Thrift Stores

Some of these items can expose you to lead, metals, and harmful chemical compounds. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock As a lifelong thrifter, I know how to spot a good find. Heck, Ive even jumped into a few dumpsters to get to them. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock So take it from me (and Shakespeare) when I sayall that glitters is not gold. Because lead can leach into beverages and causelead poisoning, serving or sipping from them is not recommended....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Nichole Brewer

I'm a New Parent and This Affordable Kitchen Tool Is a Game-Changer

We carry it everywhere we go. One of the fanciest gifts was an automatic formula preparer sold by a well-known brand. In moments, I had a nice, smooth bottle of formula for my hangry baby. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Weve prepared bottles with it in parks and restaurants, in our car, and even on airplanes. While we own a Milk Boss, any brand of frother in this style will do....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Daniel Thomas

I'm a Party Expert and This Is How I Set Up a Next-Level Dessert Bar

Make graduation season even sweeter. Planning parties big and small are my thing. What about… a dessert bar? Simply Recipes / Sabrina Tan I once catered an entire wedding where the brides only request was a dessert bar and literally nothing else. And you know what? People said it was the most fun, delicious, and low-stress wedding theyd ever been to. Simply Recipes / Sabrina Tan How To Plan a Next-Level Dessert Bar Starting to feel like this is out of your wheelhouse?...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Keith Thompson

I'm a Registered Dietitian and This Frozen Vegetable Is My Weeknight Flotation Device

My go-to frozen vegetable can be used in almost any dish. None of these concerns apply to my favorite frozen vegetable: spinach. Frozen spinach brings a healthy dose of nutrition to my recipes. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Read on to learn why frozen spinach is my weeknight (and anytime) culinary floatation gadget. On the culinary side of things, the options for frozen spinach are nearly endless. Honestly, any dish that could use some extra bulk will likely benefit from this frozen green....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Melissa Jones

I'm Adding Jeff Goldblum's 4-Ingredient Sandwich to My Lunch Rotation

It has a secret ingredient that makes it irresistible. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Jeff Goldblum is a wholesome national treasure. He wrote, Oooooooooh. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Making Goldblums four-ingredient turkey sandwich drenched in Russian dressing was a cinch. And gosh, it was so delicious! I usually prefer prosciutto or ham in my sandwiches because they have more flavor. Simply Recipes / Kat Lieu What Exactly Is Russian Dressing?...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · Brian Thomas

I'm Drinking Simone Biles's Favorite Cocktail All Summer Long

The gymnast puts her own twist on this classic drink. My son and his friends love heryes, thats rightteen boys respect what she can do. My sons coach, Mitch Connor, even got to meet her in person. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images Even if youre impressed by what you see on TV, shes more amazing in person. And yes, he says, shes just as nice as youd imagine....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Lisa Rodriguez

I'm Making Alan Alda's 3-Ingredient Pasta Bake From Now On—It's So Good

It’s a hands-off, crowd-pleasing dinner. Apparently, skipping the boiling water and tossing dried pasta with EVOO was all over the runways. He was handsome and calm and good at… helicopters? Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Lauren Bair (I didn’t see much of the show.) He’s been making it ever since. Rich and tangy tomatoes, plus grassy olive oil you could taste, and umami-packedParmigiano? Simply Recipes / Lauren Bair Get out of here....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Mary Roberts

I'm Making Alton Brown's Christmas Soup From Now On

I’m happily adding this one to my favorite holiday traditions. It just may be one of the most good-looking recipes out there. (I knowcelery?) Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Lauren Bair It was a delightful palate cleanser between my grandma’sbeef stroganoffand my Aunt Ethel’sred velvet cake. This soup is that but on another level. For the record, I would 100% buy a candle called Kielbasa Browning on an Open Fire....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Bobby Taylor

I'm Making Anthony Bourdain’s 3-Ingredient Cranberry Relish for Every Thanksgiving

It seriously couldnt be easier. Trust me, Im not proud of it. Unlike cranberry sauce, cranberry relish can be made in just a few minutes with a food processor. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock While thumbing through Anthony BourdainsAppetites: A Cookbookfor Thanksgiving inspiration, I stumbled upon his recipe for cranberry relish. I was eager to give his take on this holiday classic a shot. What I didnt know was that it would quickly become my favorite cranberry relish to make....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Travis Armstrong