Its based on a surprising ingredient. While flipping through the pages, one recipe caught my eye: Drews Cashew Cream Dressing. Id tried store-bought cashew dressings in the past, but I love how minimalist this homemade version is. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Adriana Chavez Drew recommends letting them sit, covered with water, for one hour. you might cover and store the dressing in the fridge for up to five days....

In Ina’s words, it “takes five minutes to make and 10 minutes to bake.” And yet, it seemed to be tilapia Tuesday at my grocery store. I was so confident about my new world-class weeknight glow-up, I immediately shared it with a (French! Simply Recipes / Getty Images friend who was looking to zhuzh up her usual family dinner routine. Let’s keep this 15-minute tradition alive. Spoon all of the sauce over the fish, coating every last bit....

I use it to dress salads, marinate chicken, drizzle on roasted vegetables, and more. That said, she still texts me for the recipe from time to time. HerCreamy Vinaigretteis a staple in my fridge. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Molly Adams I use it to dress salads, marinate chicken, and even brighten up roasted vegetables. It works well as a pasta or potato salad dressing, and couldnt be easier to make....

It’s like an elevated mac and cheese. TryStanley Tucci’s Pastina Classica recipe, which I recently found on Allrecipes. It’s a creamy pasta made withParmigiano Reggiano, butter, and teeny tiny pasta. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Lauren Bair And he knows it’s sometimes the simplest ingredients that really shine. (Somehow, there would be candles and wine and jazz records playing in the background, right?) This one comes together with minimal effort and an ultra-cheesy payoff in minutes....

Its a classic for a reason. It is hands down one of my favorite summertime dishes. Serve it with steak, hot dogs,carne asadajust about anything. Simply Recipes / Getty Images One thing I do know: Start with great corn. The best elote Ive ever had and ever made at home used super fresh sweet corn. If you might snag some at the farmers market, do it. Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph...

It’s garlicky, herby, and cheesy. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Confession: I typically dont buy pre-made herb and spice blends. The “Im a Total Spud” label says its packed with garlic, cheesy flavor, and herbs. Simply Recipes / Getty Images The package also suggests adding this seasoning tofriesorgarlic bread, which sounded like great ideas. And I bet you it would be awesome over popcorn, my ultimate comfort food. To learn more about our approach to product recommendations, seeHERE....

Its bright, sweet, and tender. Stuck in our apartment, we began to cook and bake more than ever. Our favorite cake wasKing Arthur Flours Lemon Bliss Cake. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Do you have a relationship to disclose? He was accusing me of secretly being a paid shill for the Vermont-based flour company. ), so while my wife laughed, I replied that, no,we justreally love this cake. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock...

It’s so easy that I know the recipe by heart. It only takes about fifteen minutes to put together. This recipe is the reason I now add a little cayenne pepper to pretty much everything I make. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Mackenzie Schieck Sprinkle it with a little Parmesan, and thats all there is to it! I hope you enjoy this one as much as I have and that it becomes one of your faves!...

The recipe comes together in about 30 minutes. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I was lucky to inherit an amazing recipe collection from my grandmother. Many are clippings fromThe Boston Globefood section, and some are in a few of her very favorite cookbooks. Simply Recipes / Getty Images One such book is the classic,The French Chef Cookbookby culinary icon Julia Child. My grandmother was an excellent, albeit simple cook. I can tell by the look of the pages which recipes were her favorites....

These two-bite cookies take less than 20 minutes to make. This is not the time for something complicatedno pies, cakes, or cupcakes. I need a cookie that takes 20 minutes or less and doesn’t require a ton of fancy ingredients. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Myo Quinn Do they taste just like chocolate chip cookies? Those were so good!" I’m a sucker for sweet talk, so I made another batch....

you might serve them with a salad, turn them into chicken Parm, or use them for sandwiches. Heres everything you should probably know about this classic Ina recipe. The result is a very tasty coating that also seasons the chicken underneath. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Meghan Splawn This means way less splatter from the pan, cutting down on mess and burns, too. Here are a few things Ive learned from making it over the years....

It makes the most casual weeknights feel special. Little did I know that this spur-of-the-moment meal would become a summertime staple over the next two decades. Aside from the perishables, everything will likely already be in your pantry. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Its effortless to make and comes together in less than an hour from start to finish. Add the pork cubes and marinate for 30 minutes. This is the perfect time to prep the rest of the dinner....

I’ve found a bunch of ways to make this recipe easier and more affordable. Despite the seemingly long ingredient list, Nigella’s reassuring voice convinced me I could pull it off. And you know what? Simply Recipes / Kris Osborne / Getty Images It still feels special every time I make it. Why I Love Nigella Lawson’s Saffron-Scented Chicken Rice This recipe has so much going for it. Thechicken marinates in a yogurt, lemon, and cinnamon bath, emerging impossibly tender....