Impossible Broccoli and Cheese Pie

My daughter and I devour it. And I know its not justmyfamily where this inverted equation of effort and household acclaim holds true. I just take them straight from the freezer and add a bottle of BBQ, and thats it! Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu Sorry, I dont have her recipe. The one Im here to share is a classic in my family. Best of all, its a 1980s throwback recipe that takes only a few ingredients....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Benjamin Foster

Impossible vs. Beyond Meat: Taste, Nutrition, Cost, and More

How Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods compare to beef. Lori Rice My first taste of a veggie burger was 20 years ago when I discovered the Gardenburger. And for a long time, that was the case for most veggie burgers! Lori Rice What Are the Ingredients of Impossible and Beyond Meat? Its not genetically modified and is free of soy and gluten. Are Impossible and Beyond Meat Healthy? Beyond Beef nutrition label....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Justin Jackson

Ina Garten Just Shared Her "Easiest Dinner Recipe" (and It's Delicious)

You only need three ingredients. Plus, while my kids are not the biggest fans of goat cheese, they gobbled this up. The cheese adds a really pleasant earthiness; the flavor is not overpowering. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Even those who swear they dont like goat cheese (how could that be?!) will love this dish. Then, you fill said pocket with slices of herbed goat cheese and fresh basil. Simply Recipes / Molly Adams...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Carrie Lopez

Ina Garten Loves Faith Hill's Coca-Cola Cake—So Do I

Its a classic Southern recipe and a total crowd-pleaser. When Cracker Barrel added it to their menu, it was a big deal. My dad ordered it every time we went. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Laurel Randolph / Getty Images The cake is lightly chocolatey with a thin, fudgy frosting. It contains actual Coca-Cola, and the flavor really comes through. Its sweettheres plenty of sugarandsodaand decadent....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Stephanie Morales

Ina Garten Makes This Recipe Every Holiday Season and Now I Do Too

It blows a boring bottle of Beaujolais out of the water. The Ina hype is real. Everything turns out better than I imagine, with less effort than I expect. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Lauren Bair This recipeis one of Garten’s favorite host gifts. Not-a-spoiler alert: It is quintessential Contessa. And the ginger’s crunchy, crystallized sugar coating feels extra festive. Simply Recipes / Lauren Bair Every inch is a perfect bite....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Rachel Kent

Ina Garten's 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Chocolate Cake

I use this trick when making any chocolate cake. (I’m dating myselfthe internet back then wasn’t the same. Today, a Google search yields nearly 750 million chocolate cake recipes.) Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Adobe Stock To this day, my favorite chocolate cake recipe is Ina Garten’s famousBeattys Chocolate Cake. It is easy to make, moist, and delicious. Ina calls for coffee not once, buttwice. Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · John Hurst

Ina Garten's 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Mashed Potatoes

This easy addition brings out the flavor of the potatoes and adds a beautiful yellow hue. When I think of “secret ingredients” as they pertain to mashed potatoes, dairy comes to mind. After all, what are mashed potatoes if not a vessel for butter and cream? Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food styling by Kaitlin Wayne Why Ina Garten’s Mashed Potato Upgrade Works Yes, you read that correctly....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 190 words · Shelly Kim

Ina Garten's 2-Ingredient Salad Dressing Is the Best I've Ever Made

Its quickly become a family favorite. Back then, and even up until recently, I thought making vinaigrettes must be incredibly difficult. Maybe its because the word itself is tricky to spell, and vinaigrette sounds so fancy. Simply Recipes / Getty Images He has always been a picky eater, especially when it comes to vegetables and salads. Then, I had him whisk the juice with 1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Glenn Holmes

Ina Garten's 3-Ingredient Beef Tenderloin Is Genius

Guests will be begging for your secrets. This recipe works for a large buffet, an intimate dinner party, and even a passed hors d’oeuvre. I also found that letting it sit at room temperature for about 45 minutes ensured more even cooking. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Now for the flavor. While tenderloin is prized for its superior texture, I think the flavor is sometimes a little lacking. As for the cooking method, this will be the easiest one youve ever tried....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Joseph Potts

Ina Garten's 3-Step Fall Dessert Is My Favorite

It’s the ultimate apple crisp, but also the easiest. This is a crisp that can do it all. An elegant dessert for a fall dinner party? Simply Recipes / Photo composite by Wanda Abraham / Molly Adams Just add vanilla ice cream. A cozy breakfast full of oats? It hits all the marks. Simply Recipes / Molly Adams There really isnt too much to them. As for the topping, this is where things get interesting....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Keith Ramirez

Ina Garten's 4-Ingredient Appetizer I'm Making All Summer Long

Its my favorite way to use peak-season tomatoes. I was putting together a batch ofIna Gartens Tomatoes Roasted with Pesto. Then, the gilded tomatoes are baked until they were bubbly and the cheese is a gorgeous golden brown. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Molly Adams Without missing a beat, he replied, How could that be bad? It can’t, and it isn’tit’s delicious! Without giving him too much credit, its true that this combination cant miss....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Melanie Davenport

Ina Garten's 4-Ingredient Shakerato Is "Delicious Rocket Fuel"—I'm Making It All Summer Long

The Barefoot Contessa gives a classic Italian coffee drink a twist. Its classic Barefoot Contessa, watching her prepare her home and refreshments for company. This weeks guest was restaurateur Danny Meyer. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Adobe Stock Ina prepped a smoked salmon brunch ahead of time and saved assembling the drink until Danny arrived. When Ina pulled out a cocktail shaker, I expected her Contessa spin on a classic brunch cocktail....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Devin Ali

Ina Garten's 5-Ingredient Tomato Salad Is My Favorite—It's So Delicious

Its an effortless side dish that compliments just about everything. Come summer, all I crave are salads. This salad hits all the right notes. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images It’s filled with avocado, peppery arugula, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a lemon-based dressing. The zesty vinaigrette pulls these ingredients into focus and amplifies them. How does it stay fresh? Simply Recipes / Molly Adams Fear notlike most culinary quandaries, Ina has a solution....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Daniel Mendoza