The French chef has never steered me wrong. Then, in my 20s, I hadthe most delicious browniethat completely shifted my opinion. It was Julia Childs brownie recipe, so Im now the biggest fan of it. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Sara Haas / Getty Images I remember my Julia Child brownie moment like it was yesterday. When my coworker opened the box, I could immediately smell the chocolate and butter....

It has the richness of potatoes au gratin but is so much easier to make. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Sara Haas I live in the midwest. That means a meal is not complete without a potato dish of some sort. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Sara Haas My default is often roasted Yukon Gold potatoes simply because I can make them with my eyes closed. Whileroasted potatoesare my go-to, sometimes I want my potatoes to feel a little more fancy....

It requires zero extra ingredients. Around 11 a.m. my older kids are in school and I finally have a moment to make myself eggs. Some turn to meditation for midday self-care, but I turn to a soft scramble. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images Ive tried almost every trick for scrambling eggs.Adding a dollop of ricottato the eggs before cooking never disappoints. For a dairy-free upgrade,salting the beaten eggs15 minutes ahead of cooking also yields soft and fluffy eggs....

The master of French cooking never boiled eggs without doing this one thing first. When I think of Julia Child, I think of her dancing a raw turkey around her kitchen counter. She dutifully studied and tested methods to ensure she offered up foolproof tips to her readers. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustrated by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images Luckily, Julia has a foolproof way to prevent this issue. Julia recommends using an egg pricker or, if youre not into retro single-use gadgets, a push pin....

It’s perfect for seasoning more than just salad. Simply Recipes / Getty Images When I first started culinary school, I had a huge salad habit. This was important because while I was in culinary school, I was also working full-time. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Id get to school at 5 a.m. and then head to work straight from class. Salads were easy to pack, traveled well, and I could eat them fast....

The most memorable Thanksgiving dessert ever. I ran to the store and grabbed the ingredients. followed quickly by I cant make that. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Laurel Randolph After skimming the recipe, making the filling for this recipe didnt seem that difficult. And you know what? It just has a very clever trick. Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph It is indeed fluffy, but still creamy and satisfying....

This one little step helps create the creamiest potato salad. We never had hotdogs, hamburgers, or anything grilled without potato salad, and I loved them. I still do now as an adult. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images It’s the creamiest potato salad that doesn’t call for that much mayonnaise. Scoop out and set aside 1/3 cup of the cooking liquid. Drain the potatoes and place them in a large bowl....

No more struggling to get the shell off. That said, Im alwayswilling to test a theory from one of our original food influencers: Julia Child. In her book,The Way to Cook, Julia shared her simple, foolproof technique. Simply Recipes / Getty Images This extra step is supposed to make peeling a cinch. Well, I will cut right to the chase I tried it, and it works! I peeled six eggs with total confidence, and not a speck of egg shell stuck....

Experience Julia Levy is a recipe developer and tester in the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She recieved her Associates in Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute of America in 2011 and her B.S. in Nutrition from Johnson & Wales University in 2013. Julia eventually sound her way to Dotdash Meredith Food Studios in 2015 and has been here since. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

Experience Julia Turshen is a New York Times bestselling cookbook author who has published five cookbooks. Her last book “Simply Julia” is an IACP award-winning national bestseller. Julia has written for multiple publications, including theNew York Times, theWashington Post, and Vogue. Epicurious has named Julia one of the “100 Greatest Home Cooks of All Time.” She lives in Hudson Valley with her spouse Grace and their many pets. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process....

Experience Sisters Julie & Amy Luxemberg are self-taught vegan chefs, recipe developers, and content creators. They went vegan more than 5 years ago and quickly fell in love with the lifestyle and cuisine. Since then, they’ve been perfecting plant-based recipes and creating vegan versions of their favorite dishes. Now, they develop recipes and create social media content for emerging vegan brands and products. Additionally, they run a prepared meal delivery service on Long Island, NY....

You wont miss the eggs in this ultra-moist cake. With its tender crumb and spiced sweetness, this carrot cake might just become your new go-to. So I leaned on my cake-baking experience to bring it together. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I whisked the dry ingredients together in a bowl. The batter went into two greased 9-inch cake pans until a toothpick came out clean, about 25 minutes. Once the cakes were completely cool, I gently patted the frosting between the layers and on top....

Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process. Courtesy of Justin Burke