If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. It’s a kitchen workhorse you’ve got the option to keep out and use every day. Filling myFrench pressat 6 a.m.? Simply Recipes / Photo Illustrations by Wanda Abraham / KitchenAid For my umpteenth cup of tea? Let’s do it. Get that water on again. Simply Recipes / KitchenAid The house smells funky? Boil water with sliced lemons. I cannot make it through the day without putting my kettle on....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Simply Recipes / Amazon I’ve owned my trusty KitchenAid stand mixer for going on 10 years. Or at least, having the option to not do those things if I don’t want to. Simply Recipes / Amazon My stand mixer does it for me. That’s just $329.95 compared to the $459.99 list price. The classic Contour Silver colorway is an even better deal at $288....

A perfect accompaniment to Mexican dishes made with pomegranate seeds and jalapeno. We have a kiwi fruit vine that is rather prolific, to put it mildly. The season for kiwifruit is actually in the fall and winter; we start picking ours in late October. Elise Bauer Serve with tacos or steak. Add salt and pepper to taste. Elise Bauer

This Juneteenth, Im going to let you in on a little secret. It issohard for many Black people to intuitively cook meals just for one. Maybe it has something to do with our lineage. Simply Recipes / Kelly Marshall / HarperCollins For our ancestors, food is tradition. It was scary, stressful, and frequently lonely. I was taking five courses a semester while concurrently studying for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam....

The powerful aroma of sage makes its mark in recipes as a fresh or dried herb. Poultry seasoning, breakfast sausage, and herb stuffing just wouldnt be the same without sage! Its potent smell, both enlivening and soothing, would cling to my fingers. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Weve moved many times since, and I just cant get sage plants to take root the same way. Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial herb in the mint family....

Ground ginger adds a warming, subtly spicy flavor to whatever dish it’s in, savory or sweet. Heres what it’s crucial that you know about this spice and how to use it. Eaten fresh it can begrated, steeped, pickled, sliced, and candied. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice What Does Ground Ginger Taste Like? Where to Buy Ground ginger can be found in the spice aisle of any major grocery store. Here are some of our favorite recipes using ground ginger....

Easy and delicious casserole with baked kohlrabi, ham, eggs, and cream. Just so you would try it. It’s that good. Elise Bauer The recipe was in a book thatGarrettgave my father onRussian, German & Polish Food & Cooking. Dad has a preternatural affection for all things turnip and cabbage. Kohlrabi means cabbage turnip in German, so of course dad couldn’t wait to try the recipe. Elise Bauer In a large skillet, melt the butter on medium heat....

Grilled beef skewers with a spicy Korean marinade. Quick and easy Paleo dinner. Ill never forget the first time I ate Korean food. Sabrina Modelle We were visiting my moms friend in Los Angeles and she took us out for Korean barbecue. My first taste ofkimchi, banchan, andbulgogiand I was hooked. Instead of saying goodbye to my favorite foods, I set about learning to make them at home. Sabrina Modelle...

I’d welcome this corny, cheesy side dish to any gathering. Simply Recipes / Irene Yoo Corn cheese is exactly what it sounds like: corn and cheese. This recipe is as easy as it soundsmix all the ingredients together and heat until the cheese is melted. Simply Recipes / Irene Yoo Its so simple to put together that it makes for a fantastic side dish for any meal. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe...

A chef instructor taught me how to substitute one for the other. Here’s what I found out. The main kosher salt brands sold in the United States like Diamond Crystal and Morton are not iodized. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images Table salt often has anti-caking agents such as tricalcium phosphate and stabilizers such as dextrose added. The additives in kosher salt vary by brand....

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5 smart tips for buying store-bought sushi. Im a big fan of their spicy tuna rolls. Its crunchy and savory, with just a bit of sweetness and spice. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock A single roll runs around ten dollars, and a trio costs between ten and 15 dollars. It’s convenient, delicious, and affordable. Simply Recipes / James Nielsen 1. Simply Recipes / James Nielsen Stores like Kroger often do a high volume of sales and products rotate through pretty quickly....