Its ready in just 10 minutes. Other times, though, Im all about low-liftno-bake desserts. This four-ingredient lemon mousse is one of those treats. Simply Recipes / Molly Allen A Great Make-Ahead Dessert you might prepare this mousse in minutes and enjoy it right away. However, the texture improves with chilling time in the fridge. That means this is also an excellent backyard barbecue dessert because you might prepare it days ahead of time....

They take just three steps to make. Im so glad I did. These Club Cracker cookies arent really cookies, but theyre not quite crackers or candy, either. Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer Whatever you call them, know that it takes a lot of willpower to eat just one. In the early 2000s, I worked in the marketing department at a small artisan chocolate factory. We had a service, WebClips, that sent us press clippings every month mentioning our business....

Need to get dinner on the table fast? Trader Joe’s has what you’re looking for. Leftover fried polenta also makes a great resting place for a poached egg for breakfast the next morning. Simply Recipes / Jesse Wong Pizza Dough Trader Joes pizza dough has saved our household from many a crisis. Thats why I keep several balls of dough in my freezer at all times. Stephanie Ganz

Youll definitely want to keep them handy over the holidays. One evening, my mother was looking for a quick and easy snack. Garlic soup or not, Ive come to realize that my mom has a point. Here are my top 6 favorite bougie-on-a-budget appetizers from Costco. I like to arrange them like a wreath and serve with tzatziki or hummus for dipping. They come with a tangy cilantro chutney that your guests will swear is homemade....

“For good health and longevity.” My grandmother loved to cook, but she loved reading about cooking even more. As you might hopefully tell, her kitchen was incredibly warm and welcoming. Simply Recipes / Molly Adams She was exceedingly generous with her home cooking and even more unsparing with her snacks. In fact, there was only one thing off-limits in her kitchen: her gin-soaked golden raisins. Hes been eatingseven gin-soaked raisinsdaily for years “for good health and longevity....

I’m a mom of three and my entire family loves these products. Oh you like my new leggings? Are you enjoying that aged cheddar cheese? Simply Recipes / Getty Images Where did I get the flowers for my front steps? You guessed it, Costco. Obviously, I am incredibly cool and interesting. All jokes aside, the Costco freezer section is where its at. Freezer goods, on the other hand, are a bit like a security blanket....

It’s perfect for small kitchens. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Rice cookers make the best rice, hands down. Now, theAmbiano two-cup rice cookerwill make perfect rice in a small kitchen possible. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock It’s just big enough to make two cups of cooked rice (one cup uncooked). Best of all, it only costs $12.99. Simply Recipes / ALDI Its exactly like the larger rice cookers ALDI has sold, but mini....

It’s a Midwestern specialty. Friends and neighbors sharing their excess homegrown produce. And, for faithful ALDI shoppers, the return of favorite seasonal products. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Its not summer without it if youre a fan of this highly polarizing food. I think of Braunschweiger as a working-class pate. It is to Braunschweiger what Heinz is to ketchup. Simply Recipes / Instacart Love it or hate it, Braunschweiger is not easy to forget....

Comfort food doesnt get any better than this. That doesnt mean there isnt room for improvement. Luckily, its easy enough to make for a casual family dinner. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Kids and adults alike will love the buttery, garlicky, cheesy biscuits and thecreamy chicken and vegetable filling. Together, its a one-pot meal that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat....

Its so comforting and cozy. Its humble, a workhorse, inexpensive, and utilitarian. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the melted butter, panko breadcrumbs, and grated Parmesan. Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Blot the chunks of cabbage with a paper towel and place in the pan, cut side down. Sear on both sides until some golden brown color begins to appear, about 5 minutes total....

Its packed with flavor. Its since joined our repertoire, and I make it with the seasons first corn. Alicas recipes are always as full of heart as they are of flavor. Simply Recipes / Alica Ramkirpal-Senhouse As the coconut milk simmers and reduces, it creates a butter of its own. The heat from the peppers cuts through the sweetness of the corn and the heaviness of the coconut milk. Its such an intense sensory experience....

It’s already in your pantry. And what made her turkey amazing was how umami-rich it tasted, thanks to Ah Pos soy sauce marinade. I recommend using a light soy sauce (not low-sodium) thats also high quality. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Ah Po always used Lee Kum Kee brand soy sauce. Since the soy sauce is salty, use low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth to make the gravy. You should also skip adding extra salt until the very end....

It’s in your spice drawer. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Whenever I make pumpkin pie, I use canned pumpkin for the filling. Once, I asked my mother to grab the spices from the pantry. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Instead, she grabbed the jar ofChinese five-spiceand dropped a pinch into the pumpkin filling. Im trying something new, she said in Cantonese. In the kitchen, my entire family is experimental with flavors....