Hint: Father’s Day is coming up soon. At the time, spending $100-plus on a kitchen thermometer felt almost scandalous. I could watch the temperature of my dinner rise and fall in real-time. Simply Recipes/ Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Retailers below Making ajuicy Thanksgiving turkeya feat I had long thought impossiblewent from scary to manageable. Why I Love My Thermapen Ive been using that same Thermapen for 13 years....

I am buying two bags at a time to keep up with my familys demand for them. I’ve also served them as a straight-up family dinner, and that’s been a win as well. They’re even lunchbox-friendly. Simply Recipes / Getty Images So, win-win-win in the words of Michael Scott. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Retailer below

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Every cook needs a Dutch oven. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images Dutch ovens are notoriously expensive. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images They’re a hefty piece of cast iron cookware that often comes with a hefty price tag. I found aseven-quart Dutch oven in a creamy linen color with a gold knob for $68....

Its just five simple ingredients. For the best flavor (and why wouldnt you want the best flavor?! ), leave your tomatoes out on the counter,upside down, until ready to eat. Simply Recipes / Emma Christensen Dont refrigerate themunless theyre already at peak ripenessand you wont be able to eat them within a few days. Top with the cheese, followed by a layer of basil leaves. Arrange the sliced avocado over the basil, and then your tomato slices....

Its an ultra-luxe snack that also instantly upgrades everything from salads to ice cream. I’ve been waiting for what feels like years for their return. Unlike regular almonds, these beauties are known as “the queen of almonds” for good reason. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Real-deal Marconas are also only grown in Spain and are, without comparison, a truly elite snack. The $5.99 TJ’s price tag for an eight-ounce bag is also bonkers good!...

It has Mediterranean flair. Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu My favorite way to cook broccoli is to burn it. In other words, its the perfect last-minute vegetable side dish, appetizer, or mezze platter accompaniment. Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu At Touche, the broccoli was blasted in the hot air of their wood-burning oven. At home, I replicate the smoky, singed flavor by searing the broccoli in a very hot pan....

They’re like roasted carrots, but you don’t have to turn the oven on. (Isnt it magical that they never seem to go bad?) The Stovetop Technique This flavorful carrot side dish comes together in three easy steps. Simply Recipes / Alexandra Shytsman The lid is key because it traps the moisture in the skillet, steaming and softening the carrots. Lastly, I drizzle in a bit of honey. The citrus notes of sumac in particular balance the sweetness of the carrots nicely....

You just need two ingredients to feed a crowd. Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond I am a self-professed egg lover. These eggs arequiche-likein texture but firm enough to sandwich into an English muffin with bacon and cheese. Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond Easy-Peasy Oven Eggs I think of Ina Garten saying, How easy was that?! with her signature grin whenever I whip up these eggs for Saturday breakfast. Bake for about half an hour until the eggs are firm....

Make your summer berries last longer with this easy recipe. Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder I recently took a magical trip to Oregon during the peak of berry season. I thought I had tasted really good berries before, but it turns out I was wrong. Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder The strawberries and blackberries I ate were stupidly delicious, and I devoured them by the handful. It took about 10 minutes and perfectly captures true berry flavor....

Microwave, oven, or toaster? Here are my favorite ways to reheat pancakes and why. Simply Recipes / Nick Evans Has anyone in the history of the universe ever made the right amount ofpancakes? Simply Recipes / Nick Evans I think the answer is no. Because the worst thing for breakfast isnot enoughpancakes, I always tend to make more than I need. And that, of course, means leftovers. Simply Recipes / Nick Evans...

Its simple but delicious. Simply Recipes / Leela Cyd This isnt a recipe as much as it is a ritual. Growing up, I wasnt always so attuned to the overall heaviness baked into most Jewish holidays. Simply Recipes / Leela Cyd Instead, I tended to clock which traditions were the most delicious ones. There is only so long a kid wants to sit around in their itchy tights waiting for a meal....

She still makes it at age 93. Simply Recipes / Leela Cyd Matzo ball soup isnt just foodits a feeling. However your matzo balls were growing up is how you like them. Simply Recipes / Leela Cyd I told you its personal! As Grandma says, you want them to just float away. Craggly edged and unevenly round is the name of the game here. Simply Recipes / Leela Cyd The magic will happen later in the broth....

Its all about the right choice of topping. She shows it off every year like a prized possession, and honestly, thats exactly what it is. When it comes to Grandmas recipes, its hard to find a flaw in her ways. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Rather than opting for a regular, boring breadcrumb topping, she likes to use crushed Ritz crackers instead. Far too often, Ive thought that my breadcrumb topping was lacking in the crunch department....