My grandmother taught me this trick for juicy meatballs. Yet I hear her voice often, especially while I cook. “Cover thegochujangwith the foil seal so that it doesn’t oxidize. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Always push the kimchi under its juices before putting it back in the fridge. A little drizzle of sesame oil will revive any banchan.” I’m a better cook because of her. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock...

Try it once and you’ll never look back. Simply Recipes / Getty Images My mom makes the best… is a common thing food writers say. How much apple you add is a matter of taste. Simply Recipes / Getty Images For a big batch of egg salad, say eight eggs, my mom uses one big apple. Simply add enough to achieve the sweetness and texture you like. My mom typically uses a sweeter variety of apples, such as Gala or Fuji....

Theyre worth their weight in gold. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek My love of deviled eggs knows no bounds. Its one of those classic blank-slate dishes that allows you to customize to your hearts content. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek But million dollar deviled eggs need no improving. The name itself implies theyre rich folks food, but dont be fooled! Theyre easy to make and wont break the budget....

It’s smoky, salty, and rich. While she’s not a huge fan of cooking, she knows her way around the kitchen. It is pure carb perfection. Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer How could something so simple (potato, mayonnaise, bacon, and onion) be so spectacular? She makes one delicious upgrade. Its more than complicated. Simply Recipes / Getty Images So how on earth do I love a mayonnaise-based potato salad so much?...

This recipe was a fixture at my family’s table, and now it can be at yours too. What Is Arroz Con Pollo? Arroz con pollomeans “rice with chicken” in Spanish. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas For instance, she might substitute chipotle chile powder or red chile powder for the paprika. We never use saffron in our arroz con pollo, but many people do. It’s an easy, stove-top, one pan dish, great for family meals....

This famous dip is ready in just 5 minutes. The Secret to This Classic Dip Ready? Its a can of RO*TEL diced tomatoes and green chiles plus a block of Velveeta. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe She just knows a good thing when she sees it. If you know about this dip, you know that my mom didnt invent it. She still shops like she has growing kids at home....

If comfort food is what youre after, then youll want a bowl of my moms chicken and noodles. Out of all of the foods she made, this was my favorite. It isnt a fussy or fancy meal. Simply Recipes / Sara Haas It’s pure comfort. It turns outhermom made a similar dish. My mom didnt care for my grandmothers version. Simply Recipes / Sara Haas The chicken was dry and the meal, she claims, was flavorless....

And it always disappears, year after year. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Thanksgiving is like my Super Bowl. It’s a job she was happy to give up. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm After raising four kids while working full time, she’d cooked enough in her day. But even though her days as the Thanksgiving chef are over, she insists on contributing in some way. Presented in a simple old-school casserole dish, this unassuming side has nothing on our intricately assembled gratins....

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek I recently came across a meatloaf recipe online that called for20 ingredients. My mom is 100% a practical cook who has no patience or time to make fresh breadcrumbs. Just a quick bash with a rolling pin and voila: pre-seasoned breadcrumbs! Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Many meatloaf recipes use a ton of different vegetables like peppers, onions, carrots, and/or celery. Beyond all the chopping, they also require you to saute them before adding them to the meat....

And its almost entirely hands-off. It was during that time that I learned to love cooking. One of my favorites was for pot roast. Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh Almost too good to wait for my mom to get home from work and eat it with me. You want to liberally season the roastit is a big piece of meat, after all....

This simple dish of shredded chicken and creamy rice is like a warm hug. Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer A recipe is more than just a list of instructions. We intrinsically know this deep in our bones when we long for food that tastes like home. Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer For me, that dish is chicken and ricespecificallythischicken and rice. Simple Tip! Save time by prepping the onion and celery while the chicken cooks....

It takes just minutes to make. My mother, however, wasnt a fan of these bold cheeses.But Boursin? Now that was a cheese she could get behind. Simply Recipes / Shayma Saadat She loved its whipped, smooth texture and delicate blend of herbs. Her favorite was the one with cracked black pepper. And thats how my Amis appetizer came to be. Simply Recipes / Shayma Saadat Its the perfect combination of creamy with something sweet and tangysimple but so elegant....

Its a family favorite, passed down from culinary royalty. Needless to say, this recipe has a pretty cool history! I wanted to make a version of this that was still delicious but didnt require any blending or chilling. Simply Recipes / Coco Morante you might truly put this together in five minutes, right before your guests arrive. Serve with a spreading knife and some crackers. Its easily spreadable straight out of the tub, and no softening is required....