Tired of throwing out leftover buttermilk? They use it all the time. Are you one of the people who doesnt? Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images Its something my mom taught me, and now Im going to tell you. Mom Knows Best Powdered buttermilk was a fixture at our house when I was growing up. I was in my twenties before I saw refrigerated liquid buttermilk....

They sit on display like shiny jewels in a gallery. Below the shelf sits a masala dabba, a round box arranged with canisters holding freshly ground spices. My mother’s hidden sorcery lies in wielding those spices with craft and care. Simply Recipes / Madelyn Goodnight Time and time again, I watch her cleverly transform a simple weeknight dinner into something quite magical. In the late ’80s, my parents immigrated to the United States from India....

If you love Mama Cozzi’s, you’ll love this delicious dessert. This past week I found something equally intriguing:Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Cookies. In any case, pizza cookies are new to my family, and they were a welcome surprise. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock It comes out of the oven, chewy and gooey as advertised. Aromas of chocolate and vanilla will entice you until youhave todig in and its chocolate chip goodness all around....

It feeds the whole family. One was a traditionalquiche Lorraine, and the other was broccoli cheddar. I couldnt decide which to try, so I grabbed both. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I am very glad I did because theyre delicious! Both quiches are fully cooked, with the top browned just slightly. There are no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives, and the egg whites come from cage-free eggs. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Retailer below...

I love that I can reach for one single jar instead of eight little containers in my pantry. Simply Recipes / Getty Images During my last pregnancy, I was very sick. You may know it as morning sickness, but it was more like all-day sickness for me. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Meat was very unappealing, and one can only consumeso many eggs. Lets just say that went terribly. Not ideal for someone who loves food!...

Its perfect when you need a little treat. As the least ill person in the house, it fell on me to make breakfast. Whats more comforting than something sweet? Simply Recipes / Kat Lieu Thats when it hit me: I should make some Korean ex-boyfriend toast. What is this toast, you ask? Its a viral, three-ingredient dessert thats as simple as satisfying. Simply Recipes / Kat Lieu (She also made it known to him that they were not getting back together!...

Say no to stringy, dry white meat. Enter mayo marinadeor as I will call it from now on, mayonade. It’s my go-to marinade for chicken breasts. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock And with my favorite aromatics and spices, it delivers mouth-watering flavors. There are two benefits of using a mayonade on chicken breasts: 1. You don’t have to marinate them overnight15 to 30 minutes is fine too. Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman...

This is how my mum always made it. Her best friend, Liz, introduced her to all the comforting staples of that era’s American kitchen. It added tang, sweetness, and a touch of heat. Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer But really, it had become hers. What Is Mango Chutney? Some versions include whole cumin or nigella seeds, too. Simply Recipes / Getty Images The texture is thick and jammy, with small chunks of fruit....

Its extra cheesy and easy to make. I call the girls my little pasta monsters, and they live up to their name. They go wild for mac and cheese, so we have it often. Simply Recipes / Coco Morante This at-home rendition is easy enough to make that anyone can do it, but the results are impressive. The generously full casserole easily serves eight or more, so its perfect for potlucks, too....

This one trick results in the crispiest fries I know. The invention of French fries is nothing short of a miracle. Its amazing to think how a simple conceptslicing potatoes and frying them in oilresults in such a delicious food. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock The problem is, considering theyre a convenience food, they take a long time to make. If made in the oven, frozen french fries can take close to half an hour to cook....

It works in other quick bread and cake recipes, too. The recipe turned out just as delicious (if not better) than the original. This isnt the first time Ive added mayonnaise to a baked good and gotten incredible results. Simply Recipes / Getty Images The event pushes chefs to take that pairing to the next level, and the results are pretty epic. Simply Recipes / Stephanie Ganz How to Substitute Mayonnaise for Eggs Simply Recipes / Stephanie Ganz

Try this trick for baked potatoes that are fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. She had three daughters to keep sated, all with their own dietary preferences. One daughter was vegetarian and then wasnt, another became vegetarian but didnt really eat veggies. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel Then there was me, the youngest and picky for no good reason. One of the few things Idideat? My mom made it work with the help of some backbone carbsrice, pasta, and potatoes....

Say no to flabby chicken skin. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Key Takeaways Ive always had a love-hate relationship with chicken thighs. When done well, they are moist, juicy, and have crisp skin. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Compared to chicken breasts, they are more affordable and forgiving to cook thanks to the higher fat content. So what’s to hate? Three words: flabby chicken skin. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel...