A pro baker shares his easy tip for making the most chocolatey cakes ever. This cake was dark, moist but fluffy, and so chocolatey. How could the cake taste so intensely of chocolate with just cocoa powder? Simply Recipes / Abobe Stock Why on earth would they do this to make cake? Clearly, they knew what they were doing, and I quickly learned. It’s the same idea as brewing coffee with hot water orblooming spicesin hot oil....

Sometimes, the best part of making cornbread is the leftovers. I was suspicious of raw vegetables, but I trusted him. I just wasnt ready for that particular flavor experience. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Simply Recipes 10-odd years later, in college, I worked as a production baker at a grocery store. I made cornbread every morninga full-sized sheet pan of the stuffand there were always day-olds hanging around. If you want to try this Southern delicacy, here are a few tidbits of advice:...

Its all in how you chop it. I create plenty of delicious food and also plenty of dirty dishes. Because of that, Im always looking for ways to keep my messes to a minimum. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Its one of the reasons I work at limiting the servingware and utensils I use. My idea of whats good and easy might be different from yours. One of the reasons I got into food was because I liked making things with my hands....

Sometimes, however, I just didnt have an appetite for all the Vietnamese food the adults enjoyed. I especially didnt like to eat white rice, which was a constant at every dinner. Looking back now, it’s the one thing I miss mosther rice was the best. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock I would stir the melted butter into the rice and eat down the bowl to the last buttery grain. When you slowly savor rice, the grains reveal a subtle sweetness that the butter enhances....

Experience Myo spent nearly 10 years working in finance in New York City. Sometimes Ill add a scoop of rice with a drop of sesame oil." Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

Burgers meet nachos with fresh pico de gallo, avocado, and crunchy corn tortilla chips. To get six 1/3-pound burgers you will need 2 pounds of ground beef. Dont worry youre going to love this enough to want a big burger. Nick Evans It might sound strange but trust me the chips completely make the burger. Whats Great About This Burger? This burger has a lot going for it. Nick Evans...

Enjoy every second of it. Once its over, its over! Viewers, she’s talking to us too. Simply Recipes / photo courtesy of Netflix Simply Recipes / photo courtesy of Netflix Its finally here! We arent the only ones rooting for them. She has a new cookbook coming out on October 11 called Nadiyas Everyday Baking andwere already fans. Once its over, its over! It’s a wholesome, joyful experience for contestants and viewers alike....

Experience Nancy started making cocktails a long time ago. It is an excellent drink." Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

Experience Nancy Odogwu is a health food blogger. In February 2021, she released her first cookbook, and the hardcopy sold out within 3 hours! Cooking is therapy:“I love cooking in complete SILENCE!! I often find myself coming up with new recipes and ideas whilst I’m cooking too.” Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

A crunchy, crowd-pleasing salad that’s perfect for a picnic potluck. Perfect Picnic Salad Are you looking for the perfect picnic salad to bring to a potluck? Look no more, this is it. Elise Bauer This napa cabbage picnic salad has been a favorite of my friends and neighbors for years. It’s one of the most requested potluck salads I’ve ever made. My neighbor Pat first introduced it to me, followed by my friend Chigiy....

It’s spicy, hot, and just a little bit sweet. And yes, it should be served withpickle chipson a white bun or bread. The beauty of Nashville hot chicken is in its simplicity. Irvin Lin Theres no need for a brioche or sourdough bun or to add tomatoes or (gasp!) This is not the time to gild the lily! The focus here is the chicken itself. Irvin Lin What Is Nashville Hot Chicken?...

She is based in Los Angeles, California. Best piece of advice:“Its only food! Just have fun with it!” Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

Could I use a cake mix? Can I skip the sifting? But what if I want a cookie rightnow? Simply recipes / Wanda Abraham Throughout Natasha Pickowiczs beautiful cookbook,More Than Cake, one overarching theme really struck a chord with me. She challenges you to take a breath and experience the joy that comes from simply baking. Chip salad, anyone? This interview has been edited for length and clarity. I havent tried it since but now I want to make it againitcouldbe delicious!...