It was so incredibly good. Silky and savory like oursopa seca de fideoangel hair dish, but with little rice-shaped orzo pasta. The browning of the orzo adds a toasty nutty flavor to the pasta. Elise Bauer It would be “Orzo con Pollo.” It’s a winner! And the best part? Elise Bauer you’ve got the option to easily swap out the thighs for bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts. Depending on the size of the pieces you may want to cut them in half....

The easiest one-bowl chocolate cake recipe that you mix by hand in 10 minutes. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm The cake in the movieMatildais a giant cake. You need a lot of people around to eat an entire cake like that. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm While the cake bakes, you could make thechocolate buttercream. Or it’s possible for you to just use store-bought frosting. Its my go-to chocolate cake....

No boiling, no mess. This flavorful pasta dinner couldnt be easier. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Whats your favorite food? Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Its a reflexive response at this point, and for good reason. The timeless pink sauce holds the perfect balance of acidity, richness, and tang. Its comfort food and elevated Italian cuisine at the same time. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe It is made entirely in one pan (no boiling pasta separately!...

1 hour start to finish. Now you have my attention. Just remember to set a timer! Sally Vargas All the flavors mingle while the chicken and vegetables roast. To keep the tomatoes from cooking down too much, add them about halfway through the baking time. Suggestions and Substitutions Use this recipe as a template for whatever you have on hand! Sally Vargas The chicken can be marinated and frozen for up to 3 months....

One-Pot Chicken and Rice Soup! Throw bone-in chicken, rice, and vegetables together in a pot and simmer until they’re done. It’s the easiest soup ever, ready in under an hour. Aaron Hutcherson This easy one-pot chicken and rice soup definitely deserves to be in your collection. No sauteing or browning. To prep, just pull away the skin and discard. Aaron Hutcherson To freeze,let the soup cool completely, thentransfer to freezer containers or bags....

Make this silky smooth mac and cheese all in one pot. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Whats better than pasta coated in a creamy, silky, cheesy sauce? Theres a reason whymac and cheeseis beloved by children and adults alike. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe I also dont always love the thickness and heaviness of a roux-based sauce. Theres something to be said about the thinner coating you get from the boxed stuff....

All the ingredients go in one pot at once and dinner is ready in 30 minutes. This cuts time and dirty dishes in half without sacrificing the flavors and textures. Perfect for when youre in a pinch or just feeling lazy! Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel One-pot pasta may feel trendy, but there is a reason for the craze. As the pasta cooks and releases its starch and the cooking liquid reduces, a creamy sauce is created....

A complete, crowd-pleasing meal with minimal clean-up? One of his creations, which involved adding cooked pasta to chili, was more inspiring than off-putting. Always one for simplicity, he loved that everything could be eaten together in one bowl. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Hence, one-pot taco pasta was born. One Pot Wonder What is better thana satisfying meal made in one pot? You dont even need to cook the pasta separately when making one-pot taco pasta....

With cheese, onions, and potatoes, how can one go wrong? This recipe is easy to make, delicious, and filling. Drain and set aside. Elise Bauer Sprinkle them with salt and the Herbes de Provence. Turn off the heat and set aside. Spread half of the sliced potatoes over the bottom of an 11x7-inch baking dish (Pyrex works well). Elise Bauer Sprinkle well with salt and white pepper. Sprinkle with about a third of the Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses....

Theyre so simple yet so standout. Simply Recipes / Sara Haas My mom used to watch the Oprah Winfrey Show every single day. The final touch was a garnish of chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Simply Recipes / Sara Haas Next, theres the dash of horseradish, which added a touch of heat. Sorry Dad, I love these! Storage and Other Helpful Tips

you’re able to either roast or boil the beets. Toss the oranges and beets in a light vinaigrette and serve with peppery baby arugula. (See ourRoasted Beetsrecipe.) Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon After cooking, allow the beets to come to room temperature and remove their peels. Slice or quarter them. While the beets are cooking, make the dressing by putting all of the dressing ingredients into a jar. Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon...

Middle Eastern carrot salad! Shredded carrots and golden raisins dressed with honey, lemon and orange blossom water. This is one of those dishes. Elise Bauer you could get orange blossom or orange flower water at a Mediterranean market. Whole Foods also carries it. Evie adapted this recipe from one by Claudia Roden inThe New Book of Middle Eastern Food. Elise Bauer Chill in refrigerator several hours or overnight. Serve garnished with slivers of mint leaves....

Quick and easy fresh grated zest, golden raisins, and optional orange lemon glaze. Feeling the winter blues? There’s nothing like brightening up a cold day with a loaf of citrusy zesty orange bread. Elise Bauer Unlike much of the country, Sacramento isn’t blanketed in snowy white in the dead of winter. For this recipe I used a couple navel oranges from our tree, but trulyany orange will do. It’s the zest that has the highly flavorful orange oil that you need for this quick bread....