Perfect Pie Crust

Don’t let pie dough intimidate you! Yes, you’re free to make your own homemade pie crust! There are many different ways to make a pie crust. Sally Vargas Every baker I know seems to have their favorite recipe or trick. The most classic pie or pastry crust is made with butter. A more forgiving pie crust is one that is made with a mixture of butter and shortening. Sally Vargas...

April 20, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · Karen Hall

Perfect Poached Eggs

Poaching eggs couldn’t be easier. and sprinkled with a little truffle salt. Fewer bubbles means less agitation of the water that can break up and disperse the egg whites. Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker Some people swirl the water and drop the egg into the center. The sieve strains out some of the thinner whites that can make your poached egg look rather ragged. Their whites hold together better than older eggs....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Sharon Rojas

Perfect Popcorn

Our simple trick will help you make a perfect batch of stovetop popcorn with no burnt kernels. Making popcorn from scratch can be tricky. She first learned this technique decades ago from the back of a popcorn box. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Popcorn Toppings Want something more than butter or salt on your popcorn? you could even make popcorn into delicious clusters orcaramel corn. If you are using coconut oil, allow all of the solid oil to melt....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Maria Little

Persimmon Cookies

Studded with nuts and kissed with a persimmon and orange glaze, this persimmon cookie recipe is irresistible. These persimmon cookies are cake-y and filled with walnuts and dried sweetened cranberries. I’ve topped them with a sugar glaze that includes persimmon puree and tangy orange zest. Elise Bauer What bang out of persimmon are the best to use for making cookies? The Difference Between Fuyu and Hachiya Persimmons Fuyu persimmons are short and squat....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Gregory Ellis

Persimmon Pomegranate Fruit Salad

Persimmon salad with fuyu persimmons, pomegranate seeds, chopped apple, lemon, honey, and mint. This persimmon fruit salad is made with the apple-like fuyu variety. The mint, lemon, and honey are the only dressing the fruit need. Elise Bauer Links: All about persimmons! Elise Bauer Elise Bauer

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 46 words · Allison Palmer

Persimmon Pudding Cake

This sweet, rich cake is a very special, old-fashioned fall dessert. Hachiya persimmons can be baked into a delicious, moist cake that is almost pudding-like. What Are Persimmons? Elise Bauer They come in two varietiesFuyu and Hachiyawith very different properties. Hachiya (like those pictured) are larger than the Fuyu and are acorn shaped. They need to ripen completely before you eat them. Acorn-shaped Hachiya persimmons.Elise Bauer One makes baked goods with the pulp from Hachiya persimmons....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Jason Hatfield

Pesto Pasta Salad

Pesto is delicious in pasta salad! you’re able to dress up the pesto and pasta with any number of ingredients. What Is Pesto? Elise Bauer That’s because it was traditionally made by crushing the ingredients in a mortar and pestle. But you could make pesto with almost any green. Try ourBasil Pestorecipe, a favorite! Store for Later Pasta salad holds up well in the fridge. However, the pesto will darken and oxidize quickly....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Angela Hughes

Pesto Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes

It tastes like summertime. It takes less than 10 minutes to make (!!) and requires just a handful of ingredients. Simply Recipes / Coco Morante Shrimp andpestois such a good combination, and cherry tomatoes add pops of summer flavor and vibrant color. Theyre actually the only ingredient requiring chopping in this recipeeverything else just goes straight into the skillet. A few fresh basil leaves on top are a great addition if you have some around, too....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Kyle James

Peter Serpico

In 2006, Peter began as sous chef at the original Momofuku Noodle Bar in the East Village. For the next six years, Serpico worked with David Chang to open Momofuku Ssam Bar and Momofuku Ko. Serpicos highly praised eponymous restaurant on South Street in Philadelphia opened in 2013. Neal Santos Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Serpico was reimagined as Petes Place. Serpico lives with his family in Philadelphia. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Joseph Blevins

Pfeffernusse Spice Cookies

Friends and members of the community would gather together bearing large batches of homemade cookies. Everyone would walk around sampling cookies and taking a few of the ones we loved. Each person left with a tin of assorted cookies, along with a slight sugar buzz. Simply Recipes / Irvin Lin And that’s exactly how I was introduced to the magical pfeffernusse. What Are Pfeffernusse Cookies? The executive director of the nonprofit, Rosie, grew up making pfeffernusse....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Nichole Valenzuela

Philly Cheesesteak

Enjoy the classic Philadelphia steak sandwich at home anytime you want. People areveryopinionated about their cheesesteaks and are always quick to call out non-authentic versions! Its a wonderful sandwich. Nick Evans When you bite into it you get the savory pieces of thin steak and melty, gooey cheese. Add in some good bread and caramelized onions and you are in for a treat. It can be served solo just loaded with meat or with sauteed onions and peppers....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Ryan Massey DDS

Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

Philly Cheesesteak Casserole is the hearty weeknight meal of your dreams. Its packed with ground beef, lots of veggies, cream cheese, and provolone. Its a rich and meaty casserole that is comfort food at its best. Simply Recipes / Nick Evans The casserole has ground beef, onions, peppers, and mushrooms. Whats in a Philly Cheesesteak Casserole? I use ground beef instead of steak just because sliced steak can dry out when baked....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Christopher Olson

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

The best of two classic sandwiches combine for a cheesy, meaty, and saucy handheld meal! Just take a look at thisPhilly Cheesesteakrecipe. Then there are saucy and meatysloppy joes. Nick Evans / Simply Recipes It’s delicious and I hope you try it! If you are in a hurry, bagged chips and jarred pickles on the side are perfect. Add the onions and bell peppers. Nick Evans / Simply Recipes Cook until soften, 6 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 272 words · Robert Osborne