Caramelized lemons add zippy bursts of roasted lemony flavor to this dish. The concept is simple. Saute shrimp with shallots, garlic, lemon, and toss with spinach and linguine. Elise Bauer Pretty straightforward, right? Here’s where it gets interesting. Those sauteed lemon slices get minced and added to everything else. Elise Bauer Try it, you’ll see! Just confirm the lemon is very thinly sliced and that you saute it long enough to get thorough browning....

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Eggplant cooked Sichuan-style with plenty of garlic, ginger, scallions, and lots of heat! Perfect for all you fire eaters out there. Are eggplants showing up in your local markets yet? Elise Bauer ~Elise The actual name for this dish in Sichuan cuisine oddly translates to “Fish-Fragrant” Eggplant. Confusing, as this dish has no fish anywhere in it. You see, in Sichuan cuisine there are 23 complex flavors. Elise Bauer Fish-Fragrant is one of the most celebrated....

Sichuan style stir-fried Chinese long beans are a simple side dish. What Are Chinese Long Beans? While they can be eaten raw, they’re often thrown in stir-fries, curries, and omelettes. Elise Bauer First, we quickly stir fry the chilies and peppercorns in peanut oil to bring out their flavors. Then we add the long beans to the hot pan, and stir-fry for just a few minutes. How To Prep Chinese Long Beans Prepping Chinese long beans is simple....

Full of zippy, fresh flavors and textures, its so easy to make. Its what graced our dinner table many summer nights and at family cookouts. But heres the thing: I never actually liked it. Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne It was too goopy and flavorless, so I generally skipped it for the tangy Italian vinaigrette-dressed macaroni salad. It took me until adulthood to realize that potato salad can be so much more....

This tasty one-skillet dinner borrows the best from the Sicilian kitchen. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas Lets get something straight before we dive into this recipe. This tender, tasty one-skillet chicken dish borrows the best from the Sicilian kitchen. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas Simple, rustic, and a real keeper. I consider it easy enough for a weeknight supper, but also something Id happily serve to company. This will make you want to hightail it to the shores of Italys biggest island....

What Is Silken Tofu? As the name suggests, it is silky smooth and very soft, which makes slicing effortless. Plus,it can be eaten without cooking. Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu What Is Chinese Sesame Sauce? The only difference is that tahini uses untoasted sesame seeds whereas Chinese sesame sauce uses toasted seeds. Feel free to use tahini if its more readily available. Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu Watch Out For the Soy Sauce...

An easy weeknight soup to dress up or down. This cauliflower soup couldn’t be easier! Serve with olive oil and chopped chives. Elise Bauer There’s no place to hide if something is off. Ways To Adapt This Recipe As is, this soup is simplicity at its best. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave. Freeze for up to three months. Love Cauliflower? Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the water....

My friendArturotaught me how to make this simple salsa the other day. But that’s not surprising. Fortunately, the salsa is more simple than its name’s etymology. Elise Bauer Likely you’ve had it before, if you’ve ever stepped inside a taqueria. This would be the firstthe smooth, red and hot one. It’s great for dippingtortilla chips, or overquesadillas. Elise Bauer Puree for 20 seconds, until completely liquified. Heat olive oil in a sauce pan on medium high....

Quick and easy peas and onions! A go-to side for almost any meal. I wasn’t always a lover of peas. Elise Bauer This spot had a secret drawer in the table. “See mom and dad, I finished my peas!” Thank goodness I outgrew that! Elise Bauer These days I always like to keep at least one bag of frozen peas in the freezer. When the butter foam recedes, add the chopped onions....

These simple, soft and chewy sugar cookies remind me of being a kid. Serve plain or frosted for any occasion. Rolling this cookie dough in my hands makes me so happy. Irvin Lin Im immediately thrust back to grade school, making cookies with my mom and my friends. I love biting into the soft, chewy cookie and having those vanilla notes hit my tongue. Its a little bite of nostalgic satisfaction that you cant get anywhere else....

Ready to get out the good china and celebrate Thanksgiving in style? More in the mood for a low-key affair with optional turkey? Would we be gathering in small groups? Karishma Pradhan Karishma Pradhan We wanted less stress and more joy, as our Simply Recipes tagline is always reminding us. We wanted a Thanksgiving that was both simpleandfabulous. Mix and match to your hearts content. Mike Lang Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!...

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