Great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. When my son was little, we called it “upside-down day”! Waffles for supper are an especially comforting way to end the day. Sally Vargas Theyre relatively quick to make from scratch and they change up the meal routine in an unexpected way. Any break in routine feels slightly festive, no matter how simple. They’re good any time of day, really – breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner....

Sweet tea works as a brine to make fried chicken extra juicy and flavorful. Simply Recipes / Irvin Lin To say that I lovefried chickenis an understatement. If its on a menu at a restaurant, Ill probably order it. Simply Recipes / Irvin Lin because I wanted Southern fried chicken. What Is Sweet Tea? Its typically served cold. Irvin Lin Why Brine With Sweet Tea? Dont be too concerned about the brine turning the chicken into meat candy, though!...

Delicious tzatziki yogurt dip with Swiss chard, mint, olive oil, lemon, and garlic. Great with pita chips! Do you like tzatziki? Elise Bauer That wonderful Greek dip traditionally made with yogurt, olive oil, garlic and cucumbers? It’s one of my favorite dips, and perfect with pita bread or veggies. This version is a slight departure from the traditionaltzatziki. Elise Bauer In this one we are swapping out the cucumbers for leafy green Swiss chard....

Wow, what a combo! We’re used to cooking up our greens with bacon, the bacon countering the bitterness of the greens. The olive mixture would work well with other greens as well, such as rabe or dandelion greens. Elise Bauer Cut the stems into 1/2-inch slices and set aside. Cut the leaves separately into 1-inch thick crosswise ribbons. Keep the leaves and the stems separate as you will be cooking them separately....

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer What Is Swiss Steak? Swiss steak is a method of slow-cooking a relatively tough cut of beef, such as a round steak. The meat is browned, and then braised in a tomato sauce. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer According to The American Century Cookbook, recipes first starting showing up for Swiss steak in the 1930s. Reynolds Wrap Aluminum popularized it in the late 40s by promoting the recipe as a use for its foil....

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Growing up, I rarely saw my mother’s side of the family. Most lived in different states, liked their space, and valued limited amounts of family time. I loved these trips; it gave me three weeks of uninterrupted time with my grandparents. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe I found it fascinating because I knew little about them and they knew little about me. One person in particular who fascinated me was my mothers cousin....

A chocolate marshmallow lover’s dream come true! What’s a gal to do but make chocolate and marshmallow S’mores Cookies? Add the marshmallows in the last few minutes of baking. Emma Christensen Any sooner and the marshmallows melt and totally disappear into the cookie. I did not get anywhere near my quota of campfires or s’mores this summer. So, these cookies are filling a definite void in my life. Emma Christensen...

you’re able to make a differenceeven if it’s small. The next night you’re eating leftovers, and then the night after that your kids are cravinghomemade pizza. While incidents like this may seem small, they add up. Simply Recipes Over one-third of the food supply in the United Statesgoes uneatenaccording to the USDA. This is especially upsetting when you consider that38 million people in the countryare food insecure. Not only is wasting food throwing away money, it’s also bad for the environment....

Local taquerias fight for the title of the best al pastor tacos. These days almost every taqueria in the country serves their own version. Why is It Called al Pastor? Simply Recipes / Susy Villasuso Tacos al pastor means shepherd-style tacos. Shawarma is traditionally prepared with lamb, hence the shepherd reference. Tacos al pastor are prepared with foundational Mexican ingredients, such as chiles, achiote paste, and pork. Simply Recipes / Susy Villasuso...

A classic Persian side dish with fluffy rice and a crispy, golden saffron crust. My beautiful rice simplycannotcome out burnt. I carefully but swiftly flip the pot onto the platter, and voila! Simply Recipes / Tara Omidvar Before everyone appears a mound of fluffy rice encased in a beautiful golden saffron crust. What Is Tahdig? Tahdig is a traditional Persian rice dish that literally means bottom of the pot. Simply Recipes / Tara Omidvar...

are our new favorite. The tahinis subtle nuttiness balances out the sweetness of the cookie. It also creates a unique texturethe bottoms become crisp while the insides stay moist, gooey. Simply Recipes / Tara Omidvar These are perfect, slightly more adult take on the chocolate chip cookies we all know and love. you’re able to use a round cookie cutter or just an overturned mug or bowl. As long as its round and bigger than your cookie, it will work....

Tamagoyaki is a soft and delicate rolled omelet and a classic Japanese dish. Tamago sushi was a common side dish found in them. Tamagoyaki is an easy breakfast or a great side dish for lunch or dinner. Irvin Lin / Simply Recipes Best of all, leftovers are amazing, cold from the fridge or warmed up in the microwave. Thats why I always make extra. What is Tamagoyaki? Irvin Lin / Simply Recipes...

This comforting tamale pie recipe is a weeknight hero thanks to store-bought cornbread mix. Have you ever had a tamale pie? Tamale pie is one of those quintessential American pot-luck casserole dishes. Annika Panikker But it does taste great, is budget friendly, and easily feeds a lot of people! What Are the Ingredients in Tamale Pie? I always loved tamale pie as a kid, fortunately it was often served in our school cafeteria....