Its definitely already in your pantry. you’ve got the option to turn it intoso many mealsrelatively quickly, but there is oneslightproblem. And its lurking in our otherwise unassuming recipe forgrilled boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Why A Brine Makes For Juicy Chicken The secret is to quick brine your chicken breasts! There is a word of caution with this trick. The amounts of salt and water are very important here so dont stray from them....

Important questions: Who made the potato salad and did they add this key ingredient? But, it can also be a divisive topic. Folks have strong opinions about what ingredients are appropriate and which ones should never grace the tender boiled potatoes. Simply Recipes / Getty Images This leads to the common Southern potluck refrain, Who made the potato salad? (There may be others, including relish, bell peppers, and paprika.) Each element in the recipe plays an important role, but the mustards job is particularly important....

It makes my baked beans sing. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas I adore cookouts and barbecues. One of my favorites is a zhuzhed-up version of canned baked beans. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas Worcestershire sauce is a fantastic kitchen-sink condiment for building layers of flavor in savory dishes, especially beans. It adds depth thanks to the umami notes of anchovy and tamarind. Enter canned baked beans. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas...

Plus, four smart tips for making them fluffier and yummier. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Think all baked potato recipes are created equal? After tryingAmericas Test Kitchens(ATK) methodof baking potatoes, I can assure you that theyre not. Simply Recipes / Getty Images To try it, you’ll need one ingredient you already have in the pantry: salt. The Simple Trick for the Most Flavorful Baked Potatoes To start, preheat your oven to 450F....

It’s been my go-to weeknight dinner for over 20 years, and I never skip this one ingredient. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Its always good to have low-work, high-payoff recipes up my sleeve. That’s why I turn to baked salmon often. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe And Ive never heard a peep that theyre tired of eating itthats a win! Its my secret weapon for turning this fatty fish into a weeknight dinner centerpiece....

I tried it once and never looked back. Simply Recipes / Erin Alderson Bananas are ever-present in my house. And when I end up with extra-ripe bananas, I makebanana bread. Simply Recipes / Erin Alderson (This is my go-to recipe, and it also happens to bethe internet’s most popular recipe.) Over time, I’ve made tweaks here and there. Try it out and let me know what you think! Simply Recipes / Getty Images...

This pantry staple is affordable, easy to find, and will take your stew to the next level. And for me, nothing satisfies a craving quite like a hot bowl ofbeef stew. That is, as long as it’s a really flavorful beef stew, not the bland kind. Simply Recipes / Mike Lang I contacted Laurence to get the lowdown on why she adds tomato paste to her beef stew. “Tomato paste is concentrated tomatoes and as a result has a concentrated flavor even in small amounts....

Take it to the next level. The steps for caramelizing cabbage are the same. (you’ve got the option to add thinly sliced onions to caramelize with your cabbage too!) Simply Recipes / Micah Siva Heat a bit of olive oil and some butter in your largest pot. Add the cabbage and some salt, and cook it over medium-high heat until softened, stirring often. It may take about 45 minutes with regular stirring....

J. Kenji Lopez-Alt recently shared his secret to tastier and juicier chicken cutlets. I only reach for mayo in ways some people may not think to. According to Kenji, you should add mayonnaise to your chicken marinade. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Use a ratio of almost equal parts mayo-to-marinade. For example, if you’re using 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce, cut it with about 1/3 cup mayo. Kenji recommends marinating the mayo-coated chicken for at least four hours, or up to 24 hours before cooking....

(A side sandwich, why not?) One for mom, one for me. I simply thought Id never be able to replicate the only chicken salad that ever mattered to me. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Whats So Special About Tarragon? Recipes often pair it with chicken orfish. Ill make sandwiches with it every day until its gone. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Then I make some more. This floral, deeply complex herb contributes next-level flavor to the chopped chicken plus mayo equation....

Heres how and why this chicken salad upgrade has been loved for over 40 years. I was so stubborn that I would refuse to eat it unless it was shoved into a butter croissant. Some prefer a really simple,chicken-heavy takewith barely enough mayo to hold it together. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Others like the chicken chopped so finely, like a paste. Then, some opt fora sweet and savory mixwith bell pepper, olives, and apple....

Step aside Franks RedHotthere’s a new spicy fella in town. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe I am a sucker for good homemade chicken wings. Ill tell anyone who’ll listenhow much I love this sauce. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe (Apologies if I bump into you at the TJs condiment aisleI’m there a lot!) This Italian condiment made with Calabrian chiles is spicy but also complex in flavor. Don’t Live Near a Trader Joe’s?...

This pantry staple takes my chili from good to amazing. (Can you tell that I love my job?) It’s an essential upgrade that takes chili to the next level. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Adobe Stock Here’s everything you should probably know about adding chocolate to your chili. What would a mole from Mexico be without cocoa? That’s why this trick applies to all chili pepper and tomato-based chilis....