It adds richness, saltiness, and a touch of sweetness. Simply Recipes / Getty Images My household is pro-butter. My husband has always picked on me for my fondness for butter. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I realized thatbutter would also greatly improve the humble peanut butter sandwich. The butter’s creaminess cuts through the peanut butter’s thick, sometimes chalky texture. Simply Recipes / Getty Images
This salty, tangy, flavorful liquid gold will give your favorite summer side dish a glow-up. And according to Julia Turshen, in her cookbookSmall Victories, that limit does not exist. Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker But dont stop there! Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images Whisk more of the brine into the mayonnaise, then add diced pickles to the finished salad, too. This one-two-three punch is brilliantand not just because you could call it a Triple Pickle Potato Salad....
Because your pumpkin pie deserves a glow-up. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm One time I made a pumpkin pie and forgot to add sugar. It was as gross as you’re free to imagine, but my family smiled and ate it. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Luckily I made plenty of whipped cream to offset my errorgood whipped creamcan mask a lot. (And my family is the best!) For example, there’spumpkin bread,sweet potato casserole, andglazed carrots....
Say no to soggy, flimsy quesadillas! This means that no matter how desperate my husband and I get, we can always eat a quesadilla. And gladly, because we never get tired of it. Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster Acrispy, melty quesadillais always a win! After making countless over many years, Ive learned a few things....
Skin so crisp, youll wonder if it was fried. It’s got a lot going for it. First, Ive never met a meat-eater who didnt like a classic roast chicken. Simply Recipes / Getty Images It’s easy enough to make on a busy weeknight and nice enough to serve for an elegant dinner. Plus, its a meal that keeps on giving. My family prefers to eat the breast meat thinly sliced when first roasted....
Make soggy roasted sweet potatoes a thing of the past. Plus, theres no frying involved. The secret?A sprinkle of cornstarch. Simply Recipes / Getty Images This one-ingredient upgrade has transformed my roasted sweet potatoes from tasty but soggy to delicious and reliably crispy. It’s a texture contrast that elevates the entire dish. For two large sweet potatoes, youll need about one tablespoon of cornstarch. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Now that your potatoes are lightly coated in cornstarch, its time for oil and seasoning....
It will give your favorite roasted veggies a glow-up. Theres one tool in my kitchen that gets used almost daily: my sheet pan. Lined with parchment paper and loaded with delicious ingredients, it consistently delivers meal after satisfying meal. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock My favorite thing to make on a sheet pan isroasted vegetablesfor dinner or a week of meal prep. The squash emerged from the grill bright and delicious....
For creamy, flavorful salads, try this easy trick. Simply Recipes / Sara Haas Im a devotedhummusfan. If the party needs a dip, I bring hummus. Simply Recipes / Sara Haas If the sandwich is dry, I add a swipe of hummus. If my daughter is hungry, I whip out a container of hummus. Bonus: With a small amount of tweaking, it also makes agreat salad dressing. Simply Recipes / Sara Haas...
You’ll never have rubbery, overcooked scrambled eggs again. Making truly delicious scrambled eggs is not an easy feat. The liquid will evaporate quickly too, resulting in dry eggs. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images All you need is a dollop or two. (Low-fat ricotta is fine, I guess, but life is too short.) verify the yolks and whites are fully combined before adding the ricotta....
It gives new purpose to a pantry staple. If you’re worried about it being gritty, it’s genuinely not! It just provides more of a “rustic charm.” Simply Recipes / Getty Images Polenta-fy Anything Since discovering this trick, I’ll be polenta-fying all my favorite soups. The polenta perfectly complemented the beans and veggies, creating a hearty Italian-inspired dinner. I can see myself using this trick for many more soups and stews....
This pantry staple will give your favorite soup a glow-up. I showed up to the class with a chip on my shoulder: It’s just blending ingredients. I don’t need to cook anything! Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Adobe Stock So how hard can it be? (Mine was not even close to the best.) Getting one ingredient just right made certain soups stand out among the rest....
So that it’s not so sweet and syrupy. It was a sign that Christmas had finally arrived. After all the presents were opened and dinner was served, a pile of us gathered by the fire. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Even today, when I smell the spice, I am reminded of this childhood tradition. As an adult, I still relish my annual glass of eggnog for the holidays. Here’s my game-changing (and free!...
It works regardless of the recipe you are using them in. Whether Im dipping them inranchor drizzling them withchili crisp, they stay on my table all summer long. A member of the Cucurbitaceae family, along with melons and pumpkins, cucumbers are actually 96% water. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Salting pulls out moisture using a process called osmosis. The salt absorbs the water, leaving a firmer, more flavorful cucumber. Allow the cucumbers to drain for 20 minutes....
