No need to spend extra money on expensive tea leaves or a fancy tea kettle. Recently, however, I found my cuppas were weak and dull. And no, it’s not investing in the highest quality leaves or buying some fancy teapot. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Ive been boiling and reboiling water in my electric kettle for years. The Ideal Temperature for Brewing Tea Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock
A tiny bit makes a huge difference. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Tuna salad on whole wheat with lettuce, no tomato. That’s my standard sandwich order. Simply Recipes / Getty Images At home, I may add capers or celery in with the non-negotiable onion. If youre a tuna salad sandwich-lover like me, you probably know exactly how you like your tuna salad. It adds the kick most tuna salads are looking for, even if they dont know it....
A trick I swear by for turkey that’s moist and flavorful. The meat was usually dry and lacked flavor, so I didn’t get the hype. Ive been a devout pickle person my whole life. Simply Recipes / Mike Lang After school, Id rush home to watch reruns of90210while eating a bowl of Mt. Olive dill pickles and pickled banana peppers. It has so much flavor! Alison Conklin Even Chick-fil-A brines their chicken in pickle brine before frying....
Make a more delicious whipped cream with staying power. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Whipped cream is like that one charming friend I can bring anywhere. If I make a bowl of whipped cream, theres a 100% chance of a great dessert. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer For all the love I have for whipped cream, it isnt without problems. If my mind wanders while whisking the cream I can accidentally over-whip it....
A cozy bowl full of cheesy carbs in about ten minutes, start to finish. What more could you want? Well, a boost in nutrients wouldnt be the worst thing. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe But these brands are not always the most accessible. And they can be pricey when compared with the classic blue box. So I typically rely on an old-school solution to turn it into more of a meal....
I was inspired to try this trick after reading the label on a bag of frozen French fries. Now, as many of you probably know, my kids are super picky. Im unsure if youve ever tried reasoning with a six-year-old and a three-year-old… Simply Recipes / Getty Images I could never convince my kids that roasted potatoes were basically the same as French fries. For my kids, the texture is the barrier to entry with new foods....
This simple trick from cookbook author J. Kenji Lopez-Alt makes a big difference! Sounds pretty foolproof, right? My days of using butter and cheese to avoid rubbery eggs are on hold for now. Simply Recipes / Getty Images That said, my need for protein has never been greater. I am still craving fluffy scrambled eggs! Whats a hungry mother to do? Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas It turns out the answer is already sitting right on my kitchen counter:salt....
It’s in season now. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Few meals rivalgrilled cheeseit’s simple and dynamic. Now, I know that may sound a little odd, but hear me out. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Salty cheese is often paired with a sweet fruit preserve or jam on something crunchy like a cracker. Cook for four to five minutes until the bottom slice is barely golden brown. This will help the cheese melt....
You’ll never ever have boring macaroni salad again. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Macaroni salad gets a bad rap and frankly, I understand why. Unless you’re a big-time fan of mayo, macaroni salad is no one’s favorite food. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I could eat that stuff for every mealit’s delicious! So I probed a chef at one of the roadside food trucks I had stopped by for lunch....
This sweet and spicy ingredient elevates any simple tray of nachos. Simply Recipes / Marta Rivera When I discover something I like, I go all in. A new song I cant get enough of? Simply Recipes / Marta Rivera Ill bop to it on repeat for a week straight. They add the perfect tang and crunch, livening up the whole dish. c’mon, Trader Joes, never discontinue these sweet and spicy friends of mine!...
It adds a juicy sweetness without overpowering the stuffing. Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker I will not apologize for loving Stove Top Stuffing, and neither should you. Or maybe you came to love it another way. Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker The important thing is that were here now, and were proud of it. Store-bought stuffing has, of course, its naysayers, and theyre usually vocal online commenters. The raisins add a juicy sweetness without overpowering the stuffing, giving me another layer of flavor to love....
This common ingredient makes the apple flavor sing. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I entered my first Los Angeles pie contest in 2013. There were hundreds of bakers with hundreds of pies in towit was truly a sight to behold. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Thanks to my proximity, I tasted Sharons apple pie. It was, in fact, a perfect apple pie. Ive used her award-winning apple pie tips ever since....
Try it once and you’ll see why. While I bake many different desserts, my brownies are the most requested by my friends and family. I take my job as lead brownie chef very seriously. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Adobe Stock Mostly because I didn’t add my secret ingredient. What is it that makes my brownies so special? It comes down to adding one simple thing....
