It makes tender, flavorful salmon every time. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebreak I used to be a snob about store-bought mayo. I thought it was the reason most potato salads and macaroni salads were boring, repetitive, and blah. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebreak It was a lazy way to dress your food, far surpassed bysomething homemade. So many people I meet are intimidated by cooking fish. A coating of tangy mayonnaise keeps your salmon from drying out with no need for any other sauce....

Its perfect for Valentines Day. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Ive never been that into Valentines. A group at school (was it yearbook staff?) Simply Recipes / Getty Images I got a red carnation or two, and it sent me into a tailspin. I guess some girls would be flattered, but I wanted to crawl into a hole and die. I sweat just thinking about it. Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph...

It couldn’t be easier but tastes like you mixed up something complex. For attendees, bringinga low-lift cocktailis an easy way to contribute to the festivities that any host would appreciate. Luckily, said cocktail does not need to be complicated. Simply Recipes / Getty Images you’re free to call me lazy, I dont mind. Ill keep your secret if youll keep mine. Good options include a wine glass, champagne flute, rocks glass, or collins glass....

Its so good that my daughter asked if she could have it (and only it) for dinner. Despite its ubiquity (or maybe because of it), I wasnt particularly interested in pimento cheese. A good pimento cheese needs to have plenty of body from the sharp shredded cheddar. Simply Recipes / Stephanie Ganz Mayonnaise is a must; for me, that means Dukes, a Southern staple. And the pimentos need to deliver a nice peppery flavor so that the cheese spread isnt one-note....

My kids love it. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Candace Nagy I grew up with a Sicilianziawho was like my second mom. I begin bybringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Candace Nagy The result is so good that I can hardly resist sneaking bites from the pan. Simply Recipes / Candace Nagy

These budget-friendly and delicious Thanksgiving side dishes are perfect for passing around the dinner table without breaking the bank. After all, it can take a village to feed a village. Show off your cooking prowess with dishes that will taste and feel rich and satisfying without breaking the bank. Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond Rutabagas are sweeter, and when cooked, they have a creamier consistency than their turnip cousins." You want them to be bite-sized: not too large or too small....

We asked our editors and contributors to weigh in. The first cookbook I ever held in my hands was written by my mom. It was 1999 and my brother was preparing to leave for college, 7,000 miles away from her cooking. Amazon When I left for college the following year, I got a photocopied and bound version of the cookbook. The recipes started as a set of instructions and have now become reflexes....

Dinner will be ready in just 20 minutes. Simply Recipes / Sara Haas I think about food more than most normal humans do. I think its also becauseIlike food that tastes good. Simply Recipes / Sara Haas One of the foods that always presents a challenge is chicken breasts. Ive had to find ways tomake poultry more interestingwithout much work or hassle. Chicken breasts come in varying sizes, from small to colossal....

My whole family loves it. Its packed with such lovely flavors (ginger! and the coconut milk gives it creamy depth. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Plus, it requires just one pot, making cleanup a breeze. The best part is that this dish ismostlypantry-friendly. To keep the complaints from the fam at bay (Mamma, chickpeas, again? Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek ), Ive found ways to make it fun for everyone by letting them choose their own customized pairing....

Its so fast yet so satisfying. Most nights, its the four of usmy husband and our two kidssharing a meal all together. On those evenings, I usually make somechickenorfishand a couple of healthy sides to keep everyone happy. Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu But you’re free to easily halve the recipe if youd prefer to make less. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat....

Simply Recipes / Molly Adams I think all parents can relate to raising picky eaters. There is a spectrum of pickiness, and in my household it ebbs and flows. There seems to be no rhyme or reason, and my two boys have very opposite palates. Simply Recipes / Molly Adams One loves crunchy textures and bold flavors, and the other craves fruit and soft textures. By way of miracle, both of my boys love broccoli....

you’re able to use any ground meat and noodles you have on hand. These versatile garlic noodles satisfy my cravings and take just 20 minutes to make. Its also a great way to clean out your produce drawer by adding any vegetable youd like. Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu The bang out of noodleis also up to you depending on what options are in your pantry. The garlicky, lightly spicy, slightly sweet sauce brings everything together in this dish....

A few clever shortcuts make this soup easy as can be. Simply Recipes / Alexandra Shytsman I practically live on soup in the winter. Obviously there is the whole comfort food factor, and also the warm yourself from the inside out thing. Simply Recipes / Alexandra Shytsman My latest favorite relies on a beloved pantry staple: orzo. But, if youre feeling a little lazy (like me! Add the mirepoix and salt....