The 30-Minute Meal I Can't Stop Making

Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer There is something about taco salad that just says family meal. Maybe its the customization option, so different palates can experience their perfect main salad components. Or maybe its because its a one-dish and done meal that still satisfies. Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer It was the Texas brainchild of Elmer Doolin, the owner of Fritos corn chips. Do you use those bowl shards as scoops?...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Kevin Kemp

The 30-Minute Recipe My Mom Has Made for Over 40 Years

It has stood the test of time. And, now that shes retired, shestilleats it for lunch every day. Its her power food. Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer The Story Behind Moms Zucchini Mom was the office manager, though thats majorly underplaying it. Im gobsmacked theyre still together! She needed fuel to keep her going, something nourishing but not taxing. Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer It was something she made for herself, and herself only....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Thomas Martin

The 30-Minute Tortellini Soup My Whole Family Loves

This versatile recipe is a crowd-pleaser. (Motherhood has a special way of humbling you.) That said, I often reach for boxed stock and the soup is still great. Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph The gist of the recipe is to take some aromatics and vegetables and saute them in olive oil. Once the stock is added, season your soup like you mean it. I also like to toss in a Parmesan for added umami goodness....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Patrick Fritz

The 30-Minute Trick for Ripening Bananas, According to a Pro Baker

From pastry wiz Stella Parks. Those bananas are not ideal for baking. It turns out theres actually a third option, discovered by Serious Eats pastry wizardStella Parks. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock From grassy and firm to sweet and soft in 30 minutes? It sounded too good to be true, but I decided to give it a shot. (I would highly recommend this!) Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Once mashed and measured, I transferred the bananas to a bowl and stirred in one raw egg yolk....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Amber Kent

The 35-Cent ALDI Freezer Find I Always Keep Stocked

It’s saved the day more times than I can count. or “Mom, can I have a snack (120 times a day)?” versus my brain always saying, “No more sugar!” Simply Recipes / Getty Images They’re not your typical sugary ice pop. In fact, I’m certain they’re a dupe ofDeebee’sbranded under a different name for ALDI. And I bet they’ll save yours, too! Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Retailer below

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Drew Mendez

The 35-Cent Target Find I Always Stock Up On

I always have one in my bag. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Target is a magical place, and Im not immune to its powers. If I already have a satisfying snack on hand, the issue is prevented. Simply Recipes / Getty Images My Target stocks them next to Ritzs peanut butter crackers, which are more than double the price. Theyre also a great addition to akids lunchbox. If youre like me, youll be stocking up soon!...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Emily Johnson

The 4 Dishes You Should Make Ahead of Thanksgiving, According to a Caterer

Making these dishes ahead of time will make your Thanksgiving day so much easier. The 4 Dishes You Should Make Ahead of Thanksgiving 1. Be mindful of how many hot dishes you’re serving. Simply Recipes / Brent Hofacker Prepare your stuffing recipe all the way up until its time to bake. The added milk ensures that your potatoes stay perfectly moist. Who has time to delicately shave sprouts on Thanksgiving day?...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Melinda Long

The 4 Reasons Your Eggplant Is Bitter and How To Avoid It

Love eggplant, but don’t love that it’s sometimes bitter? You’re not alone! Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Eggplants usually have a subtle sweet taste and are creamy when prepared properly. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Because they are so porous, they take on flavors beautifully, likemiso and gingerorgreen curry. Though I love eggplants, sometimes they can be so bitter. Here’s what an expert says about why eggplant can be bitter and how to avoid it....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Rebecca King

The 4-Ingredient Appetizer I’m Making for the Holidays This Year

They taste like a million bucks. Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond Im always on the hunt for interesting snacks. These millionaire crackers fit the bill perfectly. Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond Theyre easy enough for any time but feel special enough for a party. A little sweet and deliciously savory, these little cracker bites will have guests coming back for more. And you just need a few ingredients to make them....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Mitchell Campbell

The 4-Ingredient Biscuits So Easy I Can Make in My Sleep

They have a surprise secret ingredient. Her secret was an old Southern trick born out of frugality: using mayonnaise instead of butter. I love fresh, hot biscuits, especially whensmothered with creamy sausage gravyor stuffed withfluffy scrambled eggs. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Just like my friend Robin, I use Dukes mayonnaise, a Southern staple now available nationwide. My friend Robin uses a big spoon to drop the dough onto a baking sheet....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Joseph Kirk

The 4-Ingredient Breakfast I Eat Almost Every Day

Its a powerhouse porridge that will keep you going til lunch. Simply Recipes / Stephanie Ganz I tend to go through breakfast phases. Ive always been that wayfixating on a food until it finally begins to bore me. Simply Recipes / Stephanie Ganz Heres everything you oughta know to make your own oat bran breakfast. What Is Oat Bran? First, it has a smoother texture, which I liken more topolenta....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Sophia Walker

The 4-Ingredient Breakfast I Make Every Week

The whole family loves it. It would then cut to a video of the same parent zoning out and scrolling on their phone. What Is Muesli? Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm We sometimes add nuts, seeds, spices, dried fruit, or a sweetener to the OG mix. No matter how we make it, it’s quick, satisfying, andalmostkeeps my kids full until lunch. Best of all, it’s one less morning responsibility! Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Mrs. Lisa Barber MD

The 4-Ingredient Breakfast I Make for My Son Every Morning

He simply cant get enough. Thanks tofermentation and good bacteria, it generally lasts longer than other types of bread before molding. Its also easy to revive in the toaster after refrigeration or freezing. Simply Recipes / Kat Lieu Some mornings when Im in a rush, its just peanut butter on sourdough toast. (I grew up in south Brooklyn, close to a lot of Italian-American communities.) Each bite is like eating pizza, Philip once told me....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Kenneth Conrad