Its the ultimate back pocket meal. As a chef, the kitchen is a nightmare. The knives are terrible, the pans are an abomination, and the fridge is shockingly empty. Simply Recipes / Molly Adams Its like my very own version ofChopped, except my kids are the judges. I also found some butter that needed to be used up and a generous hunk ofParmigiano-Reggiano. I scrounged through the pantry and uncovered some spaghetti and knew just what to make: caramelized cabbage spaghetti....

Its an easy take on a comfort food classic. Now this 4-ingredient ravioli lasagna is one of my familys most requested dinner recipes. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Simply Recipes / Meghan Splawn Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinara sauce and cook until warmed through, two minutes longer. Remove the pan from the heat to cool for two to three minutes. Simply Recipes / Meghan Splawn...

All you need is four Trader Joe’s favorites to make “Wrap Thingy.” Wrap Thingy was born one evening when I was very hungry and without a plan. I pulled random items from the fridge, and four Trader Joes things came through for me. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Sarah Crowder / Myo Quinn Its a dish my then-toddler requested for dinner often, calling it Wrap Thingy. (He had a limited vocabulary and was in his “thingy” phase....

It takes less than 10 minutes to make. Simply Recipes / Getty Images When I was growing up,egg saladwas for road trips. My mother was an excellent cook, and knew how to save time and money when preparing meals. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Ive updated my egg salad recipe with a surprise ingredient (or two!) that adds a bit of Mexican flavor to that Iowa-bound egg salad. My simple version gets an instant kick from Tajin and extra lusciousness from diced avocado....

It reminds me of my childhood. But that changed just before I turned 16. My mother struggled to find anything that I could stomach. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Sincepuff pastryseemed to sit all right with me, we moved on to Nathans Beef Franks in puff pastry. Maybe not the healthiest choice, but it was better than nothing at all. Fast forward to 2025. Simply Recipes / Alice Levitt But I still have a place in my heart for Nathans hot dogs and flaky puff pastry....

It’s a bowl of pure comfort. A few humble ingredients serve maximum tater energy and make enough to feed a handful of soup fans. Whatever dreamy baked potato scenario you’re envisioning right now, this is that. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Lauren Bair I double-checked my Cosmo magazine horoscope, and yepthe stars are aligned with potatoes. I cooked the bacon on the stove at the same time. (Hi, have you triedpan-frying bacon like Snoop Dog?...

It’s like a (better) Tex-Mex Lunchable. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Packing lunches is my daily mountain to climb. Place the tortilla chips in a separate container to prevent sogginess. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Watch the lunch box come back empty! Store any leftover beans and corn in separate airtight containers for up to 4 days in the fridge. Store leftover shredded cheese in a zip-top bag with a paper towel to absorb moisture....

Its an herby, tangy spin on a classic back-of-the-jar recipe. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Ive been fascinated by recipes ever since I was a child. I drove my mom crazy with this odd little habit and requests for ingredients from the grocery store. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe The resulting chicken was super moist and juicy with an irresistible crispy and cheesy crust. Most importantly, it tasted nothing like mayonnaise, of which I am not a fan....

Win over your beet-skeptical diners with this vibrant side dish. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Pureed beets were an early solid food that met with approval from my son. The continued re-introduction of vegetables in more age-appropriate forms has become a fun challenge for me in the kitchen. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe This creamy, vibrantly red beet salad has thankfully stuck around. A dollop of sour cream brings the salad together, creating a sweet and tangy, creamy dressing....

Im absolutely obsessed with this easy recipe. Simply Recipes / Stephanie Ganz I love an easy back-pocket recipe for entertaining. The first dozen cheese puffs disappeared just as the second tray was going into the oven. Simply Recipes / Stephanie Ganz Just call it quality control. I didnt know what they were called back then. I just knew that I had eaten enough of them to make my stomach hurt....

It combines two dishes that go perfectly together into one tasty main. I cant quite pinpoint when I even learned to put the two together. Was it at the school cafeteria? Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Did my childhood friends mom serve it that way? I exclaimed to myself That makes so much sense! This retro upside-down chili pie takes the classic pairing and turns it into a fun dish....

It goes with everything! They dont care about the chefs coat. I needed to hey him while also cooking for the rest of the family. Simply Recipes / Jazzmin Kaita The clock was ticking. Encouraged, I made a bold move and came up with my lemony spinach rice. I started gradually, making the rice with butter and lemon and adding just a few spinach leaves. Simply Recipes / Jazzmin Kaita...

Change things up and make melting onions. Several recipes I found utilize a muffin pan to roast the sliced onions. The Melting Onions Technique This sheet pan method consists of three main steps. Simply Recipes / Alexandra Shytsman First, you roast the seasoned sliced onion rings until they are nicely browned on the bottom. Either way, even if the onions dont stay in a neat stack, theyll still be delicious!...