But what does that mean when youre at the orchard or staring down apples in the produce aisle? Read on to up your apple IQ. Dont feel like you have to stick to one jot down of apple. Alison Bickel Mix up tart and sweet varieties in the same pie,cakeorcobblerif thats what you have on hand. Alison Bickel Alison Bickel Alison Bickel Alison Bickel

Running out of brown sugar doesn’t have to end your day of baking. No need to panic! Here are 5 brown sugar substitutes, all of which will work just as well as the real deal. Alison Bickel Can You Substitute Light Brown Sugar for Dark Brown Sugar, and Vice Versa? 5 Brown Sugar Substitutes Out of lightanddark brown sugar? Here are your best bets: 1. White Sugar Yes, plain olgranulated sugarcan replace brown sugar!...

Simply Recipes / Simply Recipes Candied yams have always been something of a mystery to me. And even on Thanksgiving, its sweetness was befuddling. Potatoes are starchy and rich with butter and cream, while the cranberry sauce is sweet and intensely tart. Simply Recipes / Simply Recipes The yams borrow from each and by so doing bind the traditional Thanksgiving plate together. Sweet potatoes are orange inside (or purple, and yes, sometimes whiteand that can confuse things)....

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. This is the best one for the money. I recently moved across the Atlantic, and couldnt bring all of my belongings with me. Simply Recipes / Jennifer Causey Cast iron skillets are sturdy pans cast as a single piece of iron. They are heavy compared to most pans, and the Lodge is no exception. Because of this, they retain heat exceptionally well....

Tillamook sells 90,000 grilled cheese sandwiches a yearthis is the cheese its chef uses. Tillamook head chef, Josh Archibald, explains that, for them,cheddar is better. on thick sourdough bread. Simply Recipes / Getty Images By using a blend, we think we get the best of both worlds, he says. The chef starts his grilled cheese sandwich in a warm pan, increasing the heat slightly as necessary. Here are some of Archibalds tips:...

This restaurant classic is easier than you might think to make at home. This recipe is loved by our readers and boasts with a 5-star rating. Yay, chicken fajitas! Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer So easy to make, and so quick. And, of course, flour tortillas. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer What Does “Fajita” Mean? Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer A little bit of back story. You want the steak to be rare in the middle....

Hes tried them all and this surprising choice is his hands-down favorite. Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder My nephew, Sam, is a chicken nugget connoisseur. Ive tried so many kinds. Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder Not only is Sam a picky eater, hes got opinions. Thats why when Sam declared he had a favorite chicken nugget, I listened. I knew years of R&D went into this decision. Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder...

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Plus a pro-tip on the best kind of grinder to use. When I moved in with my now-husband, he made coffee using aFrench press. It was fine at the time. Fast forward a decade and three kids later, coffee has taken on a new meaning. Its a luxury but also a needsomething I cant screw around with. Cuisinart My coffee needs to be goodandstrong....

This is what childhood dreams are made of. It quickly emerged asthecake that defines childhood. Sarah Crowder, our art director and a child of the ’80s and ’90s, echoes this sentiment. Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder “I grew up loving Funfetti cake, but none of those formative experiences involved a homemade cake. To me, a confetti cakeisboxed cake. It was Sarah who proposed that Simply Recipes undertake a confetti cake taste test to find the best brand....

Good news: you have choices. Cream of tartaris an oft-overlooked pantry staple. Which swap you make will depend on what purpose the cream of tartar is serving in your particular recipe. Alison Bickel When substituting for cream of tartar, youll need to use four times more vinegar. For Preventing Crystallization, Use Corn Syrup Cream of tartar also provides some security when boiling sugar. Found in the baking aisle, corn syrup is very good at preventing crystallization....

Whether you prefer boneless or bone-in, here are the best steak cuts for the grill. Both are ideal choices for grilling! Steaks should be at least1 1/2 inches thickso theyre easier cook to the desired level of doneness. Nick Evans A Few Final Tips Get Grilling With These Steak Recipes

It’s the ultimate party appetizer. Luckily, you dont need caviar or beef tartare to impress a crowd. There, you will find the holy grail of apps: Franks RedHot Buffalo Chicken Dip. Simply Recipes / Sara Haas What Is Chicken Dip? Like those other dips, It starts with cooked pulled chicken. Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe This recipe is adapted fromFranks RedHot. Simply Recipes / Sara Haas Theres no wrong way to serve chicken dip, so be as creative as you want....

This homemade spice rub is great on any and every cut of chicken. you’re able to even sprinkle it over roasted potatoes or grilled veggies! Summertime means pulling out the grill! Irvin Lin When I cook out, I usually want to stick to the basics, nothing too fussy. That often means picking up some chicken and throwing some rub on it before I grill it. Having a pre-made batch of the rub stored in the pantry means dinner is ready fast....