It keeps for a LONG time, too. Fish and seafood cook fast, which makes them especially great for weeknight meals. When you give that fish or seafood a punch of flavor with a spice rub. Irvin Lin What’s in This Spice Blend? What’s the Best Salt for Seafood Rub? I use Diamond Brand kosher salt, which is a light and clean-tasting salt with a larger grain. Irvin Lin If the rub tastes flat, increase the salt to your liking....

you’re able to use this dry rub with BBQ sauce for an extra kick on ribs. I grew up in St. Louis, where we take our BBQ seriously. Ill use it as a base from which to add layers of flavors, then add sauce on top. Irvin Lin Other times Ill use it as is (especially on pork chops) for an easy and quick meal. What’s In This Dry Rub? at the dinner table....

Take your steak to the next level with this steak rub recipe! It smells so good and will make your steak taste even better. It works with any beef cuts, plus it lasts a long time. Irvin Lin A good quality steak doesnt need much more than a sprinkling of salt and pepper for seasoning. It smells so good, Ive had other campers walk over and ask what Im grilling!...

Dinner doesnt have to be full of bells and whistles. As a matter of fact, sometimes it’s better when its not. The real secret to this chicken, however, is giving it a 24-hour rest (or longer!) If it’s possible for you to let it sit for 72 hours thats even better! I love this recipe because it gives me room for spontaneity. Air drying reduces moisture on the skin and makes it extra crispy!...

The creamy, dreamy insides … I will honestly never recover from that first bite. The creamy, dreamy insides … Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne I will honestly never recover from that first bite. A great payoff for very little work! As an alternative, use store-bought chili crisp. Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne Dan recommendsFly By Jing....

From Topo Chico and La Croix to Polar Seltzer and S. Pellegrino, which is the best fizzy water? Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder How are you surviving this sweltering summer? The sun is unbeatable, and the air pushes back when you attempt to move through it. Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder It turns out I was mistaken. If I’m going to drink this stuff by the boatload, it should be high-quality....

Sheela Prakash Even if youre not a bread baker, you might master homemade pizza dough. The major component of all pizza dough is, of course, the flour. Here are the most common varieties of flour that are used to make pizza dough and what each offers. Sheela Prakash Knowing which one best suits your needs will help you achieveyour perfect pie! Gluten is what gives pizza dough its stretchy consistency and, once baked, pizza crust its texture....

This sweet snack is my hands-down favorite food trend. There were over 1,200 vendors at the show, with many of them showing off tasty new products. I ate my weight in samples over the course of an entire day (I love my job). Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Ciara Kehoe Out of all the trends we spotted however, one such trendy item stood out to me:dates!...

Fluffy and tender inside, gloriously browned outside, this is the very best recipe for the brunch classic. Is there nothing better than French toast for Sunday breakfast? This has to be one of our favorite, and most indulgent, breakfast dishes. Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker Do not place the slices on top of each other or they will get soggy. Choose one or mix and match. Stir in the orange zest and/or triple sec if using....

From Whole Foods 365, Trader Joe’s, Bell & Evans, Tysons, Applegate, and more. Id even argue thateveryonenot just parentsshould keep frozen chicken nuggets on hand for quick weeknight dinners. Theyre delicious, nostalgic, and can be satisfying in both texture and flavor. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm This got me questioning the ones I had been buying for the last few years. Were they really the best? What are the best frozen chicken nuggets on the market for busy home cooks these days?...

Here are two easy methods for making garlic bread: toasted or broiled. What wouldspaghettibe without a side of buttery garlic bread? Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas Toasty or Soft Garlic Bread? Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas Crispy or soft, garlic bread is really at its best eaten right out of the oven. The leftovers don’t keep particularly well. Mix the butter, garlic, and parsley together in a small bowl. Sally Vargas...

These clever finds make dinner easier and more delicious. Here are a few of our favorites. Frozen Precooked Rice Since Im the one spilling all the secrets, Ill go first. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I have a knack for messing up some of the easiest tasks in the kitchen. One easy dish I tend to mess up isstovetop rice. Without fail, I look away at the wrong time and my pot bubbles over....

A chef and beef expert weighs in. I don’t think so. Before you press out those patties, know that a truly drool-worthy hamburger starts with choosing the bestground beef. Simply Recipes / Nick Evans 90%, 85%, or 80% lean meat… which one should you choose? Up to 30% fat is allowed for both hamburger and ground beef. Packages of 85/15 and 90/10 are labeledextra lean. Lori Rice Some ground beef packaging lists the cut that the meat is fromchuck, round, and sirloin are common....