Looking for the best vegan fill in the blank? Heres the only list youll need. Vegan products have been pushing the boundaries of the plant kingdom. Simply Recipes / Andy Christensen There are so many delicious options out there. It can be challenging to know which are the very best. The responses have been edited for length and clarity. (Nut allergies are sorely overlooked in the vegan dairy arena!) They take us back to our Chick-Fil A-eating daysthey’re that good!...

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Say hello to moist, tender chicken every time. Simply Recipes / Getty images Chicken is the most frequently consumed animal protein in America. Its versatile, comparatively affordable, and easy to make. Simply Recipes / Getty images Well,mostcuts of chicken are easy to cook. Chicken breasts are the exception. Although they are the most popular part of the bird, chicken breasts often turn out dry. Simply Recipes / Getty images Ive tried a plethora of methods of avoiding drynessbrining, marinating, pounding thinwith limited success....

No brining, no salting, no fuss. Just tender (not chewy) and delicious eggplant. But I dont always have the best luck cooking it at home. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Adobe Stock For one thing, I lack the patience for most preparations. This helps remove some of the bitterness and prevents the eggplant from tasting chewy. He has you cut the eggplant into thick slices, season lightly with salt, and brush with oil....

Its quick and easy, too. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Im a lazy meal prepper. Though I try my best to make a meal plan each week, its not an exact science. Simply Recipes / Getty Images There are certain foods that this almost always applies to. And its quicker than baking them whole. The Best Way To Cook Sweet Potatoes Growing up, I hated sweet potatoes. Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph...

Never eat bland, watery zucchini again. Zucchini is affordable and almost comically abundant, especially if you have a garden or know somebody who does. It also concentrates the flavors, giving this subtle veg a little more oomph. Sheryl Julian I tested batches of zucchini in an oven set to 350 F and at 450F. The zucchini cooked at the higher temperature was juicy, not watery, and sweet and nutty. Bonus points for the fact that they cooked faster too!...

Store it right so it lasts. When theyre individually wrapped, like at Costco, I just pop them in the freezer as is. There are somefoods you should never freezelike leafy greens, cooked pasta, and egg-based dishes. Simply Recipes / Getty Images But raw chicken is great in the freezer. That said, there are few drawbacks to freezing chicken when it comes to maintaining quality. As chicken freezes, water held within the muscle cells begins to leak into the space between cells....

I tested four different methods to find the very best one. This tip applies to turkey, too! Simply Recipes / Getty Images Ive been wrist deep in the business end of chickens all week. Simply Recipes / Getty Images A well-roasted bird makes an undeniably beautiful presentation. I tested four different techniques to evaluate their effectiveness. First, all the chickens were between five to six pounds. Summer Miller Two were from the supermarket, and two were from a farmer down the street from my house....

We tried four other methods to mix it up and found a definite winner. Some of the oil always globs out on the countertop! Is there a better way to mix natural peanut butter than stirring it by hand? Megan Gordon I tried four other ways and found what I think is a winning method. But it does make me wonder: Is there a better way? Hassle/Mess:This contraption lives up to its mess-free name....

These quick tips will make this challenging space much more functional. I have a feeling that I’m not alone. For many people, the cabinet under the sink is a disorganized mess. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Additionally, plumbing components can get in the way, limiting storage options. Thankfully, Godding shared some quick tips for clearing the clutter and organizing under your kitchen sink. When you know the space youre dealing with, that can help you with storage ideas....

Ditch the Microwave Even if your microwave has some fancy pizza button,dont microwave your pizza. Youll end up with a soggy mess of a pizza slice. Microwaves heat water thats in food, so the pizza ends up steaming from the inside out. Simply Recipes / Nick Evans Not ideal and would not recommend. This can be anonstick skilletor a cast iron skillet or even a stainless steel skillet. Literally any skillet will work as long as it has a lid!...

This method can shave days off the ripening time. How Do Bananas Speed up Ripening? You may have heard that placing avocados in a brown paper bag will help them ripen faster. Simply Recipes / Getty Images The ambient temperature is also slightly higher inside the bag, which further helps with ripening. You may have heard that placing avocados in a brown paper bag will help them ripen faster. It Also Depends on the Season Seasonality also influences how quickly avocados ripen....

It’s all about timing. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I often run late. Sometimes, its the fault of other household members, including the dog. Simply Recipes / Getty Images In passing, a clerk said, Oh, usually, theyre gone by now. Thats when she explained how they mark down their products. Ive also found fresh tilapia for $4 and ground lamb for $3. Simply Recipes / ALDI I usually buy two or three packages of marked-down meat at a time....