Theyre handheld, portable delights. Over the years, weve made way for new and inventive recipes like matzo spanakopita and taco shells. But one thing weve never changed is my moms go-to Passover breakfasta classic for a reason! Simply Recipes / Micah Siva Matzo brei (rhymes with fry) literally means fried matzo (brei translates to fried in Yiddish). And our way is pancakes. Or, serve them with butter and a healthy glug of maple syrup....

Just dump and go! Instead, I cut achuck roastinto pieces. It takes just minutes and makes a big difference in my stew. Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh A strong canned broth will work in a pinch. I also add plenty oftomato pasteto the broth to add body and a touch of sweetness to the stew. Instead of messing around with peeling potatoes, I use unpeeled fingerling potatoes or small red potatoes....

All you need is this pantry staple. Maybe thelasagnaIve been craving orchicken biryani. Unfortunately, soaking is never enough to lift all that burnt-on stuff. Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham Harsh abrasives or scouring pads damage the enamel finish and remove the seasoning off cast iron. So what do I do instead? I sprinkle coarse salt over the bits of food that dont want to come off. Simply Recipes / Karishma Pranhan...

And its a lot safer than a grill brush. For me, its a necessary step to starting out summer cookout season on the right foot. Cut yourself a large sheet and ball it upI like mine to be about the size of my palm. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images I usually notice a difference after a few scrubsthis stuff works quickly! Its also safe to use on both charcoal grills and electric grills....

It’s got me eating watermelon way more often now. The mess and hassle just weren’t worth it. All that changed when I discovered an easy, low-mess method of slicing watermelon into batons or sticks. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Here are step-by-step instructions for the easiest way to cut watermelon this summer. Cut the Watermelon in Half Crosswise Cut the watermelon in half crosswise. Then turn the two halves flesh-side-down on the cutting board so they lay flat....

Enjoy artichokes anytime you want without all of the prep. Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer My love affair with artichokes spans decades. They were a special treat for us in the frozen tundra of early spring. Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer My heart flutters a bit when I see them pop up in the markets. Theyre tender, deliciously grassy, and butteryand, frankly, an immense pain to cook. Talk about high maintenance!...

A step-by-step guide with photos. Maybe youve felt this way too. All you need is a paring knife and a glass cup. Simply Recipes / Elana Lepkowski I actually suggest younotuse your sharpest knife, as it will cut too quickly into the pit. Ive accomplished this task with a mere butter knife before. A blunter blade will make contact with the pit, but not bite into it. Simply Recipes / Elana Lepkowski...

It takes seconds to do. First, the stakes are high. These days, a high-quality piece of fish is hard to come by (and pay for!). Simply Recipes / Getty Images Even at the fanciest fishmonger, I usually find one or two forgotten bones. All you oughta do is rub your fingers against the flesh. Use a pair of tweezers and get a firm grip on one side of the bone....

Brown sugar hard as a rock? Here’s how to get it soft again. Why Does Brown Sugar Dry Out? Simply Recipes / Getty Images When combined, thewhite sugargranules become coated with a thin layer of the molasses. Since molasses is a liquid, this causes the hard white sugar to become soft and moist. And because its brown, it also changes the color of the white sugar to brown. Sally Vargas...

It’s a breeze to clean as long as you follow these instructions. My trusty Vitamix was by my side when I started solids for my three children. Its whipped up enough puree to feed a small army of hungry babies. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe It has also kept me fueled with protein and nutrients by blendinga daily smoothieinto frosty perfection. Its safe to say Id be lost without my Vitamix....

Itll warm you from head to toe. When you break it down, broccoli cheddar soup is very simple. However, therearea surprising number of recipes out there leaning on more complicated methods and ingredients. Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh This one-pot recipe checks all of the boxes. No Blender? If you dont have a blender, dont worry! Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh...

Its a total showstopper. Talk about dessert for breakfast! It always impresses and is absolutely delicious. Simply Recipes / Erika Kwee You won’t even need a blowtorch. For the custard, I combine milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Halfway through the soak, flip the slices of bread over for even absorption. Simply Recipes / Erika Kwee Ive tried making this a few different ways and confirm that the below variations work:...

All you need are two ingredients. I was happy to see a whole head of sad but viable broccoli in my refrigerator. Thus my 2-ingredient chili crisp broccoli was born! Simply Recipes / Sara Haas The short cooking time also means your broccoli will turn out crisp-tender versus mushy and overcooked. Its just as flavorful and fabulous as the florets! The Secret Ingredient Chili crispdoes triple duty here. Simply Recipes / Sara Haas...