Check the doneness of meat with this handy finger test. For this reason, most experienced cooks rely on a “finger test” method, especially on steaks. (Whole roasts are better tested with a thermometer.) Simply Recipes / Eliezer Martinez ), I ignored, avoided, and ran away from the idea. Then, my friend David showed me up. Here’s a guy who loves to grill but doesn’t know how to boil water. Simply Recipes / Eliezer Martinez...
Where you break the shell is just as important as how you break it. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Hard-boiled eggs are the ultimate on-the-go protein source. Still, as convenient as hard-boiled eggs can be, peeling them can be a nightmare. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock There’s often an air pocket that will help release the shell. Then crack it all over. What Is the Air Pocket in an Egg? Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock...
I use it in all my favorite dishes. Yes, I know, we lead such exciting lives. Often, at the top of my list is emptying the dishwasher and emptying lunch boxes. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock They are both thankless and time-consuming jobs that unfortunately last all year. They always seem to have a slightly fermented flavor and a slimy, unappealing consistency. Each bag has about eight ounces of arils inside, or roughly two cups of fruit....
We are living in the golden age of frozen foods. Gone are the days of grainy fish sticks and cardboard-like pizzas. All you have to do is know what to graband were here to help. Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Shell Royster The nine winners of our inauguralThe Freezies Awardspassed our months-long taste test with flying colors. Are you ready to see our frozen champions?...
It tastes like sunshine. Mandarinquats are another favorite. A hybrid between mandarins andyou guessed itkumquats, mandarinquats can be eaten peel and all. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I can eat them by the half dozen. In fact, I love kishu mandarins so much that I once named a cat after them. The name fit perfectly. Simply Recipes / Trader Joe’s I usually have to trawl my favorite specialty markets for kishus, as chain supermarkets don’t carry them....
And Im stocking up. Get it while you’re able to! Simply Recipes / Getty Images I mark the passing seasons with fruit. Simply Recipes / Getty Images When colorful local berries appear at the market, I know that summer will shortly follow. Stone fruit means summer is in full swing, while persimmons and pomegranates mean fall is at hand. And while I love every fruit Ive ever met, apples might be my favorite....
It instantly creates more storage space! Simply Recipes / Getty Images I’m the not-so-proud owner of a small, poorly-designed fridge. We inherited the appliance, and it doesn’t hold much (or hold things very efficiently). Simply Recipes / Getty Images Replacing it isn’t an option because the space is too small to hold anything else. To remedy this, I bought a basement fridge. Now, we live with two fridges and an imperfect, ever-changing tracking system....
This is the easiest (and most fun!) summer party trick for getting the right burgers to the right people. Dad wants his burger cooked medium. Simply Recipes / Mike Lang The kid next door wants well done. Your BFF is thinking medium-well is the way to go. Do you keep everyones order straight on your phone or just hope youll remember? Simply Recipes / Mike Lang Have you ever hosted a backyard barbecue and forgot who ordered which burger?...
All it takes is a non-stick pan and some oil. My favorite way to cook them is on the stovetop. The goal is tenderness and crispiness all in one bite, using just one burner and one skillet. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Start with eitherRusset or Yukon Gold potatoes, scrub them well, and pat them dry. Then cut them into 1/2-inch cubes, and youre ready to cook. Russets end up the crispiest, so those are my favorite choice....
It’s not the sink, the fridge door handle, or the garbage bin. The researchers inoculated the raw turkey with a microorganism called MS2. The highest concentration of cross-contaminated MS2 was found on spice containers. Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham The study highlighted four reasons why: The number one takeaway? Then, wipe down your spice jars before you put them away. Dip a clean dish towel into the soapy water and wring it out well....
Double the recipe and enjoy it all week long. Giada De Laurentiis' warm broccoli and Brussels sprout salad proves my point. How I Make Giada’s Warm Salad I adaptedGiada’s recipea little to suit my taste. Simply Recipes / Getty Images You’ll need: Preheat the oven to 425F, with the rack set on the lowest rung. Use your hands to coat the vegetables and spread them out as much as possible....
A breakfast classic even Lorelai could make. One of the shows most endearing quirks? Its both a rebellion against Lorelais traditional upbringing and peak early-2000s cool-girl vibes. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Hes always there to whip up a plate of pancakes or, in this case, an omelet. Simply Recipes / Alexandra Emanuelli Why Lukes Omelet Hits the Spot Omelets are the ultimate anytime food. Theyre perfect for hearty breakfasts, quick lunches, and comforting dinners....
Simply Recipes is celebrating Thanksgiving potluck-style. When I moved to Los Angeles four years ago I stopped celebrating Thanksgiving. Well, at least in the traditional way. Simply Recipes / Marianna Fierro And it turns out, I wouldn’t want it any other way. Potlucks can and should be about breaking the rules! A registered dietician shared hertips for hosting a safe potluckfor those we love with food allergies. Simply Recipes / Andy Christensen...
