The Greek(ish) Cookbook I’m Cooking From All Summer Long

A rapid-fire Q&A with cookbook author Georgina Hayden left me hungry for Greek food. Because I look at so many cookbooks each year, I’ve become more selective. Most cookbooks get just a handful of Post-Its. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Kristin Perers Georgina Hayden’s cookbook,Greekish, on the other hand, kept me busy. I flagged the very first recipe in the book (Burnt Butter Eggs and Goat’s Cheeseyum!...

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Michelle Jackson

The Grill-Up

An outdoor grill is summer incarnate. At the park or in our backyardsit doesnt matter. As long as theres something good on the menu. Simply Recipes / Valorie Castellanos Clark We cant name a kidor a kid-like adultthat would turn down this treat. Well, not always. We’re not talking about extra toppings or even extra work. Simply bake your frozen pizza on the grillit’ll be crispier and pick up great smoky flavor....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Richard Martin

The Ground Beef Dinner I Make When I’m Too Tired To Cook

Its my go-to meal when Im short on time and energy. This is a list of all the recipes that always sound good no matter what, no matter when. For me and my husband, Simply Recipes' founder ElisesHamburger Stroganoffis at the very top of our list. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer This meal never fails to deliver. Friends, this is comfort food at its best. I diverge from Elises instructions for preparing the meal slightly....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Tanya Anderson

The Halfway Homemade Cake I Make Every Single Valentine’s Day

It was my grandfathers favorite. Simply Recipes / Micah Siva My Grandpa Louis was born on Valentines Day in 1927. The grand finale, the birthday cake, was always my familys contribution. Simply Recipes / Micah Siva He had a blank slate to request whatever his heart desired. Wed add toasted coconut to the cake and frost it with a generous layer of tangy cream cheese frosting. No one ever guessed it was from a mix!...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Rickey Whitney

The Hands-Down Best Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

The cross-hatch pattern on top is the defining touch for a peanut butter cookie. One look and you know what the cookie is, right? Who Invented the Peanut Butter Cookie? Michelle Becker Over the years, similar recipes followed, includingBetty Crocker’s peanut butter cookie recipe. These peanut butter cookies are super easy to make, with no fancy ingredients. What’s in peanut butter cookies? Michelle Becker To freeze cookie dough, line a sheet pan with foil and then add the balls of cookie dough....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Jeremy Mccoy

The Hard Boiled Egg Recipe That Has Been Clicked on 108 Million Times

Folks have turned to this reliable recipe again and again for over a decade. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Sally Vargas Boiling eggs should be easy right? Only two ingredients are required and one of them is water. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Sally Vargas Boil the eggs in water, cool them down, and peel. It isn’t rocket science, and yet… The mind-boggling number of clicks on Simply Recipes’hard boiled egg recipesuggests otherwise....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Amanda Ward

The Heavenly $1.85 ALDI Find I’m Always Stocking in My Pantry

It’s the perfect Ghirardelli boxed brownie mix dupe. Both my kids also know how to make them with minimal supervision. The brownies get baked from 39 to 43 minutes depending on your preferred doneness. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I baked a batch of Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix alongside the Specially Selected Double Chocolate Brownie Mix. While the Ghirardelli batter was slightly darker in color, the two batters smelled and tasted the same....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Laurie Bray

The Hershey's Chocolate Syrup Brownies Redditors Are Calling Their "Go-To"

They might be the easiest ever. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I am always in search of a good brownie recipe. How To Make Hersheys Chocolate Syrup Brownies Are these the easiest brownies to make? Simply Recipes / Getty Images These brownies are light, almost peanut butter-y with an ideal texture. They rose more than expected but did not turn cakey. Tips for Making These Brownies Simply Recipes / Stella Totino...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Joshua Castro

The Hot, Cheesy Dip I Make for Every Gathering

Its quick, easy, and disappears in minutes. Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond Nothing makes me happier than a big pan of gooey cheese. And as someone who loves to host, finding new dip recipes has basically become my side hustle. Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond I started making this easy dip with just two ingredientscheese and chorizoyears ago for friends and family. I top it with grape tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Marcus Hamilton

The Hungarian Goulash I Crave All Winter Long

This ultra-comforting soup will warm you up on the coldest of days. I first encountered goulash at the Stephansplatz Christmas market in Vienna. It was dark and getting too cold to enjoy the market much longer. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm I sought a warm meal in addition to the cup ofmulled winethat was preventing my hands from going numb. The goulash reminded me of my momspot roastwith the bonus of a rich and aromatic paprika sauce....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Jessica Gonzalez

The Ina Garten Cake I've Been Making on Repeat (It's So Delicious)

It’s not overly sweet and tastes even better the day after baking. It reminds me of the way youd make the classic French dessert,clafoutis. that will make baking this a bit easier for you. Simply Recipes / Getty Images you might leave the apple as-is or double it to make up for the cranberries. The best part of the fruit filling is the fresh orange juice and zest. Lemon would be too acidic, given the zip the cranberries provide....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 241 words · Terry Anderson

The Ina Garten Cake So Good Everyone Will Ask You for the Recipe

It’s better than I knew coconut cake could be. Thats what happened years ago when I took some leftoverIna Garten coconut caketo a summer internship. By the afternoon, my notifications started going wild. Simply Recipes / Getty Images The office couldnt believe how good the cake wasand I have to agree. Its not commonly offered in bakeries or restaurants, and Ive never heard of someone making one from scratch. Thats a big reason why I love this recipeits surprising....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Ashley Patel

The Ina Garten Easy Side Dish I Make Every Thanksgiving

You only need six ingredients to make them, but they taste gourmet. “No one signed up for a healthy veggie,” my friend panic-texted me. “Can you bring one?” Simply Recipes / Getty Images My thumbs tapped out, “Yes!” I had no idea what gremolata was, but I love everything Ina. The next morning, I speed-shopped for my last-minute, phoned-in side dish. Simply Recipes / Lauren Bair (“Store-bought is fine,” I repeated to myself....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Melissa Newton