The Only Cast Iron Skillet Worth Buying, According to Food Pros

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. It’s a really affordable, versatile pan. Ive been cooking in and caring for that skillet for 12-plus years now. If you bought a new skillet in the last two decades, it is likely a Lodge. I’m a ride-or-die Lodge girl. Ill bring my Lodge grill pan out when I am cooking outdoors or camping and cooking over the fire. Simply Recipes...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Kelly Reed

The Only Container I Use To Freeze Leftovers—It’s Not Ziploc Bags

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Perfectly portioned trays that help reduce waste and fill up the freezer with ready-to-eat meals. Try as I might, I’ve never been a very goodmeal prepper. Simply Recipes / Jennifer Causey At least that was the case until I fell in love withSouper Cubes silicone trays. You may have heard of these trays from Shark Tank fame! These portioned and lidded containers are part of my weekly routine to reduce food waste in our kitchen....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Andrea Lowe

The Only Instant Mashed Potatoes That Taste Homemade, According to Experts

This brand is the next best thing to making mashed potatoes from scratch. I felt vindicated when I interviewed three experts and they all agreed. I always get this rich and creamy texture and its the next best thing to making it from scratch. Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne This trick requires a little patience but provides a big payoff. To brown your butter, melt it in a skillet over medium heat while constantly whisking....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Charles Castro

The Only Mail-Order Turkey Worth Buying, According to a Pro Cook

Its flavorful and sustainable. For that, I shop online from the fourth-generation, family-owned farm,Diestel Family Ranch. InDiestels Pasture Raised Whole Turkey, Ive found both. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock What I love most about this bird is its pure turkey flavor. The Pasture Raised Whole Turkeys start at $154.95 for a 12 to 14-pound bird. Here are some of my go-to tips for turkey success. Simply Recipes / Stephanie Ganz

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Brenda Robinson

The Only Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole You’ll Need This Holiday Season

It couldnt be easier to make. Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer This croissant French toast bake is the perfect recipe for the holiday season. And, of course, there is the taste. Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer Plus, the ease of pulling it out of the fridge while the oven preheats really cant be beaten! Need an alt milk? Extra creamy oat or almond milk are two favorites Ive tested with this dish....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Anita White

The Only Peppermint Bark You Should Buy, According to 5 Experts

The experts praised its high quality and taste. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Its finally that time: peppermint bark season. The experts applauded it for its balanced flavor, thickness, and quality. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Lichty sums up the general sentiment: Williams Sonoma Peppermint Bark is the BEST! When it comes to flavor, Williams Sonoma nails the balance between dark and white chocolate, says Pallian. Its not too sweet, and it doesnt taste artificial....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Dr. Leah Walker

The Only Pesto I'm Making All Summer Long

Its just as delicious and easy as its bright green cousin. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe I havent had a chance to visit Sicily (yet! ), so my first introduction to pesto alla Trapanese happened in Berlin, Germany, of all places. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe What Is Pesto alla Trapanese? Once they smell fragrant and have turned a slightly darker shade of brown, theyre ready. Let cool completely before storing or using....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Samantha Spencer

The Only Shark Tank Product That’s Worth Buying

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. I have tried every kind of dish-washing tool like brushes, natural sponges, and cellulose sponges. This is the only one worth buying again. Simply Recipes / Jennifer Causey The mildewy smell of an old cellulose dish sponge is haunting to me. Although this resourcefulness has stuck with me into my adulthood, grimy sponges crawling with bacteria have not. Instead, I am now a proudScrub Daddy spongeevangelist....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 200 words · Robert Davis

The Only Stand Mixer Worth Buying, According to 6 Pro Bakers

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. It’s the brand I own and would never replace. I watched “Martha Stewart Living” and “Barefoot Contessa” episodes and longed for a stand mixer. Simply Recipes / Getty Images If I had one, I, too, could be like these culinary legends. With the power to cream, mix, whip, and knead, what couldnt I do? Then, when I graduated culinary school in 2008, my mom gifted me a KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Michael Foster

The Only Store-Bought Ham Worth Buying, According to 2 Chefs and My Mother

Its a classic for good reason. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Growing up, we had ham at every social function. As it turns out, the brand my family has been buying all along is the hands-down best. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock The Best Brand of Store-Bought Ham Which brand is the best store-bought ham? Well, its the tried-and-trueHoney Baked Ham, of course. Its all about their signature glaze. Simply Recipes / Honey Baked...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · Steven Gaines

The Only Store-Bought Stock Worth Buying, According to Food Editors

The answer was a big surprise. (Does anyone else imagine pantry ingredients animated in a Pixar-esque fashion whenever the pantry doors are closed? With a well-stocked pantry, a capable home cook can knock out any number of gorgeous meals. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I use so much stock in my cooking that it likely amounts to all five oceans combined. I have a jar of Better Than Bouillon chicken base at all times....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Robert Arellano

The Only Store-Bought Yeast Rolls You Should Buy, According to a Food Editor

They’re every bit as good as homemade. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Holiday meals at my parents and my grandparents house meant lots of dishes. Onemustat every holiday dinner (and every family dinner, for that matter) was bread on the side. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Sunday suppers often meanthot cornbreador freshly made biscuits, but holiday meals were different. They called for rolls. Buttery, yeasty, fresh-from-the-oven rolls. Simply Recipes / Sisters Schubert’s...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 242 words · Patrick Young

The Only Temperature You Should Set Your Freezer To, According to the Experts

Not only is it safer, but it can also help prevent freezer burn. Should I be concerned that my kitchen freezer isn’t cold enough? Here’s what I found out. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Food and Drug Administration,the best temperature for your freezer is 0F (-18C) or below. If your freezer has a built-in thermometer, its easy to set and track the temperature. If it does not, your freezer is not holding its temperature....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Eric Oliver