Is there anything better than standing by a fire with a marshmallow at the end of a stick? I don’t think so. Except I don’t always have a campfire to roast my marshmallows over. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Lay a single tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Arrange 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows in the center, leaving a two-inch border around the outside. Starting with the side closest to you, fold the tortilla up towards the center of the filling....

Fresh, tart, spicy, and sweet bursts of flavor. Use the other half of the lime if you want a brighter, more citrusy flavor. And the extra juice at the bottom of your bowl, once all the watermelon is gone? Simply Recipes / Getty Images It makes for a fruity and tangy addition to amargarita. Simple Tip! Ive even tried it with kiwis, strawberries, and star fruit, which arent traditional but equally delicious....

Skip any fussy blanching and saute your asparagus instead. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek As soon as asparagus comes into season, I cant help myself. I buy it constantly and think of all the ways to use it for family dinners. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek It is the quintessential spring vegetable. It was simple, perfect for pairing with a main dish, and was never met with complaints....

It takes 10 minutes to make this broccoli with crispy and melty cheese. Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn Broccoli is awesomeit’s the unsung hero of weeknight meals. Never have I written a sentence so boring, but there you have it. Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn My kids can identify this dish by how it smells. The moment they get a whiff of it, they scream Broccoleee! It’s that good. Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn...

Its a tried-and-true technique. Tips and Tricks for a Winning Brined Turkey Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock

You need one ingredient you already have in the pantry. I eat my weight in shredded cabbage every summer. One problem with coleslaw? Simply Recipes / Getty Images One minute it’s too perky and the next minute it’s slack and watery. The good news is that there’s a smart way to avoid soggy coleslaw:Salt the cabbage. It’s easy and doesn’t take long. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Sprinkle kosher salt all over and give them a good toss to coat....

Those tiny pests are gross, but are they harmful to your health? It seems to happen overnight. I always eye the bananas on the counter and figure they are to blame. Simply Recipes / Getty Images However, just because you find one fruit fly doesnt necessarily mean you have an infestation in your kitchen. First, Rogers recommends a little bug identification. Determine whether your pests arefruit fliesvs.drain fliesorfungus gnats.The latter two pests require a different approach than for fruit flies....

This methodperfect for salmonworks with fish of all kinds. Last summer, that started to change. I moved into a house with a yard and finally (finally!) Simply Recipes / Nick Evans had enough space for a grill of my own. To keep the fish from sticking to the grill as it cooks, she recommends firstcooking it skin-side up. You let it searfor a minute or so before flipping it skin-side down for the remainder of cooking....

It takes zero extra effort or time. I’m a guacamole purist, so I keep things pretty simple. I skip the onions and tomatoes because I want the flavor of the avocado itself to be the star. Simply Recipes / Marta Rivera Normally, there are no leftovers. Every last bit gets scooped up and devoured. Simply Recipes / Marta Rivera How I Keep My Guacamole Green I was confused at first....

Never waste fresh chiles again. Getty Images / Simply Recipes Gardening newbies always have a learning curve when it comes to chile peppers. My first foray started innocently enough. Getty Images / Simply Recipes I love fresh salsa, so I put in four jalapeno plants and a mysterious purple Thai chile. And even better, I learned an easy way to save myhot peppers. Hot Peppers, Deep Chill Got a pile of peppers?...

Stop throwing these things down the drain. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Lots of things get dumped in the kitchen sink at our house. Only put things down it that the appliance is capable of pulverizing, Ek says. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock These things may clog or wear down the blades of the disposal. Ek suggests running hot water down the drain with dish soap. This can help dislodge any food that may have gotten stuck and wash it down the drain....

Including tips for how to buy and store asparagus. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Key Takeaways Asparagus tastes greatit’s so earthy and vibrant. At peak springtime, I buy it as often as possible. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Thats not cool at all! Start by finding something that works as a vase. Its important to keep asparagus hydrated and cold to maintain its crispness and freshness, says Budabin McQuown. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel...

Experts share their tips for how to slow down Mother Nature. Whether youve received a windfall of avocados from your backyard tree (Im looking at you, Californians! Read on to find tips for preserving this beloved and highly coveted fruit. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer As ethylene levels increase in climacteric fruit, they become more and more ripe. Other examples of climactic fruits include bananas, apples, peaches, tomatoes, and mangos....