The Only Way To Tell if a Pineapple Is Ripe, According to Del Monte

This is the easiest way to ensure your next pineapple is super sweet and delicious. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Unlike apples or oranges, buying a pineapple is a bit of a commitment. (Mines usually destined for a massive batch of pineapple salsa.) Simply Recipes / Getty Images If you too want to findthe oneamongst a heap of lookalikes, read on for all the juicy details. Smell the base of the fruit to check for a sweet, tropical aroma....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Patricia Bates

The Only Way To Tell When a Peach is Ripe, According to an Expert

Pick a perfect peach every single time. So how do you know when a peach is ripe and ready to eat? Yellow indicates peak ripeness. Simply Recipes / Getty Images This coloration happens naturally in response to sunlight. Any green on the skin means the peach is probably not ripe and was picked too early. You should avoid peaches with visible dark spots or bruises. Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Alexis Clark

The Only Way To Tell When a Watermelon is Ripe, According to a Farmer

There’s one clear sign you should look out for. The farm is located in Cordele, Georgia, which calls itself the watermelon capital of the world. They know their watermelons. Simply Recipes / Getty Images This is where the watermelon sat on the ground and ripened in the sun. It should be heavy for its size because watermelons are 92% water, says Carter. If youre not sure, pick up another watermelon thats the same size....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · James Walker

The Only Way To Upgrade Store-Bought Eggnog, According to a Recipe Developer

Just a dash helps make the nogs flavor pop. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock I always notice when eggnog shows up at my grocery store. Even if its October and perhaps a bit early, I buy it anyway. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock I cant resist its creamy goodness. It reminds me of some of my favorite holiday memories. One of my favorite ways is with a dash offlaky sea salt....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Benjamin Richmond DVM

The Only Way We Cook This Trader Joe's Freezer Find—Don't Follow Package Instructions

Do as we say and you’ll be rewarded with pillowy, never mushy gnocchi. It was everywhere, all at once. To us, gnocchi is aspirational. Simply Recipes / Andy Christensen Its honestly just a bonus that its gluten free and made from cauliflower. We jumped right on the bandwagon and fell in love. Many, many years later, were still on the same ride. Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham The one problem we have with Trader Joes Cauliflower Gnocchi is the cooking instructions....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · Christopher Knight

The Only Way You Should Cut up a Pineapple, According to Del Monte

There’s a simple process to get at this juicy fruit. Unfortunately, there is a delicious fruit that is both unwieldyandspiky: pineapples. I still begrudgingly buy them, but Ive far from mastered the art of breaking them down. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Keep reading to tune up your fruit carving skills. What Is the Best Way To Cut up a Pineapple? Mackay suggests starting by cutting off about one inch from the top and the bottom of the fruit....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · William Bell IV

The Only Way You Should Organize Food Storage Containers, According to Tupperware

Always do this one thing before putting your food storage containers away. An expert at Tupperware, who knows a thing or two about organizing, offers the best ideas. One handy tip to keep things fresh is toalways store containers lid-less. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Tupperware If you have loads of containers, that can create a precarious, swaying tower. Thats when you might want to store lids and containers separately, but in the same area....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Kylie Zimmerman

The Only Way You Should Reheat Pizza, According to THE Pizza Expert

Simply Recipes / Getty Images Leftover pizza is one of my greatest joys in life. Everyone in my house has a different method of reheating their slices. My husband turns on the oven, my son loves a chewy microwaved mess of melty cheese. Simply Recipes / Getty Images My daughter and I dont bother with any shenaniganswe like it cold. But I was curious, what does a pizza expert recommend?...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Victoria Oneill

The Only Way You Should Roast Vegetables, According to a Recipe Developer

Ever had roasted vegetables that taste meh? Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Roasting vegetables is easy, right? Chop, oil, and season them. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe They’re almost impossible to mess up, but even as an experienced recipe developer, I have. I’ve gathered a few simple tips to follow for the best roasted vegetables every time. Don’t worry, it’s still super easy! Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Desiree Cummings

The Only Way You Should Store Asparagus, According to an Expert

This is how to keep it from getting limp and slimy. Asparagus tastes best the fresher it is. If you cant, then double-check you do your best to keep it fresh by storing it properly. Simply Recipes / Getty Images The Right Way to Store Asparagus Sheppard suggests treating asparagus like fresh-cut flowers. The stems absorb the water to stay fresh and crisp. Change the water every day or two, just like you would with fresh flowers, Sheppard says....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Andrew Ingram

The Only Way You Should Store Avocados, According to Hass Avocado Expert

Whether you want them to ripen faster or more slowly. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I just love a creamy, ripe avocado. Its always a puzzle to store them so theyre perfect when I’m ready to eat them. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Storing them in the refrigerator can extend shelf life. If the avocado yields to firm gentle pressure, its ripe and ready to eat. They have a darker color and feel slightly soft but not mushy to the touch, says Widjaja....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Ronald Lee

The Only Way You Should Store Bacon, According to Hormel

How do you deal with the rest of the pack when you only need a few slices? Simply Recipes / Getty Images Theres pretty much nothing better than thesmell of sizzling bacon. So, I sought out some expert advice to find a solution to this slimy, sticky problem. Simply Recipes / Getty Images You could use a resealable bag or a plastic container, she suggests. If you smell any rancid or acidic scents, its time to toss....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Brandon Carlson

The Only Way You Should Store Bananas, According to Chiquita

You bought them green and within days they are black and bruised. Simply Recipes / Chiquita Banana My husband has a banana with his cereal almost every morning. Sometimes he buys too big of a bunch and they turn black before he can enjoy them. Simply Recipes / Chiquita Banana So I went to an expert for banana storage tips that will help them last longer. Plastic traps moisture and will make bananasripen more quickly....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Laura Hawkins