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....

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...

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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?...

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...

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....

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....

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....

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....