This gem recipe from my days as a personal chef never fails. There was one family, though, that I adored. Thats when I tapped into my nutrition and culinary background and made my 5-ingredient garlic-tahini chicken. Simply Recipes / Sara Haas A minor setback, but I knew the solution to this problem: a marinade. I went to the kitchen, grabbed a few kitchen staples, and made a quick sauce. I covered and refrigerated them for an hour or two, then cooked them in my cast iron pan....

A coating of crushed potato chips makes these air-fried chicken tenders ultra-crispyno deep frying required. Then theyre dredged in flour thats spiked with seasoned salt (likeLawrys) for another layer of depth. Amp Up the Flavor Want to build in even more flavor to your chicken? Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer Play with different flavors of potato chips! Barbecue, salt and vinegar, pickle, or jalapeno-flavored chips would all work well in addition to plain....

“Low and slow” isnt just a cliche, it actually works. I hoped there was a secret ingredient (baking soda, maybe?) or the right cooking vessel (an Instant Pot?) Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock to fix my beef stew woes. It had never occurred to me that the same rule applies when stewing beef. That stress can cause the beef to constrict and toughen, leading to a chewy, unappetizing texture. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock...

Its a simple adjustment with big results. Egg salad can go wrong when the texture is mushy, says Jawad. And no one wants a baby food salad sandwich! Simply Recipes / Getty Images Most of the experts agree that around 9 minutes is the golden window for perfectly textured eggs. Put simply,do notovermix. Jawad agrees, saying the eggs must always be chopped, not mashed. She also likes bacon or red onion for the added crunch factor....

you’ve got the option to make it in under 20 minutes. One or two slices make a great light bite, double it up and dinner is done. And thats what is great about this recipeits flexible. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek you might answer a pizza craving in just 30 minutes with no messy dough to deal with. What Kind of Bread Is Best for Pizza? The bread is the biggest difference between a great French bread pizza and a mediocre one....

Take a shortcut to dinner courtesy of the frozen breakfast aisle. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Potatoes are one of my favorite comfort foods. No matter what Im feeling, theres a potato for my mood, from French fries toau gratin. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek you could blend the soup for a super creamy result or leave it for a heartier texture. If its goodon a baked potato, itll be great on this soup!...

Works every timeit’s the nourishment we need to feel better. As soon as one of us feels a little better, another one starts sniffling. Moms Lemony Matzo Ball Soup is a well-known entity in our house. Simply Recipes / Stephanie A Ganz Fortunately, its a simple recipe (easy enough to make whenImsick!) using boxed matzo ball soup mix and ingredients I keep on hand at all times. Theyve already perfected the recipe, and thats good news for usless work!...

Just turn them upside down. Thats why the trick Ina Garten posted on Instagram caught my attention. In the video, she shares that she stores her knives upside down in her knife block. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Her solution is simple:she puts the knives in the slots with the sharp edge facing up. However, the bottom slots where the steak knives go are usually vertical no matter what. Is Your Knife Block Actually Dulling Your Knives?...

Tired of stirring your natural peanut butter? And I’m not even mentioning all its potential dessert applications! Am I right to think you know exactly what I’m describing? Simply Recipes / Megan Gordon Its quite simple actually.All you have to do is store the peanut butter jar upside-down in the fridge. All those years of struggling, stirring, and (dare I say?) cursing were for not! Simply Recipes / Megan Gordon...

Its the perfect cozy, use-what-youve-got winter meal. Simply Recipes / Karishma Pradhan It’s the simple dishes that I love the most. The ones that comfort me in the cold dregs of winter, like a warm hug in a bowl. Simply Recipes / Karishma Pradhan So, when I came across a recipe for acquacottaa rustic peasant soup originating from TuscanyI was intrigued. It sounded like just the kind of simple meal I needed to warm me through....

Show mom how much you appreciate her this year with a gift that she’ll actually love and use! Featuring ten or our favorites, there’s something here for every price range and persuasion! Plus they come in a ton of colors that your mom is sure to love! The perfect gift for the baker who seems to have it all. Or perhaps she really loves cooking for family and friends that are?...

Enter for a chance to win a $400 gift card! Illustration by Sarah Crowder The recipe contest submission period has ended. We are no longer accepting submissions. Illustration by Sarah Crowder A satisfying pasta, crispy chicken, and an ooey-gooey casserole, each under 30 minutes? Weve been creating and testing (and re-testing) our recipes for over 20 years. Now its YOUR turn! Simply Recipes wants to shine a big spotlight onyour familys go-to weeknight dinner recipe....

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. So many new products hit grocery stores daily. Which are worth adding to your shopping list? We’re here to help! Reliable weeknight dinner recipes are our jam here at Simply Recipes. The best store-bought kimchi? We agree onone brand. The butter that makes everything taste better? You bet we havea favorite. The only sliced bread worth your hard-earned dough? Here’sour number one pick....