The Smart Trick for Shredding Chicken—No Hands Required

It’s the smartest and fastest way to shred chicken. But I was the punch in of person who liked to make things harder for herself. Well, my mental health, for one. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I strive to balance it all with efficiency instead. It saved me about ten minutes of prep time. Yes, there is another big dish to wash, but thats a problem for later tonight. Nick Evans...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Jennifer Clark

The Southern Trick for the Very Best Iced Tea

You already have it in your pantry. Its an old-school Southern tip that uses an ingredient you already have in your pantry:baking soda. I find that it makes a superior glass of iced tea. Simply Recipes / Getty Images The baking soda does a couple of things: first, it makes a clearer cup of tea. With a relatively long steep time, Southern iced tea can get a bit cloudy. A pinch of baking soda helps to clear up the mixture, making it more attractive....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Allison Williams

The Southern Way To Drink Coca-Cola (It's So Much Better)

It’s my mom’s 2-ingredient snack. Coke is just a bit too sweet for my taste buds. Except when I drink it the way my mom taught me. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images My mom’s favorite, less cloying way to drink a Coke is straight out of her 1970s childhood. The total for both items came to about 30 cents (as she remembers). The salt from the peanuts infuses the soda, toning down its sweetness and drawing out its other flavors....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Steven Key PhD

The Special Breakfast I Only Make on Weekends

Its a combination of my two favorite foods. Each bite combines the earthy sweetness of finely shredded carrots with warm notes of cinnamon. Topped with an optional maple cream cheese drizzle, the whole family will flip for this surprisingly easy treat. Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless Grate the carrots on the small holes of a box grater into a large bowl....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 269 words · Lori Ruiz

The Special Rice I Make at Least Once a Week

Its been in my rotation for years. It perfectly pairs with any protein-based main dish! Plus, it takes little effort to prepare. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Trust me, its the easiest way to elevate your dinner spread while keeping everyone happy. First, rinsing removes the excess starch, which is key to achieving light and fluffy rice. Without soaking, the rice simply wont cook properly, and youll risk uneven or undercooked results....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · April Woodard

The Speedy Bean Stew You’ll Make on Repeat

It will more than warm your soul. It can also be the base for a simple fish or shellfish meal. Tomato, White Bean, and Fennel Stew Copyright 2024 by Julia Turshen. Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne Excerpted fromWhat Goes With What.Reprinted with permission of Flatiron Books. Place the oil in a large heavy pot (such as a Dutch oven) over medium-high heat....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Abigail Rodriguez

The Stunning Berry Dessert I Make Every Single Summer

Its a light-as-air vessel for loads of peak-season fruit. I make a salted whipped cream in this version for the same effect. Beat at medium speed until a frothy, opaque layer forms, about 30 seconds. Simply Recipes / Sarah Crowder With the mixer running, slowly pour in the sugar over the course of about 2 minutes. Make a shallow well in the center, leaving a slight rim of about 1 1/2 inches....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Terry Brown

The Superior Way To Cook Hot Dogs, According to a Food Editor

One simple trick to maximize char and flavor. We borrowed this technique for butterflying and grilling hot dogs from a popular South American sandwich called choripan. Like choripan, we sometimes treated the hot dog like a slab of meat between two slices of bread. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Other times, we tuck it in a classic hot dog bun with ketchup and mustard. Cut deep enough to be able to open and flatten the hot dog without splitting it in half....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Jason Church

The Surprising Ingredient I Always Add to Carrot Cake

Ive tried everythingthis one is a game changer. The best part is that it doesnt take away from theclassic carrot cake flavorsor add a weird apple addition. It subtly sweetens the cake while working behind the scenes to create the most unbelievably tender crumb. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Heres why: How Much Applesauce Should You Use? Simply Recipes / Getty Images

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 62 words · Carolyn Williams

The Surprising Ingredient I Always Add to Cranberry Sauce

It simple, surprising, and adds loads of flavor. Last but not least is the special sauce that is reserved for grown-ups only. My secret ingredient for this? Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Its not something you often see on a Thanksgiving shopping list:fresh jalapeno. While any cranberry sauce (yes, even the canned variety!) Although complex in flavor, it serves as a palate cleanser in between bites. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Timothy Barnes

The Surprising Ingredient I Always Add to Egg Salad

This is Smitten Kitchens trick for adding crunch and flavor to egg salads. Pickling takes just minutes and the celery keeps for a week in the fridge. Experiment beyond celery with other favorite raw veggies. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Hard-boiled eggs are a polarizing food in my household. And by that I mean Im the only one who likes them. Speaking from personal experience: I agree. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Michael Farmer

The Surprising Ingredient I Always Add to My Deviled Eggs

A simple swap with big flavor. Finding ways to make food taste more like home is important to me. This swap works because deviled eggs taste best when theyre highly spiced. Simply Recipes / Getty Images The rich, creamy filling made from egg yolks and mayonnaise complements complex, spicy seasonings perfectly. In fact, the term deviled refers to a highly spiced dish. I mix the Creole seasoning with the filling and fill the egg whites as usual....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Kim Avery

The Surprising Ingredient That Makes Any Boxed Cake Mix Instantly Better

It helps cakes taste fresh for days. Simply Recipes / Cindy Rahe Key Takeaways My birthday is on July 3. I always thought the Fourth of July fireworks were just for me. Simply Recipes / Cindy Rahe Its nothing fancy, but to me it’s perfect. The flavor ofboxed vanilla cakeis so comforting and nostalgic. Try as I may, Ive never been able to nail the taste and texture with homemade....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Dr. Michelle Torres