Its so easy to make and a total crowd-pleaser. I daydreamed about spending my time making delicious meals and cocktails for guests. This cake has a few things going for it. Simply Recipes/ Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images First, its easy. Second, its pretty without the need for real decoration. The berries on top are a lovely touch, and a quick dusting of powdered sugar hides any ills....
I’ve made it a bajillion times. Line the bottom of a cast iron skillet with sliced lemons, onions, and garlic. Then make a ground herb mixture with thyme leaves, fennel seeds, salt, and black pepper. Butterfly it by removing the backbone with kitchen shears. (Heresa handy guideon how to do it!) Pat the chicken down with paper towels to dry. Simply Recipes / Christine Fiorentino Rub olive oil and sprinkle the herb mixture all over the chicken....
It tastes like its been cooking all day. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Sara Haas My husband loves spaghetti. I was burned out. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Sara Haas Until I came across Ina Gartens recipe forWeeknight Bolognese. I usually makelasagnafor my husbands birthday, but one year I wasnt up for the task. I remember telling my friend that I needed a pasta dish that was easy but also felt special....
This is the upgrade your spuds need. An eight-ounce block of cheese will be enough to fill and top four large baked potatoes. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
Its a taste of Irish pub hospitality at home. The ironic thing is, we didnt even order them. We protested, but were informed that they came with every entree. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Wow, I thought, these really are my people. Oh, its just the good potatoes, isnt it? Dont go buying em cheap, she advised. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek She proceeded to reveal some of their other mashed potato secrets, but only when I pressed her....
The ideal dinner for those bonkers, busy weeknights. Its a surprisingly quick and easy processall in one skillet! thats kind of ideal on a night thats super busy but still needs a super dose of flavor. Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne Serve it over pasta, potatoes, or rice. Published by Union Square & Co. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat....
A common kitchen appliance saves the day. A few seconds too long in the microwave and the butter goes from pliable to a puddle. Turns out,the microwaveisactually the perfect toolfor this task, but Id been using it all wrong. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Finally, she closes the door and lets the butter sit in the ambient heat for 10 minutes. At that point, the butter is perfectly softened and ready for baking....
What does a pinch of salt mean to you? Here’s the exact measurement. You use a pinch when you want to verify each bite is salted just so. Simply Recipes / Getty Images What does a pinch mean to you? It turns out, a pinch is a specific amount that can be measured using a measuring spoon. That’s the perfect amount for strongly-flavored or spicy ingredients like cayenne pepper or nutmeg....
Plus, three ways to tell if your wine has gone bad. According to wine experts, it depends. In general, table wines last three to five days after theyve been opened. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Dessert wines like Port and Sherry last much longer;some wine expertssay months or even years. Use a specialsparkling wine stopperto help slow oxidation and maintain some pressure for the bubbles. Don’t toss flat sparkling wine....
I consulted an expert to find out how to extend my flour’s shelf life. Arguably, the key ingredient in just about any dessert is flour. Ever opened up a bag of all-purpose to find some unwanted friends crawling inside? Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Or have you ever mixed almond flour into your batter before you realized it went rancid? Simply Recipes / Lori Rice How Long Does Flour Last? Therefore, it’s difficult to provide a specific time range....
The experts weigh in. It doesn’t take that long to make a hard-boiled egg. All you need is about ten minutes, a stove, and a pot of water. Kelly Hamilton But knowing how long they last after you’ve cooked them? Well, that’s a little trickier. There’s a reason for that. Kelly Hamilton That means hard-boiled eggs won’t last as long as raw, uncracked eggs in the fridge. Bacteria can form and make you sick....
What to do with the pile of holiday cookies on your kitchen counter. Right now, there are loads of holiday cookies sitting on my kitchen counter. Since there are only two of us in the house, we can rarely enjoy them all. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Refrigerating is an option, but not always the best one. If you refrigerate decorated cookies, the frosting will likely soften. Frozen cookies can last up to three months....
Who knows how long that jar of honey has been in your pantry. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I’ve been here many times. Its slightly crystallized and doesnt look as smooth as it once did. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Does this mean it has gone bad? Does honey, which is mostly made of sugar,evergo bad? If you find yourself in this situation, dont fret; youre not alone. Simply Recipes / Getty Images...
