confirm to store it properly, too. So, I reached out to a food safety expert to get the scoop on all things leftover turkey. Whats the Best Way To Store Roast Turkey? Simply Recipes / Mike Lang Bucknavage says any range of storage methods will work, from plastic food storage containers to foil. Its also important to avoid direct hand contact when handling. How Long Does Roast Turkey Last? Freezing is a great way to hold turkey for longer periods of time....

Simply Recipes / Getty Images Theres almost always leftover chicken in my fridge. I have good intentions and plan to eat it, but it often gets shoved to the back. By the time it resurfaces, I wonder if its still safe to eat. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Cartwright is a member of the Food Safety and Quality Management Division at theInstitute of Food Technologists. Cool the chicken to room temperature first, then quickly put it in the fridge....

It’s far less time than you probably think. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock For many cooks, butter is a grocery list staple. Its infinitely helpful to have on hand. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock you’re able to use it for baking, cooking, and (of course!) spreading liberally on toast. Butter, like eggs, is one of those ingredients that seems to stay fresh for ages. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock But when it goes bad, its extremely unpleasant....

you could put it back in the fridgebut only within this window of time. Iits mild, yet tangy flavor melds beautifully into both sweet and savory preparations, ranging fromcaketodips. I asked a food safety expert all the hard-hitting questions to find out. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Given that cream cheese is a dairy product full of protein and moisture, it is definitely not shelf-stable. That said, the cheese can be safely left out on the counter to soften for a specified period....

It’s less time than you think. This would be one hour or less if the temperature was 90F, she says. Does Mayo Matter? Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Just be smart about how you serve it. Keeping a digital thermometer handy would help provide some confidence in the actual temperature of the potato salad. When foods go bad, this is an indication of declining quality, not safety. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock...

Remember this number for perfect results every time. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Ive been on a recent quest to perfect deviled eggs. As it turns out, makinggooddeviled eggs isnt an easy task. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek In fact, the multi-step process can be pretty trickythe hardest part being the actual cooking of the eggs. I turned to a true deviled egg expert to get the inside scoop on preparing the classic dish....

The answer is not what you want to hear. Its so common you shouldnt even have to think about it. Have you ever wondered, How long does itactuallytake to preheat an oven? Simply Recipes / Getty Images Most ovens will get to 350F in 10 to 15 minutes. Different Approaches to Preheating Bon AppetitsShilpa Uskokovic recommends letting your oven preheat for about 20 minutes. Once I put the food into the oven and kill the door, Ill drop the temperature as needed....

The answer might surprise you. What does sharp really mean, though? How often should I be sharpening my knives, anyway? Simply Recipes / Getty Images And can that honing rod thats been sitting in my knife block for years do the same job? Vaske also recommends this timeline, although both agree that this is not a one size fits all prescription. A professional will hone multiple times a day. Simply Recipes / Getty Images...

Just promise not to do this one thing. People will tell you all sorts of things about cast iron.Dont use soap! Dont cook tomatoes in it! Alison Conklin Dont get it wet orfeed it after midnight! The company claims to ship about a million pounds of iron products every week. Which isa lotof cookware. Alison Conklin As far as cleaning cast iron, this is whatLodgesays on the matter. “Wash your cast iron cookware by hand....

This counterintuitive tip prevents splattering and tones down extra-salty bacon. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Ive always had a love-hate relationship with cooking bacon. After frying up a few meager slices, it feels like the whole kitchen could use a scrub. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Cooking bacon in a little water helps the fat render before the bacon burns. And for my salt lovers out there, dont worry! It doesnt strip out flavor or so much salt that youre left with bland bacon....

Its easy and oh-so-comforting. The reality could not be further from this. I rarely know what to make for dinner. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustrations by Wanda Abraham / Molly Adams / Getty Images That was until I got my copy ofGo-To Dinnersby the queen Ina Garten. The book lives up to its name. It’s packed with easy, delicious, and reliable dinner ideas. Simply Recipes / Molly Adams My absolute favorite is herChicken in a Pot, which is the best chicken stew youll ever taste....

Its super simple but feels fancy. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe The humble frozen pea is the unsung hero of my household. They are one of the only vegetables that I actually prefer the frozen variety to fresh. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe You know the creamy, silkycreamed spinachyou can get at a classic steakhouse? Its just like that, but with bright, tender green peas. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes....

You’ll want to make this easy meal on repeat. Its a hearty, nourishing dish made of inexpensive ingredients and its easy to assemble. Youll make it once, appreciate its easy comfort, and want to make it on repeat. Sally Vargas What Are Enfrijoladas? Think of enfrijoladas as the distant cousin to enchiladas. The sauce is made from beans instead of tomatoes or tomatillos. Sally Vargas The dish has roots in Oaxaca, though its popular throughout Mexico, often served at breakfast....