Brown eggs often cost more than white eggs, but are they any better or healthier? It seems that the egg offerings at grocery stores are becoming more and more diversified. But what about the eggsnaturalpackaging, AKA the shell? Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham Also, is it worth paying up for one over the other based on the color of the eggshells? Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham What Determines the Color of Eggshells?...

Not allgazpachosare made with tomatoes. White gazpacho is a classic dish from Spain, earlier versions dating back to when the Moors controlled Andalucia. Odd combination you might think, but let me assure you, it truly is delicious. Elise Bauer There’s no dairy. The soup gets body and protein from the blanched almonds. The bread acts as a thickener. Elise Bauer The cucumbers are wonderfully cooling. We keep the bread to make breadcrumbs....

The white negroni is a warm-weather riff on the classic cocktail. Having created this while on a trip, the French ingredients proved hard to come by outside of France. Its certainly a favorite cocktail variation of mine. Simply Recipes / Elana Lepkowski The vivid yellow-orange color is from gentian root, which also imparts the bitter flavor. Stir until cold, about 20 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with the lemon peel....

If you’ve never had a White Russian before, you are in for a treat! Just skip dessert tonight and drink this instead! If you’ve seen the 1998 cult classicThe Big Lebowski,you know exactly what a White Russian is. Alison Bickel You may be thinking, “Hmmm, sounds like a slightly alcoholic iced vanilla latte!” and you wouldn’t be far off. What Does a White Russian Taste Like? Alison Bickel Truly, in this case I find “delicious” to be the most apt descriptor....

A great way to use up leftover turkey from the holidays. Usually after Thanksgiving, we have plenty of leftover turkey and enough turkey stock for several meals. I bumped up the heat a bit from the other recipe. Elise Bauer Feel free to dial it down, if you don’t like your foods spicy. Have you ever had white chili? It’s absolutely delicious with tortilla chips. Elise Bauer Freeze for up to 3 months....

Your potluck table could be the wild west or a civilized orderly affair. The Simply Recipes editors weigh in below. Just Go For It Potlucks are the wild west and it is every person for themselves. Simply Recipes / Getty Images It’s literally a table crammed with food, out for the taking. No need to pass, just grab. Willyoube quick enough to get there first? Or will Uncle Frank swoop in and snag the best piece of turkey?...

This waste-free rendition of traditional banana bread may become your new go-to recipe. Its supremely tender and perfectly sweet. Youd never guess there are whole bananas in there, peels and all! Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel That was my response when I heard that home cooks were putting banana peels in baked goods. But it only took one bite of my first loaf to change my perspective. Youd never know the difference....

This moist, tender cake uses the whole fruitpeel, pith, and seeds! You know what else creates a spark? Its the perfect cake to make when you have the weeknight baking bug. Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon The batter comes together quickly in the food processor leaving you with very few dishes to wash. This clementine cake is elegant enough for celebrations and casual enough for snacking. Lets gear up for all you oughta make this vitamin C packed treat....

Smoky whole grilled eggplant is perfect for lazy summers! Now thats what lazy summer dinners are made of! Keep them on a sheet tray, wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge. Simply Recipes / Mike Lang Have Leftovers? Store in an airtight container or zip top bag and it will last in the fridge for 2 days. it’s possible for you to even blend leftover grilled eggplant into dips like hummus orbabaganush....

A lightly sweetened soy-based sauce ties the whole dish together. It begins on the eve of the first new moon of the lunar calendar and lasts about 15 days. Feasting, giving gifts, and receiving money in red envelopes are significant to the festivities. Simply Recipes / Uyen Luu The Chinese word for fish is a homophone for the wordsurplus. Spring rolls and dumplings both represent wealth with their shapes similar to gold bars and silver ingots....

Making whole wheat bread at home isn’t hard at all! I love everything about this. I know the time she has invested into making homemade bread. Leela Cyd Ross I value her effort and cherish it immensely. And it tastes delicious, too. I could list one hundred reasons why baking bread at home is a good idea. Leela Cyd Ross That nostalgia is hard to beat. It yields a loaf that is tall and soft, yet sturdy....

Evocative of typical lunchbox treats, they make great homemade snacking cakes. When a dessert’s flavor is so simple, a recipe needs to get the details right. Here’s how the details of this recipe add up to a wicked dessert. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Butter is more flavorful than oil, but oil makes moister cakes than butter. I prefer Dutch-process cocoa powder over natural cocoa powder for this recipe. Dutch-process cocoa is darker in color and, more importantly, has a smoother, richer flavor....

It eliminates dishes and makes meal prep a breeze. Need we say more? Let me tell you, it was a wake up call when I stopped my in-home gigs. Sally Vargas | Banner Art Credit: Elena Resko Read on to learn why its a many-hit wonder when it comes to dinner for one or two. Nope, I didnt think so! Yes, sheet pan meals are great for cookingbut loaf pan meals are their own serveware, too....