Yossy Arefi

Yossy also writes the award-winning blog Apt. 2B Baking Co., which celebrates seasonal baking and preserving. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Food52, Bon Appetit, and many other publications. She is based in Brooklyn, New York. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 44 words · John Barnes

Yossy Arefi’s Easy Recipe for Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodle Cake

A sweet treat it’s possible for you to make in one bowl. Yossy Arefi Cinnamon and sugar is a classic and delicious flavor combination that lends itself perfectly to cake. More Single Layer Cakes Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodle Cake Snacking Bakes Copyright 2023 by Yasameen Arefi-Afshar. Yossy Arefi Coat an 88-inch baking pan with cooking spray or brush with butter. Line the pan with a strip of parchment paper that hangs over two of the edges....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Wanda Price

Yotam Ottolenghi's Chicken and Spaghetti Is My Go-To for Busy Weeknights

My easy trick shortens the cooking time by two-thirds. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Welcome toReady. These highly craveable recipes will help you get dinner on the table in under an hour. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Most of the time that means a simple pasta dish. My secret?Swap out bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for boneless chicken thighs. Since boneless chicken thighs cook relatively quickly, you dont have to cook them in the oven....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Kenneth Conner

You Can Cook Frozen Dinner Rolls in the Air Fryer

Keep your kitchen cool and free up your ovenbake store-bought dinner rolls in the air fryer. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe I used to be a cautious air fryer cook. In fact, it didnt even have a permanent spot on my counter. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe But then the heat wave of summer 2022 arrived, and I couldnt fathom turning on my oven. Suddenly, the lightbulb went off. Hadnt everyone been describing the air fryer asa small, powerful convection oven?...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Allison Davis

You Don't Need to Boil Corn as Long as You May Think You Do

Get those juicy, sweet kernels practically begging for a little butter and salt. Lori Rice I grew up with access to fresh, sweet corn from an Indiana garden every summer. So, I admit, its made me a little picky about my corn. Lori Rice Corn on the cob is a simple seasonal side. (This is true whether you are enjoying white, yellow, or bi-color sweet corn.) For the best corn on the cob, keep these tips and techniques in mind....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Kelsey Fuller

You Just Got a Fancy Blender ... Make These 14 Recipes!

Not sure where to start with your new blender? Here are 14 ideas! If you recently became a proud owner of a fancy blender (Vitamix or otherwise), congratulations! Alison Bickel Robin Asbell, Simply Recipes Contributor 2. Coco Morante, Simply Recipes Contributor 3. Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo) “This recipe calls for a room-temperature egg. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Elise 4. Easy Pasta with Winter Greens 5. French Crepes...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · Brittney Medina

You Just Got an Air Fryer ... Make These 17 Recipes!

Once you’re ready to get cooking, let one of these 17 recipes lead the way! Nick Evans, Simply Recipes Contributor 2. This will prevent the rendered bacon fat from creating smoke." Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel Nick 3. Kayla Hoang, Simply Recipes Contributor 4. Perfect Fried Chicken “Great recipe and comes out looking, smelling and tasting delicious! Nick Evans Kristy, Simply Recipes Reader 5. Or soak them in the fridge all day in cold water....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Erin Smith

You Need To Change Your Microwave Filter

Certain models are subject to grease and debris buildup. An appliance expert weighs in. There are a seemingly endless amount of them, and some involve the very air our family breathes. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Which Microwaves Have Filters That Need To Be Changed Not all microwaves have filters. Most countertop microwaves dont have them, but the microwaves that are installed over stovetops do. In most ventilated microwaves, youll find two main types of filters, Twigg explains....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 251 words · Daniel Brooks

You Should Be Freezing Your Watermelon, According to a Food Editor

Too much watermelon might not be a bad thing. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I am a big fan of frozen fruit. Youcanfreeze watermelon, but youll want to follow some key steps and use the frozen fruit for specific things. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Luckily, those things are delicious and may make you rethink watermelon altogether. I tend to freeze whatever leftover watermelon I just cant eata portion left from a grill-out, for example....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Elizabeth Taylor

You Shouldn't Skip Dishwasher Rinse Aid—Experts Explain Why

Here’s what the experts say. Plus, the best and worst brands, according to an environmental health group. Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn You know that little compartment in the dishwasher for rinsing solution? Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn Its usually marked as Rinse Aid. Confession: I’ve always ignored it. So I consulted an expert: Larry Ciufo, the head ofdishwasher testingforConsumer Reports. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Read on to learn about rinse aid and why Ciufo and other experts say you should be using it....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · Trevor Lamb

Your Black Plastic Cooking Utensils May Contain Banned Flame Retardants

A recent study showed alarming rates of banned flame retardants in black plastic cooking tools. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock This story was updated on December 20, 2024. The study cited the EPA’s safe limit of one of these chemicals as 42,000 ng per day. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock However, the EPA’s actual safe limit is 420,000 ng per day. Therefore, estimated exposure to this chemical is less than one-tenth of the safe limit....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Cynthia Reed

Your Chicken Breasts Deserve Dolly Parton's Marinade Recipe

“A nice marinade doesn’t take long to make, and it does all the work.” When you have this many mouths to feed, the refrigerator is crammedevery nook is prime real estate. Yet there always seems to be room for one thing:bottled Italian dressing. Simply Recipes / Dolly Parton It’s an all-purpose fridge tenant that goes on salads and marinates chicken for the grill. There’s no way it’s any good.But it was....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Carol Moore

Your Old Mugs May Contain Lead—Here's How You Can Tell

The experts recommend that you remember this year: 1992. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I dont drink coffee, yet I have so many mugs! Ive collected them because I like the designs and memories. Simply Recipes / Getty Images The clip shows someone sobbing as they use lead test swabs to wipe old mugs. The swab tips turn reddish-orange, suggesting they are positive for lead. Before you rush to order a lead home-testing kit, heres what you should know....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Casey Evans