Easy Avocado and Black Bean Quesadillas

Creamy avocados and savory black beans are a great match. Load them onto a quesadillas, add a mix of cheeses, and dinner is served in minutes! This is such an easy and kid-friendly weeknight dinner. Alison Conklin The tortilla is one of my favorite culinary blank slates. The question isnt what you’ve got the option to put in there. The question is, instead, what CANT you put in there? Alison Conklin...

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Jillian Shields

Easy Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

This sophisticated appetizer couldn’t be easier to make and is a crowd pleaser for any occasion. What is Brie Cheese? It was most likely created many centuries ago by monks. Elise Bauer Brie can range from very mild to rather pungant, and its rind is edible. Crescent roll dough is a little sweeter than puff pastry. You’ll find crescent roll dough in the refrigerated section. Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 272 words · Lisa Hester

Easy Baked Crab Legs

This is the easiest way to prepare crab legs for a crowd. The sheet pan guarantees easy cooking and cleanup, so all you have to focus on is eating. Serve straight from the pan and set out a large bowl for empty shells. Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Stir together the oil and seasoning in a small bowl....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Linda Ward MD

Easy Baked Salmon

Our simple baked salmon is a foolproof weeknight dinner. Because of how fast salmon cooks, its a great option for a weeknight meal. Not only does it look impressive, but its deceptively simple. Simply Recipes / Kalisa Marie Martin The key to cooking a whole side of salmon is using a foil packet! In the grocery store, the most common salmon youll find is farm-raised Atlantic salmon. The other category you’re likely to see is Pacific salmon....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Sheila Miller

Easy Baked Scallops

These baked scallops are so easy and delicious! First, simmer them with a little wine, and then briefly bake them with a creamy sauce. These delicious baked scallops are the result. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Thaw frozen scallops before making the recipe according to package instructions. Err on the side of undercooking them. you could always heat them a minute or two longer if they need more cooking. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Katelyn Sanchez

Easy Batsaria

But with layer upon layer of delicately painted phyllo, its a commitment to prepare. Batsaria is a deeply flavorful cousin to showy spanakopita, and deserves a place in the limelight, too. Batsaria is traditionally made with wild greens that are hand-harvested, then blanched and squeezed. Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu It scratches the same flavorful itch as spanakopita while shining as a unique dish in its own right. When youre craving a hearty serving of garlicky, herby greens laced with feta cheese, try making batsaria....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Sarah Rhodes

Easy BBQ Chicken Drumsticks in the Oven

Grab your favorite BBQ sauce for this crispy main dish for a family or a crowd. Grilling might not be for everyone. But delicious, tender BBQ chicken drumsticks certainly should be. Elizabeth Stark The barbecue sauce bakes into the skin and caramelizes during cooking. Baked BBQ Chicken Tips More Baked Chicken Recipes! Can This BBQ Chicken Recipe Be Prepared in Advance? Elizabeth Stark Look for it with the condiments in the grocery store....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 264 words · John Johnson

Easy Beef Brisket

Make this easy 3-ingredient beef brisket in the oven. Looking for an easy way to prepare beef brisket and still impress your friends? Bake the brisket in the oven. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek What’s crazy is how good it is given how ridiculously easy it is to make. Many thanks to Karen Matthys for this great recipe! Add the brisket to the slow cooker and pour the soy-BBQ mix on top....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Jose Campbell

Easy Beef Bulgogi

Cook it on a grill pan for the best char. At home, cook the bulgogi on a hot cast iron grill pan. All you need is a warm bowl of rice on the side for the most satisfying dinner. Ciara Kehoe / Simply Recipes The Best Beef for Bulgogi Thinly sliced ribeye is the best cut of beef for bulgogi. If you have a Korean grocery store nearby, youll find pre-sliced bulgogi beef in varying grades....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Todd Blake

Easy Beef Kreplach (Purim Dumplings)

These triangle-shaped dumplings are enjoyed on Jewish holidays or any time the craving hits. Coco Morante / Simply Recipes Kreplach are a beloved staple of Eastern European Jewish cuisine. Traditional versions are made with braised beef, but were using fast-cooking ground beef for this version. Coco Morante / Simply Recipes I also take the shortcut of using store-bought wonton wrappers instead of making a dough from scratch. A Comforting Carb Fest Jewish delicatessens often include kreplach on the menu, too....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Cheryl Brown

Easy Beef Pho

Homemade easy beef pho on a weeknight? Its a northern Vietnamese dish, found in and around Hanoi, the countrys capital. Its ridiculously good and is calledpho ap chao(akapho tai lan) in Vietnamese. Alison Conklin Apmeans to lightly touch, she said. Chaorefers to a wok or skillet. The broth was ladled into the bowl or served on the side, if the customer desired. Alison Conklin It was simple and tasty, she recalled with a wistful smile....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Tyler Bond

Easy Beef Stew

Easy, hearty beef stew with no need to brown the beef first. The top choice for me is always boneless chuck roast and look for marbling if you might find it. This hardworking part of the cows shoulder is delightfully inexpensive, but its tough, not unlike human shoulders. Simply Recipes / Mike Lang So consider this long braise the equivalent of a good massage to make the beef more tender....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Stacey Brock

Easy Biko (Filipino Sticky Rice Cake)

I grew up eating it, and now I make it for my kids. It was newly cooked by my mother, each hefty square fragrant, warm, and inviting. I saw it on our family table, savored after a long Lent season. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm No other classic Filipino dessert or snack is so easy to prepare and such a joy to relish. What Is Biko? Traditionally, it is cooked in large woks over a low fire....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Kenneth Schmidt