A Produce Expert Reveals the Best Way To Store Apples

The key to keeping apples crisp and delicious. I enjoy buying a bag of apples for easy snacking during the weekparticularly dipped increamy peanut butter. You know what I dont enjoy? Simply Recipes / Getty Images Apples that go bad too quickly. In the past, Ive always shoved that bag of apples in the fridge and hoped for the best. Should apples actually be stored in the fridge? Simply Recipes / Getty Images...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Kathryn Jones

A Professional Baker’s 6 Tips for Better Dinner Rolls

Show that dough who’s boss. But how do you make the fluffiest dinner rolls that don’t fall flat? Here are my six tips for making, baking, and serving better dinner rolls. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm In this case, pick a make-ahead dinner roll recipe to take the pressure off. For visually striking rolls without much extra work, tryLion House rollsthey only take about 1 1/2 hours. Using a scale is the most accurate way to measure ingredients....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Terry Mccoy

A Renowned Wine Editor Recommends Serving Potato Chips With Wine—Here Are His Top Picks

You don’t need to splurge on a fancy cheese or charcuterie board. Yes, Im referring to the $2 bag of potato chips you could find at any gas station. It’s an affordable and easy snack that requires zero prep. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Plus, who doesn’t like potato chips? Just as certain wines taste best with certain foods, the wines we tasted were paired with specific chips. I tasted them, and he is so right!...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Amanda Johnson

A Salmonella Outbreak Has Been Linked to Chickens in 29 States

The CDC warns that 109 people have gotten sick. According to the CDC, backyard poultry can carrySalmonellaand spread to areas where they roam. you’re free to also get sick by eating food contaminated withSalmonella. Simply Recipes / Getty Images What Is Salmonella? Salmonellais a bacteria that can make people sick. Signs ofSalmonellapoisoning include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, and dehydration. Symptoms start six hours to six days after exposure to the bacteria....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Charlene Herrera

A Simple Trick for Brewing Better Coffee at Home

This tiny tweak can change every cup for the better. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Coffee has fueled my mornings for over 20 years. What started out as a habit to quickly caffeinate my tired college mind has become a delightful daily ritual. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I drinkcold brewmostly but enjoy a good pour-over from my local coffee spots when I feel like treating myself. It always tastes so much better when my barista makes it, but why?...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Christina Collins

A Simple Trick for Choosing a Juicy Lemon, According to an Expert

There’s one really easy way to tell. Pithy, hard citrus with little juice can be a bummer, and lemons arent exactly inexpensive. Luckily, theres a super-simple way to identify the juiciest citrus in the produce aisle. Simply Recipes / Getty Images You want tochoose a lemon that feels fuller(with juice!) than the other ones. you’re able to also squeeze the lemon to test it out. Simply Recipes / Getty Images...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Troy Petersen

A Simple Trick for Making Caesar Dressing Without a Raw Egg

Try this chefs tip for making an easy dressing that lasts longer and tastes amazing. But there are plenty of good reasons to skip the raw egg in the classic dressing. For some, the risk of foodborne illnesses such as salmonella is a deterrent. Simply Recipes / Abobe Stock For others, there’s an “ick” factor to eating raw eggs. Luckily, I’ve discovered how to make the perfectly luscious, flavor-packed Caesar dressing without raw eggs....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Elizabeth Proctor

A Simple Trick for Peeling Potatoes—No Peeler Required

I thought this potato-peeling hack was too good to be true… Until I tried it. And it was oh-so-satisfying to slip that potato skin off with one easy pull. Heres my rundown to ensure this trick works like a charm for you, too. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Try This With Russet Potatoes Only: This trick only works with potatoes with thick skin, like Russets. Dont try this on Yukon golds or any other thin-skinned, waxy potato....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · Amy Rivera

A Trader Joe's Crew Member Reveals What It Means When They Ring the Bell

It dinged twice and from afar someone yelled, “Two bells!” My son is now 10 and we are still TJ’s fans. (TJ’s employees are called crew and managers are called captains. Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn Both the names and the bells are a nod to the store’s nautical theme.) Two Dings! “Two bells mean I have a question or I need assistance with a product. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustrations by Sarah Crowder...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Nicole Jones

A Weeknight-Friendly Trick for Fluffy Sweet Potatoes in Under 10 Minutes

It usually takes nearly an hour to get sweet potatoes light and fluffy in the oven. 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 This is a brilliant vegetarian recipe. And the best part is that the recipe can be made in just 30 minutes. Here’s the trick:The sweet potatoes are microwaved for 8 to 10 minutes....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Emily Smith

A Zero-Effort Upgrade for Better Roasted Vegetables

You only have to worry about trying not to eat all of the roasted veggies before dinner is served! It can’t get better than that. I put my sheet pan into a cold oven and set it to 400F. Simply Recipes / Getty Images During this time, you’re able to chop and season the vegetables. They begin to crisp up immediately, creating a beautiful golden, crunchy exterior. This genius trick is so easy and genuinely life-changing....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Michele Clarke

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April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 30 words · Kelsey Butler

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April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 26 words · Jay White