Anise Seed: What It Is and How to Use It

Upgrade dishes and desserts with the herbal, sweet taste of this spice. Just a small amount can make your dishes and desserts taste a little fancybut nottoofancy. (Fun fact: Anise is in the same plant family as parsley, carrots, and celery!) Lori Rice The seeds, whole or ground, taste sweetbut thats the beginning. In fact, theyre not even related. Both the pods and the seeds they contain are used in cooking....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 249 words · Dylan Mitchell

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April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 16 words · Judith Phillips

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Anthony Bourdain's 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Chicken Salad

I won’t make it any other way. Take, for example, his approach to chicken salad. The standout ingredient in his recipe is celery salt. Simply Recipes / Getty Images The result was a flavorful, zippy chicken salad that far surpassed my previous attempts. How Does Celery Salt Improve Chicken Salad? If you need a refresher, celery salt is a blend of salt and crushed celery seeds. Simply Recipes / Getty Images...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Stephanie Fisher

Anthony Bourdain's 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Mac and Cheese

It’s a 200-year-old condiment that’s probably in your pantry right now. Yet, I never thought to add it tomac and cheeseuntil I came acrossAnthony Bourdains recipe. It’s Worcestershire sauce. Simply Recipes / Getty Images While you may have been expecting something more exciting, I promise you that itdoes notdisappoint. Simply Recipes / Getty Images

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 54 words · Leslie Gomez

Anthony Bourdain's 5-Ingredient Sandwich Is My Favorite—It's So Delicious

I cant stop making it. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Laurel Randolph Finding deliciousness was Anthony Bourdains life work. During his world travels, he relished fine dining and simple foods in equal measure. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Laurel Randolph Ill never forget when I first heard Bourdain recall one of his favorite dishes, a fried mortadella sandwich. Talk about simple but delicious!...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 269 words · Derrick Berg

Anthony Bourdain's 5-Ingredient Side Dish Is My Forever Favorite

It will make home cooks “forget all about potatoes au gratin.” For example, I’ve never been especially drawn to French cuisine. I know; thats an unpopular opinion. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I just preferbolderflavors with lots ofacidandheat. Turns out the review was right. What Is Tartiflette? Simply Recipes / Kris Osborne Tartiflette is a baked potato casserole from Savoy, France. While they cool, dice some slab bacon and get it sizzling in a pan....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Amanda Hughes

Anthony Bourdain's Easy Trick for Making the Best Mashed Potatoes Ever

This recipe changed how I’ll make mashed potatoes forever. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Mashed potatoes are one of my absolute favorite homemade dishes. The ingredients and directions sounded exactly like classic mashed potatoes, and I had to make them right away. Simply Recipes / Getty Images What Makes Anthony Bourdains Mashed Potatoes the Simplest Bourdains recipe calls for Idaho potatoes. Idaho potatoes area pop in of russet potatoknown for their being fluffy when baked....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Emily Green

Anthony Bourdain's Favorite Knife Is On Sale—It's Beloved By Chefs Everywhere

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. For many years, this is the chef’s knife Anthony Bourdain recommended to chefs and home cooks alike. (Don’t feel bad for memy tan looks fantastic!) Simply Recipes / Getty Images This makes Global knives ideal for professional chefs and home cooks alike. “Global makes a lot of knives in different sizes, so what do you need? Luckily, the Global G-2 knife is on sale on Amazon right now for more than 40% off....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Christopher Black

Anthony Bourdain's Secret to the Best Mashed Potatoes on Planet Earth

It’s an unusual technique that’s simple enough for anyone to try. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images In college my nickname was Molly Mashed Potatoes. I sort of wish I was kidding, but I also wear that moniker with pride. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images Its unclear what made me deserving of the nickname at the time, but Ive grown into it....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Timothy Gilbert

Anthony Bourdain’s 5-Ingredient Side Dish Are My Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition

Theyre so easy, yet hit all the right notes. Ive been obsessing about how easy Anthony Bourdains Candied Sweet Potatoes are. Its one of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes and an easy and inventive way to preparesweet potatoes. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I like to start by placing the sweet potatoes in a medium pot and submerging them in cold water. After the potatoes have cooled, I peel the skins off and dice each one into one-inch cubed pieces....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Michael Warner

Apple Bread

Nothing screams fall like the scent of baked apples and cinnamon filling your kitchen. This Apple Bread is a seasonal twist on a classic coffee cake. Its moist and buttery, with a touch of spice and a crumbly streusel topping. Hannah Zimmerman So, theres everything to love. Who said you cant have cake for breakfast? Apple Bread is a great, indulgent breakfast alongside a hot cup of coffee ortea. Hannah Zimmerman...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Jennifer Jones

Apple Bread Pudding

Drizzle with brown sugar bourbon sauce to take it over the top. Its flavored with cinnamon, apples, and an irresistible brown sugar bourbon sauce. Bread puddingis essentially the casserole version of French toast, so it makes a fun, decadent breakfast. Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman Since this recipe yields 10 or more servings, its also an easy dessert for a large dinner party. Apple bread pudding is the perfect way to use up stale bread or extra fruit from fall apple picking....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Anna Garrett