Baked Apples

Classic baked apples are an easy, comforting dessert. I was in New England a few weeks ago, at the height of apple picking season. There are so many great varieties in the market to choose from! Elise Bauer Prep the apples as the recipe instructs. Put them in a deep, microwave-safe casserole with a cover. Microwave for 4 minutes and check on the apples. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer When they are ready, they’ll be tender and a little slouchy, but not mushy....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Kimberly Spears

Baked Asparagus With Parmesan

This baked asparagus with Parmesan cheese is easy and elegant and takes just 20 minutes to make. Are you ready for asparagus season? This has to be one of the easiest ways to cook asparagus. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel I eat them like French fries. They’re that good. The stalks should be firm, not wilted or brittle with splitting ends. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel The tips should be tight, not starting to spread....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 214 words · Sarah Wilson

Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce

The result is a unique tangy, savory version of baked beans. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer White beans are so versatile. You could also use pancetta in place of the bacon, or rosemary instead of sage. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer If you swap out molasses for the honey you’ll have something a lot closer to Boston baked beans. Use 3 or 4 (15-ounce) cans, drained and rinsed, and proceed to step 3....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Patricia Garcia

Baked Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Bake this blueberry French toast casserole right away or let it sit overnight first. French toastis one of my favorite special breakfasts. I love frying up slices on the stovetop for my little family of three on a lazy weekend. Cindy Rahe Thats where this casserole-style French toast comes in. This version has a punch of lemon zest in the rich custard and lots of bright blueberries throughout. Use fresh blueberries in the summer when they’re in season....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Raymond Pratt

Baked Bluefish

This simply prepared bluefish is baked in foil with lemon, white wine, butter, and herbs. The first time I encountered bluefish was in the Massachusetts kitchen of my friend Jill. I had never heard of bluefish, which are indeed blue, both outside and in. Elise Bauer They’re an East Coast fish, we don’t have them on the West Coast. Bluefish are considered sport fishing fish because they are so aggressive....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 334 words · Chelsea Mahoney

Baked Chicken Breasts

Say goodbye to dry chicken breasts. Guaranteed juicy oven baked chicken breasts every time. Its time to change all of that with this recipe for tender and juicy chicken breasts, every time. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek These baked chicken breasts are not only juicy, theyre easy, too. How can youavoid making this fatal mistake? While this is a great method for certain things, in this case a dry brine is preferred....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 257 words · Gina Cooper

Baked Chicken Marinara

Rather than pounding thin chicken breasts though, my mother uses more flavorful boneless skinless chicken thighs. She adds plenty of fresh basil to the marinara tomato sauce. Tastes great served with pasta for a chicken marinara pasta dish. Elise Bauer Comfort food at its best. Add the shallots and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook a minute more. Elise Bauer Add the tomatoes, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 149 words · Barry Miller

Baked Chicken Taquitos

They’re fun to say and fun to eat, they freeze well and kindly kids. These are filled with chicken, cheese, and seasonings, and then baked to crispy perfection. But they have grown on me over the years. Nick Evans Like quesadillas, taquitos are a great way to use leftovers such as chicken or veggies. My kids have been raised on Tex-Mex so they are used to seeing tacos and quesadillas on the table....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Gina Spencer

Baked Chicken Thighs With Cherry Tomatoes

Baked chicken thighs with cherry tomatoes is a great one-dish recipe! September always catches me unawares. We put on our worker bee wings and get ready for the fall. Elise Bauer Baked Chicken Thighs in a Hurry This baked chicken dish is made for busy days. It takes all of 10 minutes of hands-on time and 45 minutes in the oven. My mother and father stopped by the other day for lunch, and I served them this chicken....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Kara White

Baked Cod with Ritz Cracker Topping

Bake white fish with a buttery Ritz cracker crust for an easy dinner. They are banned from my house for the very reason that I still find them impossible to resist. Banned with the exception of this cod recipe. Elise Bauer We never had anything like those crackers at home, so buttery, so delicious. And once I started, I couldn’t stop eating them. How To Bake Cod Baked cod is one of the easiest things to make....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Dennis Huang

Baked Eggs in Avocado with Salmon

Baking eggs in avocado is an easy and healthy option for breakfast, brunch, or lunch! Off the record my favorite part about this recipe just might be theeverything bagel seasoningitself. Is Lox the Same as Smoked Salmon? Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel Although the term lox is sometimes applied to smoked salmon, they are different products. Gravlaxis a Scandinavian specialty. Gravlax is also never smoked. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Victoria Young

Baked Fish with Parmesan Breadcrumbs

Easy flounder with Parmesan breadcrumbs is the lazy-day dinner. Flounder or sole are both good, or substitute another mild fish. Meanwhile, get the oven warming and delegate a few houseguests to prepare the breadcrumb topping. Simply Recipes Use the time while the fish bakes to open a bottle of wine and throw together a salad. By the time everyone is showered and assembled for dinner, the fish is ready, too....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Bernard Doyle

Baked Ground Beef Tacos

They’re ready in under 30 minutes and customizable for picky eaters. Then the day came that she took us grocery shopping. She dropped the taco seasoning packet in the cart and my brother and I immediately started to argue. Simply Recipes / Sara Haas, RD We conceded, and that’s how these baked ground beef tacos came to be. A Dish Born From Necessity Anyone who cooks for kids knows there will be challenges....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · David Neal