Bistek

Just a few simple ingredients are needed for this flavorful Filipino beef dish. And for good reasonfragrant citrus combined with salty soy sauce is hard to resist. The short list of ingredients is likely already in your pantry and easy to find in supermarkets. Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu Bistek is such a crowd-pleaser that it can transcend from an everyday family meal to elegant party fare. Serve this quick and easy savory dish with a side of steamed rice anda veggiefor a wholesome meal....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · James Carey

Bittersweet Chocolate Cake

Light yet rich, its a showstopper. No frosting, but with those ingredients, who needs frosting? It’s like a pound cake, but with dark chocolate. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Look these in the baking aisle and choose chocolate with a 60% to 85% cacao content. Some brands we recommend are Guittard, Ghirardelli’s and Scharffen Berger. We don’t recommend using chocolate chips for this recipe. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Prepare a rack in the center of the oven....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Franklin Nelson

Black and Tan

Its just as good served on a hot summer day as it is by a fireside in the wintertime. And thats ita meeting of differing densities, creating a fun-looking and fun-tasting concoction. What’s In a Black and Tan? Simply Recipes / Sam Schick Guinness is the traditional stout of choice. As for the ale, the traditional choice is Bass Ale (or Harper if youre in Ireland). From fifty-fifty blends to threads of three, four, and even five different types of beer....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Jay Stein

Black Bean Burrito Bowl

With black beans, rice, avocados, salsa, red cabbage, and lime. What’s a burrito bowl? A burrito without the tortilla wrapping. Elise Bauer Canned beans, reheated frozen cooked rice, prepared salsa. It’s fast, it’s easy, it works. Who Makes the Best Canned Black Beans? Elise Bauer If you go the canned bean route, I strongly recommend using a good quality canned bean. We tested 5 different brands of canned black beans....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Mark Hickman

Black Bean Salad

What is it about a black bean salad that practically shouts, “summer potluck”? Parsley, basil, or cilantro add an herby note to the flavors. Tomatoes or red bell pepper add some sweetness and color. Elise Bauer Lemon juice and/or lime juice add some acid. Jalapeno or cumin will give it a kick, and avocado and olive oil will smooth it down. Obviously, this salad will be extra delicious if you have freshly cooked corn and beans on hand....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Mr. Kevin Russo MD

Black Bean Smash Burgers

This black bean smash burger recipe gives you all the crispy-edged goodness of a traditional smash burgersans the meat. Add your favorite toppings for a memorable meal. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel I dont eat hamburgers, but if I did, Id choose asmash burger. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel After all, most homemade veggie burgers are too mushy, too gummy, too bland. Couldnt this all be solved with a hot pan and a good smash?...

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Nicole Stanley

Black Bean Soup

Exactly what you need on a cold and dreary day! The best remedy for cold and wet stormy weather? This hot and hearty, Black Bean Soup. Elise Bauer The Ingredients for Black Bean Soup Soup like this is mostly an improvisation. The foundation ingredients areblack beans,smoked ham hock or shank,onions, andspices. you’re able to use either a smoked ham shank or a ham hock for this soup. Elise Bauer Ham shanks typically have more meat on them....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Patricia Robles

Black Eyed Pea Salsa with Cheese Quesadillas

Black-eyed peas are great any time of the year, but sometimes a celebratory excuse is all we need. The recipe can be as simple as you want. The chiles were mild, so I added some chopped pickled jalapenos. Elise Bauer Rinse with cold water and drain. I used a combination of freshly roasted poblano chiles and pickled jalapenos. Use some combination of cooked green chiles, either canned or fresh. Elise Bauer...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · Adam Jackson

Black Forest Cake

This Black Forest Cake is elegant, decadent, and gorgeous. Black Forest Cake is a show-stopping dessert. It’s great for a special holiday or a summer picnic. Alison Bickel If you find yourself looking to expand your dessert repertoire, this Black Forest Cake will not disappoint. What Is Black Forest Cake? It’s named after the kirsch made from Black Forest Cherries. Alison Bickel If the cake doesn’t have the kirsch, it can’t be called Black Forest....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 532 words · Margaret Taylor

Black Magic Cake

Its been around for ages and wows everyone, every time. That job was at Martha Stewart Living. It was their signature dessert; customerslost itif we ran out. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Gordon Ramsay would have had a field day there. Hot pan behind you! was a common refrain, as was Oven door down! Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm I was a prep cook, which meant I got to do the baking as well....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Jeanne Sanchez

Black Manhattan

A spicier twist on the classic Manhattan, swapping amaro for sweet vermouth. If you felt like you needed permission; you have it! What Makes a Black Manhattan? Simply Recipes / Elana Lepkowski But bringing amaro into the mix brings a different lens. If youre wondering: whats the difference between a vermouth and an amaro? The name amaro translates to bitter in Italian. Simply Recipes / Elana Lepkowski Experiment With Amaro! Dont let access to any particular amaro stop you....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Kevin Preston

Blackberry Cobbler

Faster than pie but just as good. Have blackberries but not the time to make apie? Make a cobbler instead! Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek An easy blackberry cobbler makes a delicious dessert. That’s what I love about cobblers. What Is a Cobbler? Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Cobblers are really easy fruit desserts typically made with a biscuit-like topping. Serve it topped with whipped cream or a side of vanilla ice cream. If you’re out picking, look for the blackest of berries....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Chris Hernandez

Blackberry Muffins

Bake a batch of the rich, tender, delicious blackberry muffins! Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas Pssst… you know what the secret is to making the best blackberry muffins? Muffins that are rich, tender, and loaded with blackberries? Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas No, it’s not the butter (though butter makes everything better IMHO). Wild blackberries do make the best pies, muffins, and cakes. But you could only get those a couple months of the year....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Jamie Davis