Collard Greens With Bacon

A little vinegar and hot sauce rounds out this classic Southern dish. Each time, I wonder why we don’t make them more often, they’re so good! To clean them, place the leaves in a large bowl of cold water. Elise Bauer Swish them around to loosen the dirt. Remove the leaves from the water and then discard the dirty water. Trim tough stems from the collard greens with a knife or scissors....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Antonio Wilson

Come On Over: How To Feed the People You Love This Holiday Season

Solid hosting advice and unfussy recipes from Simply Recipes' favorite cookbook authors. There are three kinds of people when it comes to hosting. Those who write the menu on a clipboard and dust the baseboards before guests arrive. It doesn’t matter where you fall on this spectrum. And with these recipes and tips, it’ll be less stressful and more fun. Here are three recipes that prove just that, plusone pantry stapleshe can’t get through the holidays without....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Dawn Duarte

Come On Over: Simply Recipes' Guide to Impromptu Dinner Parties

At Simply Recipes we don’t strive for perfection, we are going for togetherness. Is having people over for a last-minute dinner party stressful? It is for me. Simply Recipes / Katie Smith Our kids toys are always scattered around the house. Remnants of breakfast lay bare on our kitchen counter all day. But what if it didn’t have to be impressive or perfect? Simply Recipes / Alana Kysar What if I ordered delivery pizzas and served them with agiant saladand arefreshing cocktail?...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Kristopher Brown

Company's Coming Pie

Its legendary in the South and easy to make. Its the kind of dessert that guests will invite themselves over for. According toScenic Arkansasand author Kat Robinson, Cliff House Inns original owners created the pie as a signature dessert. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Companys Coming Pie is pretty great if youve got guests on their way. You want the meringue to set on the outside without browning. I like to garnish the pie with extra chopped pecans, but this is completely optional....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · James Tran

Cookie Baking FAQs: The Expert Answers to All Your Cookie Problems

Even the best bakers get confounded by cookie troubles. Simply Recipes / Coco Morante Your latest batch of cookies spread out too much. Those crinkle cookies didnt crackle. Simply Recipes / Coco Morante The bottoms of the cookies keep burning no matter what you do. If youve ever experienced any of these, this post will help you. Why Did My Cookies Spread Out in the Oven? Simply Recipes / Coco Morante...

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 627 words · Derrick Fisher

Cooking Advice From Mom

Happy Mother’s Day! Years ago I was asked to write about what I’ve learned from my mother about cooking. I’m still learning from her, though now occasionally she learns something from me too. Elise Bauer and Guy Michelier ;-) My mother is one of those intuitive cooks in the kitchen. Having raised six kids, she doesn’t follow recipes anymore. If you watch her while she cooks, the timing just appears to happen seamlessly....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Rachel Nelson

Copycat Chipotle Chicken

It’s so tasty that you’ll find yourself making it on repeat. This can get quite expensive! This recipe makes enough for about four burrito bowls. Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Hannah Greenwood You could easily cut the recipe in half, but why not have leftovers? It could be used for marinating beef, pork, and shrimp too. After marinating the chicken for at least eight hours, cook it on a cast-iron skillet until lightly charred....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Michael Rivera

Copycat Chipotle Guacamole

If you love Chipotle Mexican Grill’s guac, then this recipe is for you. The saying goes: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Whats So Great About Chipotles Guacamole? Marta Rivera Those are the flavors you wont taste from a bucket of mass-produced dip. I sacrificed myself for you and gorged on an obscene amount of Chipotles guacamole because exhaustive research is important! I even sifted through the original dip to decode all of the ingredients....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Jeanette White

Copycat Choco Tacos

Yes, you make the now-discontinued Choco Tacos at home! Make the “taco” shells from scratch or use a genius store-bought short-cut. Simply Recipes / Micah Siva Did you hear? Simply Recipes / Micah Siva The belovedKlondike Choco Taco was recently discontinued. Thats bad news for everyone that feels the nostalgic value of this frozen treat! The edges are covered with melted chocolate and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts. Simply Recipes / Micah Siva...

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Timothy Hunter

Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole

My version is just as delicious and at a fraction of the cost. With some trial and error,thisis the recipe I’ll be using going forward when the craving strikes. The potatoes are firmbasically, strings of potatoes suspended in a casserole form, and they’re delicious. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Usingrefrigerated hashbrownsfixes that problem. My grocery store carries them next to the refrigerated breakfast sausage. Two brands I recommend:ResersandSimply Potatoes. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 225 words · Mallory Collins

Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme

It’s easy and way better than the drive-thru version. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe When I think of Taco Bell, I think of the Crunchwrap Supreme. It is hands down my favorite. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe The best part is that you get a little bit of everything in each bite. Fast food is not always the best answer to whats for dinner? and lucky for us, making Crunchwrap Supremes at home is easier than you think....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Carol Garcia

Copycat KFC Coleslaw

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Coleslaw is the quintessential side dish for any summer party. All summer long, I feel like Im constantly making a batch for weekend events. Sometimes Ill even snag a cup of it from KFC in a pinch! Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe One thing that makes their coleslaw stand out is the texture of the vegetables. So, how do we get that texture at home?...

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Todd Hill

Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks

These homemade breadsticks with garlic butter were inspired by Olive Gardens famous breadsticks. We are happy to report that these are infinitely better! Simply Recipes / Nick Evans This simple breadstick recipe felt tricky for me to develop. Simply Recipes / Nick Evans I think I nailed it if I do say so myself. Now my kids request these homemade breadsticks regularly, and Im generally happy to oblige. Then, I snag one every time I walk by them....

April 20, 2025 · 4 min · 747 words · Kelly Davis