1. Don’t Be a Hero! Use Your Food Processor For classic potato latkes, Koenig’s number one tip is to not be a hero and try to grate your potatoes by hand. “If you only have a standard box grater, you can absolutely make great potato latkes that way. But it takes a long time to grate the number of potatoes and onions that you need. And there’s always the risk of nicking your knuckle in the process,” Koenig explains....
This is quite possibly the most refreshing drink I’ve ever had, and it has a little buzz to it without being overly alcoholic. A simple mix of tequila, mineral water, and lime is all it takes to whip up this summer sipper. It’s just the thing I need after a day of yard work or for an impromptu neighbor porch hang. In other words, the perfect summer drink! What is Ranch Water and Why Is it Called Ranch Water?...
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My own mother had six kids in eight years, and we had sit-down family dinners every night (couldn’t afford to go out!) When I ask her how she managed, she just shrugs and tells me she had a lot of energy back then. This spaghetti with clams recipe is for busy moms and busy not-moms. It’s for those of us who sometimes (often) forget to plan, wait until we’re hungry to think about dinner, but have the foresight to keep a well-stocked pantry....
Texas Sheet Cake This Texas Sheet Cake recipe is quite possibly the perfect dessert to serve at any party or gathering. Who doesn’t love a slice of velvety chocolate cake with a layer of fudge-y frosting? This dessert takes center stage at all of our family Memorial Day picnics, Fourth of July barbecues, Halloween parties, or just a Sunday afternoon treat. And it’s really easy to make. You cook ALL the ingredients in a saucepan on the stove; no mixer required for the cake OR the frosting!...
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Family gatherings such as the one we just had this Easter weekend are the perfect excuse for dad to do his thing, bake some over-the-top, takes-days-to-make, several-trips-to-the-store-for-forgotten-ingredients wondrous dessert! This triple-layer white cake with an orange curd filling is one of his favorite recipes (from Bon Appétit). It’s a little dense, but really good. You have to make the orange curd a day ahead of time, so factor that into your planning if you try it out....
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But over the years, I have come to expect more from my green bean casserole than just opening up a few cans of beans, soup, and sprinkling on some prepared fried onions. Here is my totally from-scratch version – you’ll never look at green bean casserole the same way again. Video: How to Make Green Bean Casserole Homemade Fried Onion Topping – Better Than French’s! Frying your own onions gives them a crunchy texture that can’t be beaten by anything from a can....
(And for helping to teach people how to say it correctly—“chee POAT leh”.) I love cooking with chipotles—smoked, dried, red jalapeños—especially those packed in adobo sauce. In this recipe we are making a simple salsa with fire roasted tomatoes, onions, lime juice, and chipotles packed in adobo, coating chicken breasts with the sauce, topping them with melty jack cheese, and baking them in the oven in a casserole dish. So easy!...
How To Make Meatloaf Taste Amazing My dad’s trick to meatloaf? He mixes Italian pork sausage (half sweet, half spicy) in with ground beef. The original recipe came from an old issue of Gourmet (April 1994) and my father has been changing it over the years to his taste (including using Italian sausage instead of plain ground pork). It’s no ordinary meatloaf. Homemade Meatloaf Is Worth the Time It takes a little extra prep time to make the “sofritto” base of minced carrots, onions, celery, and garlic, but it is so so worth it!...
If you leave the chicken untrussed, it invites the possibility that too much hot air can get into the cavity of the bird and dry out the breast before the legs and thighs get cooked. That’s not a situation anyone wants, is it? The goal is to keep the wings close to the body and the legs tied together. The Anatomy of a Chicken As you read through these easy instructions, a little chicken anatomy is helpful here....
What is this obviously plant fiber-based material that doesn’t shrivel up and burn in the oven? What is this quick-release ability, where cookies popped off instead of needing to be spatula-scooped? Sorcery! I thought. Or just parchment paper, my sister scoffed, before asking me what kind of food writer I was. (Again, not the baking kind, clearly.) But fortunately, I am the inquisitive, researching, nerdy kind, which is what brings me to our titular question: Is wax paper the same as parchment paper?...
My general philosophy is to eat as healthy as I can, most of the time. For me, this means that not much is actually off limits, but I focus more on eating in moderation. When planning our meals for the week, I also try to look at the week as whole and then gauge when we can indulge and when it’s better to plan something lighter. With Christmas on Monday and three separate parties or family gatherings between now and then, I’m definitely adjusting the rest of my meal plan to compensate this week....
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Just for fun, the Simply Recipes team got covet-y and spilled the beans on what we really want this holiday season. And because we’re a wishful bunch, we narrowed down our list to the delicious and delightful kitchen and food products we hope to unwrap this year and categorized them into two sections: our favorite gifts under $50 and our big-ticket dream wishlist beyond any dollar restraints. P.S. Got tons of gifts to wrap?...
Making one sandwich after the other usually means that either I’m standing at the stove grilling the next sandwich or my husband is while everyone else eats. For nights when you want the flavor of a Reuben, without spending your evening at the stove, this Reuben Casserole is here for you. How to Make Reuben Casserole Layer the bottom of the casserole dish with cubes of rye bread (hearty seeded rye is my favorite); mix the rest of the ingredients in a bowl; spread it over the cubed bread, and top it with breadcrumbs....
