Carrie Havranek

Recipes and articles by Carrie Havranek

• Coconut Golden Milk

  Are you ready for your new favorite winter beverage? Try Golden Milk! This warming Indian drink is made with coconut milk, ginger, and turmeric. It also happens to be vegan!
• Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos

  Whether we're talking a casual movie night with the family or Super Bowl Sunday, these Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos are ready to party! They come together quickly and easily, and are so much fun to each straight from the pan.
• Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

  Oat flour and rolled oats add a nutty flavor to these gluten-free chocolate chip cookies! Bittersweet chocolate adds some chocolatey depth. Keep these around for your friends and family who can't have gluten.
• Herb-Spiced Mixed Nuts

  Once you taste these salty-sweet Herb-Spiced Mixed Nuts, you'll be glad you invited people over to help you eat them. They're dangerously good. Make them right before guests walk through the door and be prepared to make a second batch!
• Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

  These Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas are made for last-minute holiday guest appearances. They're quick to make and are best served as soon as they're made. Season them up however you like and in ten minutes you'll have a crunchy, savory snack ready to go.
• Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken {New Cookbook Recipe!}

  Sheet pan dinners are lifesavers for busy humans, and this Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken is no exception. Combine chicken, peppers, and pineapple, bake, add a soy-ginger sauce, and serve. Boom! Dinner is done.
• Pasta with Butternut Squash, Bacon, and Brown Butter

  Butternut squash, bacon, and browned butter are made for each other. Pasta brings it all together, and the sage adds an earthy element. Make this for dinner tonight—or for when company comes!
• How to Make Crispy Air Fryer French Fries

  Crispy french fries in under 30 minutes without deep-frying? It's possible with the air fryer! Crispy and salty on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside. What could be better?
• Triple Apple Snack Cake + First Look at The Fruit Forager’s Companion

  This Triple Apple Snack Cake—cider, sauce, and fresh apples—means this cake is bursting with fall flavor. This one comes from Sara Bir's cookbook The Fruit Forager's Companion!
• Our 12 Favorite Cookie Recipes to Make in the Fall

  Are you ready for baking season? It's starting soon. We've got a dozen cookie recipes to get you all ready. Time to soften the butter and bring those eggs to room temperature!
• 12 Apple Desserts to Enjoy this Fall

  Apples aren't just for pie. They're also for crisps and crostatas. They are for grating and adding to a bundt cake, too! We've got 12 of our favorite ways to enjoy apples this fall.
• Farmers’ Market Salad with Peaches, Goat Cheese, and Basil

  Almost everything you need for this salad can be purchased at your local farmers' market at the height of summer: sweet peaches, creamy goat cheese, and aromatic basil the key components! Enjoy the season while it lasts!
• 21 Best Recipes With Ripe Summer Tomatoes

  Oh, tomatoes! How we love you! Here are 21 different ways to enjoy those ripe summer tomatoes. Whether you need to use them immediately for something like a gazpacho or a Caprese salad, or you have so many you need to can or get creative (think basic tomato sauce or salsa), we've got you covered.
• 15 Ways to Cook with Zucchini This Summer

  Got zucchini? It's that time again, when we have more zucchini than we know what to do with. Never fear! We have solutions to this problem—15 of them to be exact! Zucchini Fritters, Cheesy Zucchini Bites, Chocolate Zucchini Bread, and more!
• Skillet Peach Crisp with Ginger and Pecans

  Skillet Peach Crisp! Who wants some?! Turn your juicy, ripe farmers' market peaches into this quick skillet crisp with oats, pecans, and ginger. Serve with big scoops of vanilla ice cream. Resistance is futile.
• 12 Easy Recipes for a Last Minute 4th of July Party

  Last minute invite to a 4th of July party? We've got you covered. Here are 12 recipes that can be quickly made and whisked to the cookout!
• 10 Best Grilling Recipes for the 4th of July

  Who's ready for sun, kiddie pools, and grilling this 4th of July?! If you're seeking some inspiration for your cookout menu, take a look at our favorite recipes. We've got burgers, kebabs, fish tacos, and more!
• 12 Fresh & Easy Weeknight Pasta Recipes for Summer

  Quick and easy pasta dinners are such a great way to use up all the fresh veggies parading through the market during the summer. Here are some of our favorites!
• How to Cook Asparagus Sous Vide

  Asparagus and sous vide cooking are made for each other. In less than ten minutes, you have crisp, tender and sweet asparagus. Never overcooked. Always just right.
• 12 Foods Your Dad (Truly) Wants on Father’s Day

  What does Dad want on Father's Day? Sure, probably a nice grilled burger, but what about a shrimp po boy? Or maybe fried chicken? Or maybe even a chocolate cream pie?! We have lots of ideas in this round-up!
• 10 Takeout Menu Favorites to Make at Home

  Ever thought about trying to replicate your favorite takeout recipe at home? You can! We've got recipes for everything from Chicken Fried Rice to Tikka Masala for you to try.
• How to Cook Pork Chops Sous Vide

  Nervous about overcooking pork chops? Try sous vide! Cooking pork chops sous vide keeps them moist and tender, and finishing them on the grill brings on the char and flavor!
• 8 Simple & Satisfying Vegetarian Dinners

  What's for dinner?! What about something vegetarian tonight? We've got an easy chickpea curry, eggplant parmesan, tomato pie, and more!
• 9 Crowd-Pleasing Desserts for Your Memorial Day Party

  Let's kick the summer off right! Here are nine of our favorite crowd-pleasing desserts, any of which would look great on a picnic table. From Blueberry Cake to S'mores Cookies, take your pick!
• 10 Easy Bites for Your Graduation Party

  Graduation season is upon us! Do you have a party in your near future? Here are 10 nibbles and bites that are easy to make and easy to share.
• 10 Best Recipes for Mother’s Day Brunch

  Wondering what to make this Mother's Day? Here are 10 of our favorite recipes, from Baked Blueberry French Toast to Eggs Benedict!
• 8 Ways to Show Your Love for Avocados this Cinco de Mayo

  Show your love for avocados this Cinco de Mayo! We've got recipes for perfect guacamole, shrimp tacos with avocado salsa, chicken posole salad, and plenty more ideas for your party!
• How to Cook Potatoes Sous Vide

  Sous vide potatoes! Make a big batch on the weekend, then reheat as needed for quick side dishes during the week. They're perfectly cooked and creamy all the way through.
• How to Cook Carrots Sous Vide

  Ever tried a sous vide carrot? They're tender but still snappy, and taste sweet and intensely carrot-y. You have to try it for yourself to believe it!
• 10 Best Pressure Cooker Recipes to Make in Your Instant Pot

  Have you fallen hard for your Instant Pot and are eager for more recipes to try? Look no further! We've got Weeknight Paella, Chicken and Rice Casserole, Saag Tofu, and more -- all in the pressure cooker!
• 12 Easy Skillet Chicken Dinners

  You can never have too many easy chicken recipes in your back pocket. Here are 12 of our favorite recipes made in a skillet, from Cheesy Bruschetta Cutlets to Chicken Fajitas.
• 8 Best Asparagus Recipes to Make this Spring

  Asparagus is one of the first green veggies to pop up in the spring! From an easy soup to a quick skillet dinner, here are eight delicious ways to celebrate asparagus while they're at their peak.
• 10 Easter Recipes for Your Family Table

  Whether you’re looking for something classic, or for a new dish to add to the mix, here are some of our favorite recipes for the Easter table. We've got roast lamb and glazed ham, plus deviled eggs, plenty of asparagus, and pie for dessert.
• How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs: 3 Fool-Proof Methods

  Perfect, easily-peeled hard boiled eggs can be surprisingly tricky to pull off, especially when you need to make a big batch for Easter or a summer potluck. Here are three different ways that we've found give us consistent results, every time. Pick one to try the next time you need hard boiled eggs!
• Slow Cooker Poached Salmon

  Foolproof salmon in the slow cooker? Yes, please! This method of poaching the salmon in a flavorful broth using the slow cooker guarantees success.
• 10 Recipes For a St. Patrick’s Day Feast

  Who's ready for a St. Patrick's Day Feast?! Here are ten of our favorite Irish and Irish-inspired recipes for your table.
• 10 Easy Dinners Made with Pantry Staples

  Don't want to leave the house for that one missing ingredient you need for dinner? Never fear! Pantry dinners are here! These recipes are made with staples we commonly have in our pantries, fridges, and freezers for an easy dinner at home.
• 8 Recipes I Know My Kids Will Love

  When it comes to home cooked dinners, kids can be our biggest fans, or our biggest challengers. Here are eight recipes I know my kids will love and eat!
• 9 Meals to Double and Freeze

  It's so nice to come home from a long day, knowing you have a freezer meal ready to reheat and serve! Here are nine of our favorite recipes to double and freeze.
• 10 Best Side Dishes to Serve With Steak

  Steak and potatoes is a classic pairing for a reason, but there's a great big world of side dishes to explore! Try Cauliflower Gratin, Roasted Broccolini, Balsamic-Glazed Red Onions, or any of these great recipes.
• 7 Easy Ways to Make Any Soup Better

  Have you ever made a pot of soup and wished it were just a little bit…better? Here are seven easy tricks to make your next batch of soup your best.
• 8 Cozy Winter Soups That Feel Like a Great Big Hug

  Soup to the rescue! When the days are long and cold, we need food that's easy, comforting, and nourishing. These eight soups will warm you up from the inside out.
• 8 Holiday Desserts for When Your Sweet Tooth Needs a Break

  Need a break from all the rich holiday cakes and sugary cookies?! Try one of these desserts! They're plenty festive while giving your sweet tooth a break.
• 8 Holiday Appetizers That Think Outside the Box

  Scrambling for an appetizer to bring to your next holiday party? Try one of these outside-the-box recipes for something a little different, like Greek meatballs or curried chickens salad!
• 10 Best Side Dishes to Serve with a Holiday Roast

  Whether you're making lamb, prime rib, glazed ham, or turkey for your holiday roast, here are 10 side dishes that will go great alongside! Hasselback potatoes, roasted butternut squash, wilted greens, and more.
• 9 Baking Tools That Will Make Your Life Better

  If you love to bake and are constantly in the kitchen with the oven on, then we think you deserve a few tools that make all those batches of cookies, bars, and candies a little easier. Here are nine that we use all the time.
• 10 Best Desserts to Take to a Holiday Party

  Looking for something special to take to your next holiday party? Look no further! Here are 10 of our very favorite recipes, from Eggnog Pound Cake to Rum Balls!
• 3 Ways to Make a Great Cheesecake

  Love cheesecake? Here are three great recipes to put in your back pocket: classic cheesecake, no-bake cheesecake, and pressure cooker cheesecake!
• Our 25 Best Holiday Cookies for Your Dessert Table

  It’s cookie season. Are you ready to roll, drop, shape and cut out to your heart’s—and belly’s—content? Here are some of our favorites for the season! 
• 8 Best Recipes for Using Up Leftover Turkey

  Have leftover turkey that needs using up? Here are eight of our favorite recipes that use every last bit!
• Simply Recipes Favorite Cookbooks of 2017

  Covering everything from sweets to snacks to Sunday supper, here are the favorite cookbooks published in 2017 from the Simply Recipes team.
• Why is Vanilla Extract So Expensive Right Now?

  Have you noticed the price of vanilla extract increasing? Here's why, and what you can do about it!
• 7 Easy Breakfast Recipes for Thanksgiving Morning

  Don't forget about Thanksgiving breakfast! Here are seven great ideas, from make-ahead frittata squares to mojito smoothies.
• 11 Urgent Questions about Roasting a Turkey

  There are some questions about roasting your Thanksgiving turkey that seem to come every year. You have questions? We have answers.
• 4 Ways to Make Classic Mashed Potatoes on Any Schedule

  Whether you're planning your meal days in advance or only have a half an hour before guests arrive, rest assured that any of these options for making our favorite side dish are delicious. Stove-top, make-ahead, slow cooker, or pressure cooker,…
• 10 Tools You Need for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving

  Here's your Thanksgiving checklist for all the pans, tools, and other cookware you'll need for a stress-free Turkey Day. Do you have everything you need?!
• 8 Things To Do Right Now So You’re Ready for the Holidays

  Don't let the holidays stress you out! Here are 8 things you can do RIGHT NOW to make sure your cooking and baking plans go smoothly from Thanksgiving all the way to New Year's.
• 12 Essential Tools That We Can’t Live Without

  What are the hardest working tools in your kitchen? Here are the 12 kitchen tools that our Simply Recipes contributors consider most essential. We can't imagine cooking without them!
• 5 Cookbooks for People Who Always Need More Ideas for Dinner

  Bored of dinner? Always looking for new ideas? Here are 5 favorite cookbooks that will save the day.
• 5 Small Ways to Add Big Flavor to Any Recipe

  Give any recipe a quick flavor boost with one of these easy tricks!