Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer is the founder of Simply Recipes. A blogging pioneer, Elise launched Simply Recipes in 2003 as a way to keep track of her family's recipes, and along the way grew it into one of the most popular cooking websites in the world. In 2012 Elise was named "one of America's 50 Most Powerful People in Food" by The Daily Meal. Elise is dedicated to helping home cooks be successful in the kitchen. Elise is a graduate of Stanford University. She lives in Sacramento, California. Read more about Elise and Simply Recipes in our About section.
Recipes and articles by Elise Bauer
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Turkey Meatballs (That Aren’t Dry!)
Best turkey meatballs ever! Made with ground turkey, mushrooms, onions, and a touch of mayo, they are tender, flavorful, and not at ALL dry! -
Browned Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
These chocolate chunk cookies are made using browned butter and chunks of milk chocolate. Browned butter is an extra step, but so worth it for these decadent chocolate chunk cookies. -
Shrimp Risotto
This simple shrimp risotto was inspired by a trip to Venice. It's made with tiny pink shrimp, shallots, parsley, and lemon zest. Super creamy! You'll think you're in Italy! -
Baby Bok Choy with Cashews
Bok choy is quick and easy! You can make bok choy that is simple yet delicious in just 15-minutes. All you need is baby bok choy, olive oil, garlic, green onions, and roasted, salted cashews. -
Broccoli Cheddar Casserole
This is the best broccoli cheese casserole ever. No exaggeration. It's made with just broccoli florets, bacon, cheddar cheese, milk, cream, and eggs. -
Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce
So easy! Penne pasta tossed with a simple tomato sauce with ground beef, onions, Italian seasoning, garlic, and basil. This penne pasta dish is a perfect, budget-friendly, midweek meal that everyone will love. -
Grasshopper Pie
Here is Grandma's favorite Grasshopper Pie. Her version is made with marshmallows in the filling (skip the gelatin!) and an Oreo cookie crust. A classic! -
Corned Beef Hash
Have leftover corned beef from St. Patrick's Day? Make this Corned Beef Hash! Chop up your corned beef and potatoes, fry with onions, and serve as a side or for breakfast with eggs! -
Guinness Chocolate Brownies
Guinness makes a batch of brownies extra rich and extra chocolatey! Make these for St. Patrick's Day or any day. They're a crowd-pleasing treat any time of year. -
Colcannon
Colcannon Potatoes are an Irish mashed potato recipe with mixed with greens and scallions and LOTS of butter and cream. You can't go wrong with this green-filled dish on St. Patrick's Day! -
Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew
Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew! Make this hearty, satisfying stew with chunks of beef, carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and of course, Guinness stout. Perfect for everything from snow days to St. Patrick's Day. -
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Here's the BEST Corned Beef and Cabbage for your St. Patrick's Day Party! We give you 2-ways to make it—boiled in spiced water the traditional way or baked with cloves and sweet hot honey mustard. Either way is delicious. -
Baked Potato Soup
Love loaded baked potatoes? Then you'll love this baked potato soup! Top it with all the classic favorites like crispy bacon, sour cream, chives, and cheddar. This potato soup is a crowd pleaser. -
Spicy Vegetarian Chili
This is the BEST Vegetarian Chili! Make it with eggplant, plum tomatoes, onion, garlic, zucchini, bell peppers, jalapeños, white beans, kidney beans, and cilantro. With a vegetarian chili this good, you will never miss the meat! -
Omelette in a Mug
Need an easy omelette recipe? Try a microwave omelette! Learn how to cook eggs in the microwave, and you'll have an easy and delicious meal solution for busy days! -
White Bean and Ham Soup
Hearty White Bean and Ham Soup, perfect for cold winter days! White beans, ham shanks, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, Tabasco, and herbs make this delicious ham and bean soup a cool weather classic. -
Mint Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Stuff these shells with mint and ricotta, then bake them with Italian sausage and tomato sauce. They're amazing! These stuffed shells are perfect for a family meal or a potluck. -
Chicken and Dumplings
Here's how to make classic chicken and dumplings! Start with a hearty chicken and vegetable stew, then adding delicious homemade dumplings. Learn the trick to light and fluffy homemade dumplings that still hold together. -
Chicken Pot Pie
Here's a from-scratch Chicken Pot Pie adapted from Marshall Field's classic recipe. With a slow-cooked chicken, a creamy vegetable filling, and a handmade pie crust, this pot pie is the ultimate comfort food. -
Lasagna
This classic lasagna is made with an easy meat sauce as the base. Layer the sauce with noodles and cheese, then bake until bubbly! This is great for feeding a big family, and freezes well, too. -
Chicken Tortilla Soup
The BEST chicken tortilla soup! It's made with crispy fried strips of corn tortillas in a tomato-based Mexican soup with chicken stock, chiles, avocado, Jack cheese, cilantro and lime. Comfort food at its best. -
Lemon Chicken
This easy lemon chicken recipe is your ticket to an easy weeknight dinner! Not too lemony, just right. It's made with garlic, butter, lemon, thyme, and rosemary. -
Mexican Tostada
Tostadas are meant to be messy! Pile them with your favorite toppings and dig in. These are made with a crispy fried corn tortilla topped with refried beans, grated cheese, chopped avocado and tomato, sliced lettuce, and salsa. -
Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
These chicken enchiladas are made with a tangy tomatillo salsa verde sauce! This is a fantastic recipe to serve a hungry crowd, whether it's Friday movie night, a pot-luck party, or just a weeknight dinner with your family. -
Split Pea Soup
Classic split pea soup! Dried split peas are cooked with ham hocks, onions, garlic, and leeks. This filling, hearty soup is perfect for cold winter days. -
Black Bean Turkey Chili
Here's an EASY chili recipe to add to your list! It's made with black beans and ground turkey, and only takes 15 minutes to throw together. Make it to warm you up on a chilly winter day or for your next Super Bowl party! -
Twice Baked Potatoes
When is the last time you had Twice Baked Potatoes?! Here are two variations on a classic recipe: one with a cheddar cheese and bacon stuffing, the other with a blue cheese and chives stuffing. -
Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos
Try these pulled pork tacos made with slow cooker Mexican pulled pork! The pork is rubbed with spices, slow-cooked, shredded and served with tortillas in tacos or burritos. Slow cooker pork tacos will feed a crowd! -
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
BEST homemade chicken noodle soup! This version is made from scratch, so it's light and nourishing. All the goodness from the chicken in one pot of soup. Just what you need to recover from a cold or the flu. -
Chili Beans with Rice
Chili beans are a quick way to get your chili fix! They're ready in under 45 minutes and are great served over rice for an easy weeknight meal. This version is made with ground beef and pinto beans. -
Red Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Our favorite red chili chicken enchiladas! Corn tortillas are dipped in red chili sauce to bake in the flavor in this easy chicken enchiladas recipe. Simple make-ahead midweek dinner. Reheats well for leftovers! -
Refried Beans
Here's how to make traditional Mexican refried beans, just like restaurants but even BETTER! Serve them as a side dish for any Mexican meal, turn them into a dip, or use them in burritos and quesadillas. -
Hot Crab Dip
This Hot Crab Dip is a MUST for your holiday party, Super Bowl party, or dinner party. Made with lump crab meat, cream cheese, and mayo. Make it ahead and then bake until bubbly when you're ready to serve! -
7 Layer Bean Dip
It's not a party without 7-layer Bean Dip! This one is made with hot refried beans and topped with cheddar cheese, chilies, tomatoes, avocados, sour cream, and sliced black olives. Serve with tortilla chips while the beans are still hot! -
Minestrone Soup
Minestrone soup is an Italian classic! This version is made with cannellini beans, chicken stock, cabbage, potato, zucchini, carrots, plum tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. -
What’s in Season – January Produce Guide
What's in season in January? Check out our seasonal January Produce Guide and recipes for recipes for lemons, oranges, grapefruit, beets, turnips, parsnips, celery root, cabbage, kale, collards, broccoli, cauliflower, butternut squash, and acorn squash -
Ham and Potato Soup
This hearty Ham and Potato Soup is made with a ham shank or leftover ham bone and russet potatoes. Perfect for chilly weather! -
Quick and Easy Artichoke Dip
Quick and EASY hot artichoke dip! It only takes 15 minutes to make, and it's such a crowd-pleaser. Make it with artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, and mayo! -
Mexican Red Chili Sauce
Here is an authentic Mexican red chili sauce, made with dried Ancho chilies or Pasilla chilies. It's perfect making tamales and enchiladas! -
Gingerbread Men Cookies
BEST Gingerbread Men Cookies! Deeply flavored with spices and molasses, tender or crispy depending on how long you bake them. -
Broiled Lobster Tail with Brown Butter Sauce
Throwing a fancy party? Broiled Lobster Tail should definitely be on the menu. This step-by-step guide will show you exactly what to do. Serve with an easy browned butter and toasted hazelnut sauce! -
Candied Walnuts
Walnuts. Sugar. That's pretty much all you need to make these Candied Walnuts! These crunchy caramelized nuts are a great party snack. You can also serve them in a salad or sprinkled over ice cream! -
Simple Cauliflower Soup
This simple cauliflower soup is made with just five ingredients, including salt! It's a quick and easy weeknight meal that's easy to dress up or down. Dinner is served! -
Rolled Stuffed Flank Steak
Butterflied flank steak that is marinated, rolled up with prosciutto, basil, Parmesan, and roasted bell peppers, and then roasted in the oven. Great for a party. -
Southern Cornbread
This savory cornbread recipe, or "Southern Cornbread," will teach you how to make cornbread with bacon drippings and then bake in a hot iron skillet. -
Eggnog
Homemade Eggnog is EASY to make! Plus, it doesn't have all the fillers of the store-bought stuff. Just cream, sugar, eggs, and spices. Enjoy it spiked or without alcohol for a kid-friendly version. -
Bloody Mary
Get your brunch on with a Bloody Mary! Or skip the vodka and make it a Virgin Mary. Just the thing for brunch or soothing a hangover. -
Eggnog Ice Cream
Homemade eggnog ice cream, with egg yolks, cream, milk, sugar, and eggnog spices. -
Honey Mulled Wine
Get into the holiday spirit with Honey Mulled Wine! This red wine is sweetened with honey and spiced with cinnamon. It's an easy (and easy to love) winter warmer. -
Swedish Meatballs
The BEST Swedish meatballs recipe! Made from a mixture of beef and pork, flavored with nutmeg and cardamom and served with a tasty Swedish Meatball sauce. -
Chocolate Ganache Torte
This over-the-top rich chocolate ganache torte is made with two pounds of chocolate, a stick of butter, and a cup of cream. It earns being called Death-By-Chocolate! -
Coconut Macaroons
Coconut macaroons! These sweet coconut cookies are slightly crunchy on the outside, but soft and chewy on the inside, with a secret ingredient to make them extra smooth! -
Gingersnap Cookies
Best Gingersnap Cookies ever! These ultra-thin gingersnap cookies are made with molasses and ground ginger, and baked until lightly browned and crispy. -
Caramel Sauce
Homemade Caramel Sauce is EASY to make! Takes only 10 minutes, and all you need is sugar, butter, and cream. Spoon it over ice cream, swirl it into brownies, or add it to your morning coffee! -
Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed sweet potatoes are great, but add a little bourbon and they become outright decadent! Make this easy side dish for Thanksgiving or a holiday party this year. -
Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Smoked Mozzarella
Pasta with a tomato sauce with Italian turkey sausage and smoked mozzarella cheese. -
2019 Brunch Calendar from Simply Recipes and Wild Ink Press
Great gift idea! Letterpress printed, illustrated 2019 Brunch Calendar from Simply Recipes and Wild Ink Press -
What’s in Season – December Produce Guide
What's in season in December? Check out our seasonal December Produce Guide and recipes for lemons, mushrooms, beets, butternut squash, collards, kale, and cauliflower. -
Perfect Cheesecake
Say hello to your new favorite cheesecake recipe! This is a classic New York cheesecake, baked in the oven. A water bath, plus lots of tips and guidance, help you make the best, silkiest, creamiest cheesecake EVER. -
Homemade Tartar Sauce
How to make tartar sauce with mayonnaise, dill pickles, capers, mustard, shallots, scallions, Tabasco and lemon juice. Perfect with fish or crab cakes. -
Sausage Breakfast Casserole
EASY sausage breakfast casserole! Made with eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, cubed day old bread, and Italian pork sausage. Perfect brunch casserole! -
Black Bean Soup
This hearty black bean soup is what you need on a cold and dreary day! Made with ham shanks, sweet potatoes, bell pepper, onion, cumin, and chili. Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, and avocado. -
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Don't stress over mashed potatoes, make them ahead! These extra-rich make-ahead mashed potatoes can be kept refrigerated or frozen, and then reheated when you're ready to eat. -
Ginger Almond Biscotti
Ginger almond biscotti cookie recipe with ginger and toasted almonds, as well as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and all spice. Perfect for dipping in coffee. -
Turkey White Chili
If you have leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, make this White Turkey Chili! It's made with white beans, green chilis, garlic, and of course, turkey. A winning combination that's sure to warm you up on a chilly winter night. -
Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Topping
Holiday sweet potato pie with a pecan topping. Dense and sweet filling with sweet potatoes, sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla, and bourbon. Topped with candied pecan topping. Delicious! -
Mom’s Roast Turkey
My mother's tried and true roast turkey recipe. How to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving. Best way? Roast it Breast-side Down! -
Apple Cranberry Pie
This apple cranberry pie is one of our favorite pies to make for Thanksgiving or the holidays! Flaky buttery crust, spiced apples mixed with dried cranberries and brandy. -
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Don't throw away the pumpkin seeds from your pumpkin! Roast them for a delicious healthy Halloween snack. -
Cranberry Sauce
Classic, easy and delicious homemade Thanksgiving cranberry sauce! Here's how to make cranberry sauce from scratch. It's so EASY! Perfect with turkey. -
Creamed Spinach with Bacon
Love spinach? So do we! This easy side dish is made with BACON and a creamy béchamel sauce. This makes a great side with roast chicken, seared fish, or a holiday dinner. -
Pumpkin Waffles
Pumpkin Waffles are such a fun treat when the weather starts getting chilly! These are spiced with the warming flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg. Drizzle with warm maple syrup and serve with apple sauce for the perfect fall breakfast. -
Chiffon Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie lovers, take note! This Pumpkin Chiffon Pie has a gingersnap crust and a light, pudding-like filling. It's a fun and elegant riff on the classic pie, and sure to become a favorite. -
Roasted Sweet Potato Soup
EASY roasted sweet potato soup! With shallots, cumin, thyme, and stock. Swirl in a little sour cream or yogurt and serve with some crusty bread. It's a light meal on its own, or serve it alongside roast chicken or a hearty salad! -
Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie
BEST homemade pumpkin pie recipe! With fresh or canned pumpkin purée, cream, brown and white sugar, eggs, and pumpkin spice -
Baked Acorn Squash with Butter and Brown Sugar
Easy baked acorn squash recipe, perfect for the fall. Squash is cut in half, insides scooped out, then baked with a little butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup. -
What’s in Season – November Produce Guide
What's in season in November? Check out our seasonal November Produce Guide and recipes for pomegranates, persimmons, cranberries, pears, Brussels sprouts, parsnips, acorn squash, delicata squash, and kale. -
Herbed Chicken Tenders with Tomato Sauce
Chicken tenders, baked with an herbed breadcrumb coating, served with simple Italian tomato dipping sauce. -
Beef Stroganoff
An easy beef stroganoff recipe with tender strips of beef and mushrooms cooked in sour cream and served over noodles. Made with the best beef stroganoff sauce. -
Carrot Soufflé
Easy-to-make carrot soufflé with carrots, milk, saltines, cheddar cheese, butter, and eggs. -
Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Smoked Paprika
Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Smoked Paprika! This rich and creamy pumpkin soup gets a extra depth from smoked paprika. Make it with either a whole pumpkin or canned pumpkin puree. -
Butternut Squash with Walnuts and Vanilla
Here's an easy side dish for your Thanksgiving dinner: Butternut Squash with Walnuts and Vanilla! It's an unexpected combo that absolutely steals the show. Pairs well with turkey (of course!), roast chicken, pork, and other main dishes. -
Pumpkin Biscotti
Easy pumpkin biscotti recipe. Crunchy biscotti cookies, perfect for coffee-dipping! Spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. -
Roast Chicken with Carrots
Roast Chicken with Carrots, roasted whole chicken in an oven-proof skillet, surrounded by carrots and garlic, and stuffed with lemon and thyme. -
What’s in Season – October Produce Guide
What's in season in October? Check out our seasonal October Produce Guide and recipes for pears, apples, pumpkin, kabocha, butternut squash, delicata squash, parsnips, chard, and ginger. -
Caramel Apples
Traditional caramel apples! Apples on a stick, dipped in delicious homemade caramel sauce. These caramel apples are perfect for Halloween! -
Curried Squash and Pear Soup
EASY Butternut Squash Soup with Pears, seasoned with curry and ginger -
A Guide to Balsamic Vinegar
Ever wonder what balsamic vinegar is and how it is made? Here is an in-depth guide to all things balsamic — traditional balsamic vinegar, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, balsamic glaze, and more. -
Caponata
This Eggplant Caponata is a delicious Italian relish made with eggplant, onions, garlic, tomatoes, pine nuts, olives, raisins, capers, and parsley. Perfect spread for bread or a dip for breadsticks! -
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Tall and creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake! With a bourbon splashed pumpkin cream cheese filling and a pecan graham cracker crust. -
Balsamic Risotto with Tomatoes and Basil
This Balsamic Risotto is rich and tangy with Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar, and a great way to use garden tomatoes and basil! -
Apple Pie
The Best Homemade Apple Pie! With a flaky, buttery crust and an apple pie filling with sliced apples, sugar, spices, and vanilla -
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Blistered Shishito Peppers are a delicious quick and easy snack, side dish, or appetizer. Mild and sweet, they're like single bite mini-poppers! -
Bittersweet Chocolate Cake
This Bittersweet Chocolate Cake, adapted from the Silver Palate Cookbook, has almost a pound of chocolate, a dozen eggs, 2 cups of sugar, almost a pound of butter, a cup of flour! -
Caesar Salad
Classic Caesar Salad with romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, parmesan cheese, and easy homemade caesar dressing. Never buy caesar dressing again! -
Apple Cobbler
BEST apple cobbler! How to make apple cobbler packed with apples, not too sweet, with a ginger cobbler topping. This easy apple cobbler is sure to be a family favorite. -
What’s in Season – September Produce Guide
What's in season in September? Check out our seasonal September Produce Guide and recipes for apples, grapes, green beans, figs, eggplant, chiles, and tomatillos -
How to Clean Leeks
How to Clean Leeks, it's easy! Here are instructions on how to clean leeks 2 ways — chopped for soup and for whole leeks. -
Strawberry Mousse with White Chocolate
This smooth and creamy Strawberry Mousse is made with fresh strawberries, cream, gelatin, sugar, lemon juice and white chocolate. It's the perfect make-ahead dessert! -
Mile High Deep Dish Apple Pie
Deep Dish Apple Pie! This extra thick, mile-high apple pie has a buttery crust double stacked with apples.
