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The Simply Recipes Guide to Salt

Salt is essential to cooking. It dials up the flavor of any dish, sweet or savory, but there are so many kinds! Consider this your guide to the salty side!
How to Swap Morton Kosher Salt for Diamond Crystal, and Vice Versa

The brand of kosher salt — and how you measure it — can make a real difference in your recipe! Here's how to swap Morton Kosher Salt for Diamond Crystal Kosher salt, and vice versa.
4 Ways to Make a Batch of Roasted Vegetables Last All Week

A sheet pan of roasted vegetables can be used in so many different ways! Roast up a big pan at the beginning of the week and add them to soups, pastas, and other meals all week long.
How to Make Homemade Greek Yogurt

Got homemade yogurt? Want to make it into thick, creamy Greek yogurt? Here's how! You just need a strainer and some cheesecloth. Works for store-bought yogurt, too!
How to Make the Best Oatmeal

Here's everything you need to know to make the best oatmeal you've ever had. You'll never have to suffer through a bowl of bland, gluey oats again!
What’s the Difference Between Stock and Broth?

Ever wonder if there is a difference between stock and broth? Or if you can use one for the other in a recipe? Here are the answers!
4 Best Mix-Ins for Banana Bread

Banana bread is a perennial favorite that you can eat any season, any time of the day. Here are four great mix-ins to take them to the next level.
How to Use an Instant Pot: A First-Timer’s Guide

Got a new Instant Pot but not sure where to begin? We’ve got you covered! Think of this as your driver’s ed. You’ll be pressure cooking easy dinners, pantry basics, and desserts (yes, desserts!) in no time.
4 Best Add-Ins for Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate blank slate and delicious as is. Sometimes, though, you want to gussy it up a bit. Mac and cheese is happy to oblige.
5 Ways to Top Your Christmas Crack!

Can't get enough salty-sweet Christmas Crack (a.k.a. Saltine Toffee or Cracker Toffee)? With its layers of chocolate, caramel, and saltines, it's a must for your holiday cookie tray! Here are five fun ways to top your next batch, from pretzels to pecans.
30 Best Cookies for Shipping in the Mail

Shipping cookies to a faraway friend or family member is one of the best gifts you can give. Here are all our favorite cookies for shipping, plus some advice on making sure all your cookies arrive safely!
5 Ideas for Easy Homecooked Meals During the Busy Holidays

It's the most wonderful time of year—and the most stressful, too. The hustle and bustle doesn't mean we have to resort to take-out meals. The trick is to keep our home-cooked meals simple, adaptable, and make-ahead.
What’s the Difference Between Green Ripe Olives and Black Ripe Olives?

Green ripe olives versus black ripe olives! Do you know the difference? Here's a peek at how California Ripe Olives are harvested and processed!
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5 Ways to Use a Pot of Rice All Week

Rice really is a make-ahead food. Make more than you need for Monday's dinner, and you've got enough left for soup, salads, curries, and other rice-based dishes. It keeps well and just requires a little finesse to use again and again.
4 Emergency Meals You Can Make No Matter What is In Your Fridge

If the pantry and fridge look bare, don't worry. There's always something you can make for dinner. Here are 4 emergency meals you can make no matter how slim the pickings look!
How to Cook Frozen Chicken in the Pressure Cooker

Yes, you can take frozen chicken directly from the freezer and cook it in the pressure cooker! Just add some water, turn it on, and let it cook. Dinner is on the way.
How to Freeze and Reheat Rice

Frozen rice is so convenient for weeknight meals, but there's no need to buy it at the store! It's easy to do yourself at home. Here are instructions for freezing, reheating, and using homemade rice.
Sous Vide and Food Safety: What To Know

Is it safe to cook foods sous vide? Can you really cook in plastic bags? If you're curious about sous vide cooking, but have concerns about its safety, read on! We answer all your most urgent questions.
5 Ways to Use Supermarket Rotisserie Chicken

Rotisserie chicken makes dinner happen faster, whether that means you're eating it as is or incorporating it into other meals. Or doing a little bit of both!
How to Seal Foods Without Using a Vacuum Sealer

Yes, it's possible to vacuum seal your food at home without a vacuum sealer! All you need is a zip-top plastic freezer bag and a bowl of water. Here's how!
6 Different Meals to Make With Pulled Pork

Half the challenge of getting dinner on the table comes in the planning. Making up a large batch of pulled pork helps you solve that problem. Pulled pork fills the house with a great smell, freezes well, and can provide you meals for days.
How to Cook One Flexible Dinner That Makes Everyone Happy

A few simple tweaks during dinner prep means that you can make one meal that everyone will eat. The trick is to customize as you go!
How to Grocery Shop with Kids & Keep Your Cool

You can take the kids to the grocery store without losing your mind. We promise. A little pre-game chat and a little delegation of responsibility goes a long way toward educating and empowering your kiddos—and maintaining parental sanity!
6 Things to Make on Sunday for Easier Weeknight Meals

Meal planning doesn't have to be difficult. If you spend a little time on Sunday doing some light cooking, you'll have the elements for dinners (and leftovers for lunch!) all week long.
10 Things to Know If You’re a First-Time Meal Planner

Ready to jump into meal planning? Not quite sure where to start? We've got your back! Here are 10 tips for first-time meal planners to get you off on the right track.
What is Jackfruit and How Can You Use It?

Ever tried jackfruit?! This ingredient is starting to gain traction in the U.S. as a vegetarian substitute for pulled pork or pulled chicken. Here's everything we know about what it is and what to do with it!