Simple sauteed broccoli recipe Today, I will be showing you how to make the best broccoli of your life. There are many ways to cook this vegetable but the stovetop method tops it all. This recipe is so simple and easy, you’ll be making it on a regular basis. It’s also healthy and only takes 10 minutes to make! With only minimal prep required, you can have this delicious side dish on the table in no time....

Recently I started adding strawberries to my breakfast oatmeal and thought the combination would make a pretty good muffin too. Several experimental batches later I now have a strawberry oatmeal muffin that I’m proud to share with you. Here’s the deal, you don’t just want to toss some chopped strawberries into an oatmeal muffin batter. You can if you want, but they won’t turn out as well as they could....

You can do a lot of the work in advance—marinating, stuffing, and rolling—and just put it in the oven about 45 minutes before you want to serve it. How to Butterfly Steak To prepare the flank steak so that you can roll it up, you’ll need to butterfly it (or have your butcher do it) so it opens up like a book. Butterflying flank steak takes a little bit of finesse, which is why we usually have our butcher do it for us....

I have no idea if this actually works, but having her advice firmly imprinted into the core of my being, I too cultivate patches of mint here and there. Which means, that right about now, mid to late spring, we have lots of it. Good for tea, good for jelly, and awesome in an agua fresca with lime and cucumbers, mint also pairs perfectly with peas. This is a simple dip with peas and mint, and some onion, sour cream, and tahini....

Why do a stuffed spaghetti squash? We’ll be honest here, it’s all about the presentation! Flavor wise, stuffing the spaghetti squash back into the shell doesn’t do anything. But it does look really nice and it’s kind of a fun and unique meal. Sometimes you need to mix things up and spend a little time cooking a special meal for your loved ones. This taco stuffed spaghetti squash is a good one for that!...

Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs These Teriyaki Meatballs are a total crowd pleaser. The sauce for this recipe is based on my mother’s real-deal Teriyaki Chicken recipe (you will be surprised how easy it is – less than 15 minutes start to finish, NO marinating!). All I did was add cornflour / cornstarch as thickener and water to thin it out to make it more saucy. My mother is a bit of a food snob when it comes to western twists on Japanese classics....

And that’s where your most important tool matters: a pasta machine. Whether you’re turning the crank manually, relying on an electric maker, or looking for an attachment, pasta machines come in a range of prices and capabilities. Our top choice, the Marcato Atlas 150, scored top marks for its classic Italian design and versatility. Each and every one will make fresh pasta within reach, without exhausting yourself by rolling out dough....

Of course, you may be up to sending them your own baked goods. But if you’re not up for spending more time in your own kitchen, the best thing to buy the foodies in your life is something they’d rarely splurge on for themselves. Whether that’s a cheese board from one of the best cheesemakers in the world, a set of tinned fish for aperitivo hour, or a cooking kit to help teach their kids a few culinary skills, here are the best food gifts....

What Kind Of Bread Should I Use For French Toast? You can use any kind of sliced bread to make this recipe for the best French toast ever. Opt to use French bread or other bakery-style bread, or even simple sandwich bread. But (as mentioned) if you want to make this recipe truly stand out, we recommend that you use homemade challah, Texas toast, or brioche. Can I Use Egg Whites Instead?...

Wood smokers demand constant monitoring of heat levels and adjustments. You’ll get stronger smoke, but they’re difficult to master and require more cleanup. With a gas smoker, all you need to do is adjust the knob to raise or lower the temperature. Just make sure you have a full propane tank, or better yet, an extra one just in case. Gas smokers produce plenty of clean heat, which is why they’re the smokers many barbecue restaurants swear by....

What makes side-by-side doors different from traditional top-freezer and French-door fridges comes down to a few things—features, price, and style. While French-door fridges look beautiful, they are also pricey, so side-by-side fridges are a happy medium. They have technological capabilities that make you feel satisfied with your choice, but they also don’t break the bank. As such, when you’re looking for a side-by-side fridge, make sure you consider features like LED lighting, icemakers, water dispensers, and airflow technology....

Admittedly, I did not know what a food steamer was. When I came across the metal contraption that resembled a small UFO, I didn’t know what a game-changer it could be. Since I was going through a minimalist phase (and I had never quite figured out how to use the steamer), I donated the saucer-shaped gadget. Months later when I came across a recipe video online using the very tool I donated, I was filled with deep regret and set out to make it right....

Foodwise, the summer brings a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables—one of my favorite is tomatoes. At their peak, tomatoes are great in a simple salad, atop a piece of toast, or sliced and eaten with just a sprinkle of salt. For those looking to make something a little bit more elaborate, or needing more recipes to put all those fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes to good use, enter this tomato tart recipe....

A classic version is made with cheese, sour cream and bacon, but this vegetarian recipe sneaks in spinach for some extra veg, Greek yogurt for a boost of protein and creamy, salty feta forcan’t-stop-eating flavor. Plan Ahead Potatoes There’s nothing difficult about making twice-baked potatoes, but as the name implies, you do need time to bake them twice. Once your oven is heated, you’ll need 60 to 70 minutes for the first bake, depending on the size of your potatoes....

It’s not just in Asian cultures that rice is so revered. In fact, rice is the staple grain in the majority of countries around the world. It has been cultivated and domesticated in Africa, Asia and South and North America. If you’re wondering how to choose amongst the different kinds of rices and how to cook them, consider this your primer! Do You Need to Rinse Rice? In general, you don’t want to rinse enriched rice, since the grains are coated with additional nutrients....

Read on for more details sea salt and artisan salt, and a few examples of each! Want to know more about the different kinds of salts? Check out The Simply Recipes Guide to Salt! What Is Sea Salt? What we think of as sea salt is typically evaporated from seawater. The crystals can be fine or coarse, moist or dry. They can also range in color from translucent white to grey!...

It’s a “composed” salad with avocados, bacon, chicken, hard boiled eggs, and tomatoes. The only problem is that sometimes, just sometimes, you want something a little lighter. Perhaps you had bacon and eggs for breakfast, and you don’t feel like having more at lunch. This was the dilemma we found ourselves in during a recent trip to Washington DC, wanting a substantial salad for an evening meal, but without all that bacon....

As for what goes into the filling for these enchiladas, it’s a bright mix of roasted corn, zucchini, and poblano peppers tossed with spicy Jack cheese, black beans, and a hint of cumin. When rolled into corn tortillas, smothered in salsa, and baked until bubbling, you arrive at a crowd-pleasing one-dish meal that will satisfy vegetarians and omnivores alike. It’s not too laborious for a weeknight supper but is particularly well suited to weekend cooking....

What Are Morel Mushrooms? Morel mushrooms are wild mushrooms foraged from wooded areas during the spring months, usually March to June. The mushrooms grow at the base of dying or dead trees and require rain and warming spring temperatures to grow well. States such as Michigan and Wisconsin are known for morel hunting, but morels are also found in Virginia, Kentucky, the Pacific Northwest, some areas of California, and parts of Europe....