Sandy Miller 
Let’s face it, a lot of canned salmon can be, well, kind of gross. It’s got skin and bones and bits of cartilage, and although it’s technically edible, I don’t find it appetizing at all. That said, the best, most delicious canned salmon can be found at Trader Joe’s, and I absolutely LOVE it. Trader …
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Bring out the chips and start dipping because this is the most addicting bean dip you will ever have! It’s creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tasty Mexican-inspired flavors. Garnish with toppings, and take this to …
The other night, I was craving twice baked potatoes for dinner, but my husband begged for cheeseburgers and gave me puppy dog eyes. Compromise is key to a happy marriage, so we improvised a mashup of our two favorites. Enter cheeseburger twice-baked potatoes. For a fairly simple recipe, this one delivers big time. Sautéed onions, …
After college, I became obsessed with Emerald Valley Kitchen hot salsa—sadly, it’s no longer being made. It was so much fresher tasting than the jarred, shelf-stable salsas I grew up eating that I’d down it by the tubful. The only thing I didn’t like about it? The price tag. At around four dollars for a …
This delicious breakfast dish is known as a Dutch baby pancake. It looks impressive, but it’s surprisingly easy to make! Blend up a thin batter, pour into a hot skillet, and bake. Like a popover or Yorkshire pudding, this eggy batter puffs up as it bakes, then falls once it’s out of the oven. The …
Topped with artichokes, ham, olives and mushrooms with a tomato pizza sauce, this is a pizza that’s almost uniquely Australian that we are VERY fond of! I just love this combination of toppings. Especially the artichokes! Pizza Capricciosa This is a pizza that Australians expect to see on every pizza menu, no matter how traditional Italian or …
I classify carrots as a pantry staple because they last so long. I keep big bags of them on hand for salads, stir-fries, and soups among dozens of other uses. They’re always kicking around in the bottom of the crisper, and I like knowing they’re there. It’s one less thing to add to the shopping …
If you had told me 10 years ago that I’d one day become a passionate advocate for kitchen mats (of all things), I would have laughed and edged away slowly. And yet, here we are. Here’s the thing: I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, both because of my work on Simply Recipes …
Why It Works Pairing smooth hummus b’tahini and coarsely textured fava beans provides a pleasant contrast of flavors and textures. A punchy dressing of garlic, chile, and lemon juice brings a sharp brightness that balances the heaviness of the beans. I have a hard time making decisions at restaurants because I usually want to try …
Ground beef tacos were on heavy rotation at my house when I was growing up. My brother and I both loved them but often disagreed on how they should be made or served, much to the delight of my mom (not!). Then the day came that she took us grocery shopping. She dropped the taco …