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This 5-Ingredient British Potato Pie Is Pure Comfort Food
Credit: Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Lancashire butter pie transforms simple potatoes and onions into a hearty, satisfying main dish. Using store-bought puff pastry gives this pie extra flaky layers and amplifies its buttery flavor, without having to make a homemade dough. This classic recipe is naturally vegetarian and perfect for meatless meals. My father grew up in northern Maine, a rural region known for its potato farms.
Activate the yeast. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/4 cup (60ml) of the water. Set aside. Knead the dough. To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, add all of the flour and 1 1/4 cups (300ml) of the water. Mix with a spatula until no dry spots of flour remain. Knead on medium speed for 5 minutes. Stop the mixer and allow the dough to rest for 5 minutes. Add the yeast. Pour in the yeast mixture and the salt.
15 Minutes of Prep Makes a Spanish Dinner With Deep, Slow-Cooked Flavor
Get ready. Arrange a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat to 375°F. Season the chicken. Pat the chicken dry and season all over with 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, about 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of the thyme leaves. Place in a rimmed baking sheet and set aside while prepping the vegetables. Add the vegetables.
The High-Protein Make-Ahead Breakfast I Make Every Week
Credit: Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm These overnight oats get a protein boost from peanut butter powder. Chia seeds help thicken the oats for a more substantial consistency. You can make a batch of these oats and keep them in the fridge for up to four days. I first started making these overnight oats when I got back into running a few years ago. I come from a family of runners, and around my 30th birthday, I decided to follow my dad and brother’s footsteps and sign up for a marathon.
The One-Bowl Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread I’m Making All Fall Long
Credit: Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm This one-bowl quick bread bakes up tender with ripe bananas and just enough pumpkin. A tablespoon of pumpkin spice gives the loaf a warm, unmistakably autumnal flavor. The banana flavor stays front and center, while pumpkin purée adds moisture without taking over. Banana bread was one of the first recipes I learned to bake as a teenager. It’s one of my essential comfort bakes, and I return to it frequently, sometimes adjusting it to the season.
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken (No Cream!)
Garlic Parmesan Chicken in a rich, silky sauce, but without heavy cream! It’s a cozy, one-skillet meal with plenty of sauce for tossing with pasta or spooning over vegetables. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm For weeknight dinners, I’m always searching for something easy and comforting that plays well with anything I have stashed away in the fridge. One recipe I turn to time and again is garlic Parmesan chicken. Nothing is easier than a one-pan, stovetop chicken breast dinner.
Crème Anglaise (Vanilla Custard Sauce)
Credit: Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm In This Recipe View All In This Article What Is Crème Anglaise? Steps for Crème Anglaise Tips to Prevent Curdling Chilling Crème Anglaise Flavor Variations Ideas for Serving The custard adds floral vanilla richness to cakes, pies, and fruit, served warm or cold. Five everyday ingredients turn out a homemade sauce that makes plain desserts special. Coffee, cinnamon, or lemon let you match this classic sauce to the dessert you serve.
With just three ingredients and five minutes of cooking, blistered Padrón peppers are one of the easiest Spanish recipes to make at home. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm These small green peppers, charred in olive oil and sprinkled with crunchy salt, are a staple at bars and restaurants throughout Spain. Because they’re ready so quickly, I like to order pimientos de Padrón right away with my drink order at the tapas bar so we have something to snack on while we peruse the rest of the menu.
Escalivada (Catalan Roasted Vegetables)
Escalivada is a smoky, sweet, and savory Catalonian dish of red peppers, eggplants, and onions, roasted whole, then sliced and dressed with olive oil. Serve with tapas, meat or seafood! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm After living in Spain for many years, one thing I’ve learned is: Catalans live to cook and eat, and they measure time by which vegetables are at their peak, from white asparagus in the spring to wild mushrooms in the fall.
This Magic Coconut Pie Is Creamy, Fluffy, and Surprisingly Easy
Credit: Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm This pie has all the delicious appeal of a classic coconut cream pie, but it’s way easier to make. The filling separates into two layers—one creamy and one light and fluffy—during baking. Use a homemade crust or go store-bought for an even easier pie. Coconut cream pie showcases coconut’s creaminess in the custard filling and its nuttiness in the toasted coconut flakes.
This Magic Coconut Pie Is Creamy, Fluffy, and Surprisingly Easy
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Pistachio Crusted Salmon
Get ready. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Prepare the salmon fillets. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Season generously with salt and freshly ground pepper. Prepare the pistachio topping. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, and cumin. Add the chopped pistachios and stir to combine.
Strawberry Magic Cake Is Light, Creamy, and Impressive
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm In This Recipe What Is Magic Cake? Baking Tips for Strawberry Magic Cake How to Tell When Magic Cake Is Done Strawberries Are Just the Beginning In this bewitching dessert, a crêpe-like batter separates into three layers while baking. You can make this cake mostly with pantry ingredients you likely have on hand. For extra strawberry flair, dust the top with a mixture of powdered freeze-dried strawberries and powdered sugar.
French Vanilla vs. Vanilla: A Professional Pastry Chef Explains the Difference Original
Ciara Kehoe Key Takeaways French vanilla ice cream gets its rich flavor and color from egg yolks in the base. The term “French vanilla” evokes indulgence, but doesn’t always mean it contains eggs. Vanilla beans from Madagascar, Tahiti, and Mexico each bring unique flavor profiles. When confronted with the choice between vanilla or French vanilla ice cream, I always choose French vanilla. The vanilla option is a bit, well, plain vanilla.
Lemon Drizzle Cake Is the British Favorite With a Perfectly Crackly Sugar Top
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm No assembling or frosting is needed, making this an easy one-pan recipe for any day. The sturdy yet velvety crumb holds up beautifully and still feels soft and tender. A signature crackly lemon glaze forms a sweet-tart crust on top for added texture. With countless classic cakes, such as Victoria sponge cake or Battenberg cake, the Brits certainly know what to serve with tea. But for me, nothing compares to lemon drizzle cake.
The Risotto I Make When Tomatoes Are at Their Best
Heat the broth. Add the broth or stock to a small saucepan and place over medium-low heat. Let it warm up while preparing the other ingredients. Don't let it boil; keep it just below a simmer. Sauté the onion. Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed sauté pan over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the onions have softened slightly.
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Is there anything better than a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie from scratch? We'd be hard-pressed to find it. Of all the cookie flavors out there, there's just something about this classic that makes it the universal fave. Rather than relying on pre-made, store-bought dough or packaged (the horror) chocolate chip cookies, we think it's clutch to have a never-fail, go-to recipe for making them in your own kitchen.
Danish “Dream Cake” Is Buttery, Tender, and Truly Dreamy
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Soft vanilla cake meets a caramelized coconut topping for a distinctive, coffee-ready treat. Whipping eggs and sugar well creates an extra-fluffy and tender cake crumb. There’s no need to wait for butter and milk to reach room temperature before starting. A few years ago, I worked as the head baker at a Danish café in London. The café was renowned for its cardamom buns, but another lesser-known dessert also sold out nearly every day.
Cream Puff Recipe
Baker and food writer Mark Beahm of The Sunday Baker has fond memories of all sorts of baked goods, but homemade cream puffs have a special place in his heart. "I remember having frozen cream puffs at family parties at my aunt's house growing up. For some reason, she seemed much more elegant to me for serving those than the usual brownies or cookies from a box," he says. How to take things up even another notch? Make your own cream puffs from scratch.
A Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Cookie Worth Making Every Week
Get ready. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Mix the wet ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the banana, applesauce, tahini, honey, and egg until smooth. Add the dry ingredients. Add the oats, flour, cardamom, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Mix with a silicone spatula just until combined. Add the dates, walnuts, and pepitas, and mix until evenly distributed through the cookie dough. The dough will seem loose. Scoop the cookies.
This 5-Ingredient British Potato Pie Is My New Favorite Comfort Dinner
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Lancashire butter pie transforms simple potatoes and onions into a hearty, satisfying main dish. Using store-bought puff pastry gives this pie extra flaky layers and amplifies its buttery flavor, without having to make a homemade dough. This classic recipe is naturally vegetarian and perfect for meatless meals. My father grew up in northern Maine, a rural region known for its potato farms.
This Easy Spanish Citrus Cake Tastes Like Sunshine
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm This easy Spanish olive oil cake bakes up light and fluffy. Bright citrus zest and a sparkly sugar crust make every slice aromatic and appealing. The cake stays moist for days, making it a handy treat for breakfast. Last year, my husband and I moved back to Barcelona, where we first met. And not long after, my husband’s parents announced their retirement and upcoming move from the Netherlands to Alicante in southern Spain.
This Is What Happens to Cookies if You Don't Preheat the Oven Original
Simply Recipes / Getty Images Key Takeaways Preheating the oven ensures cookies become moist, chewy, and properly browned. Cakes need preheating to rise well and avoid dense, flat results. Even low-temperature bakes like meringue can collapse without preheating. You've made the batter, scooped the cookies, scored the loaf, but you realize only now that you forgot to preheat the oven. We're all guilty of skimming a recipe sometimes, or just plain missing a step.
The Best Italian Easter Bread You'll Ever Bake
Make the sponge: In the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve the yeast in the milk and let stand until it begins to foam, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the sugar, eggs, and flour, and stir with a rubber spatula to combine. The mixture will resemble pancake batter. Cover the bowl and set aside in a warm spot to rise for 30 minutes, until the surface is bubbly. In the meantime, take the butter out of the refrigerator, and dice it into 1/2-inch pieces.
My Simple Trick for Chocolate Cake That Tastes Extra Rich Original
Simply Recipes / Abobe Stock Key Takeaways Blooming cocoa powder in liquid intensifies the chocolate flavor in your cake. Heating the liquid first unlocks the cocoa’s rich aromas and deep flavors. This technique eliminates clumps, so you can skip sifting the cocoa powder. I always assumed that to make a chocolate cake as chocolatey as possible, you need to add a lot of melted chocolate and use the expensive high-quality stuff.
The Easy Sugar Cookie Bars No One Can Resist
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm These sugar cookie bars offer classic sugar cookie flavor without fussy steps. You bake and frost the whole batch at once, saving time. Believe it or not, even as a professional, I sometimes find myself in a baking slump. It creeps up when I notice I’ve fallen into a routine, baking my favorites just a few too many times in a row. The baking projects begin to lose some luster, and I need to shake things up with something fun.
The Easy Sugar Cookie Bars No One Can Resist
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These Easy Chocolate Chip Scones Make Any Morning Special
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm You can bake these scones from frozen, making fresh pastries anytime you want. The tall, tender shape comes from chilling the shaped scones before baking. Simple pantry staples form the base, so you can bake without a special shopping trip. Every once in a while, when I was growing up, my mom would surprise my brothers and me with scones for Sunday breakfast. We’d wake up to the buttery smell and rush down to the kitchen. She didn’t save them for holidays or birthdays.
How to Get a Crispy "Fried" Crunch in the Oven (Every Single Time)
Get ready. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toast the breadcrumbs. Spread the breadcrumbs into an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Make the parmesan dredge. Scrape the breadcrumbs into a wide, shallow bowl. Add the Parmesan and Italian seasoning, whisking to combine. Set the baking sheet aside. Make the chicken cutlets.
“Magic” Lemon Pie Is the Retro Dessert You Need to Make
Credit: Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Why Make This Magic lemon pie separates into creamy custard and fluffy sponge while it bakes. This updated retro recipe boosts lemon flavor and balances sweetness for modern tastes. Cooking Down East by Marjorie Standish is Maine’s cooking bible, the definitive source for the recipes behind family parties, community potlucks, and bake sales.
“Magic” Lemon Pie Is the Retro Dessert You Need to Make
Some recipes are so good once you slide the pan into the oven, you are already planning when to make them again. 33 Oven-Baked Dishes So Addictive, You Might Find It Hard To Stop Baking Some recipes are so good once you slide the pan into the oven, you are already planning when to make them again. Oven-baked dishes like that are …
Forget Boring Chicken: Spanish Garlic Chicken is an Instant (Easy) Dinner Upgrade!
Season the chicken. Pat the chicken dry and season all over with salt and pepper. Lightly coat both sides with the flour and shake off any excess. Sear the chicken. In a large heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high until shimmering but not smoking. Working in batches if necessary, cook the chicken until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Make the sauce. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Orange Salad Recipe with Olives, Bitter Greens and Nuts
Prepare the oranges. Use a fine grater to zest one of the oranges until you have about 1 teaspoon, and reserve in a small bowl for the vinaigrette. Cut the top and bottom off the orange. Set it down flat on the cutting board and, following the curve of the orange, cut the peel and pith off from top to bottom. You'll see the orange's natural segments, separated by thin membranes. Use the knife to cut alongside each membrane, segmenting the fruit. Repeat with the remaining 2 oranges.
For the Best Roast Chicken, Make It Like the French Original
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm After years of searching for the perfect chicken roasting method, I’ve learned to trust the French for a reliably golden, succulent bird. I’ve gathered techniques and advice from my time as a prep cook in my teenage years; beloved books by Alice Waters, Julia Child, and Kenji Lopez-Alt; and from a friend who grew up in Occitania.
For the Coziest Winter Dessert, Make It the British Way
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Warm, fluffy date cake is soaked in glossy toffee sauce, delivering deep caramel flavor in every bite. This classic British pudding pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or crème anglaise for satisfying contrast. Medjool dates and hot coffee can upgrade the cake with even richer taste and texture.
Looking for a Healthy, High-Fiber Snacking Cake?
Get ready. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush a standard (8 1/2-inch x 4 1/2-inch x 2 1/2-inch) loaf pan with olive oil or spray it with baking spray. Soak the dates. Add the chopped dates and baking soda to a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot coffee, black tea, or water over the dates and allow them to soak for 15 minutes. Mix the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix the wet ingredients.
Linzer Cookies
How to Make Linzer Cookies 1:03 In This Recipe View All In This Article How to Roll Out Linzer Dough Toast the Almonds for a Flavor Boost Use Your Favorite Jam Storage and Making Them Ahead More Holiday Cookies to Enjoy this Season Linzer cookies are jam-filled sandwich cookies based on the Austrian Linzertorte, a tart made with a nutty crust spiced with cinnamon and lemon zest.
For an Extra Special Hot Chocolate, Make It the French Way Original
Credit: Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Experience a cozy Parisian café moment at home with this ultra-creamy hot chocolate. This French hot chocolate offers a velvety texture and rich chocolate flavor using only two ingredients. High-quality chopped chocolate gives the drink a luxurious, café-style taste and consistency. Many years ago, while studying abroad in Barcelona, my roommates and I traveled north to Paris for a weekend in February.
This Easy Fougasse Looks Fancy but Is Totally Doable
Make the poolish. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and water. Cover the bowl and let it sit at room temperature overnight, or 12 to 16 hours. The poolish will be bubbly and should have at least doubled in size. Make the dough. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, add all of the poolish, bread flour, whole wheat flour, water, yeast, olive oil, and salt. Mix on low speed until no dry streaks of flour remain.
Sautéed Mushrooms Are the Quick, Flavor-Packed Spanish Tapa You’ll Make on Repeat
Sautéed mushrooms with garlic, or Champiñones al Ajillo, is a simple and earthy vegetarian option you’ll find at tapas bars all over Spain. Learn how to sauté mushrooms the Spanish way! Champiñones al ajillo is a deceptively simple tapa relying on a short list of ingredients, but each ingredient complements and amplifies the others. The sweet, aromatic flavor of garlic infuses into the meaty mushrooms for an irresistibly savory combination.
Classic Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls, but Make them Healthier
Mix the dough. To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment or a large mixing bowl, add the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, yeast, salt, milk, olive oil, honey, and eggs. Mix on low speed until no dry streaks of flour remain. Knead the dough. Knead the dough on medium speed (speed 2 on a KitchenAid mixer) until it becomes elastic and somewhat smooth, about 8 minutes. If kneading by hand, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes.
My Easy Donut Muffins Taste Like an Old-Fashioned Donut Without the Frying
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm With this quick and easy baking recipe, you get the nostalgic taste of an old-fashioned donut with no frying or mess. Sour cream in the batter gives these muffins a tender crumb and subtle tang. Each muffin is rolled in a cinnamon-sugar coating for a satisfying crunch. Back when I was a budding baker at Two Fat Cats Bakery in Portland, Maine, we were looking to expand our breakfast selection.
Upgrade Your Coffee Break with a Spanish Treat
Combine the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat the eggs. In a large bowl with a hand mixer, or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the eggs, sugar, and lemon zest on medium-high speed until pale and doubled in volume, about 3 minutes. Add the wet ingredients. While continuing to beat the eggs on medium-high speed, pour in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream.
Spanish Alfajores Recipe (Honey Nut No Bake Cookie)
Get ready. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Toast the nuts. Add the almonds and hazelnuts to a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Roast the nuts for 6 minutes. Add the sesame seeds to the pan. Return the pan to the oven, and roast for 4 minutes longer until the nuts are toasted and fragrant. Set aside to cool slightly. Make the syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Do not stir.
Move Over Pumpkin Spice! Healthy Pumpkin Bread Has A New Blend In Town!
Get ready. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush a standard (8 1/2-inch x 4 1/2-inch x 2 1/2-inch) loaf pan with olive oil or spray it with baking spray. Mix the dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ras el hanout, baking soda, and salt. Mix the wet ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, honey, olive oil, and eggs until smooth. Make the batter. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the flour mixture. Mix gently with a silicone spatula until just combined.
A Pastry Chef’s Guide to Foolproof French Macarons
Get ready. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit neatly in a baking sheet. Use a permanent marker to trace 1 1/4-inch circles spaced 1 inch apart. Place the parchment paper, marker-side down, on the baking sheet. Grind and sift the dry ingredients. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the almond flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Pulse until extra fine, 10 to 15 (1-second) pulses. Sift through a mesh sieve into a mixing bowl, and discard any large pieces that remain in the sieve. Make the meringue.
Got Carrots? Make This Easy Weeknight Side!
Get ready. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 425°F. Peel and trim the carrots. Cut the carrots crosswise into 2-inch pieces. If they are more than 1 inch thick, cut them in half lengthwise. Place in a large mixing bowl. Make the honey glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange zest and 1/4 cup of the juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, Aleppo pepper, a generous pinch of kosher salt, and a good grind of freshly ground black pepper to taste. Season the carrots.
This Quick Bread Recipe Celebrates Fall's Most Underrated Fruit
Get ready. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush a standard (8 1/2-inch x 4 1/2-inch x 2 1/2-inch) loaf pan with olive oil or spray it with baking spray. Purée the persimmons. Slice the stems off of 3 persimmons. Slice them in half. Check for and remove any seeds. Scoop out the pulp and purée it in a food processor, blender, or with an immersion blender until smooth. Measure out 1 1/2 cups (365g) persimmon purée. Puree a fourth persimmon the same way if need be to yield 1 1/2 cups.
This Brief-Season Fruit Is the Star of the Best Salad You'll Ever Make
Pickle the shallots. In a small bowl, add the sliced shallot and apple cider vinegar and toss to coat. Let the shallot soak in the vinegar for 10 to 15 minutes while prepping the salad ingredients. Toast the pepitas. Toast pepitas in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until lightly browned and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer them to a bowl or plate and set aside to cool. Make the Spiced Vinaigrette. Remove the shallots from the bowl of vinegar and save them.
Savory, Simple, Spectacular: Spanish Mushroom Rice
Sauté the onion. Heat the oil in a large non-stick or cast iron skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to brown on the edges, about 10 minutes. Cook the mushrooms. Add the mushrooms. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have released their juices, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Cook the rice.
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