Comfort food classics, tested and made better, written for the person already standing at the stove. Recipes only.https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/en-ushttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/ambrosia-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/ambrosia-salad/Pineapple, oranges, coconut and marshmallows folded into tangy whipped cream. Make it ahead, chill 2 hours, no Cool Whip needed. 15 minutes of work.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesambrosia saladfruit saladcoconut marshmallow saladpotluckretro saladhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/angel-food-cake/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/angel-food-cake/Tall, tender angel food cake from 11 egg whites, cake flour and a cream of tartar boost. No butter, no oil, and a crackly golden top. About 1 hour plus cooling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertsangel food cakeegg white cakefrom scratchtube pan cakefat free cakehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/apple-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/apple-bread/Moist apple bread with unpeeled diced apples, brown sugar and cinnamon, and a crackly cinnamon-sugar top. One bowl, about 1 hour 15 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingapple breadcinnamon apple breadapple quick breadfall bakingeasy apple breadhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/apple-fritters/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/apple-fritters/Big, craggy apple fritters, crisp outside and tender inside, packed with lemony apple chunks and dipped in glaze. About 35 minutes start to finish.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastapple frittersfried appledonut shop frittersapple breakfastdeep friedhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/bacon-in-the-oven/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/bacon-in-the-oven/Flat, evenly crisp bacon baked on a parchment-lined sheet pan at 400°F, started in a cold oven. No splatter, easy cleanup. About 35 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastoven baconbaked baconbacon in the ovensheet pan baconcrispy baconcooking bacon for a crowdhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/bagels/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/bagels/Chewy, shiny homemade bagels with an overnight fridge rest, a quick boil in malt water and a 425°F bake. Plain, sesame or everything. Makes eight.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingbagelshomemade bagelsnew york bagelseverything bagelsovernight bagelshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baked-beans/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baked-beans/Slow-baked beans in a molasses and brown sugar sauce with bacon, onion and a splash of vinegar. Starts from dried beans, mostly hands-off.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesbaked beansbbq side dishbacon baked beansfrom scratchcookout sidehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baked-oatmeal/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baked-oatmeal/Cozy baked oatmeal with toasted oats and nuts, cinnamon and berries. Stir, bake in one dish for 30 minutes, and eat it all week.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastbaked oatmealoatmeal bakemake ahead breakfastberry oatmealoven oatmealhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baked-potato/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baked-potato/Fluffy baked potatoes with crisp, salty skin. Oil, coarse salt, no foil, 400°F for about an hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesbaked potatooven baked potatocrispy skinrusset potatosteakhouse potatohttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/banana-pancakes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/banana-pancakes/Fluffy banana pancakes with mashed ripe banana in the batter and brown sugar bananas on top. Ready in 30 minutes, makes about 12.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastbanana pancakesfluffy pancakesripe bananasbreakfastcaramelized bananashttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/banana-pudding/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/banana-pudding/Old-fashioned banana pudding with a from-scratch vanilla custard blended with ripe banana, vanilla wafers and whipped cream. Chills 4 hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertsbanana puddingsouthern banana puddinghomemade banana puddingvanilla wafer dessertfrom scratch custardhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/bbq-chicken/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/bbq-chicken/Bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks salted ahead, baked until the skin is crisp, then glazed in three coats of homemade BBQ sauce. About 1 hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbaked bbq chickenoven bbq chickenbbq chicken thighsbarbecue chicken drumstickshomemade bbq saucehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/bbq-sauce/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/bbq-sauce/Sweet, tangy, smoky barbecue sauce made from pantry staples in 30 minutes. Fresh onion and garlic, smoked paprika, molasses; no liquid smoke.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicsbbq saucebarbecue saucehomemade bbq saucekansas city bbq saucesauce for ribshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-and-noodles/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-and-noodles/Chuck roast simmered until fork-tender, then wide egg noodles cooked right in the pot so the gravy thickens itself. One pot, about 2 hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbeef and noodlesbeef and noodles stovetopchuck roast and egg noodlesone pot dinnercomfort foodhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-barley-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-barley-soup/Beef barley soup with seared chuck, browned mushrooms, tomato paste and a Parmesan rind. Tender beef, chewy barley, about two hours on the stove.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsbeef barley soupbeef soupbarley soupwinter soupstovetop souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-bourguignon/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-bourguignon/Beef braised in red wine until fork-tender, with crisp bacon and separately browned mushrooms and pearl onions. About 3 hours, mostly hands-off.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbeef bourguignonboeuf bourguignonbeef and red wine stewdutch oven beeffrench beef stewhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-enchiladas/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-enchiladas/Seasoned ground beef rolled in flour tortillas dipped in a quick homemade red chile sauce, then baked under cheese. About 55 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbeef enchiladasground beef enchiladasenchilada saucered enchilada saucetex-mex dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-pot-pie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-pot-pie/Chuck roast braised until tender in a thick red wine gravy with carrots and peas, under a flaky all-butter crust. About 3 hours, mostly hands-off.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbeef pot piehomemade pot piechuck roast piesavory piecomfort foodsunday dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-short-ribs/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-short-ribs/Bone-in short ribs seared, then braised in red wine and broth until fork-tender, with a glossy reduced sauce. About 3 hours 45 minutes, mostly oven time.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbraised short ribsred wine short ribsbeef short ribsdutch oven recipesunday dinnermake ahead dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-wellington/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-wellington/Seared beef tenderloin wrapped in mushroom duxelles, prosciutto and puff pastry. A prosciutto layer keeps the pastry crisp. About 2 hours with chilling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbeef wellingtonbeef tenderloinpuff pastryduxellesholiday dinnerspecial occasion dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beer-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beer-bread/One-bowl beer bread. Stir, pour, bake, with a butter-brushed golden crust and a tender malty crumb in about 45 minutes. No yeast, no rising.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingbeer breadquick breadno yeasteasy breadsoup breadhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beer-cheese-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beer-cheese-soup/Silky sharp cheddar soup with light lager, bacon and a little mustard. Smooth, tangy and ready in about 50 minutes. Top with pretzel croutons.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsbeer cheese soupcheddar soupbeer soupbacon cheddar souppretzel croutonshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beer-can-chicken/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beer-can-chicken/A whole chicken dry-brined overnight, rubbed with paprika and brown sugar, and roasted upright on a half-full beer can, on the grill or in the oven. About 1¼ hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbeer can chickengrilled whole chickenupright chickenwhole chicken on the grilloven beer can chickenhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/belgian-waffles/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/belgian-waffles/Crisp-edged, airy Belgian waffles from a yeasted batter you mix the night before. Whipped egg whites and cornstarch make them light.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastbelgian wafflesyeasted wafflesovernight wafflescrispy waffleswaffle iron recipeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/birria-tacos/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/birria-tacos/Chile-braised beef, shredded and griddled in a red-fat dipped tortilla with melty cheese, plus the broth for dunking. About 4 hours, mostly hands-off.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbirria tacosquesabirriabeef birriabirria consommemexican beef tacoshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/black-bean-burgers/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/black-bean-burgers/Black bean burgers with oven-dried beans, smoky chipotle and a chill before cooking, so they sear crisp and don't fall apart. About 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerblack bean burgerveggie burgervegetarian burgermeatless dinnerburgershttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/black-bean-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/black-bean-soup/Black bean soup from dried beans, with toasted spices, a little chipotle and a blended third for body. Finished with lime and cilantro. About 2 hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsblack bean soupdried beansvegetarian soupcuban stylefreezer souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/black-eyed-peas/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/black-eyed-peas/Tender black-eyed peas simmered with a smoked ham hock, onion and garlic, until the broth turns creamy. No soaking, about 1 hour 15 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesblack eyed peassouthern black eyed peasnew year's black eyed peasham hock peasdried black eyed peashttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/blackened-salmon/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/blackened-salmon/Salmon fillets coated in a homemade Cajun spice blend and seared in a hot cast-iron skillet with butter. Dark crust, juicy center, ready in 20 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerblackened salmoncast iron salmoncajun salmon20 minute dinnersalmon filletshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/blondies/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/blondies/Chewy, fudgy brown butter blondies with a shiny, crackly top, made in one saucepan and one bowl. No mixer, about 25 minutes in the oven.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertsblondiesbrown butter blondieschewy blondiesbutterscotch barsone bowl desserthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/blt/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/blt/Crisp oven-baked bacon, salted tomatoes, crunchy lettuce and garlic-pepper mayo on toast. No splatter, about 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbltblt sandwichoven baked baconbacon sandwichsummer sandwichhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/blueberry-pancakes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/blueberry-pancakes/Tall buttermilk pancakes with lemon zest and whole blueberries that stay put. No purple batter. Makes about 14 in 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastblueberry pancakesbuttermilk pancakesfluffy pancakeslemon blueberrybreakfasthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/blueberry-pie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/blueberry-pie/A double-crust blueberry pie with a sliceable, jammy filling thanks to flour plus cornstarch, lemon zest and a long cool-down. About 75 minutes in the oven.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertsblueberry piefresh blueberry piedouble crust piesummer piehomemade piehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/bread-pudding/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/bread-pudding/Custardy bread pudding baked in a water bath, with a spiked bourbon sauce and a vanilla option. Crisp top, soft center, about 1 hour 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertsbread puddingbread pudding with bourbon saucenew orleans bread puddingeasy bread puddingsouthern desserthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/bran-muffins/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/bran-muffins/Moist, hearty bran muffins with molasses, orange zest and toasted walnuts. Soak the bran first so they stay tender. Makes 16, bakes in 25 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastbran muffinsmolasses bran muffinswheat bran muffinsbuttermilk muffinsmake ahead breakfasthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/breadsticks/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/breadsticks/Soft, chewy breadsticks with olive oil in the dough and garlic-parmesan butter brushed on hot. Easy dough, one rise, ready in about 2 hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingbreadsticksgarlic breadstickshomemade breadstickssoft breadsticksyeast breadhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/breakfast-sandwich/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/breakfast-sandwich/A diner-style breakfast sandwich on a buttered English muffin, with a soft folded egg and melty cheese. Makes four in 30 minutes and freezes well.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastbreakfast sandwichegg and cheese sandwichbacon egg and cheeseenglish muffin sandwichfreezer breakfast sandwichhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/brioche/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/brioche/A tender, buttery brioche loaf with an overnight rise in the fridge for easy shaping and deep flavor. Eggs, milk and a full stick and a half of butter.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingbriochebrioche breadenriched doughfrench breadbrioche loafhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/broccoli-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/broccoli-salad/Crunchy broccoli salad with bacon, cheddar, sunflower seeds and a sweet-tangy balsamic dressing. Twenty minutes plus two hours to chill.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesbroccoli saladbroccoli salad with baconpotluck sidecold broccoli saladpicnic saladhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/brown-gravy/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/brown-gravy/Rich, smooth brown gravy from butter, browned flour, beef broth and a splash of soy sauce. No drippings needed, ready in 20 minutes. Makes about 2 cups.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicsbrown gravygravy without drippingsbeef gravyeasy gravymashed potato gravyhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/brunswick-stew/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/brunswick-stew/Thick Southern Brunswick stew with chicken, smoky pulled pork, tomatoes, lima beans and corn. A tangy, barbecue-style pot that feeds a crowd in about 2 hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsbrunswick stewsouthern stewbbq stewpulled pork stewgeorgia stewhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/buffalo-chicken-dip/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/buffalo-chicken-dip/Creamy buffalo chicken dip with cheddar and scallions, baked until bubbling and browned on top. Mix in 10 minutes, bake 20, serve with celery.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTappetizersbuffalo chicken dipparty dipgame day appetizerhot diprotisserie chickenhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/butter-chicken/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/butter-chicken/Yogurt-marinated chicken thighs, seared for char, then simmered in a blended tomato-butter sauce with cream. Silky, mild, about an hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbutter chickenmurgh makhaniindian chickencreamy tomato currychicken thighshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/buttercream-frosting/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/buttercream-frosting/Fluffy vanilla American buttercream from butter, powdered sugar and cream, with a chocolate variation. Ten minutes, enough for 12 to 15 cupcakes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicsbuttercream frostingamerican buttercreamvanilla frostingchocolate buttercreamcupcake frostinghttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/burgoo/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/burgoo/Thick Kentucky burgoo with beef, pork and chicken, lots of vegetables and a splash of Worcestershire. A big pot for a crowd, ready in about 3 hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsburgookentucky burgookentucky derby foodmeat and vegetable stewparty stewhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cabbage-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cabbage-soup/Cabbage soup with white beans, tomatoes and a Parmesan rind. Cabbage goes in two stages for silk and bite, with lemon to finish. About 50 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewscabbage soupvegetable soupwhite bean souphealthy soupbudget mealhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cacio-e-pepe/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cacio-e-pepe/Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and toasted black pepper in a creamy sauce made only from cheese and pasta water. Four ingredients, 25 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnercacio e pepepecorino pastablack pepper pastaroman pastaeasy pasta recipehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/caesar-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/caesar-salad/Crisp romaine, a garlicky anchovy dressing with no raw egg, homemade garlic croutons and plenty of Parmesan. Ready in 35 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescaesar saladcaesar dressinghomemade croutonsromaine saladno raw egghttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cajun-pasta/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cajun-pasta/Seared Cajun chicken, bell pepper and a spicy Parmesan cream sauce tossed with penne in one skillet. Homemade spice blend, about 35 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnercajun chicken pastacreamy cajun pastaone skillet pastaweeknight dinnerspicy cream saucehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cake-donuts/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cake-donuts/Craggy, tender old-fashioned donuts with a buttermilk tang and warm nutmeg, fried in 4 minutes and dipped in vanilla glaze. Dough chills ahead.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastold fashioned donutscake donutsbuttermilk donutsfried donutshomemade donutshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/calzones/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/calzones/Four big calzones with a thick ricotta-mozzarella filling that stays creamy, a golden egg-washed crust and marinara for dipping. About 1 hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnercalzonehomemade calzonericotta calzonepizza dough calzonesausage calzonehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/caprese-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/caprese-salad/Ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil with salted tomatoes and a bright basil oil. No cooking, 15 minutes, and only as good as your tomatoes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescaprese saladtomato mozzarella saladsummer saladno cookbasilhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/caramel-sauce/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/caramel-sauce/Smooth salted caramel sauce made on the stove in 20 minutes, with a spoonful of corn syrup so it never turns grainy. Keeps a month in the fridge.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicscaramel saucesalted caramelhomemade caramelice cream toppingdessert saucehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/carnitas/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/carnitas/Pork shoulder braised with orange, lime and cumin, then broiled until the edges crackle. Oven-easy, about 3 hours with little hands-on time, feeds a crowd.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnercarnitaspork carnitasmexican pulled porkoven carnitaspork shoulder tacoshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/carrot-cake/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/carrot-cake/Moist, oil-based carrot cake with two sugars and warm spices, in two 9-inch layers with a tangy cream cheese frosting. About 1 hour 10 minutes plus cooling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertscarrot cakecarrot cake with cream cheese frostinglayer cakeeaster dessertoil cakehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cauliflower-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cauliflower-soup/Silky cauliflower soup made with caramelized roasted cauliflower, a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of nutmeg. Dairy-light and ready in about an hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewscauliflower souproasted cauliflower soupcreamy cauliflower soupvegetarian souppureed souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/challah/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/challah/A glossy braided challah with a rich, tender crumb. An overnight chill makes it easier to braid and gives deeper flavor. Bakes in about 35 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingchallahbraided breadegg breadshabbat breadsabbath challahhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cheddar-bay-biscuits/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cheddar-bay-biscuits/Sharp cheddar drop biscuits with garlic in the dough and a garlic-parsley butter brushed on top. No rolling or cutting, and ready in about 35 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakinggarlic cheddar biscuitscheddar biscuitsdrop biscuitsgarlic butter biscuitscheesy biscuitshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/carrot-ginger-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/carrot-ginger-soup/Silky carrot ginger soup with orange juice and a splash of vinegar at the end so it tastes bright, not just sweet. One pot, about 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewscarrot ginger soupcarrot souppureed soupvegetarian soupblender souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cheese-danish/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cheese-danish/Bakery-style cheese danish from store-bought puff pastry, with a lemony cream cheese filling and vanilla icing. 25 minutes of work, 6 danish.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastcheese danishpuff pastry danishcream cheese danisheasy brunchbakery breakfasthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cheese-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cheese-bread/A no-yeast cheddar loaf with garlic, mustard and scallions, cheese baked into the crumb and across the top. One bowl, ready in about an hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingcheese breadcheddar breadquick breadsavory breadno yeasthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cheesecake/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cheesecake/Tall, dense, creamy New York cheesecake with a buttery graham crust and a hot-then-low bake that keeps the top smooth. Plan on a day to chill.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertscheesecakenew york cheesecakeclassic cheesecakegraham cracker crustno crack cheesecakespringform cheesecakehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cheeseburger-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cheeseburger-soup/Creamy potato soup with browned ground beef, sharp cheddar, Worcestershire and mustard, topped with pickles. A weeknight pot in about 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewscheeseburger soupground beef soupcheddar potato souphamburger soupweeknight souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cheesy-potatoes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cheesy-potatoes/Shredded boiled potatoes in a sharp cheddar, sour cream and cream cheese sauce, with a buttery cornflake crust. Make-ahead, serves 10.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescheesy potatoesfuneral potatoespotluck potatoesmake ahead potatoesthanksgiving sidehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cherry-pie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cherry-pie/Classic double-crust cherry pie with a thick, glossy filling, a hint of almond and lemon, and a hot start. Fresh or frozen cherries, about 2 hours plus cooling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertscherry piefresh cherry piehomemade cherry piefrozen cherry pielattice piedouble crust piehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chia-pudding/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chia-pudding/Smooth, lump-free chia pudding with a simple 1 to 4 ratio, maple and vanilla. Five minutes of work, then the fridge does the rest overnight.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastchia puddingovernight chiachia seed puddingmake ahead breakfastvegan breakfasthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-alfredo/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-alfredo/Creamy chicken Alfredo with golden seared chicken, garlic, cream and freshly grated Parmesan. A sauce that clings, in about 35 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken alfredofettuccine alfredocreamy chicken pastaparmesan cream sauceweeknight dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-and-noodles/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-and-noodles/Thick, rich chicken and noodles with tender bone-in thighs and yolk-rich homemade egg noodles cooked right in the broth. About 1½ hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken and noodleshomemade egg noodleschicken and noodles from scratchcomfort foodnoodles in brothhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-and-waffles/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-and-waffles/Crisp buttermilk-fried boneless thighs on golden waffles, finished with hot honey butter. Marinate ahead, then about 45 minutes to the table.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken and wafflesfried chicken thighshot honey buttersouthern brunchboneless fried chickenhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-broccoli-rice-casserole/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-broccoli-rice-casserole/Chicken, broccoli and rice in a cheesy sauce made from scratch, with a buttery golden crumb. No canned soup, no mushy rice, about an hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken broccoli rice casserolechicken and rice casserolecheesy chicken casserolemake ahead dinnerno canned soup casserolehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-bog/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-bog/South Carolina chicken bog, a one-pot dish of chicken, smoked sausage and rice cooked in the chicken broth. Moist, smoky and ready in about 1 hour 15 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken bogsouth carolina chicken and riceone pot chicken and ricesmoked sausage ricelowcountryhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-chimichangas/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-chimichangas/Crisp baked chimichangas stuffed with chicken, beans and cheese. A hot oiled pan and a butter brush give you a fried crunch without the fryer.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchimichangasbaked chimichangaschicken chimichangasbaked burritostex-mex dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-curry/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-curry/A weeknight chicken curry with seared thighs, toasted curry powder, coconut milk and spinach. One pot, 40 minutes, no long ingredient list.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken curryeasy chicken currycoconut chicken curryweeknight curryone pot dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-divan/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-divan/Chicken and bright green broccoli in a velvety cheese sauce with a pinch of curry, under a crisp Parmesan crumb. No canned soup, about an hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken divanchicken broccoli casserolerotisserie chicken casseroleretro casserolemake ahead casserolehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-florentine/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-florentine/Golden chicken cutlets in a spinach cream sauce built on white wine, shallot and a little cream cheese. One skillet, 30 minutes, nothing fussy.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken florentinespinach cream saucecreamy chickenone pan dinnerwhite wine chickenhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-fried-chicken/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-fried-chicken/Thin pounded chicken cutlets in a double-dredged peppery crust, fried golden and smothered in cream gravy made in the same pan. About 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnercountry fried chickenchicken fried chickenchicken cutletscream gravysouthern comfort foodhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-gnocchi-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-gnocchi-soup/Chicken gnocchi soup with a flour-thickened cream base, spinach and a squeeze of lemon. Poached chicken, one pot, about 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewschicken gnocchi soupcreamy soupgnocchione potweeknight souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-kiev/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-kiev/Pounded chicken rolled around frozen garlic-herb butter, coated in panko, browned and finished in the oven. Cut it open and it runs. About 1 hour 15.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken kievgarlic butter chickenstuffed chickenbreaded chickenpanko chickenhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-lo-mein/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-lo-mein/Chicken lo mein with springy noodles, crisp cabbage and carrots, and a glossy oyster-soy sauce you mix first. One pan and 30 minutes from start to table.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken lo meinlo mein noodleschinese noodlestakeout at home30 minute dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-pot-pie-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-pot-pie-soup/Creamy chicken pot pie soup with seared thighs, potatoes and peas, topped with buttery baked pie crust crisps. About 1 hour, one pot.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewschicken pot pie soupcreamy chicken souppot pie soupcomfort fooddutch oven souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-quesadillas/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-quesadillas/Seasoned chicken, two cheeses and a buttered skillet make quesadillas with crisp shells and a fully melted center. Ready in 25 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken quesadillaquesadillasrotisserie chicken recipeweeknight dinnerskillet quesadillahttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-salad-sandwich/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-salad-sandwich/Tender poached chicken, crunchy celery and a creamy tarragon dressing. Make it ahead and pile it on bread. About an hour with chilling, mostly hands-off.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken saladchicken salad sandwichpoached chickentarragonmake ahead lunchhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-spaghetti/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-spaghetti/Creamy, cheesy baked chicken spaghetti with a quick homemade mushroom sauce and rotisserie chicken. No canned soup. About 1 hour, serves 8.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken spaghettichicken spaghetti casserolebaked spaghettirotisserie chicken recipepotluck casserolehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-stew/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-stew/Thick, gravy-style chicken stew with browned thighs, potatoes and carrots, finished with lemon and peas. One pot, about an hour from start to bowl.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewschicken stewchicken thighsone potcomfort foodweeknight stewhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-stir-fry/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-stir-fry/Chicken stir-fry with tender, lightly coated chicken, crisp broccoli and a glossy ginger-garlic sauce you mix first. Ready in 30 minutes, one pan.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken stir frystir fry sauceweeknight dinnereasy chicken dinner30 minute dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-stock/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-stock/Rich, golden chicken stock from roasted backs and wings, a gentle 3-hour simmer and an overnight chill. Makes about 10 cups for soups and sauces.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicschicken stockhomemade chicken stockchicken brothroasted chicken stocksoup basehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-thighs-and-potatoes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-thighs-and-potatoes/Crisp-skinned bone-in chicken thighs roasted over golden potatoes on one pan, finished with lemon, garlic and parsley. 15 minutes of work, about an hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnersheet pan chicken and potatoeschicken thighs and potatoesone pan chicken dinnerroasted chicken thighseasy weeknight dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-tikka-masala/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-tikka-masala/Yogurt-marinated chicken broiled until charred, then simmered in a spiced tomato-onion sauce with cream. A restaurant favorite in about an hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken tikka masalatikka masalaindian chickenbroiled chickencreamy tomato saucehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-wild-rice-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-wild-rice-soup/Creamy chicken and wild rice soup with browned mushrooms, a quick roux and lemon zest. Rice cooked separately so it stays chewy. About an hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewschicken wild rice soupcreamy chicken soupwild rice soupcreamy soup recipemushroom souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chilaquiles/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chilaquiles/Crisp tortilla chips tossed in a thick roasted-tomato salsa, topped with fried eggs and queso fresco. Soft and crunchy at once, ready in 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastchilaquileschilaquiles rojosmexican breakfasttortilla chipsbreakfast skillethttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chili-mac/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chili-mac/Beef, beans and macaroni cooked together in one pot, with the chili spices bloomed in the fat first. Cheddar on top, on the table in about 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchili macone pot dinnerchili macaroniground beef dinnerweeknight pastahttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chili-verde/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chili-verde/Tender pork shoulder simmered in a broiled tomatillo, poblano and jalapeño sauce. Fork-tender in about 2 hours, with lime and cilantro to finish.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewschile verdechili verdepork chile verdegreen chile porktomatillo pork stewhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chocolate-cake/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chocolate-cake/A deep, moist two-layer chocolate cake with hot coffee and oil, stirred in one bowl, with a fudgy chocolate buttercream. About 1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertschocolate cakechocolate layer cakebirthday cakechocolate buttercreamone bowl cakehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chocolate-chip-muffins/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chocolate-chip-muffins/Tall, domed chocolate chip muffins with a tender crumb. One bowl, no mixer, a hot-then-lower oven, and ready in about 40 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastchocolate chip muffinsbakery style muffinsbuttermilk muffinsone bowl muffinsdomed muffinshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chocolate-cream-pie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chocolate-cream-pie/Stovetop chocolate custard made with two kinds of chocolate, strained smooth, in a flaky crust under billowy whipped cream. About an hour of work plus chilling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertschocolate cream piechocolate piechocolate pudding piediner piechocolate custard piehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chocolate-pudding/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chocolate-pudding/Silky stovetop chocolate pudding made with cocoa, real chocolate and cornstarch. Ten minutes at the stove, a splash of vanilla, and a glossy finish.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertschocolate puddinghomemade puddingstovetop puddingcornstarch puddingeasy desserthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cilantro-lime-rice/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cilantro-lime-rice/Fluffy cilantro lime rice with toasted garlic, lime zest and juice stirred in at the end so it stays bright. Twenty-five minutes, one pot.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescilantro lime ricelime riceburrito bowl ricemexican rice sidejasmine ricehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cincinnati-chili/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cincinnati-chili/Thin, savory-sweet meat sauce with cinnamon, allspice and a little chocolate, simmered 2½ hours and ladled over spaghetti. Better the next day.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewscincinnati chili3-way chilichili spaghettiground beef chiliskyline stylehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cinnamon-roll-casserole/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cinnamon-roll-casserole/Make-ahead French toast casserole with cinnamon-sugar swirled through brioche and a cream cheese glaze. Assemble the night before, bake 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastfrench toast casserolecinnamon roll casseroleovernight breakfastmake ahead brunchbaked french toasthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cinnamon-swirl-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cinnamon-swirl-bread/Soft, enriched cinnamon swirl bread with a tight spiral and no gaps. Roll it tight and brush the dough with water. About 3 hours, most of it rising.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingcinnamon swirl breadcinnamon breadyeast breadbreakfast breadcinnamon raisin breadhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/clam-linguine/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/clam-linguine/Fresh littleneck clams steamed in white wine, a strained clam broth, garlic and parsley, tossed with linguine until glossy. About 40 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerlinguine with clamswhite clam sauceclam pastalittleneck clamsseafood pastahttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cloverleaf-rolls/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cloverleaf-rolls/Soft muffin-tin cloverleaf rolls with three little dough balls in every cup and a honey butter brush. Make-ahead friendly, about 2½ hours start to finish.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingcloverleaf rollsdinner rollsmuffin tin rollsyeast rollsthanksgiving rollshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cobb-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cobb-salad/Cobb salad with juicy seared chicken cutlets, crisp bacon, jammy-set eggs, avocado and blue cheese in rows, with a sharp red wine vinaigrette. 40 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescobb saladchicken cobb saladmain dish saladbacon avocado saladred wine vinaigrettehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/coconut-cream-pie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/coconut-cream-pie/Silky coconut custard in a blind-baked all-butter crust, topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut. Made with canned coconut milk and a strained filling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertscoconut cream piecream pietoasted coconuthomemade custard pieold fashioned piehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/coconut-rice/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/coconut-rice/Creamy, fragrant coconut rice made with jasmine rice and coconut milk, finished with lime zest and toasted coconut. Thirty minutes, one pot.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescoconut ricejasmine ricecoconut milk ricethai side dishcurry sidehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/coleslaw/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/coleslaw/Creamy, tangy coleslaw with a buttermilk-mayo dressing and salted cabbage that stays crisp. Ten minutes of work, one hour in the fridge.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescoleslawcreamy coleslawcabbage slawbbq side dishbuttermilk coleslawhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/collard-greens/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/collard-greens/Tender Southern collard greens simmered in a smoky smoked turkey broth with onion, garlic and a splash of vinegar. About 1 hour 45 minutes, mostly hands-off.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescollard greenssouthern collard greenssmoked turkey collardscollards with ham hocksoul food sidehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/corn-muffins/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/corn-muffins/Tender, golden corn muffins with crisp edges from a hot pan. Sour cream keeps them moist. Ready in about 40 minutes, no mixer.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastcorn muffinscornbread muffinssour cream muffinssweet corn muffinshoney butter muffinshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/corn-on-the-cob/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/corn-on-the-cob/Sweet, snappy corn on the cob ready in 4 minutes of boiling, finished with a quick salted lime butter. Includes the shortcut for grilling and broiling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescorn on the cobhow to boil cornsummer side dishboiled cornlime butter cornhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/corn-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/corn-salad/Sweet summer corn briefly cooked, tossed with tomato, scallion, basil and a simple vinaigrette. 20 minutes, served cold or at room temperature.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescorn saladfresh corn saladsummer saladcorn and tomato saladcookout sidehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cornish-hens/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cornish-hens/Cornish hens flattened, dry-brined and roasted on a rack with lemon-thyme butter for crisp skin and juicy meat in about 40 minutes of oven time.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnercornish hensroast cornish henscornish game hensspatchcock hensindividual roast chickenhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cottage-pie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cottage-pie/Ground beef in a mustard-and-tomato gravy under cheddar mashed potatoes, baked until the ridges crisp. Make-ahead friendly, about 1 hour 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnercottage piebeef cottage piemashed potato toppingground beef casserolecomfort foodmake ahead dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/country-fried-steak/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/country-fried-steak/Crisp, double-dredged cube steak with a peppery onion gravy made in the same skillet. Ready in about 45 minutes, no deep fryer.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnercountry fried steakcube steak recipechicken fried steakonion gravycube steak and gravyhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/country-ham-biscuits/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/country-ham-biscuits/Small flaky buttermilk biscuits split and stacked with salty country ham and honey mustard butter. Serve warm for breakfast or a party tray. About 1 hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastham biscuitscountry ham biscuitssouthern breakfastbiscuit sandwichesparty biscuitshoney mustard butterhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/couscous/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/couscous/Fluffy couscous in five minutes, steamed in hot broth with butter, olive oil, lemon zest and parsley. Ready in 10 minutes with one pot.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescouscous recipehow to cook couscousfluffy couscouslemon couscousquick side dishhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cranberry-orange-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cranberry-orange-bread/Tender buttermilk loaf packed with fresh cranberries and bright orange, finished with a thin orange glaze. About 1 hour 15 minutes, one loaf.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingcranberry orange breadcranberry breadorange breadholiday quick breadfresh cranberrieshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/crawfish-etouffee/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/crawfish-etouffee/Louisiana etouffee with a copper-brown roux, the trinity, and a quick stock from the shrimp shells. Made with shrimp or crawfish tails, in about an hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinneretouffeeshrimp etouffeecrawfish etouffeecajun dinnerlouisianarouxhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cream-cheese-frosting/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cream-cheese-frosting/Tangy, silky cream cheese frosting with butter, lemon and salt that spreads and pipes without going soupy. Ten minutes, for carrot cake and red velvet.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicscream cheese frostingfrosting for carrot cakered velvet frostingcream cheese icingcupcake frostinghttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cream-of-mushroom-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cream-of-mushroom-soup/Silky cream of mushroom soup with deeply browned cremini, a splash of sherry and a partly blended texture. From scratch in about 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewscream of mushroom soupmushroom souphomemade cream soupcreamy soupcreminihttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/creamed-peas/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/creamed-peas/Frozen peas in a quick shallot cream sauce with a pinch of nutmeg and a squeeze of lemon. Ready in 15 minutes, no thawing needed.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescreamed peaspeas in cream saucefrozen peas recipeeasy side dishthanksgiving sidehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/creamy-polenta/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/creamy-polenta/Slow-cooked, spoonable polenta made with water and a splash of milk, finished with butter and Parmesan off the heat. About 45 minutes, mostly hands-off.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescreamy polentapolenta recipeitalian side dishcornmealparmesan polentahttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/crescent-rolls/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/crescent-rolls/Buttery homemade crescent rolls from a make-ahead dough chilled overnight. Roll, cut into wedges, curl, rise and bake in about 15 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingcrescent rollshomemade crescent rollsdinner rollsyeast rollsmake ahead rollshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cucumber-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cucumber-salad/Thin cucumbers salted and drained so they stay crunchy, tossed in a sweet-tart rice vinegar dressing with dill and red onion. Ready in 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescucumber saladmarinated cucumberscucumber onion saladrice vinegarpicnic sidehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cuban-sandwich/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cuban-sandwich/Ham, garlicky citrus pork, Swiss and pickles pressed in buttered bread until crisp. Quick mojo pork, a skillet press, about 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnercuban sandwichpressed sandwichmojo porkham and swisssandwich dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/date-nut-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/date-nut-bread/Old-fashioned date nut bread with soaked dates, toasted walnuts and a little cinnamon. Dark, moist and sliceable. About 1 hour 15 minutes plus cooling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingdate nut breaddate breadwalnut breadquick breadtea breadhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/deep-dish-pizza/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/deep-dish-pizza/Buttery, cornmeal-crisped crust, a thick layer of cheese and sausage, and chunky tomato on top. Bake at 425°F in a cake pan or skillet. About 3 hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerdeep dish pizzachicago style pizzahomemade deep dishsausage pizzacast iron pizzahttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/deviled-egg-potato-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/deviled-egg-potato-salad/Potato salad with the yolks mashed into the dressing, like a deviled egg. Dress the potatoes warm with vinegar, chill an hour. Serves 8.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesdeviled egg potato saladpotato saladpicnic sidecookout sidemake ahead sidehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/dinner-rolls-yeast-free/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/dinner-rolls-yeast-free/Soft, buttery dinner rolls made with baking powder instead of yeast. Mix in one bowl, no rising, on the table in about 40 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingno yeast dinner rollsquick dinner rollsbaking powder rollseasy rollsthanksgiving rollshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/dirty-rice/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/dirty-rice/Louisiana dirty rice with finely minced livers, spiced pork and toasted rice, all in one pot. Savory, a little spicy, and done in about 50 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesdirty ricecajun ricechicken liver ricelouisiana side dishone pot ricehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/drop-biscuits/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/drop-biscuits/Stir, scoop and bake. Crisp-edged buttermilk drop biscuits with melted butter in the batter, ready in about 30 minutes with no rolling or cutting.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingdrop biscuitsbuttermilk biscuitseasy biscuitsno roll biscuitsquick breadhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/duck-breast/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/duck-breast/Duck breast started in a cold skillet for shatter-crisp skin and a rosy middle, with a quick orange-balsamic pan sauce. About 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerduck breastpan seared duck breastcrispy skin duckduck breast pan saucehow to cook duck breasthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/egg-drop-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/egg-drop-soup/Restaurant-style egg drop soup with silky ribbons of egg in ginger-scented broth. Ready in 15 minutes with pantry ingredients and a bit of cornstarch.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsegg drop soupchinese egg soup15 minute soupquick soupegg ribbon souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/egg-muffins/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/egg-muffins/Twelve fluffy baked egg muffins with ham, peppers and cheddar. Sauté the vegetables first so they stay fluffy, not wet. 35 minutes, freezer-friendly.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastegg muffinsmake ahead breakfastegg cupsfreezer breakfastmeal prep eggshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/egg-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/egg-salad/Creamy egg salad with a mustard-mayo base, crunchy celery and dill pickle. Eggs cooked off the heat, then chilled. About 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinneregg saladegg salad sandwichhard boiled eggspicnicmake ahead lunchhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/eggnog/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/eggnog/Silky homemade eggnog built on a cooked custard, with nutmeg, cinnamon and an optional splash of bourbon or rum. Make it ahead; 20 minutes plus chilling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdrinkseggnoghomemade eggnogcooked eggnogholiday drinkschristmas drinkbourbon eggnoghttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/eggplant-parmesan/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/eggplant-parmesan/Panko-Parmesan eggplant slices baked until golden, layered with marinara and mozzarella. Crisp, not greasy or soggy, no frying. About 1 hour 20 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnereggplant parmesanbaked eggplant parmesaneggplant parmigianavegetarian dinnerno fry eggplanthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/eggs-in-purgatory/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/eggs-in-purgatory/Eggs baked in a garlicky, chile-spiked tomato sauce, finished with Parmesan and basil. Italian baked eggs in one skillet, about 35 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfasteggs in purgatorybaked eggsuova al purgatorioitalian baked eggseggs in tomato saucehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/elote/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/elote/Charred corn on the cob coated in a lime-garlic mayo and crema, rolled in cotija and chile. Made on the grill or under the broiler in 25 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsideselotemexican street corngrilled corncorn on the cobcotija cornhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fish-sticks/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fish-sticks/Cod fish sticks with a toasted panko and Parmesan crust, baked on a hot pan until crunchy. Quick tartar sauce, 35 minutes, and they freeze well.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerhomemade fish sticksoven baked fish stickscodkid friendly dinnerpanko fishhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fish-tacos/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fish-tacos/Light, crunchy fried cod in corn tortillas with quick lime slaw and crema. A cornstarch batter keeps the fish crisp. Ready in about 40 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerfish tacosbaja fish tacosbeer battered fish tacoscod tacosfried fish tacoshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/flour-tortillas/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/flour-tortillas/Soft, pliable homemade flour tortillas from five pantry ingredients, cooked in a dry skillet in seconds. Rest the dough 20 minutes and they roll thin.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingflour tortillashomemade tortillastortillas from scratchsoft tortillasburrito tortillashttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/french-bread-pizza/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/french-bread-pizza/Crisp garlic-butter toasted French bread, thick pizza sauce and bubbling mozzarella. Six minutes of hands-on work, ready in under 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerfrench bread pizzaeasy pizza dinnergarlic bread pizzaquick pizzaweeknight pizzahttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/focaccia/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/focaccia/Pillowy focaccia with a crisp, oil-fried bottom, deep dimples and flaky salt. Easy no-knead-style dough, one pan, about 3 hours with a 25-minute bake.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingfocacciafocaccia breaditalian breadolive oil breadno kneadhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/french-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/french-bread/Crackling-crust French bread baguettes with a chewy, airy crumb. A pinch of whole wheat flour, a steam pan and about three hours of rising for three loaves.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingfrench breadbaguettehomemade baguettecrusty breadbread with steamhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/french-fries/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/french-fries/Crisp outside, fluffy inside French fries from russets, a cold soak and two trips through the oil. Restaurant-style at home, about 1 hour 15 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesfrench frieshomemade french friesdouble fried friescrispy friesrusset potatoeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fried-cabbage/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fried-cabbage/Skillet cabbage with bacon and onion, browned in the bacon fat and finished with a splash of vinegar. Tender with crisp edges, in about 25 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesfried cabbagesouthern fried cabbagecabbage and baconsauteed cabbagecabbage side dishhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fried-corn/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fried-corn/Fresh corn cut and scraped from the cob, then fried in bacon fat and butter until creamy and lightly browned. Skillet side in 25 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidessouthern fried cornskillet cornfresh corn recipebacon cornsummer side dishhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fried-eggs/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fried-eggs/How to fry an egg with tender whites or lacy crisp edges, and a yolk that is runny, jammy or set. Sunny-side up, over easy and over medium in 5 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfasthow to fry an eggfried eggsunny side upover easy eggsover medium eggshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fried-okra/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fried-okra/Crunchy cornmeal-crusted fried okra with a quick buttermilk soak. Ready in 30 minutes, golden outside and tender inside, with no slime.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesfried okrasouthern fried okracornmeal fried okraokra recipesouthern side dishhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fried-green-tomatoes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fried-green-tomatoes/Fried green tomatoes with a cornmeal and panko crust that stays crisp, salted first so it sticks. Pan-fried in half an inch of oil, ready in 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesfried green tomatoessouthern side dishcornmeal crustgreen tomato recipespan friedhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/frito-pie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/frito-pie/Frito pie baked in a 9x13 dish. Quick beef and bean chili, cheddar and corn chips, with half the chips added at the end to stay crunchy. About 50 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerfrito piefrito chili piefrito pie casseroletexas chili pieweeknight dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fudge/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fudge/Smooth, rich chocolate fudge with no candy thermometer. Four ingredients, a pot of hot water, 10 minutes of work, and a salty finish.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertschocolate fudgeeasy fudgecondensed milk fudgeno thermometer fudgeholiday candyhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/garlic-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/garlic-bread/Baguette brushed with garlic butter and olive oil, topped with Parmesan and finished under the broiler for crisp edges. Ready in 20 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesgarlic breadparmesan garlic breadbaguette garlic breadeasy sidepasta nighthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/garlic-knots/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/garlic-knots/Soft pizza-dough garlic knots brushed with garlic butter before and after baking, then Parmesan and parsley. About 20 minutes in the oven.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakinggarlic knotspizza doughgarlic butterdinner breadpizzeria stylehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/garlic-mashed-potatoes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/garlic-mashed-potatoes/Creamy garlic mashed potatoes with the garlic simmered right in the pot, so it turns sweet and mellow. Warm cream, plenty of butter, about 40 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesgarlic mashed potatoesmashed potatoescreamy mashed potatoesthanksgiving sideyukon goldhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/gazpacho/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/gazpacho/Cold Spanish-style tomato gazpacho with salted tomatoes, a little bread and sherry vinegar. Ten minutes of work, two hours in the fridge.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsgazpachocold souptomato soupsummer soupno cookhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/general-tsos-chicken/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/general-tsos-chicken/General Tso's chicken with a crisp cornstarch crust and a tangy, spicy sauce built on dried chiles, rice vinegar and soy. Done in 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnergeneral tso chickengeneral tso's chickenchinese takeout at homespicy chickenfried chickenhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/german-chocolate-cake/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/german-chocolate-cake/Three tender chocolate layers with a cooked coconut-pecan custard frosting. Toasted nuts and coconut, buttermilk crumb, about 1 hour 15 minutes plus cooling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertsgerman chocolate cakecoconut pecan frostinglayer cakebirthday cakechocolate cakehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/gingersnaps/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/gingersnaps/Chewy gingersnaps with crackly sugar tops, molasses and three warm spices. Chill the dough, roll in sugar, bake 10 minutes. About two dozen.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertsgingersnapschewy gingersnapsmolasses cookiesginger cookiesholiday cookieshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/glazed-donuts/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/glazed-donuts/Light, chewy glazed yeast donuts with an overnight fridge rise that makes rolling easy. Fry at 350°F, dip while warm. Plan 1 day.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastglazed donutsyeast donutshomemade donutsdoughnut shopovernight doughhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/greek-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/greek-salad/Village-style Greek salad with ripe tomatoes, cucumber, olives and a whole slab of feta. Salt and rest it so the tomato juices make the dressing. 15 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesgreek saladhoriatikifeta saladtomato cucumber saladsummer saladhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/grilled-vegetables/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/grilled-vegetables/Zucchini, peppers, onion and corn grilled over medium-high heat after a quick balsamic-Dijon soak. Charred, tender and ready in about 35 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesgrilled vegetablesgrilled zucchinisummer vegetablesbbq side dishvegetable marinadehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/grits/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/grits/Slow-simmered cheese grits with milk, butter and sharp cheddar stirred in off the heat. Thick, creamy and smooth, with a make-ahead fix. About 50 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastcheese gritscreamy gritsstone ground gritssouthern breakfastgrits recipecheddar gritshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/ham-and-bean-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/ham-and-bean-soup/Ham and bean soup with a smoky ham hock, navy beans mashed into the broth for creaminess and a splash of vinegar. Soaked or not, about two hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsham and bean soupnavy bean soupham bone soupleftover ham recipebean souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/ham-and-scalloped-potatoes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/ham-and-scalloped-potatoes/Thin-sliced potatoes and diced ham baked in a creamy cheddar sauce that stays smooth. Cover, then uncover for a golden top. About 1 hour 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerham and scalloped potatoesscalloped potatoes and hamscalloped potatoes with hamleftover ham recipeham casserolehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/ham-bone-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/ham-bone-soup/Hearty ham bone soup with white beans, carrots, celery and greens. A leftover ham bone makes its own broth in about 2 hours, mostly hands-off.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsham bone soupham and bean soupleftover hamwhite bean soupham bone recipeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/ham-and-cheese-sliders/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/ham-and-cheese-sliders/Baked ham and Swiss sliders on sweet rolls with a Dijon-poppy seed butter glaze. Toasted bottoms so they stay crisp. Assemble ahead, 30 minutes in the oven.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerham and cheese slidershawaiian roll slidersbaked slidersparty foodpoppy seed slidershttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/ham-steak/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/ham-steak/Ham steak seared in butter, then glazed in the same skillet with brown sugar, maple and mustard. A sweet, tangy 15-minute dinner.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerham steakbrown sugar ham steakglazed ham steak15 minute dinnerham steak in skillethttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hamburger-buns/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hamburger-buns/Soft, golden homemade hamburger buns with a shiny egg-washed top and a buttered finish. Make 8 in about 3 hours, mostly hands-off rising.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakinghamburger bunshomemade bunsburger bunssesame bunsyeast rollshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hard-boiled-eggs/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hard-boiled-eggs/Hard-boiled eggs with set whites and creamy yellow yolks, started in boiling water and chilled in ice so the shells slip off. Ready in about 25 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfasthard boiled eggshow to boil eggseasy peel eggsjammy eggsegg saladhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hamburger-helper/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hamburger-helper/The boxed skillet dinner, made from scratch in one pan. Seasoned beef, tender macaroni and a real cheese sauce, ready in 30 minutes with no boxed mix.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerhomemade hamburger helpercheeseburger macaronione pot dinnerground beef pastaweeknight dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hasselback-potatoes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hasselback-potatoes/Thin-sliced hasselback potatoes basted twice with garlic-thyme butter, with crisp fanned edges and tender centers. About 1 hour 15 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsideshasselback potatoesaccordion potatoesgarlic butter potatoesroasted potatoesholiday side dishhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hollandaise-sauce/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hollandaise-sauce/Silky stovetop hollandaise from egg yolks, warm butter and lemon, whisked over barely simmering water. Ready in 15 minutes, with the rescue if it breaks.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicshollandaise sauceeggs benedict saucebutter sauceasparagus saucemother saucehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/home-fries/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/home-fries/Crispy home fries with a golden crust and fluffy middle. Parboil the potatoes, dry them, then pan-fry with onion and paprika. About 40 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfasthome friesbreakfast potatoescrispy skillet potatoesdiner home friespan fried potatoeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/honey-garlic-chicken/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/honey-garlic-chicken/Seared honey garlic chicken thighs in a sticky soy, garlic and honey glaze made in the same pan. 25 minutes, no marinade, no baking.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerhoney garlic chickenchicken thighsskillet chicken25 minute dinnersticky glazehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hot-chicken/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hot-chicken/Double-dredged fried chicken brushed with a cayenne and brown sugar spiced oil, served on white bread with pickles. You choose the heat. About 1 hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnernashville hot chickenhot chickenspicy fried chickencayenne chickenfried chicken thighshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hot-chocolate/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hot-chocolate/Rich stovetop hot chocolate made with chopped bittersweet chocolate and cocoa, a pinch of salt and a splash of vanilla. Ready in 15 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdrinkshot chocolatehomemade hot chocolatestovetop hot cocoahot chocolate from scratchbittersweet chocolatehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hot-fudge-sauce/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hot-fudge-sauce/Thick, glossy hot fudge made with cocoa and real chocolate. It turns chewy and fudgy on ice cream. 15 minutes on the stove, keeps two weeks.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicshot fudge saucechocolate sauceice cream toppingsundae saucehomemade hot fudgehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hot-dogs-chili/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hot-dogs-chili/Seared hot dogs in toasted buns under a spiced, saucy beef chili with no beans. Cheese and onion on top. About 1 hour, with leftover chili.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchili dogshot dog chiliconey saucechili cheese dogshot dog toppingshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/how-to-cook-rice/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/how-to-cook-rice/Fluffy long-grain white rice on the stovetop with a rinse, a 1 to 1½ ratio and a covered rest. Twenty-five minutes, one pot, no peeking.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicshow to cook ricestovetop white ricefluffy ricelong grain ricerice ratiohttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/huevos-rancheros/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/huevos-rancheros/Crisp corn tortillas, warm beans, runny fried eggs and a quick smoky chipotle tomato sauce. Breakfast for four in about 35 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfasthuevos rancherosranchero saucemexican breakfastfried eggscorn tortillashttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hush-puppies/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hush-puppies/Golden cornmeal fritters with grated onion and buttermilk, crisp outside and fluffy inside. Fried at 365°F and ready in about 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsideshush puppiessouthern sidecornmeal frittersfried fish sidebuttermilk hush puppieshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/irish-soda-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/irish-soda-bread/A tender, no-yeast Irish soda bread with raisins, a crisp buttered crust and a soft crumb. Stir, shape and bake at 375°F in about 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingirish soda breadsoda breadno yeast breadst patricks daybuttermilk breadhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/irish-stew/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/irish-stew/Slow-cooked Irish stew with lamb shoulder, potatoes and carrots, a little stout for depth, and a self-thickening broth. About 3 hours, mostly hands-off.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsirish stewlamb stewst patricks daydutch oven stewoven stewhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/italian-beef/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/italian-beef/Slow-roasted beef sliced thin and dipped in garlicky juice, piled on a roll with sweet peppers and giardiniera. Make it a day ahead; about 6 hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinneritalian beefitalian beef sandwichchicago italian beefgiardinieramake ahead sandwicheshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/jalapeno-poppers/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/jalapeno-poppers/Baked jalapeño poppers stuffed with cream cheese, Monterey Jack, bacon and scallions under a buttery panko crust. 15 minutes of prep, 15 in the oven.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTappetizersjalapeno poppersbaked jalapeno poppersstuffed jalapenosbacon jalapeno poppersgame day appetizerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/italian-wedding-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/italian-wedding-soup/Clear chicken broth, tiny Parmesan meatballs, tender greens and silky egg ribbons. Roast the meatballs first so the broth stays clean. About an hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsitalian wedding soupmeatball soupchicken broth soupescarole soupacini di pepehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/key-lime-pie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/key-lime-pie/Five-ingredient Key lime pie with a salted graham crust and a lot of zest. Tart, creamy, sets in the oven, then chills. About 30 minutes of work.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertskey lime pielime piegraham cracker crustcondensed milk piesummer desserthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/kielbasa-and-cabbage/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/kielbasa-and-cabbage/Browned smoked kielbasa and silky cabbage with onion, garlic, paprika and a splash of cider vinegar. One big skillet, about 35 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerkielbasa and cabbagesausage and cabbage skilletpolish sausage and cabbageone pan dinnerweeknight dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lamb-chops/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lamb-chops/Pan-seared lamb rib chops basted in garlic and thyme butter. Dry-brined for 30 minutes, medium-rare in 10 minutes of cooking. Ready in 45.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerlamb chopspan seared lamb chopslamb rib chopsgarlic butter lambeasy lamb dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lasagna-roll-ups/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lasagna-roll-ups/Lasagna noodles spread with a creamy ricotta filling, rolled up and baked in meat sauce. Easy to serve, easy to freeze. About 1 hour 15 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerlasagna roll upslasagna rollsricotta lasagna rollsmake ahead pastafreezer mealhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lasagna-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lasagna-soup/Lasagna soup with browned sausage, a rich tomato broth, ruffled noodles and a spoonful of herby ricotta on top. One pot, about 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewslasagna soupsausage soupitalian soupricottaone pothttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/latkes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/latkes/Lacy, golden potato latkes with crisp edges and a tender middle. The trick is squeezing the shreds dry and keeping them warm on a rack. About 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsideslatkespotato latkespotato pancakeshanukkah recipescrispy potato pancakeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/leg-of-lamb/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/leg-of-lamb/Bone-in leg of lamb with a garlic, rosemary and anchovy paste rubbed on the night before. Start hot, finish low, rest 20 minutes. About 2 hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerroast leg of lambleg of lambeaster lambgarlic rosemary lambbone-in leg of lambhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lemon-bars/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lemon-bars/Sharp, silky lemon bars on a crisp shortbread crust, made in an 8-inch pan with zest rubbed into the sugar. About 1 hour plus cooling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertslemon barslemon squaresshortbread crustlemon dessertpotluck desserthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lemon-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lemon-bread/A moist, bright lemon loaf with sour cream, lemon zest rubbed into the sugar, and a tart glaze. One bowl, no mixer, about 1 hour plus cooling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakinglemon loaflemon breadglazed lemon loaflemon quick breadsour cream loafhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lemon-butter-cod/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lemon-butter-cod/Baked cod fillets spooned with a garlic, white wine and lemon butter sauce. Moist, flaky, on the table in 25 minutes with one baking dish.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbaked codlemon butter codeasy fish dinnercod fillets25 minute dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lemon-garlic-chicken/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lemon-garlic-chicken/Crisp-skinned lemon garlic chicken thighs with a pan sauce of garlic, lemon and broth, seared on the stove and finished in the oven. About 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerlemon garlic chickenchicken thighsskillet chickenone pan dinnerbone-in chicken thighshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lemon-poppy-seed-muffins/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lemon-poppy-seed-muffins/Bright, tender lemon poppy seed muffins with zest rubbed into the sugar, juice in the batter and a thin glaze. About 40 minutes, no mixer.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastlemon poppy seed muffinslemon muffinsglazed muffinsbuttermilk muffinspoppyseed muffinshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lemonade/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lemonade/Tart, bright homemade lemonade made with fresh juice and a lemon-zest simple syrup. Ready in 15 minutes plus chilling, sweetened to your taste.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdrinkshomemade lemonadefresh lemonadelemonade from scratchsimple syrup lemonadesummer drinkhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lemon-meringue-pie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lemon-meringue-pie/Tart lemon filling under a tall, marshmallowy meringue that doesn't weep or shrink. A hot filling and a warmed meringue do the work. About 2 hours plus chilling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertslemon meringue piemeringue pielemon pieweeping meringuelemon curd piehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lentil-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lentil-soup/Hearty lentil soup with bloomed cumin, a partial blend for creaminess and a lemon finish. Pantry ingredients, vegetarian, ready in about an hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewslentil soupvegetarian soupeasy lentil soupbrown lentil souppantry souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/liver-and-onions/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/liver-and-onions/Milk-soaked liver seared in two minutes per side over slow-cooked onions, with a quick vinegar pan sauce. Tender, never gray. About 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerliver and onionsbeef liver recipehow to cook livertender liverliver and onions with baconhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lobster-rolls/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lobster-rolls/Cold, lightly dressed lobster in hot, butter-toasted top-split buns. Steam your own or buy cooked meat. About an hour with chilling, makes four rolls.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerlobster rollmaine lobster rollnew englandsummer dinnerseafood sandwichhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/macaroni-and-tomatoes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/macaroni-and-tomatoes/Elbow macaroni simmered in canned tomatoes with bacon fat, onion and a pinch of sugar. A Southern comfort side from one pot in about 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesmacaroni and tomatoessouthern sidetomato macaronistovetop pastabacon greasehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/macaroni-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/macaroni-salad/Creamy picnic macaroni salad with crunchy celery, onion and pepper in a tangy sweet dressing. Dress the pasta while warm and chill 2 hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesmacaroni saladpasta saladpicnic sidepotluckcold side dishhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/manicotti/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/manicotti/Pasta tubes stuffed with creamy ricotta, mozzarella and spinach, baked in marinara. Fill them with a piping bag. Make-ahead friendly, about 1 hour 15 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnermanicottibaked manicotticheese manicottiricotta manicottimake ahead dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/marinara-sauce/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/marinara-sauce/A 20-minute marinara from one can of whole tomatoes, sliced garlic, olive oil and basil, cooked in a skillet so it stays bright. Makes about 3 cups.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicsmarinara saucequick tomato saucehomemade marinarapasta saucecanned tomato saucehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/mashed-cauliflower/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/mashed-cauliflower/Thick, creamy mashed cauliflower with garlic butter, cream cheese and Parmesan. The trick is drying it well so it never goes watery. About 25 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesmashed cauliflowercauliflower mashlow carb sidegarlic mashed cauliflowerketo sidehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/matzo-ball-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/matzo-ball-soup/Matzo ball soup with light, tender matzo balls made with seltzer and schmaltz, a clear chicken broth and carrots. Chill the batter, simmer 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsmatzo ball soupmatzah ball soupjewish chicken soupfluffy matzo ballschicken souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/meatball-casserole/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/meatball-casserole/Homemade broiled meatballs, rigatoni and marinara under a blanket of melted mozzarella. A make-ahead weeknight bake that takes about 1 hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnermeatball casserolebaked meatballs and pastameatball bakebaked rigatonimake ahead casserolehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/monte-cristo/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/monte-cristo/Ham, turkey and Swiss in egg-dipped bread, pan-fried golden and finished in the oven so the cheese melts. Powdered sugar and jam. 25 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnermonte cristomonte cristo sandwichham and turkey sandwichfried sandwichfrench toast sandwichhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/mussels/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/mussels/Mussels steamed in a shallot, garlic and white wine broth, finished with butter and parsley. Ready in 30 minutes, with bread for the sauce.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnersteamed musselsmoules marinièremussels in white winemussels and garlicseafood dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/naan/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/naan/Soft, bubbly yogurt naan cooked in a hot cast-iron skillet, brushed with garlic butter. No tandoor or pizza stone, about 2 hours with most of it rising.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingnaannaan breadindian flatbreadskillet naangarlic naanhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/navy-bean-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/navy-bean-soup/Navy bean soup with smoked ham hocks, a soft potato for creaminess and a splash of vinegar at the end. A slow-simmered pot, about 2½ hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsnavy bean soupham and bean soupham hockleftover ham bonewhite bean souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/no-knead-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/no-knead-bread/Four ingredients, a 12 to 18 hour rise and a hot Dutch oven give you a crackling crust and chewy crumb. No kneading, no mixer, about 10 minutes of work.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingno knead breaddutch oven breadartisan breadeasy breadcrusty breadhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/oatmeal-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/oatmeal-bread/A soft, slightly sweet oatmeal sandwich loaf with toasted oats, honey and a little whole wheat. About three hours, one loaf, and no fussy steps.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingoatmeal breadhoney oat breadsandwich breadhomemade breadoat sandwich loafhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/oatmeal-raisin-cookies/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/oatmeal-raisin-cookies/Big, chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with brown sugar, warm spices and plump raisins. About 4 dozen, 14 minutes in the oven, no chilling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertsoatmeal raisin cookieschewy oatmeal cookiesoatmeal cookiesraisin cookiesbig batch cookieshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/one-pot-pasta/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/one-pot-pasta/Spaghetti cooked right in a skillet of tomatoes, garlic and tomato paste, so the starch makes the sauce. One pan, about 30 minutes, no draining.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerone pot pastaone pan pastatomato pastaeasy weeknight pastaspaghetti recipehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/onion-rings/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/onion-rings/Thick onion rings soaked in buttermilk, dredged and dipped in a light fizzy batter, then fried at 375°F until crackly. Ready in about 50 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesonion ringscrispy onion ringsfried onion ringsbattered onion ringshomemade onion ringshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/orange-chicken/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/orange-chicken/Crispy orange chicken with a sticky sauce from real orange juice and zest. Fried at 350°F, tossed at the last second so it stays crunchy. About 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerorange chickencrispy orange chickenchinese takeout at homefried chickenorange saucehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/osso-buco/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/osso-buco/Veal shanks floured, seared and braised in white wine and tomato until the meat falls from the bone. Finished with lemony gremolata. About 3 hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerosso bucobraised veal shanksitalian braisegremolatadutch ovenpolenta dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/oyster-stew/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/oyster-stew/Buttery oyster stew with milk and cream, celery, a dash of Worcestershire and paprika. Ready in 25 minutes, and the trick is not boiling it.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsoyster stewoyster soupseafood soupchristmas eve soupquick souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/parker-house-rolls/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/parker-house-rolls/Soft, folded Parker House rolls with butter brushed inside every fold and flaky salt on top. Make the dough in a bowl or mixer, ready in about 2½ hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingparker house rollsdinner rollsyeast rollsthanksgiving rollsbuttery rollshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pasta-e-fagioli/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pasta-e-fagioli/Thick, savory pasta and bean soup with pancetta, rosemary and a Parmesan rind. Mash a cup of beans for body. Ready in about 50 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewspasta e fagiolipasta fagiolipasta fazoolbean soupcannellini soupitalian souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pasta-primavera/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pasta-primavera/Fettuccine with asparagus, broccoli, peas and tomatoes in a light lemon-cream sauce. Vegetables cook in the pasta pot. About 35 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerpasta primaveraspring pastavegetable pastacreamy pastafettuccine primaverahttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pasta-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pasta-salad/Rotini tossed warm in a garlicky red wine vinaigrette with salami, mozzarella, tomatoes and olives. Make it ahead for a crowd. 35 minutes, plus chilling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidespasta saladitalian pasta saladcold pasta saladpotluck sideitalian dressinghttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/patty-melt/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/patty-melt/A thin griddled beef patty, Swiss and sweet onions between buttery toasted rye. Caramelized onions are the upgrade. About 50 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerpatty meltburger sandwichrye breadcaramelized onionsdiner classichttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/peach-cobbler/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/peach-cobbler/Juicy peach cobbler under big golden cream biscuits, with lemon and a pinch of cinnamon. Fresh or frozen peaches, about 1 hour 15 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertspeach cobblereasy peach cobblerfresh peach cobblerbiscuit cobblersummer dessertsouthern desserthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/peanut-butter-cookies/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/peanut-butter-cookies/Chewy-edged, tender peanut butter cookies with the classic fork marks and a sprinkle of flaky salt. One bowl, 30 minutes of chilling, 12 minutes to bake.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertspeanut butter cookiesfork cookiesclassic cookieslunchbox cookieseasy cookieshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/penne-alla-vodka/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/penne-alla-vodka/Penne in a creamy tomato sauce with browned tomato paste, a splash of vodka and Parmesan. Rich, balanced and ready in 35 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerpenne alla vodkavodka saucecreamy tomato pastapenne pastaweeknight pastahttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pierogi/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pierogi/Tender sour cream dough, a potato-cheddar filling with caramelized onion, boiled then browned in butter. Makes about 28 and freezes well.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerpierogipotato and cheese pierogihomemade pierogipolish dumplingspierogi doughhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pickled-onions/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pickled-onions/Thin red onion slices in a hot sweet-tangy brine, ready to eat in 30 minutes and good for 3 weeks. Five minutes of work for tacos, salads and sandwiches.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicspickled red onionsquick pickled onionsrefrigerator picklestaco toppingonion picklehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pigs-in-a-blanket/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pigs-in-a-blanket/Cocktail franks wrapped in crescent dough, brushed with Dijon and egg and baked until golden. 24 pieces, 10 minutes of rolling and 15 in the oven.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTappetizerspigs in a blanketcrescent roll hot dogsparty appetizercocktail sausageskids appetizerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pimento-cheese/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pimento-cheese/Classic Southern pimento cheese with sharp cheddar, a little cream cheese and a pinch of cayenne. Ten minutes to make, best after an hour in the fridge.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTappetizerspimento cheesesouthern pimento cheesecheese spreadpimiento cheeseparty spreadhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pineapple-casserole/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pineapple-casserole/Sweet pineapple, sharp cheddar and a buttery cracker crust, baked until bubbling. A Southern side that takes 10 minutes to put together, 30 to bake.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidespineapple casserolesouthern side dishcheddar pineappleritz cracker toppingholiday sidehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pineapple-upside-down-cake/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pineapple-upside-down-cake/Buttery brown sugar and pineapple topping over a tender buttermilk cake, baked in one skillet. Gooey top, soft crumb, about an hour start to finish.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertspineapple upside down cakeskillet cakebuttermilk cakecast iron dessertclassic cakehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pinto-beans/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pinto-beans/Creamy pinto beans cooked from dried with onion, garlic and cumin in a salted soak. A pot of beans with its own broth in about two hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidespinto beansdried pinto beansstovetop pinto beanshow to cook pinto beansmexican pinto beanshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pita-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pita-bread/Soft pita that puffs into a pocket in a 500°F oven. A simple olive oil dough, a hot baking sheet and about 3 minutes per batch. Makes eight.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingpita breadhomemade pitapita pocketsflatbreadolive oil pitahttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pizza-dough/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pizza-dough/Easy pizza dough with a long, cold rise for chew and flavor. Mix in 15 minutes, rest in the fridge up to 3 days, and bake at 500°F. Makes two 12-inch pizzas.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingpizza doughhomemade pizzaovernight pizza doughcold fermentbread flourhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pizza-sauce/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pizza-sauce/Uncooked pizza sauce from canned whole tomatoes, tomato paste and olive oil. Blended in 5 minutes, thick enough to spread, and it freezes well.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicspizza sauceno cook pizza saucehomemade pizza saucetomato saucecanned tomatoeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/poached-eggs/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/poached-eggs/Silky poached eggs with tidy whites and runny yolks. Strain the egg, slide it into a gentle simmer, and cover off the heat. Ready in 10 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastpoached eggshow to poach an eggrunny yolkbrunch eggseggs benedicthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/poppy-seed-chicken/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/poppy-seed-chicken/Tender chicken in a creamy sour cream sauce under a buttery cracker and poppy seed crust. Made from scratch with no canned soup, about 50 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerpoppy seed chickenpoppy seed chicken casserolerotisserie chicken casserolebuttery cracker casserolepotluck dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/porcupine-meatballs/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/porcupine-meatballs/Beef meatballs studded with rice that cooks right in the tomato sauce. Browned first for flavor, then simmered about 45 minutes. A one-pot dinner.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerporcupine meatballsmeatballs with ricetomato sauce meatballsone pot dinnerold fashioned dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pork-carnitas-bowls/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pork-carnitas-bowls/Orange-lime pork carnitas, braised then crisped in their own fat, over cilantro-lime rice with beans, avocado and quick pickled onions. About 2½ hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerpork rice bowlcarnitas bowlcarnitas recipeburrito bowldutch oven carnitashttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pork-roast/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pork-roast/A boneless pork shoulder dry-brined overnight, rubbed with garlic, rosemary and lemon, and roasted low until it slices clean and tastes rich. About 3½ hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerpork shoulder roastroast porkboneless pork shouldersunday roastoven roasted porkhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/posole/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/posole/Pozole rojo with tender pork shoulder, a smooth sauce of toasted guajillo and ancho chiles, and chewy hominy. About 2½ hours, with all the toppings.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewspozole rojoposolepork pozolehominy stewmexican souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pot-roast-sandwiches/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pot-roast-sandwiches/Slow-braised chuck roast, sliced and piled on toasted bread with horseradish butter, covered in rich gravy. Open-faced, knife-and-fork. About 4 hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerhot roast beef sandwichopen faced roast beef sandwichpot roast sandwichroast beef and gravyhot beef sandwichhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/potato-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/potato-salad/Creamy picnic-style potato salad with Yukon Golds dressed warm in vinegar, a mustard-mayo dressing, eggs and crunchy celery. Chill 2 hours before serving.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidespotato saladclassic potato saladpicnic sidecookout side dishmake ahead sidehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/potato-wedges/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/potato-wedges/Crispy oven-baked potato wedges with fluffy centers and a smoky paprika coating. A cold-water soak is the trick. About 50 minutes, minimal fuss.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidespotato wedgesbaked potato wedgesoven potato wedgescrispy potato wedgesrusset potatoeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pound-cake/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pound-cake/A dense, buttery pound cake with a fine crumb and a hint of lemon, made with eight eggs and long creaming. Two loaves or one tube pan, about 1 hour 15 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertspound cakeclassic pound cakebutter cakeloaf caketube pan cakehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/potatoes-au-gratin/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/potatoes-au-gratin/Thin-sliced potatoes baked in garlic-thyme cream under a Gruyère and Parmesan crust. Covered first, then uncovered to brown. About 1 hour 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidespotatoes au gratinau gratin potatoescheesy potatoesgruyere potatoesthanksgiving side dishhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pumpkin-muffins/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pumpkin-muffins/Tender pumpkin muffins made with melted butter and brown sugar, topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel. One bowl, no mixer, 20 minutes in the oven.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastpumpkin muffinsstreusel muffinsfall breakfastcanned pumpkinno mixerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/queso-dip/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/queso-dip/Creamy queso dip with real cheese, evaporated milk and cornstarch, with no processed cheese block. Stays smooth, ready in 15 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTappetizersqueso dipcheese dipchile con quesoqueso without velveetagame day diphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/rack-of-lamb/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/rack-of-lamb/Seared rack of lamb with a Dijon, garlic and herb breadcrumb crust, roasted at 425°F to medium-rare in 20 minutes. Dinner-party easy.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerrack of lambherb crusted rack of lambroast rack of lambdijon lambdate night dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/quiche-spinach/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/quiche-spinach/A tender, sliceable spinach quiche with a crisp blind-baked butter crust, Gruyère and sautéed shallot. Squeeze the spinach dry. About 1 hour 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastspinach quichequiche recipegruyere quichebrunch quichemake ahead quichespinach and cheese quichehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/quinoa/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/quinoa/Fluffy quinoa every time, with a quick rinse, a toast in the pot and a short rest. Broth makes it taste like more than a health food. Thirty minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicshow to cook quinoafluffy quinoaquinoa on the stovetoasted quinoaquinoa ratiohttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/ranch-dressing/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/ranch-dressing/Creamy ranch from buttermilk, sour cream, mayo and fresh herbs. Five minutes, one bowl, and it's better after half an hour in the fridge.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicsranch dressinghomemade ranchbuttermilk ranchranch dipsalad dressinghttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/ratatouille/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/ratatouille/Stovetop ratatouille where each vegetable is browned separately, then simmered together with tomato and basil. Serves six, about 1 hour 15 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesratatouillefrench vegetable steweggplant zucchini recipesummer vegetable stewvegetarian side dishhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/red-velvet-cake/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/red-velvet-cake/A soft, tender red velvet layer cake with a light cocoa note and buttermilk tang, made with butter and oil. Two 9-inch layers, about 1 hour 15 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertsred velvet cakered velvet layer cakecream cheese frostingvalentines cakebuttermilk cakehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/refried-beans/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/refried-beans/Creamy refried beans made from canned pinto beans, onion, garlic and cumin, mashed in the pan with their own liquid. Ready in 30 minutes, with a squeeze of lime.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesrefried beanspinto beansmexican side dishcanned beanseasy side dishhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/reuben-sandwich/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/reuben-sandwich/Corned beef, Swiss and warm sauerkraut on buttered rye, with a quick Russian dressing. Griddled until crisp and melted. About 30 minutes for four.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerreuben sandwichcorned beef sandwichrussian dressinggrilled sandwichdeli sandwichhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/refrigerator-pickles/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/refrigerator-pickles/Crisp cucumber slices in a garlicky dill brine, made in one quart jar with no canning. Ready to eat in 24 hours and good for 2 weeks in the fridge.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicsrefrigerator picklesdill picklesquick picklesno canning pickleshomemade pickleshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/rice-krispie-treats/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/rice-krispie-treats/Gooey crispy rice treats with brown butter, vanilla and flaky salt. One pot, 10 minutes of cooking, and no stiff, hard-to-bite squares.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertsrice krispie treatsbrown buttermarshmallow treatsno bake dessertcrispy rice treatshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/rice-pilaf/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/rice-pilaf/Fluffy, separate-grain rice pilaf toasted in butter with onion, celery and carrot, finished with lemon, parsley and almonds. About 35 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesrice pilafeasy rice pilafrice side dishbuttery ricestovetop pilafhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/rice-pudding/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/rice-pudding/Creamy stovetop rice pudding simmered in whole milk, then finished with egg yolks and cream for a silky texture. Serve warm or chilled, about an hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertsrice puddingcreamy rice puddingstovetop rice puddingold fashioned rice puddingeasy desserthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roasted-broccoli/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roasted-broccoli/Broccoli roasted on a preheated pan at 425°F until the tips are charred and crisp, finished with Parmesan and lemon. 25 minutes start to finish.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesroasted broccolioven roasted broccolicrispy broccoliparmesan broccolibroccoli side dishhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roasted-asparagus/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roasted-asparagus/Hot-oven roasted asparagus with browned tips, lemon zest and Parmesan. Four ingredients, one sheet pan, about 15 minutes from fridge to table.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesroasted asparagusoven asparagusasparagus side dishlemon parmesan asparaguseasy side dishhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roasted-cauliflower/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roasted-cauliflower/Crisp-edged, caramelized roasted cauliflower with a hot-pan start and a squeeze of lemon at the end. One sheet pan, about 40 minutes, no fuss.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesroasted cauliflowercauliflower side dishsheet pan vegetableseasy vegetable sidelow carb sidehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roasted-potatoes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roasted-potatoes/Extra-crisp roasted potatoes with a baking soda parboil, hot-pan roasting and a garlic-herb finish. Golden outside, fluffy inside, about an hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesroasted potatoescrispy potatoesoven roasted potatoesparboiled potatoespotato side dishhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roasted-vegetables/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roasted-vegetables/Roasted potatoes, carrots, onion, peppers and zucchini at 425°F, with the hearty ones going in first so everything finishes together. About 55 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesroasted vegetablesoven roasted vegetablesroasted vegetable medleysheet pan vegetableshow to roast vegetableshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/salisbury-meatballs/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/salisbury-meatballs/Tender beef meatballs seared and simmered in a savory mushroom gravy with Dijon and Worcestershire. One skillet, about 50 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnermeatballs and gravysalisbury meatballssalisbury steak meatballsmushroom gravy meatballsmeatballs over mashed potatoeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/rye-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/rye-bread/A chewy, bakery-style rye loaf with caraway and a touch of molasses. Half rye flour, a steamy oven for a crisp crust, about 4 hours start to finish.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingrye breadcaraway ryehomemade breaddeli ryeyeast breadhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/salsa/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/salsa/Restaurant-style salsa from canned tomatoes with charred garlic and jalapeños, blended in 10 minutes. Tastes better after a rest and keeps a week.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTappetizershomemade salsarestaurant style salsablender salsacanned tomato salsachips and salsahttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/salmon-patties/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/salmon-patties/Pantry salmon patties with Dijon, capers and panko. Chill 15 minutes so they hold together, then pan-fry until crisp. Dinner in 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnersalmon pattiessalmon cakescanned salmon recipespantry dinnerpan-fried salmon cakeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sausage-and-peppers/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sausage-and-peppers/One-skillet Italian sausage with sweet peppers and onions, browned tomato paste and a splash of vinegar at the end. Ready in about an hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnersausage and peppersitalian sausageone pan dinnersausage peppers onionsskillet dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sausage-balls/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sausage-balls/Tender, cheesy sausage balls made with baking mix, hand-grated cheddar and a little sour cream so they stay moist. Mix, scoop, bake. 40 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTappetizerssausage ballsbisquick sausage ballsparty appetizercheddar sausage ballsmake ahead appetizerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sausage-patties/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sausage-patties/Juicy pork breakfast sausage patties with sage, fennel and a little brown sugar. Mix in 5 minutes, chill, and pan-fry in 10. Freezes well.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastbreakfast sausagehomemade sausage pattiessage sausageground pork sausagefreezer breakfastsausage recipehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sausage-potato-kale-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sausage-potato-kale-soup/Creamy Tuscan-style soup with browned Italian sausage, tender potatoes and kale. Mash a few potatoes to thicken it. Ready in about 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewssausage potato kale souptuscan soupitalian sausage soupkale soupcreamy sausage souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sauteed-spinach/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sauteed-spinach/Garlicky sauteed spinach with olive oil, lemon and a pinch of chile flakes. Ready in 8 minutes, bright green, and not watery or slimy.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidessauteed spinachgarlic spinachwilted spinachspinach side dishquick vegetable sidehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sauteed-mushrooms/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sauteed-mushrooms/Deeply browned mushrooms with garlic, thyme and a splash of sherry, finished in butter. A dry-pan start and a hot skillet make the difference. 20 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidessauteed mushroomsgarlic butter mushroomspan fried mushroomsmushroom side dishsteak mushroomshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/seafood-chowder/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/seafood-chowder/Creamy seafood chowder with bacon, potatoes, cod, shrimp and scallops, built on clam juice. Ready in about 50 minutes, with no flour fuss.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsseafood chowderfish chowdershrimp and scallop chowdercreamy chowdernew england stylehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sesame-chicken/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sesame-chicken/Crisp-edged sesame chicken in a sticky honey-soy glaze with toasted sesame oil and seeds. Pan-fried in one skillet with no deep frying, in 35 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnersesame chickenhoney sesame chickenchinese takeout at homepan fried chickeneasy chicken dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/seven-layer-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/seven-layer-salad/Crisp lettuce, peas, onion, celery, bacon and cheese sealed under a sweet mayo dressing. Make it the night before. 25 minutes plus chilling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesseven layer saladlayered saladmake ahead saladpotluck saladpea and bacon saladhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sheet-pan-sausage-and-vegetables/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sheet-pan-sausage-and-vegetables/Browned sausage, crisp-edged potatoes, peppers and onion on one pan at 425°F, finished with a splash of vinegar and mustard. About 45 minutes, one pan to wash.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnersheet pan sausage and vegetablessheet pan dinnersausage and potatoesone pan dinnereasy weeknight dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/shakshuka/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/shakshuka/Eggs poached in a thick, spiced tomato and pepper sauce, finished with feta and herbs. One skillet, about 35 minutes, and bread for dipping.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastshakshukaeggs in tomato saucepoached eggsone pan breakfastmiddle eastern breakfasthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/shortbread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/shortbread/Five-ingredient shortbread bars with a little cornstarch for a sandy, tender crumb. Press into one pan, chill, bake low and slow. About 1 hour 40 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertsshortbread cookiesshortbread barsscottish shortbreadbutter cookies5 ingredient cookieshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/shrimp-alfredo/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/shrimp-alfredo/Seared garlic shrimp over fettuccine in a silky Parmesan cream sauce with lemon zest. Shrimp cooked just right, ready in 35 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnershrimp alfredofettuccine alfredo with shrimpcreamy shrimp pastagarlic shrimp pastaalfredo saucehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/shrimp-boil/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/shrimp-boil/Shrimp, smoked sausage, red potatoes and corn in one seasoned pot, added in stages so everything is done together. Serves 6, ready in about an hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnershrimp boillow country boilfrogmore stewold bay shrimpone pot dinnersummer dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/shrimp-po-boy/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/shrimp-po-boy/Crisp cornmeal-fried shrimp on warm French bread with shredded lettuce, tomato and a spicy remoulade. Buttermilk soak, 350°F oil, 40 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnershrimp po boypo boy sandwichfried shrimp sandwichnew orleans sandwichremouladehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/shrimp-tacos/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/shrimp-tacos/Shrimp seared hot in a chili-lime rub, tucked into warm tortillas with cool avocado crema and quick-pickled onions. On the table in 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnershrimp tacoseasy shrimp tacoschili lime shrimpquick dinner tacosavocado cremahttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sloppy-joe-sliders/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sloppy-joe-sliders/Sloppy joe beef and melted cheddar on sweet rolls, cooked thick so it stays put. A sesame butter top, one pan, ready in about 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnercheeseburger sliderssloppy joe slidersbaked slidersground beef dinnergame day foodhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/smashed-potatoes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/smashed-potatoes/Small potatoes boiled until tender, smashed flat and roasted at 450°F until the edges turn lacy and crisp. Creamy centers, about 55 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidessmashed potatoescrispy smashed potatoesroasted potatoesbaby potatoespotato side dishhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/smoothie-bowl/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/smoothie-bowl/A smoothie bowl you can eat with a spoon. Frozen banana and berries, just a splash of milk, and crunchy toppings. Five minutes in a blender.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastsmoothie bowlberry smoothie bowlfrozen bananahealthy breakfastthick smoothiehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/snickerdoodles/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/snickerdoodles/Soft, tangy snickerdoodles with crinkled cinnamon-sugar tops. Cream of tartar gives the classic tang. One bowl, about 14 minutes to bake.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertssnickerdoodlessnickerdoodle cookiescinnamon sugar cookiescream of tartar cookiessoft cookieshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/soft-pretzels/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/soft-pretzels/Chewy, mahogany soft pretzels with a deep pretzel-stand crust, thanks to baked baking soda. Mostly hands-off rising; about 15 minutes in the oven.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingsoft pretzelshomemade pretzelsbaking soda bathpretzel recipebread flourhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sourdough-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sourdough-bread/A crusty, open-crumbed sourdough boule with a touch of whole wheat and an overnight cold proof. Four folds, one Dutch oven, about 24 hours start to finish.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingsourdough breadsourdough bouledutch oven sourdoughbeginner sourdoughovernight sourdoughhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sourdough-pancakes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sourdough-pancakes/Fluffy, lightly tangy pancakes that use up your sourdough discard. No overnight wait, one bowl, ready in 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastsourdough discard pancakessourdough pancakesdiscard recipesfluffy pancakessame day sourdoughhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/spaghetti-squash/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/spaghetti-squash/Roasted spaghetti squash with long, tender strands that aren't soggy, tossed in garlic butter and Parmesan. Cut crosswise, about 1 hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesspaghetti squashroasted spaghetti squashhow to cook spaghetti squashlow carb sidegarlic parmesanhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/spanish-rice/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/spanish-rice/Fluffy, orange-red Spanish rice with golden toasted grains and a blended tomato, onion and garlic base. One pot, about 40 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesspanish ricemexican ricerice side dishtomato ricetaco night sidehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/spinach-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/spinach-salad/Spinach salad with a warm bacon-shallot dressing that wilts the leaves just enough, plus mushrooms, red onion and eggs. Ready in 25 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesspinach saladwarm bacon dressingwilted spinach saladspinach and egg saladbacon vinaigrettehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/squash-casserole/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/squash-casserole/Yellow squash and onion cooked down until dry, folded into a cheddar and sour cream custard, topped with buttered crackers. About 1 hour 15 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidessquash casseroleyellow squash casserolesouthern squash casserolecracker toppingthanksgiving sidehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/steak-and-potatoes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/steak-and-potatoes/Strip steaks seared in the same cast iron skillet as crispy potatoes, finished with garlic herb butter. One pan, about 45 minutes, serves 4.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnersteak and potatoesskillet steakcast iron steakgarlic butter steakone pan dinnercrispy potatoeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/stewed-tomatoes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/stewed-tomatoes/Fresh or canned tomatoes simmered with butter, onion, bell pepper and celery until thick and sweet. A Southern side in 30 minutes, ready for toast or rice.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesstewed tomatoestomato side dishsouthern stewed tomatoescanned tomatoesfresh tomatoeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sticky-buns/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sticky-buns/Soft, buttery sticky buns baked in a honey-brown sugar caramel with toasted pecans. Make the dough ahead and bake them warm. About 4 hours, mostly rising.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfaststicky bunspecan sticky bunscaramel rollsyeast rollsbrunchhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/strawberry-shortcake/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/strawberry-shortcake/Tall, tender cream biscuits split under juicy strawberries and tangy brown sugar whipped cream. No food processor needed. About 1 hour for six.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertsstrawberry shortcakeshortcake biscuitsstrawberries and creamsummer dessertcream biscuitshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/stromboli/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/stromboli/A rolled, egg-washed stromboli with provolone, ham, salami and pepperoni, brushed with garlic oil instead of sauce. 20 minutes prep, about 30 to bake.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerstromboliitalian strombolipizza dough strombolisalami strombolihomemade strombolihttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/stuffed-chicken-breast/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/stuffed-chicken-breast/Chicken breasts stuffed with garlicky spinach and three cheeses, seared, then finished in the oven so they stay juicy. About 50 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerstuffed chicken breastspinach stuffed chickencheese stuffed chickenbaked stuffed chickeneasy chicken dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/stuffed-pepper-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/stuffed-pepper-soup/Stuffed pepper soup with browned beef, three colors of bell pepper, fire-roasted tomatoes and rice added to the bowl. One pot, about 50 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsstuffed pepper soupbell pepper soupground beef soupone potfreezer souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/stuffed-zucchini/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/stuffed-zucchini/Zucchini boats filled with Italian sausage, the squeezed zucchini pulp, marinara and cheese. Not watery, with a crisp Parmesan top. About 50 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerstuffed zucchinizucchini boatssausage stuffed zucchinisummer dinnerzucchini recipeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/succotash/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/succotash/Corn, lima beans, bell pepper and cherry tomatoes cooked in bacon fat and butter. A summer side that also works with frozen vegetables, in 35 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidessuccotashcorn and lima beanssouthern side dishsummer side dishfrozen vegetable recipehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sugar-cookies/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sugar-cookies/Soft, tender sugar cookies with a sparkly sugar edge and a hint of lemon. One bowl, no chilling, 10 minutes in the oven. Rolled version in the notes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertssugar cookiessoft sugar cookiesdrop cookiesno chill cookieseasy cookieshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sweet-potato-biscuits/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sweet-potato-biscuits/Tall, tender buttermilk biscuits with roasted sweet potato and frozen grated butter. Soft, lightly sweet and golden orange. About 90 minutes with the roasting.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingsweet potato biscuitssouthern biscuitsbuttermilk biscuitsthanksgiving breadfall bakinghttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sweet-potato-fries/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sweet-potato-fries/Oven sweet potato fries that actually crisp, thanks to a cold soak, a cornstarch coat and a hot oven. Ready in about 55 minutes with 15 minutes of work.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidessweet potato friesbaked sweet potato friescrispy sweet potato friesoven friescornstarch frieshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sweet-tea/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sweet-tea/Smooth, clear Southern sweet tea made with a short steep, sugar stirred in while hot and a pinch of baking soda. Two quarts in 15 minutes plus chilling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdrinkssweet teasouthern sweet teaiced teasweet iced teapitcher of teahttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/swiss-steak/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/swiss-steak/Round steak pounded, floured, browned and braised in tomatoes and onions until fork-tender. Hands-off oven dinner, about 3 hours, great over mashed potatoes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerswiss steakbraised round steaksteak and gravytomato braised beefoven swiss steakhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/taco-casserole/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/taco-casserole/Seasoned beef, black beans, corn and cheese baked between layers of tortilla chips, with a crisp topping added late. One skillet, one dish, 45 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnertaco casseroletaco bakebeef taco casseroleground beef casseroleweeknight casserolehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/taco-seasoning/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/taco-seasoning/Homemade taco seasoning from chili powder, cumin, paprika and pantry spices. Mixes in 5 minutes, makes about 1/2 cup, and seasons 4 pounds of meat.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicstaco seasoninghomemade taco seasoningtaco seasoning mixspice blendground beef tacoshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/tamale-pie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/tamale-pie/Chili-spiced beef, beans and corn under a golden buttermilk cornbread crust, baked in one cast-iron skillet. Hands-on 25 minutes, bubbling in 25 more.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnertamale piecornbread casseroletamale pie with cornbreadskillet dinnerground beef casserolehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/tater-tot-casserole/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/tater-tot-casserole/Beef and vegetables in a quick scratch gravy under a crown of crisp tater tots and melted cheddar. No canned soup, about an hour from start to table.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnertater tot casseroletater tot hotdishground beef casserolefamily dinnerkid friendly dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/tater-tots/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/tater-tots/Crisp-edged homemade tater tots made from parboiled, grated russets and baked on a hot, oiled sheet. No deep fryer, about 1 hour 15 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidestater totshomemade tater totsbaked tater totspotato side dishrusset potatoeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/teriyaki-chicken/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/teriyaki-chicken/Pan-seared teriyaki chicken thighs in a glossy homemade sauce of soy, mirin, sake and ginger. No bottle needed, and dinner is ready in 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerteriyaki chickenhomemade teriyaki saucechicken thighseasy chicken dinnerjapanese chickenhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/texas-chili/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/texas-chili/Beanless Texas chili with seared chuck cubes and a sauce of toasted dried chiles, thickened with masa. Deep, brick-red and about three hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewstexas chilichili no beansbeef chilidried chile chilichili con carnehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/texas-sheet-cake/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/texas-sheet-cake/Thin, fudgy chocolate sheet cake with a warm pecan frosting poured on while it's hot. Hot coffee deepens the chocolate. Feeds a crowd in under an hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertstexas sheet cakechocolate sheet cakesheet pan cakepotluck dessertchocolate pecan frostinghttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/three-bean-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/three-bean-salad/Sweet-tart three bean salad with snappy fresh green beans, red onion mellowed in the dressing, and a short chill. Ready in 25 minutes plus an hour to marinate.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesthree bean saladbean saladcookout side dishmake ahead saladpotluck saladhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/tomato-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/tomato-salad/Ripe tomatoes, a mellow shallot vinaigrette and fresh herbs, salted and rested 15 minutes. No cooking, 10 minutes of work, best in summer.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidestomato saladsummer tomato saladtomato and onion saladheirloom tomato saladno cook sidehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/tortellini-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/tortellini-soup/Italian sausage, tomato and spinach in a savory broth with cheese tortellini added at the end. A weeknight soup that takes about 35 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewstortellini soupsausage tortellini soupitalian sausage soupspinach tortellini soupweeknight souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/tuna-melt/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/tuna-melt/Crisp toasted bread, creamy celery-and-caper tuna salad and broiled sharp cheddar. A diner-style tuna melt in 20 minutes with no soggy bread.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnertuna melttuna melt sandwichopen face tuna meltbroiled tuna sandwichtuna salad sandwichhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/turkey-burgers/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/turkey-burgers/Pan-seared turkey burgers kept juicy with cold butter, panko, tomato paste and Worcestershire. Cooked to 165°F in about 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerturkey burgerground turkeyjuicy turkey burgersskillet burgersweeknight burgershttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/turkey-chili/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/turkey-chili/Thick, smoky turkey chili with fire-roasted tomatoes and three beans. Browning the turkey well and blooming the spices make it taste rich. About 1 hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsturkey chiliground turkey chilibean chilihealthy chiliweeknight chilihttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/tuscan-chicken/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/tuscan-chicken/Thin-sliced chicken cutlets seared golden in a garlicky sun-dried tomato, spinach and Parmesan cream sauce. One skillet, about 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnertuscan chickencreamy tuscan chickensun-dried tomato chickenone pan chickenspinach cream saucehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/twice-baked-potatoes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/twice-baked-potatoes/Twice-baked potatoes with crisp butter-brushed shells, a creamy cheddar-sour cream filling and bacon. Make ahead, about 1 hour 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidestwice baked potatoesstuffed potatoesloaded potatoesmake ahead side dishcheddar bacon potatoeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/vanilla-cupcakes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/vanilla-cupcakes/Moist, tender vanilla cupcakes mixed by hand in one bowl with melted butter and yogurt, topped with fluffy buttercream. Ready in about an hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertsvanilla cupcakesmoist vanilla cupcakesvanilla buttercreambirthday cupcakesno mixer cupcakeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/vegetable-beef-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/vegetable-beef-soup/Old-fashioned vegetable beef soup with seared chuck, browned tomato paste and vegetables added in stages so nothing turns to mush. About two hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsvegetable beef soupbeef vegetable souphomemade soupbeef soupstovetop souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/vegetable-lasagna/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/vegetable-lasagna/Meatless lasagna built on roasted eggplant, zucchini and peppers, with a spinach-ricotta filling that holds its shape. About 2 hours, mostly hands-off.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnervegetable lasagnavegetarian lasagnameatless lasagnaroasted vegetable lasagnamake ahead dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/veggie-chili/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/veggie-chili/Thick, smoky vegetarian chili with three beans, chopped mushrooms and chipotle. Toasted spices and tomato paste give it depth. About 1 hour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsvegetarian chilibean chilimeatless chilivegan chilione pot chilihttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/venison-stew/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/venison-stew/Tender venison stew with bacon, red wine and tomato paste, braised low in the oven until fork-tender. Rich, not gamey. About 3 hours, mostly hands-off.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsvenison stewdeer stewvenison recipesred wine stewdutch oven stewhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/waldorf-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/waldorf-salad/Crisp apples, celery, grapes and toasted walnuts in a light lemon-yogurt mayo dressing. No cooking, 20 minutes, and it keeps well for a potluck.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsideswaldorf saladapple walnut saladapple celery saladthanksgiving sidepotluck saladhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/watergate-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/watergate-salad/Pistachio pudding, pineapple, marshmallows and pecans folded into whipped topping. Mixed with pineapple juice, not milk. 10 minutes, then chill.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsideswatergate saladpistachio fluffpistachio pudding saladretro potluckno bakehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/wedge-salad/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/wedge-salad/Crisp iceberg wedges with a cool, chunky homemade blue cheese dressing, crisp bacon, tomatoes and chives. Ready in 25 minutes, no cooking beyond the bacon.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsideswedge saladblue cheese dressingiceberg wedgesteakhouse saladbacon saladhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/white-lasagna/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/white-lasagna/Creamy white lasagna with shredded chicken, spinach ricotta and a nutmeg-scented garlic sauce. Rotisserie chicken keeps it to about 1 hour 30 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerwhite lasagnachicken lasagnawhite chicken lasagnabechamel lasagnarotisserie chicken dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/white-sandwich-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/white-sandwich-bread/Soft homemade white bread with milk and butter, a hot-start bake and a buttery top. One 9x5 loaf that slices clean for sandwiches and toast. About 3 hours.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingwhite breadsandwich breadhomemade breadyeast breadloafhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/whole-wheat-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/whole-wheat-bread/A 100% whole wheat sandwich loaf that stays soft, thanks to orange juice, potato flakes and a short rest. One pan, about four hours, no white flour.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingwhole wheat bread100 percent whole wheatsandwich breadhomemade breadsoft whole wheat breadhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/wonton-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/wonton-soup/Wonton soup with juicy pork and shrimp dumplings in ginger broth with bok choy. Make the wontons ahead, then dinner takes 20 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewswonton souppork and shrimp wontonschinese dumpling souphomemade wontonsfreezer mealhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/yeast-biscuits/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/yeast-biscuits/Angel biscuits get lift from yeast and baking powder, so they rise tall and soft like a roll. Mix the dough ahead and bake whenever you need them.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingangel biscuitsyeast biscuitsmake ahead biscuitsbuttermilk biscuitssouthern biscuitshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/yellow-cake/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/yellow-cake/A tender, buttery yellow cake with extra yolks and buttermilk, in two 8-inch layers with fudgy chocolate frosting. About 1 hour 15 minutes plus cooling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertsyellow cakeyellow cake from scratchbirthday cakechocolate frostingbuttermilk cakehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/zucchini-casserole/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/zucchini-casserole/Salted, drained zucchini layered with a quick onion cream sauce and Gruyère, finished with toasted panko. About 1 hour 15 minutes.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsideszucchini casserolecheesy zucchini bakesummer squash recipezucchini gratinmake ahead sidehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/american-goulash/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/american-goulash/One-pot American goulash with ground beef, tender macaroni and a paprika tomato sauce. Dinner for the family in 45 minutes with a single pot to wash.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinneramerican goulashmacaroni and beefone pot dinnerground beef pastaweeknight dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baby-back-ribs/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baby-back-ribs/Fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs from a low oven, with an overnight dry rub, a foil-wrapped bake and a sticky broiled glaze. About 3 hours, mostly hands-off.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinneroven baked ribsbaby back ribsribs in the ovendry rub ribsbbq ribs ovenhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baked-chicken-breast/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baked-chicken-breast/A 30-minute salt brine and a hot oven give you juicy baked chicken breasts that slice cleanly. Four ingredients, 20 minutes in the oven.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbaked chicken breastjuicy chicken breastbrined chickenboneless skinless chicken breastoven baked chickenhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baked-chicken-thighs/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baked-chicken-thighs/Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs salted ahead and baked on a rack at 425°F until the skin shatters. Five ingredients, about 45 minutes in the oven.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbaked chicken thighsbone-in chicken thighscrispy chicken skinsheet pan chickeneasy chicken dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baked-donuts/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baked-donuts/Soft baked cinnamon sugar donuts, dipped in butter and rolled in sugar while warm. One bowl, no frying, and ready in about 30 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastbaked donutscinnamon sugar donutsdonut pan recipebaked doughnutseasy breakfasthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baked-salmon/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baked-salmon/Moist baked salmon fillets with a lemon garlic butter, cooked at 400°F in about 12 minutes with an exact doneness temperature. A 20-minute dinner.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbaked salmonoven baked salmonsalmon filletslemon garlic salmon20 minute dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baked-ziti/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baked-ziti/Baked ziti with a quick garlicky tomato sauce, egg-enriched ricotta and a bubbling mozzarella top. Make it ahead, bake in about 50 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbaked zitibaked pastaricottamake ahead dinnerpotluck pastafreezer mealhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/banana-muffins/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/banana-muffins/Moist one-bowl banana muffins with brown sugar, cinnamon and a crunchy sugar top. A hot start gives tall domes. Ready in about 35 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastbanana muffinsripe banana recipeone bowl muffinseasy muffinsbanana nut muffinshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-and-broccoli/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-and-broccoli/Tender, takeout-style beef and broccoli with a glossy garlic-ginger sauce. A quick baking soda marinade does the tenderizing. Ready in 35 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbeef and broccoliflank steak stir frytakeout at homestir fryweeknight dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-stew/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-stew/Chuck browned in batches, simmered until fork-tender with carrots and potatoes in a rich gravy. Red wine is optional. About 2½ hours.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsbeef stewbeef chuck stewred wine beef stewdutch oven stewwinter dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-stroganoff/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-stroganoff/Seared beef strips, deeply browned mushrooms and a sour cream sauce with Dijon, over egg noodles. Ready in about 50 minutes, one skillet for the sauce.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbeef stroganoffstroganoffsour cream beefegg noodlesweeknight dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-tips-and-gravy/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/beef-tips-and-gravy/Seared sirloin beef tips simmered in a rich onion-garlic gravy until tender. Spoon over mashed potatoes or noodles. About 40 minutes, one skillet.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbeef tips and gravysirloin tipscomfort foodbeef gravystovetop dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/biscuits-and-gravy/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/biscuits-and-gravy/Peppery sausage gravy made in one skillet, with the flour toasted in the sausage fat so it's never pasty. Ready in 20 minutes, spooned over split biscuits.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastbiscuits and gravysausage gravycountry gravybreakfast sausagesouthern breakfasthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/blueberry-muffins/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/blueberry-muffins/Tall, domed blueberry muffins with sour cream, lemon zest and a sugar crust. A hot start gives the dome. Ready in about 40 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastblueberry muffinsbakery style muffinssour cream muffinslemon blueberrymuffin recipehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/breakfast-burritos/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/breakfast-burritos/Eight make-ahead breakfast burritos with soft eggs, crisp potatoes and melty cheese. Freeze them and reheat in minutes, no soggy tortilla. About 45 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastbreakfast burritofreezer breakfast burritosmake ahead breakfastegg and potato burritomeal prep breakfasthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/breakfast-casserole/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/breakfast-casserole/Assemble this sausage, cheddar and egg breakfast casserole the night before and bake it in the morning. Dry bread cubes keep it fluffy. Serves 8.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastbreakfast casseroleovernight breakfast casserolesausage egg casserolemake-ahead breakfastbrunch for a crowdhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/brisket/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/brisket/Tender oven-braised beef brisket with a red wine and onion gravy. Brown it, cover it, forget it for 3 hours, then slice against the grain. Better the next day.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinneroven brisketbraised brisketbeef brisket recipebrisket with onionsmake ahead briskethttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/broccoli-cheddar-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/broccoli-cheddar-soup/Creamy broccoli cheddar soup with grated carrot, a half-blended texture and sharp cheddar melted in off the heat. Ready in about 50 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsbroccoli cheddar soupbroccoli cheese soupcreamy broccoli soupcheddar soupsoup recipehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/brownies/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/brownies/Dense, fudgy brownies with a thin shiny crackly crust. One saucepan, no mixer, 20 minutes in the oven. Cut after they cool for clean squares.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertsbrowniesfudgy browniescrackly top browniesone bowl brownieschocolate desserthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/buffalo-wings/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/buffalo-wings/Oven-baked chicken wings made crackly with baking powder, tossed in classic butter and hot sauce Buffalo sauce. No deep fryer, about an hour.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTappetizersbuffalo wingsbaked chicken wingscrispy baked wingsbaking powder wingsgame day foodhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cabbage-rolls/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cabbage-rolls/Tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a beef and rice filling and baked in a sweet-sour tomato sauce. Make-ahead friendly, about 2 hours and mostly hands-off.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerstuffed cabbage rollscabbage rollsgolabkimake ahead dinnercabbage and beefhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-and-dumplings/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-and-dumplings/Bone-in chicken simmered in a creamy vegetable stew, topped with fluffy buttermilk drop dumplings. One pot, about 1 hour 15 minutes, and no rolling.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewschicken and dumplingsdrop dumplingsbuttermilk dumplingsone pot dinnercomfort foodhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-and-rice-casserole/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-and-rice-casserole/Creamy chicken and rice casserole with a mushroom white sauce and a crisp Parmesan crumb top. No canned soup, about an hour, one dish.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken and rice casserolefrom scratch casseroleno canned souprotisserie chickenmake ahead dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-enchiladas/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-enchiladas/Shredded chicken and cheese in corn tortillas under a quick red chile sauce made from pantry spices. About 1 hour, with a rotisserie shortcut.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken enchiladasred enchilada sauceenchiladasmexican casserolerotisserie chickenhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-cordon-bleu/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-cordon-bleu/Ham and Gruyère folded inside a thin chicken breast, coated in buttery panko and baked, not fried. Dijon inside for tang. About 50 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken cordon bleubaked chicken cordon bleustuffed chicken breastham and swiss chickenpanko chickenhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-fajitas/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-fajitas/Juicy chicken fajitas with charred peppers and onions, made in one hot skillet. A quick lime-cumin marinade does the work. Ready in about 45 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken fajitasskillet fajitassheet pan alternativeweeknight dinnerlime marinadehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-fried-steak/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-fried-steak/Tender pounded steak in a craggy double-dredged crust, served with peppery cream gravy made right in the skillet. Ready in about 45 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken fried steakcountry fried steakcream gravysouthern comfort foodcube steakhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-marsala/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-marsala/Thin, golden chicken cutlets in a Marsala, mushroom and thyme pan sauce with a touch of cream. One skillet, about 40 minutes, no fuss.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken marsalachicken cutletsmushroom sauceone pan dinneritalian americanhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-noodle-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-noodle-soup/Homemade chicken noodle soup with real broth from a whole chicken or bone-in thighs, noodles cooked separately so they stay springy. About 1½ hours.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewschicken noodle souphomemade chicken soupchicken soup from scratchsick day soupbone-in chicken thighshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-parmesan/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-parmesan/Crisp panko-Parmesan chicken cutlets under tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, baked so the crust stays crunchy. Done in about an hour.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken parmesanchicken parmigianacrispy chicken cutletsbaked chicken parmweeknight dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-piccata/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-piccata/Thin floured chicken cutlets in a bright lemon, caper and butter pan sauce. One skillet, ready in about 30 minutes, with no heavy cream.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken piccatalemon chickencaper saucechicken cutlets30 minute dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-pot-pie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-pot-pie/Creamy chicken and vegetable filling under a flaky all-butter crust in one 9×13 dish. Use a rotisserie chicken and it's ready in about 1 hour 15 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken pot piepot pie from scratchrotisserie chicken recipecomfort foodcasserole dish pot piehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-tenders/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-tenders/Buttermilk-brined chicken tenders in a seasoned panko crust, shallow-fried until golden and juicy. Crunchy, ready in 30 minutes, with an oven option.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerchicken tenderschicken fingersfried chicken tenderspanko chickenbuttermilk chickenhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-tortilla-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chicken-tortilla-soup/Chicken tortilla soup with a broth built on charred onion, garlic and jalapeño, poached chicken and crisp baked tortilla strips. About 50 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewschicken tortilla soupmexican chicken souptortilla soupfire-roasted tomato souptortilla stripshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chili/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chili/Slow-simmered beef chili with real chile flavor, toasted spices and beans. Thick, deep and better the next day. About 2 hours, mostly hands-off.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewschilibeef chilichili con carnebeef and bean chilione pothttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chocolate-chip-cookies/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chocolate-chip-cookies/Chewy chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges, toffee-like brown butter and a chilled dough. About 24 cookies, 12 minutes in the oven.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertschocolate chip cookiesbrown butter cookieschewy cookieschilled doughcookie recipehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cinnamon-rolls/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cinnamon-rolls/Soft yeast cinnamon rolls with a brown sugar filling and cream cheese icing. Shape them the night before and bake in the morning. About 3 hours or overnight.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingcinnamon rollsovernight cinnamon rollscream cheese icinghomemade cinnamon rollsbrunchhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/clam-chowder/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/clam-chowder/Thick, creamy New England clam chowder made with canned clams, bacon and potatoes. The clams go in last so they stay tender. About 45 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsnew england clam chowderclam chowdercanned clam chowdercreamy chowdereasy clam chowderhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/coffee-cake/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/coffee-cake/Tender sour cream coffee cake with cinnamon streusel in the middle and on top. Made in a 9-inch square pan, about an hour in the oven.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastcoffee cakesour cream coffee cakestreusel coffee cakecinnamon crumb cakebrunch cakehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/corn-chowder/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/corn-chowder/Creamy corn chowder with bacon and potatoes, flavored by simmering the cobs in the milk. Thickened by puree, not flour. About 50 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewscorn chowderfresh corn soupbacon corn chowderpotato corn chowdersummer souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/corned-beef-and-cabbage/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/corned-beef-and-cabbage/Tender corned beef braised in the oven with a mustard-brown sugar crust, then cabbage, carrots and potatoes cooked in the pan juices. About 3½ hours.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnercorned beef and cabbagest patricks day dinneroven corned beefcorned beef brisketone pan dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/corned-beef-hash/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/corned-beef-hash/Skillet corned beef hash with a deep brown crust, tender potatoes and a squeeze of lemon. Great with eggs, and the best use of leftover corned beef. 45 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastcorned beef hashleftover corned beefskillet hashbreakfast hashcast iron breakfasthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/crab-cakes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/crab-cakes/Pan-seared crab cakes that are mostly lump crab, held together with mayo and cracker crumbs. Chill 30 minutes, then 10 minutes in the pan.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnercrab cakesmaryland crab cakeslump crab cakesseafood dinnerpan seared crab cakeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/crepes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/crepes/Thin, tender crepes from a blender batter that rests while you make coffee. Sweet or savory, about 12 crepes in 30 minutes plus resting time.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastcrepesfrench crepesblender crepessweet crepesbreakfast crepeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/dutch-baby/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/dutch-baby/A puffed, golden oven pancake made in a hot skillet with a blender batter. Five minutes of work, 30 in the oven, and a dramatic rise.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastdutch babyoven pancakepuff pancakecast iron breakfastpopover pancakehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/eggs-benedict/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/eggs-benedict/Poached eggs, Canadian bacon and English muffins under a 30-second blender hollandaise. Skip the double boiler and make it in about 30 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfasteggs benedictblender hollandaisepoached eggsbrunch recipeeasy hollandaisehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/english-muffins/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/english-muffins/Griddle-cooked English muffins from a no-knead buttermilk dough that rises overnight. Craggy inside, crisp outside, about 12 muffins.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastenglish muffinshomemade english muffinsno kneadbuttermilkgriddle breadhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fettuccine-alfredo/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fettuccine-alfredo/Real Alfredo is pasta, butter, Parmesan and starchy pasta water, no cream needed. The creamy version is here too. Ready in 25 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinneralfredo saucefettuccine alfredoparmesan pasta25 minute dinnerbutter pastahttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/french-dip/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/french-dip/Thin-sliced seared steak, melted provolone and garlic-buttered rolls, with a pan-deglazed onion jus for dipping. About 45 minutes, serves 4.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerfrench dip sandwichfrench dip with au jusbeef sandwichsteak sandwichweeknight sandwichhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/french-onion-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/french-onion-soup/Slow-caramelized onions, a mix of beef and chicken broth, sherry and a thick lid of broiled Gruyère. Takes about 2 hours, mostly unattended.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsfrench onion soupcaramelized onion souponion soup gruyereclassic french soupsoup recipehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/french-toast/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/french-toast/Thick-cut French toast with a creamy custard center and crisp buttery edges. Stale bread, a real custard soak, and about 30 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastfrench toastthick french toastcustard french toastbrunchbreakfasthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fried-chicken/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fried-chicken/Crackling skillet fried chicken from an overnight buttermilk brine and a flour-cornstarch crust. Juicy inside, shatteringly crisp outside. 1 hour 15 minutes active.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerfried chickenbuttermilk fried chickenskillet fried chickensouthern fried chickencrispy chickenhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fried-fish/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fried-fish/Crisp, light beer-battered fish with a cornstarch batter and a dry-fish dusting that keeps the coating on. Cod or haddock, about 30 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerfried fishbeer battered fishfish frybeer batterfried codfriday fish fryhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fried-rice/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/fried-rice/Takeout-style fried rice from day-old rice, eggs, peas, carrot, ginger and soy sauce. One skillet, 15 minutes, and the trick is cold rice.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerfried riceegg fried riceday old riceleftover rice recipeeasy weeknight dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/frittata/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/frittata/A fluffy skillet frittata started on the stove and finished in the oven, with onion, pepper and spinach. Ready in 35 minutes, and good hot or cold.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastfrittatavegetable frittataspinach frittataegg bakeskillet breakfasthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/granola/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/granola/Crunchy homemade granola with big clusters, made with an egg white and one stir. Maple, brown sugar and cinnamon, about 40 minutes in the oven.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfasthomemade granolagranola clustersmaple granolacrunchy granolaoat granolahttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/grilled-cheese/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/grilled-cheese/Grilled cheese with a golden, buttery crust and a fully melted center. Sharp cheddar plus American cheese, medium-low heat, 15 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnergrilled cheesegrilled cheese sandwichcheddar grilled cheeseskillet sandwichtomato soup sandwichhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/ground-beef-tacos/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/ground-beef-tacos/Saucy ground beef tacos seasoned with a simple homemade spice mix and simmered in tomato sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerground beef tacostaco meathomemade taco seasoningeasy tacosweeknight dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/guacamole/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/guacamole/Chunky guacamole with ripe avocados, lots of lime, red onion rinsed of its bite and cilantro. Five bowls' worth of flavor in 15 minutes, no cooking.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTappetizersguacamoleavocado dipparty dipchips and dipgame dayhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/gumbo/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/gumbo/Chicken thighs and smoked andouille in a deep chocolate-brown roux with onion, bell pepper and celery. About 2 hours, mostly hands-off. Serve over rice.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsgumbochicken and sausage gumboandouille gumbodark rouxcajun recipeslouisiana gumbohttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hash-browns/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hash-browns/Diner-style hash browns with a crunchy golden crust and a tender middle. Rinse, squeeze very dry, then leave them alone in the skillet. About 30 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfasthash brownscrispy hash brownsshredded potatoesskillet potatoesbreakfast potatoeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/homemade-pizza/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/homemade-pizza/Homemade pizza with a hot-oven crisp crust, a no-cook tomato sauce and low-moisture mozzarella. Two 12-inch pizzas, about 30 minutes once the dough is made.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerhomemade pizzapizza nightbaking steel pizzamargherita pizzapizza at homehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hummus/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hummus/Silky, restaurant-smooth hummus from canned chickpeas, whipped tahini and lemon. A 20-minute baking soda simmer is the secret. Makes about 2 cups.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTappetizershummushomemade hummussmooth hummuscanned chickpeastahini diphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/jambalaya/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/jambalaya/One-pot jambalaya with browned chicken thighs, andouille and tomato-stained rice. About 1 hour, with a shrimp option at the end.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerjambalayachicken and sausage jambalayacajun jambalayaone pot riceandouillehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/king-ranch-chicken/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/king-ranch-chicken/Layered corn tortillas, chicken, peppers and a chili-spiced cream sauce, topped with melted cheese. Homemade sauce, no canned soup, about an hour.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerking ranch chickenking ranch casseroletex-mex casserolechicken enchilada casserolemake ahead dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lasagna/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/lasagna/Layered lasagna with a slow-simmered meat sauce, creamy seasoned ricotta and melted mozzarella. Make it ahead; about 2 hours start to finish.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerlasagnameat lasagnalasagna with ricottabaked pastamake ahead lasagnahttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/meatball-subs/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/meatball-subs/Tender baked meatballs simmered in marinara and piled onto toasted rolls under melted provolone. No frying, about 50 minutes, six subs.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnermeatball submeatball sandwichbaked meatballsprovolonehoagie rollshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/meatloaf/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/meatloaf/Tender, juicy meatloaf built on a milk-soaked bread panade and finished with a tangy ketchup glaze. About 1 hour 15 minutes in the oven.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnermeatloafglazed meatloafground beefcomfort foodpanadehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/minestrone/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/minestrone/Chunky minestrone with white beans, cabbage, zucchini and small pasta, simmered with a Parmesan rind and finished with olive oil. About an hour.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsminestroneitalian vegetable soupwhite bean soupparmesan rind soupvegetable soup with pastahttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/monkey-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/monkey-bread/Monkey bread from scratch, with soft yeast dough, cinnamon sugar and a brown sugar caramel. Pull-apart sticky and made in a Bundt pan. About 3 hours.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastmonkey breadpull apart breadhomemade monkey breadcinnamon sugar breadbreakfast for a crowdhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/oatmeal/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/oatmeal/Toasted old-fashioned oats simmered on the stove and rested off the heat. Creamy, never gluey, ready in 12 minutes. Serves 2.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastoatmealstovetop oatmealold fashioned oatshow to cook oatmealrolled oatshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/omelet/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/omelet/A fully set, pale-gold folded omelet with melty cheese and a hot filling, the way a short-order cook does it. Three eggs, one pan, 10 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastomeletdiner omeletfolded omeletcheese omeletdenver omelethttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/overnight-oats/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/overnight-oats/Four jars of creamy, no-cook overnight oats from a simple 2-2-1 ratio. Rolled oats, milk and yogurt, ready in the morning with ten minutes of work.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastovernight oatsno cook oatsmeal prep breakfastmake ahead breakfastoats and yogurthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pan-seared-steak/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pan-seared-steak/Thick steaks seared hard in cast iron, then basted with butter, garlic and thyme. Deep brown crust, pink inside, done in 25 minutes plus a brief rest.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerpan seared steakcast iron steakbutter basted steakribeyehow to cook steakhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pancakes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pancakes/Tall, tender buttermilk pancakes with crisp golden edges. Rest the batter 10 minutes and flip once. Ready in 30 minutes, no mixer.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastpancakesbuttermilk pancakesfluffy pancakesbreakfastfrom scratchhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/philly-cheesesteak/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/philly-cheesesteak/Paper-thin ribeye, soft onions and melted provolone on a warm hoagie roll. A 30-minute skillet cheesesteak that tastes like the real thing.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerphilly cheesesteakcheesesteak sandwichribeye cheesesteakskillet cheesesteaksteak and cheesehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/popovers/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/popovers/Tall, crisp-shelled popovers with a custardy middle, made in a regular muffin tin. A hot pan and a rested batter do the work. Ready in about an hour.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastpopoverspopover recipemuffin tin popoversmake popovers without a popover panbreakfast breadhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pork-chops/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pork-chops/Thick-cut, bone-in pork chops brined for one hour, seared in a skillet and finished in the oven. Juicy in the center, browned outside, about 1 hour 20 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerpork chopspan seared pork chopsbrined pork chopsthick cut pork chopsjuicy pork chopshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pork-tenderloin/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pork-tenderloin/Pork tenderloin seared in a skillet, finished in a hot oven and sliced juicy and pink, with a two-minute mustard pan sauce. Done in 35 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerpork tenderloinseared pork tenderloinoven roasted porkpan sauceweeknight dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pot-roast/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pot-roast/Chuck roast browned hard, then braised at a bare simmer with onions, carrots and potatoes until fork-tender. Sunday dinner, about 3 hours.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerpot roastchuck roastbraised beefsunday dinnerdutch ovenhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/potato-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/potato-soup/Creamy potato soup built on oven-baked russets, bacon fat and sharp cheddar, with all the baked potato toppings. About 1 hour 30, serves 6.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewspotato souploaded baked potato soupcreamy potato soupbacon cheddar soupcomfort foodhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/prime-rib/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/prime-rib/Bone-in prime rib roasted low and slow, rested, then blasted in a hot oven for a crackling crust and edge-to-edge pink. Salted ahead, no stress.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerprime ribreverse sear prime ribstanding rib roastholiday roastchristmas dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pulled-pork/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pulled-pork/Pork shoulder rubbed with brown sugar and paprika, cooked low and slow in the oven or slow cooker, shredded and tossed with tangy sauce. About 4 hours.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerpulled porkslow cooker pulled porkoven pulled porkpork shoulderbbq sandwicheshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/quiche-lorraine/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/quiche-lorraine/Silky bacon and Gruyère quiche in a crisp blind-baked crust. A low oven keeps the custard tender, never rubbery. About 1 hour 30 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastquichequiche lorrainebacon quichebrunch recipesavory piehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/red-beans-and-rice/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/red-beans-and-rice/Slow-simmered red beans with smoked ham hock, andouille and the Louisiana trinity, mashed for creaminess and served over rice. About 2.5 hours.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerred beans and ricenew orleans red beansham hock beansandouillelouisiana recipescajunhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roast-chicken/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roast-chicken/Crackly-skinned roast chicken with juicy meat from a dry brine overnight and a 450°F oven. About an hour, with pan juices to spoon over.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerroast chickendry brined chickenwhole roasted chickencrispy skin chickensunday dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roast-pork-loin/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roast-pork-loin/A boneless pork loin salted ahead, started hot, then roasted low until juicy, with a quick mustard pan sauce. About 1½ hours, serves 6 to 8.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerpork loin roastroast pork loinboneless pork loinsunday dinnerpork roast with pan saucehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/salisbury-steak/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/salisbury-steak/Tender beef patties simmered in a savory mushroom and onion gravy, made in one skillet in about 40 minutes. A weeknight comfort classic with a better gravy.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnersalisbury steakmushroom gravyground beef dinnerone pan dinnercomfort foodhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/scones/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/scones/Tall, tender scones with grated frozen butter and cream, baked hot with a sugared top. Eight wedges, about 35 minutes, plus a quick chill.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastsconescream sconesbuttery sconeseasy sconesblueberry sconeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/scrambled-eggs/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/scrambled-eggs/Small, custardy curds from low heat, constant stirring and a spoonful of cold butter at the end. Four eggs, one pan, about 8 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastscrambled eggssoft scrambled eggscreamy scrambled eggshow to scramble eggsbreakfast eggshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/shepherds-pie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/shepherds-pie/Ground lamb and vegetables in a rich gravy under browned mashed potatoes. Make it with beef for cottage pie. About 1 hour 15 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnershepherd's piecottage pielambmashed potatoescomfort foodhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/shrimp-and-grits/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/shrimp-and-grits/Creamy stone-ground grits under shrimp in a bacon, lemon and shrimp-shell pan sauce. About an hour, mostly the grits simmering.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnershrimp and gritssouthern shrimp and gritscreamy gritslow countrybacon shrimphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/shrimp-scampi/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/shrimp-scampi/Shrimp scampi with a garlicky white wine and butter sauce and lemon, tossed with linguine. Seared quickly so the shrimp stay tender. Ready in 25 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnershrimp scampigarlic butter shrimpshrimp pastalinguine30 minute dinnerwhite wine saucehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sloppy-joes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sloppy-joes/Ground beef simmered with peppers, celery and a tangy tomato sauce, piled on toasted buns. No canned sauce, ready in about 40 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnersloppy joesground beefweeknight dinnersandwicheskid friendlyhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/smash-burgers/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/smash-burgers/Thin, lacy-edged smash burgers on a screaming-hot skillet, with melted American cheese and a quick burger sauce. Ten minutes at the stove.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnersmash burgersmashburgercast iron burgerdiner burgercheeseburgerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/smothered-pork-chops/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/smothered-pork-chops/Seared pork chops simmered in a deep onion gravy until tender. Made in one skillet in about 50 minutes, with a toasted roux and plenty of onions.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnersmothered pork chopspork chops and gravyonion gravysouthern pork chopsone skillet dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/spaghetti-and-meatballs/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/spaghetti-and-meatballs/Soft beef-and-pork meatballs with Parmesan and parsley, roasted instead of fried, then simmered in marinara. About 1 hour, with a make-ahead freezer trick.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerspaghetti and meatballsbaked meatballsitalian meatballsmeatballs and marinarafamily dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/spaghetti-bolognese/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/spaghetti-bolognese/Meaty Bolognese with pancetta, beef, pork, milk and white wine, simmered low for 2 hours and tossed through spaghetti. Makes enough for a crowd.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerbolognese saucespaghetti bolognesemeat sauceragusunday saucemake ahead saucehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/spaghetti-carbonara/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/spaghetti-carbonara/Silky carbonara made with crisp guanciale or pancetta, eggs, yolks and Pecorino, no cream. Mixed off the heat so it never scrambles. Done in 25 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnercarbonaraspaghetti carbonarapasta carbonaraguancialeno cream carbonaraweeknight pastahttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/split-pea-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/split-pea-soup/Thick, smoky split pea soup with a ham hock, soft sweated vegetables and a splash of vinegar at the end. No soaking, about two hours, mostly hands-off.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewssplit pea soupham hock soupsplit pea and hamsmoked ham hockwinter souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/stuffed-peppers/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/stuffed-peppers/Bell peppers filled with seasoned beef, rice and cheese, baked over a tomato sauce until tender. Blanch first so they cook through. About an hour.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerstuffed peppersstuffed bell peppersground beef and ricebaked peppersweeknight dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/stuffed-shells/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/stuffed-shells/Jumbo shells filled with herby ricotta and mozzarella, baked in marinara until bubbling. Pipe the filling with a bag for fast, clean stuffing. About 1 hour.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerstuffed shellsricotta stuffed shellsbaked pastajumbo shellsmake ahead dinnerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/swedish-meatballs/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/swedish-meatballs/Tender beef and pork meatballs warmed with allspice and nutmeg, simmered in a creamy brown gravy. Make them in one skillet in about 45 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerswedish meatballsmeatballs with gravycream gravybeef and pork meatballscomfort foodhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/tomato-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/tomato-soup/Tomato soup from canned whole tomatoes, browned tomato paste and a splash of cream. Silky, bright and ready in about 45 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewstomato soupcanned tomato soupcreamy tomato soupsoup for grilled cheeseeasy souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/tuna-noodle-casserole/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/tuna-noodle-casserole/Tuna, egg noodles and peas in a creamy cheddar sauce made without canned soup, topped with buttery crumbs. About 1 hour, one baking dish.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnertuna noodle casseroletuna casserolecasserolepantry dinnercomfort foodhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/waffles/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/waffles/Crisp-edged buttermilk waffles with cornstarch, a little oil and whipped egg whites. About 30 minutes, and they stay crisp on a rack.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastwafflesbuttermilk wafflescrispy wafflesbrunchbreakfasthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/white-chicken-chili/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/white-chicken-chili/White chicken chili with cannellini beans, green chiles and lime. Part of the beans are blended for a creamy body, with no flour. About 50 minutes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewswhite chicken chilichicken chiliwhite bean chiligreen chile chicken chilieasy chicken chilihttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/zucchini-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/zucchini-bread/Moist zucchini bread with brown sugar, cinnamon and a crackly sugar top. The trick is squeezing the zucchini. One bowl, about an hour and ten minutes in the oven.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastzucchini breadquick breadcinnamon zucchini breadone bowlsummer garden zucchinihttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/apple-crisp/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/apple-crisp/Apple crisp with tart and sweet apples, a lightly thickened filling and a clumpy brown sugar oat topping. 15 minutes of prep, about 50 in the oven.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertsapple crispapple crisp with oatseasy apple dessertapple crumblethanksgiving desserthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/apple-crumb-pie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/apple-crumb-pie/Single-crust Dutch apple pie with the apples cooked first and a thick brown sugar streusel in big crunchy clumps. Under an hour in the oven, 2 hours to cool.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertsapple crumb piedutch apple pieapple pie with crumb toppingstreusel apple piethanksgiving piehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/apple-pie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/apple-pie/Double-crust apple pie with the apples cooked first, so the filling stays full to the top crust with no gap and slices clean. All-butter crust, 55-minute bake.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertsapple piehomemade apple piedouble crust apple piethanksgiving pieapple pie fillingbest apples for piehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baked-brie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/baked-brie/A wheel of brie wrapped in puff pastry with jam, honey, herbs and toasted pecans, chilled then baked golden at 400°F. About an hour, mostly hands-off.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTappetizersbaked briebrie in puff pastrybrie en croutebaked brie with jamthanksgiving appetizerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/banana-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/banana-bread/One-bowl banana bread with brown butter, brown sugar and a crackly sugar top. No mixer, very ripe bananas, about an hour in the oven.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbreakfastbanana breadquick breadbrown butterone bowlno mixerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/broccoli-cheese-casserole/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/broccoli-cheese-casserole/Fresh broccoli in a sharp cheddar sauce made from scratch, under a buttery cracker crumb. No canned soup, make-ahead friendly, about an hour.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesbroccoli cheese casserolebroccoli casserolebroccoli casserole without canned soupcheesy broccoli casserolethanksgiving sideshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/butternut-squash-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/butternut-squash-soup/Butternut squash, apple and shallots roasted until browned, blended with broth and finished with a little maple and cider vinegar. Cream optional. About 1½ hours.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsbutternut squash souproasted butternut squash soupsquash apple soupfall soupthanksgiving soupvegetarian souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/buttermilk-biscuits/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/buttermilk-biscuits/Tall, flaky buttermilk biscuits made with grated frozen butter and three quick letter folds, cut into squares and baked hot at 425°F. About 50 minutes.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingbuttermilk biscuitsflaky biscuitshomemade biscuitsbiscuits from scratchlayered biscuitsthanksgiving biscuitshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/candied-yams/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/candied-yams/Candied yams made on the stove, with sweet potato rounds simmered in butter and brown sugar until glossy, brightened with lemon and ginger. About 45 minutes.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescandied yamscandied sweet potatoesstovetop candied yamsthanksgiving yamsbrown sugar sweet potatoeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cheese-ball/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cheese-ball/Cream cheese and freshly grated sharp cheddar, a little horseradish, rolled in buttery toasted pecans. 30 minutes of work, made up to 3 days ahead.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTappetizerscheese ballcheddar cheese ballpecan cheese ballmake ahead appetizerthanksgiving appetizerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chocolate-pecan-pie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/chocolate-pecan-pie/Pecan pie with chopped bittersweet chocolate, toasted pecans and an optional splash of bourbon in a sealed, blind-baked butter crust. About 45 minutes in the oven.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertschocolate pecan piebourbon chocolate pecan piethanksgiving piepecan pie with chocolatederby piehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/corn-casserole/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/corn-casserole/Soft, spoonable corn casserole with creamed corn, sour cream and sweet kernels, made with a quick from-scratch batter instead of a box. One bowl, about an hour.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescorn casserolecorn casserole from scratchcorn casserole without jiffycorn puddingthanksgiving corn casserolemake ahead corn casserolehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cornbread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cornbread/Southern-style buttermilk cornbread baked in a screaming-hot cast-iron skillet for a crisp, browned crust. No sugar, one bowl, about 40 minutes.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingcornbreadskillet cornbreadbuttermilk cornbreadcast iron cornbreadsouthern cornbreadcornbread for dressinghttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cornbread-dressing/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cornbread-dressing/Southern cornbread dressing made with crumbled, dried skillet cornbread, lots of sage and plenty of stock, baked until set and golden. About 1 hour 45 minutes.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescornbread dressingsouthern cornbread dressingthanksgiving dressingsage dressingdressing recipemake ahead dressinghttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cranberry-orange-relish/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cranberry-orange-relish/Raw cranberry orange relish made in a food processor with a whole orange, less sugar and a pinch of salt. Ten minutes, best made a day or more ahead.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescranberry orange relishraw cranberry relishno cook cranberry relishfresh cranberry relishmake ahead thanksgivinghttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cranberry-sauce/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/cranberry-sauce/Whole-berry cranberry sauce with orange juice and zest, half the usual sugar and a pinch of salt. One pan, 15 minutes, and it keeps for 10 days in the fridge.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescranberry saucehomemade cranberry sauceorange cranberry saucewhole berry cranberry saucethanksgiving sidemake aheadhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/creamed-corn/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/creamed-corn/Real creamed corn from fresh or frozen kernels, butter and cream, thickened by blending part of the corn. No can, no flour, about 30 minutes.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescreamed cornhomemade creamed corncreamed corn with frozen cornfresh creamed cornthanksgiving sideshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/creamed-pearl-onions/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/creamed-pearl-onions/Frozen pearl onions browned in butter, simmered in sherry and stock, then baked in a nutmeg béchamel under buttery crumbs. About an hour.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescreamed pearl onionscreamed onionsfrozen pearl onionsthanksgiving onionsthanksgiving sideshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/creamed-spinach/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/creamed-spinach/Steakhouse creamed spinach with frozen leaf spinach squeezed dry, a light cream sauce, fresh nutmeg and Parmesan. One skillet, about 30 minutes.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidescreamed spinachsteakhouse creamed spinachcreamed spinach with frozen spinachmake ahead creamed spinachthanksgiving sideshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/deviled-eggs/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/deviled-eggs/Classic deviled eggs from steamed eggs that peel clean, with a smooth, tangy mustard filling and three easy variations. About 45 minutes.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTappetizersdeviled eggsclassic deviled eggseasy peel eggssteamed eggsthanksgiving appetizerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/dinner-rolls/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/dinner-rolls/Soft, buttery pull-apart dinner rolls made with a tangzhong flour paste so they stay fluffy for days. Two rises, 350°F, about 3 hours start to finish.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingdinner rollssoft dinner rollspull apart rollstangzhong rollsthanksgiving rollsyeast rollshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/glazed-carrots/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/glazed-carrots/Stovetop carrots simmered in stock, butter and honey, then boiled down to a shiny glaze with thyme and lemon. One skillet, 30 minutes, make-ahead friendly.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesglazed carrotshoney glazed carrotsstovetop glazed carrotsbrown sugar glazed carrotsthanksgiving carrotsmake ahead carrotshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/glazed-ham/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/glazed-ham/A fully cooked bone-in half ham warmed low and slow under foil, then lacquered with a brown sugar–Dijon glaze in a hot oven. About 2½ hours.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerglazed hambrown sugar ham glazebaked hamholiday hamhow long to cook a hamhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/green-bean-casserole/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/green-bean-casserole/Fresh green beans in a from-scratch mushroom cream sauce, topped with crispy fried onions and buttered panko. No canned soup, about an hour, make-ahead friendly.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesgreen bean casserolegreen bean casserole from scratchfresh green bean casserolehomemade green bean casserolemake ahead green bean casserolethanksgiving sideshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/green-beans-almondine/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/green-beans-almondine/Blanched green beans tossed in brown butter with toasted almonds, shallot and lemon. Bright and snappy, done in 25 minutes; blanch the beans a day ahead.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesgreen beans almondinegreen beans amandinegreen beans with almondsbrown butter green beansthanksgiving green beansmake ahead green beanshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hash-brown-casserole/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/hash-brown-casserole/Funeral potatoes made with frozen hash browns, sharp cheddar, sour cream and a quick homemade sauce instead of canned soup, under buttery cornflakes. About 1¼ hours.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsideshash brown casserolefuneral potatoescheesy potatoeshash brown casserole without canned souppotato casserolehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/mac-and-cheese/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/mac-and-cheese/Baked mac and cheese in a creamy béchamel with extra-sharp cheddar and Gruyère, under a buttery panko and Parmesan crust. Serves 10 to 12, about 1 hour.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesbaked mac and cheesemac and cheesemacaroni and cheesethanksgiving mac and cheesehomemade mac and cheesehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/mashed-potato-cakes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/mashed-potato-cakes/Leftover mashed potatoes mixed with egg, cheddar and scallions, dredged in flour and pan-fried until crisp outside and creamy inside. About 35 minutes.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesmashed potato cakesleftover mashed potatoespotato pancakesfried mashed potatoesthanksgiving leftovershttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/mashed-potatoes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/mashed-potatoes/Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, rinsed and dried so they stay fluffy, riced, then finished with a stick of melted butter and warm milk. About 35 minutes, serves 8.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesmashed potatoescreamy mashed potatoesyukon gold mashed potatoesthanksgiving mashed potatoesmake ahead mashed potatoeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/mashed-sweet-potatoes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/mashed-sweet-potatoes/Sweet potatoes roasted whole until syrupy, then mashed with brown butter, crisp sage and a squeeze of lemon. Savory, with a sweet option. About 1½ hours.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesmashed sweet potatoessavory sweet potatoesroasted sweet potatoesbrown butter sweet potatoesthanksgiving sweet potatoeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/mulled-cider/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/mulled-cider/Non-alcoholic mulled cider for a crowd, with toasted whole spices and orange peel, on the stove or in a slow cooker. 45 minutes and no bitter aftertaste.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdrinkshot apple cidermulled ciderspiced apple ciderslow cooker apple cidernon alcoholic holiday drinkhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pecan-pie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pecan-pie/Pecan pie with toasted pecans, brown butter and dark brown sugar, baked low in a blind-baked crust until fully set. About 50 minutes in the oven.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertspecan piehomemade pecan pieclassic pecan piethanksgiving piepecan pie with corn syruphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pie-crust/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pie-crust/Flaky all-butter pie crust made by hand in 15 minutes with big flat butter pieces, a spoon of vinegar and one fold. Makes two 9-inch crusts, with blind-baking steps.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicspie crustall butter pie crustflaky pie doughhomemade pie crustblind bake pie crustpie doughhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pumpkin-bread/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pumpkin-bread/One-loaf pumpkin bread made with oil, brown sugar and warm spices bloomed in the oil, with a crunchy sugar top. One bowl, about an hour in the oven.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbakingpumpkin breadmoist pumpkin breadpumpkin loafpumpkin quick breadpumpkin bread with oilhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pumpkin-pie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pumpkin-pie/Pumpkin pie with the filling cooked on the stove for deeper flavor and a silky set, in a blind-baked all-butter crust. 45 minutes in the oven, 3 hours to cool.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertspumpkin piehomemade pumpkin piepumpkin pie with canned pumpkinthanksgiving piepumpkin pie from scratchhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pumpkin-cheesecake/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pumpkin-cheesecake/Creamy pumpkin cheesecake on a gingersnap crust, baked low with steam instead of a water bath and topped with tangy sour cream. Bake ahead; chill overnight.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertspumpkin cheesecakegingersnap crust cheesecakethanksgiving cheesecakepumpkin cheesecake no water bathmake ahead thanksgiving desserthttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pumpkin-roll/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/pumpkin-roll/Thin, spiced pumpkin sponge rolled warm in a sugared towel so it won't crack, filled with tangy cream cheese. 14 minutes in the oven, 2½ hours to cool and chill.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertspumpkin rollpumpkin roll cakepumpkin cream cheese rollthanksgiving dessertpumpkin swiss rollhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roast-turkey-breast/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roast-turkey-breast/A dry-brined bone-in turkey breast with garlic-herb butter under the skin, roasted hot then low to 155°F. Feeds 6 to 8 in about 2 hours.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerroast turkey breastbone-in turkey breastsmall thanksgivingdry brine turkey breastturkey breast internal temperaturehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roast-turkey/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roast-turkey/A 12- to 14-pound turkey salted 1 to 2 days ahead for seasoned meat and crackling skin, roasted hot then low. About 3 hours in the oven plus a 30-minute rest.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerroast turkeydry brine turkeythanksgiving turkeyhow long to cook a turkeyturkey internal temperaturehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roasted-butternut-squash/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roasted-butternut-squash/Butternut squash cubes roasted at 425°F until caramelized, finished with brown butter, crisp sage and a little maple. Safe peeling method included, about an hour.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesroasted butternut squashbutternut squash cubesbrown butter sage squashmaple butternut squashhow to peel butternut squashthanksgiving sideshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roasted-brussels-sprouts/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/roasted-brussels-sprouts/Brussels sprouts roasted cut side down on a preheated sheet pan at 450°F, so they sear instead of steam. Four ingredients, one pan, about 30 minutes.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesroasted brussels sproutscrispy brussels sproutsoven roasted brussels sproutsbrussels sprouts with baconbalsamic brussels sproutsthanksgiving sideshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sausage-stuffing/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sausage-stuffing/Bread stuffing with a pound of browned pork sausage, onion, celery and plenty of sage, baked in a 13×9 until crisp on top. About 1 hour 50 minutes.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidessausage stuffingsausage dressingthanksgiving stuffingsage sausage stuffingmake ahead stuffinghttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/scalloped-potatoes/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/scalloped-potatoes/Scalloped potatoes simmered in garlic and thyme cream on the stove, then baked until bubbling and browned. No flour, no curdling, about 1 hour 15 minutes.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesscalloped potatoescreamy scalloped potatoespotatoes in cream saucethanksgiving potatoesmake ahead potatoeshttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/spatchcock-turkey/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/spatchcock-turkey/A 12- to 14-pound turkey with the backbone cut out, flattened, dry-brined and roasted at 450°F over vegetables. On the table in about 90 minutes.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerspatchcock turkeybutterflied turkeyfast thanksgiving turkeydry brine turkeysheet pan turkeyhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/spinach-artichoke-dip/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/spinach-artichoke-dip/Baked spinach artichoke dip with cream cheese, Parmesan and mozzarella, squeezed-dry spinach and a little lemon. Bubbly and browned in about 40 minutes.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTappetizersspinach artichoke diphot spinach dipbaked artichoke dipcheesy dipmake ahead appetizerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/stuffed-mushrooms/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/stuffed-mushrooms/Cremini caps roasted first so they don't go watery, filled with Italian sausage, garlic, thyme and cream cheese, topped with crisp Parmesan crumbs. About an hour.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTappetizersstuffed mushroomssausage stuffed mushroomsstuffed mushroom capscremini mushroomsthanksgiving appetizermake ahead appetizerhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/stuffing/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/stuffing/Sage-and-onion bread stuffing baked in a dish (yes, dressing). A stick of butter, stock and two eggs give a soft middle and a crisp top. About 1 hour 40 minutes.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidesstuffingthanksgiving stuffingbread stuffingdressing recipesage stuffingmake ahead stuffinghttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sweet-potato-casserole/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sweet-potato-casserole/Sweet potato casserole made from roasted, not boiled, potatoes, with a brown sugar pecan streusel and marshmallows on half. About 2 hours, mostly hands-off.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsidessweet potato casserolethanksgiving side dishpecan streuselsweet potato casserole with marshmallowsmake ahead sidehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sweet-potato-pie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/sweet-potato-pie/Sweet potato pie made with roasted sweet potatoes blended into a silky, butter-rich custard in a blind-baked crust. About 50 minutes in the oven.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdessertssweet potato piesouthern sweet potato piehomemade sweet potato piethanksgiving piesweet potato pie from scratchhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/turkey-brine/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/turkey-brine/A salt, brown sugar and orange brine for a 12- to 16-pound turkey, with the cooler setup, timing and drying step. 12 to 18 hours, plus a night to dry.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicsturkey brinewet brinehow to brine a turkeybrine ratiothanksgiving turkeyhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/turkey-gravy/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/turkey-gravy/Turkey gravy from roasted wings and a browned roux, made up to 3 days ahead and finished with the pan drippings if you have them. About 2 hours, mostly unattended.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicsturkey gravymake ahead gravygravy without drippingsgiblet gravythanksgiving gravyhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/turkey-pot-pie/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/turkey-pot-pie/Leftover turkey pot pie in one skillet, with a turkey-stock velouté, vegetables, thyme and a single flaky top crust. About an hour and 15 minutes.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerturkey pot pieleftover turkey recipespot pieturkey piethanksgiving leftovershttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/turkey-soup/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/turkey-soup/Turkey soup from the carcass stock or store-bought, with sautéed vegetables, egg noodles or rice, and greens and lemon stirred in at the end. About 45 minutes.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsoups-and-stewsturkey soupleftover turkey soupturkey noodle soupturkey carcass soupturkey rice souphttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/turkey-stock/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/turkey-stock/Rich turkey stock from the roast turkey carcass or raw wings, browned in the oven first and barely simmered for 3 hours. Makes about 10 cups.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicsturkey stockturkey carcass stockhomemade turkey brothleftover turkeyturkey bone brothhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/turkey-tetrazzini/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/turkey-tetrazzini/Leftover turkey tetrazzini with spaghetti, browned mushrooms, a sherry and Parmesan cream sauce and a crisp Parmesan crumb top. About an hour.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTdinnerturkey tetrazzinileftover turkey casseroleturkey pasta bakethanksgiving leftoversturkey spaghetti casserolehttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/whipped-cream/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/whipped-cream/Lightly sweet whipped cream in 3 minutes, from a cold bowl to soft, glossy peaks, plus a gelatin-stabilized version that holds in the fridge for a day or two.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTbasicswhipped creamhomemade whipped creamstabilized whipped creammake ahead whipped creamhow to whip creamhttps://www.simmerdown.kitchen/wild-rice-dressing/https://www.simmerdown.kitchen/wild-rice-dressing/Gluten-free wild rice dressing with browned mushrooms, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, sage and thyme, baked until hot. About 1 hour 30 minutes.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTsideswild rice stuffingwild rice dressinggluten free stuffingthanksgiving wild ricemushroom wild rice