Ryan Yates

Ryan Yates

Ryan Yates is a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef with more than 20 years in professional kitchens, including years on the line in San Francisco. He writes and tests every recipe on Simply Cooking Recipes himself, and each one is cooked before it goes up. His focus is the reasoning behind the steps: not just that you should sauté, but what the pan should sound like when you do.

Teakhaus Large Carving Board

Teakhaus Large Teak Carving Board

Messy Carving Chaos? This Teak Cutting Board is Your Kitchen Savior (Seriously). Picture this: You’ve spent hours lovingly preparing a gorgeous roast. The aroma fills your home, anticipation builds… and then you bring out your old, warped cutting board. Suddenly,…

Sonder Los Angeles End Grain Walnut Cutting Board

Sonder Los Angeles End Grain Walnut Cutting Board

Tired of Dull Knives and Messy Countertops? This Cutting Board is a Game-Changer. Let’s be honest: we’ve all been there. You’re preparing a meal, and your cutting board is sliding around, juices are spilling everywhere, and your expensive knives are…

Chicken Shawarma Recipe

chicken shawarma pita wrap

You Won’t Believe How Easy This Chicken Shawarma Recipe Really Is Ever found yourself craving that amazing, savory, slightly tangy taste of chicken shawarma, only to feel like making it at home is way too complicated?  We’ve all been there. …

Carne Asada Marinade Recipe

carne asada marinade

Never-Fail Secret Family Recipe for Carne Asada Marinade The Carne Asada Struggle is Real We’ve all been there. You’re excited for a barbecue, dreaming of juicy, flavorful carne asada.  But sometimes, the meat comes out tough, or the flavor just…

Simple Brisket Brine Recipe

simple brisket brine

Simple Brisket Brine Recipe Unlocks The Secrets To Mouthwatering Meat You’re staring at a big, beautiful hunk of beef brisket. Excitement mixes with a touch of fear.   Will it be the tender, juicy masterpiece you dream of?  Or a…

Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

homemade mayonnaise

Never Buy Store-Bought Again With Our Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe Ever stood there staring at the endless wall of condiments in the grocery store, feeling a little lost? There is often a feeling that every jar of mayonnaise you see is…

Quick Pizza Dough Recipe

freshly baked pizza on a wooden cutting board

Our Quick Pizza Dough Recipe Is Faster Than Delivery Ever get that sudden, powerful craving for a hot, cheesy pizza?   We know it well.  But then you think about the time it takes to make dough from scratch, and…

Victorinox Grand Maitre Chef’s Knife

Victorinox Grand Maitre

The Victorinox Grand Maitre – Sharpest Knife in the Drawer? Let’s be honest, a chef’s knife is an extension of your hand in the kitchen. I’m Ryan Yates, and I’ve spent over 20 years in professional kitchens, from bustling line…