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.

Delicious Hot Slaw Recipe

generous serving of hot slaw in a rustic, slightly worn ceramic bowl

Best Ever Hot Slaw Recipe You Need Now You’re tired of the same old coleslaw. It’s boring, right? Always cold and, frankly, kinda bland. You crave something with a bit more zing, more warmth. Something that will wake up your…

Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe

handmade Neapolitan pizza dough

Unlock the Secrets to Perfect Neapolitan Pizza Dough (and Impress Your Friends!) Ever stood in your kitchen dreaming of real Italian pizza? Yeah, we have too. You know, the kind with the puffy, slightly charred crust that’s somehow both crispy…

Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

homemade eggplant parmesan

Finally a Perfect Eggplant Parmesan Recipe That Works Ever find yourself craving that perfect Italian-American comfort food? That cheesy, saucy, goodness that just warms your soul? Many of us have been there. You probably think of eggplant parmesan.  It sounds…

Rose Petal Fudge Recipe

single square of rose petal fudge

Best Ever Rose Petal Fudge Recipe You Will Find Ever been stuck trying to find that perfect dessert? Something new? Or maybe you wanted to make something that just screams “special.” We get it.  Regular sweets are okay. But sometimes…

Churro Crepe Recipe

delicious churro crepe recipe

Best Ever Churro Crepe Recipe You’ll Make Again And Again Ever wished you had a simple dessert that felt fancy? Ever crave something sweet and just a little bit crispy?  We get it.  Sometimes, you want a treat, you know?…

Almond Flour Pancake Recipe

fluffy almond flour pancake

Best Ever Almond Flour Pancake Recipe Are you tired of the same boring breakfast? You crave something tasty. Something healthy, but it feels like a treat. We get it. That is where almond flour pancakes come into play.  These pancakes…

How To Sauté In An Instant Pot

How To Sauté In An Instant Pot

How To Sauté In An Instant Pot Like a Pro Ever stare at your Instant Pot, wondering if that sauté button is a friend or foe?  You’re not alone, sautéing in a pressure cooker can feel weird.   Many folks…