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.

Short Rib Ragu With Pappardelle

Short Rib Ragu With Pappardelle

Braised Short Rib Ragu With Pappardelle That Always Gets Quiet at the Table There are pasta dishes people order because they sound good.Then there are pasta dishes that make everyone stop talking once the bowls hit the table. Braised short…

Leftover Turkey Ramen Recipe

leftover turkey ramen

Leftover Turkey Ramen Recipe That Makes Thanksgiving Taste Good Again We all hit the same wall after a big holiday meal. There’s this pile of cold turkey in the fridge. Just… staring back at you every time you open the…

Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

peppermint chocolate crinkle cookies

Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies That Somehow Turn Out Even When You’re Exhausted I swear these cookies save me every December Okay. So. Let me just say this right away.If you’re searching for peppermint chocolate crinkle cookies, you’re probably tired too.…

Apple Cider Cookies Recipe

freshly baked apple cider cookies

Apple Cider Cookies That Smell Like Fall in the Oven Every holiday party has the same cookie lineup. Chocolate chip shows up. Peanut butter makes an appearance. Someone always brings gingerbread that sits there getting hard while people pretend not…

Celery Root Mash With Browned Butter

celery root mash with browned butter

Celery Root Mash With Browned Butter That Turns Heads Nothing beats that moment. You walk into a holiday gathering with your dish, set it down, and suddenly everyone’s ignoring the mashed potatoes. The usual suspect gets passed by. That’s what…

Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream Sauce

Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream Sauce

Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream Sauce That Stopped the Table Every family’s got that one dish that brings the noise down. Forks pause, eyes lift, and someone lets out a quiet “damn.”That’s this roast. For years I watched it happen…