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.

What Is Demerara Sugar?

what is demerara sugar

What Is Demerara Sugar Really? Everything You Need to Know Ever noticed those rough, golden sugar crystals topping your favorite pastry or stirring smoothly into coffee? Meet demerara sugar – an unassuming ingredient that’s not just for sweetness but for…

Demerara Simple Syrup Recipe

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How to Make the Perfect Demerara Simple Syrup Recipe for Cocktails, Coffee, and Beyond Ever found yourself wanting to add a richer flavor to your drinks, but regular sugar syrup just falls flat? That’s where Demerara Simple Syrup steps in,…

Simple Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe

simple chocolate cake recipe

The Ultimate Simple Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe That Anyone Can Master Have you ever craved a chocolate cake that’s simple to make, yet rich and full of chocolatey flavor? Most recipes make it hard to get that perfectly moist, tender…

How To Store Raw And Cooked Chicken

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How to Properly Store Raw and Cooked Chicken for Ultimate Freshness and Safety Storing chicken might seem straightforward, but one wrong step can lead to spoiled meat, wasted money, and worse – food poisoning. Whether raw or cooked, chicken requires…

Bistro Steak Recipe

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Bistro Steak Recipe You Can Master at Home Without Any Fuss If you’ve ever tried to cook a steak like the ones you get in French bistros, you know it’s tricky. It’s easy to get it wrong – overcooking or…

Why Do Restaurant Mushrooms Taste So Good?

Why Do Restaurant Mushrooms Taste So Good

Why Restaurant Mushrooms Taste So Much Better and How to Make Them at Home Ever tried to cook mushrooms at home and wondered why they don’t have that same restaurant flavor? It’s a common problem – your mushrooms end up…

Sous Vide Calculator

sous vide calculator

The Ultimate Sous Vide Calculator Guide for Perfect Meals Every Time Struggling to get your sous vide cooking just right? We know the feeling – overcooked or undercooked meals can be a real letdown. You want precision without guesswork. That’s…

How To Double A Recipe

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How To Double Any Recipe Like a Pro Without Messing It Up Ever tried to double a recipe only to end up with too much salt or a cake that collapses? It sounds simple – just multiply by two –…

the Perfect A1 Burger Recipe

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The A1 Burger Is A Flavor Explosion You Can’t Miss If you’re craving a burger that’s packed with flavor, look no further. The A1 Burger is a twist on the classic beef patty, adding a punch of savory goodness with…