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.

How to Measure Liquids

How to measure liquids

The Right Way to Measure Liquids for Accurate Cooking and Baking Imagine you’re exploring a new way to brew coffee that upgrades your morning. You found the perfect beans and grind. You even got the water temperature right. Now, you…

Cooking Equipment Names Explained

names of cooking equipment

Cooking Equipment Names Explained for Every Kitchen Did you know a typical American home might have up to 300 cooking tools? That’s a huge collection of kitchen gear! In the exciting culinary world, knowing your kitchen tools is key. It…

Dessert decoration terminology

Dessert decoration terminology

Learn Dessert Decoration Terminology for Stunning Sweets The average American eats more than 22 pounds of candy each year. This fact shows our big love for sweets and the creativity in making them. Beyond just eating, there is a special…

Ultimate Bread Baking Glossary

Bread Baking Glossary

Bread Baking Glossary For Quick Reference to Baking Terms And Descriptions Do you know Americans eat around 53 pounds of bread every year? Bread is a big part of our meals. That’s why making bread at home is getting popular.…

Essential Sauce Terms Explained

essential sauce terms

Essential Sauce Terms Every Cook Should Know Did you know the famous chef Auguste Escoffier created over 100 sauce types from just five basic ones? This shows not only how complex sauce-making is but also its vast possibilities. Knowing key…

Vegan Recipe Terms

Vegan Recipe Terms Explained for Easy Plant-Based Cooking Did you know the vegan population in the U.S. increased by 600% from 2014 to 2017? With more people choosing plants over meat, learning vegan recipe terms explained is now essential. It’s about more…