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.

San Marzano Pizza Sauce Recipe

Recipe for San Marzano Pizza Sauce

This San Marzano Pizza Sauce Trick Makes Every Pizza Taste Like Naples Fresh tomatoes can be a letdown. Ever bite into a bland pie with sauce that tastes like straight water? That’s where San Marzano tomatoes come in – and…

Coconut Matcha Cooler Recipe

coconut matcha cooler on a rustic wood counter

Coconut Matcha Cooler That’ll Make You Forget Coffee Ever Existed Need a drink that’s cold, clean, and caffeinated without making your hands shake? Matcha is calling. Add coconut water, and you’ve got something way better than your average iced latte.…

Essential Knives Every Kitchen Needs

Essential Knives Every Kitchen Needs

The Essential Knives Every Kitchen Needs: Why These Few Blades Changed How I Cook This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There’s no extra cost to you. The Onion Incident (and Why I…

Best Nonstick Frying Pan for Everyday Cooking

Best Nonstick Frying Pan for Everyday Cooking

The Best Nonstick Frying Pan for Everyday Cooking: My Take on the HexClad 10-Inch There was a time I thought all nonstick pans were the same. Cheap ones flake. Expensive ones? They just flake slower. I’d given up on the…

How To Make Chili Crisp

what is chili crisp

You’ll Never Buy Chili Crisp Again After Making This We all do it. We fall in love with a crunchy, spicy chili crisp from the store – spoon it over everything – then blink and it’s gone. But the jar…

Flax Egg Substitute Recipe

Flax Egg Substitute

The Flax Egg Substitute Recipe We Actually Use at Home If you’re standing in the kitchen holding a whisk and an empty egg carton, this might save your afternoon. I’ve been there. You want to bake muffins or pancakes, or…

How To Use Sodium Citrate To Make Cheese Sauce

cheddar cheese sauce made with sodium citrate being poured slowly from a large spoon

Make the Creamiest Cheese Sauce Ever with This One Secret Ever tried making a cheese sauce that turned out grainy or oily? We’ve all been there. You start melting the cheese, things look promising – then suddenly, it splits. Clumps…

Horchata Overnight Oats Recipe

horchata overnight oats

Wake Up to Creamy Magic With Horchata Overnight Oats We’ve all been there, rushing through mornings, skipping breakfast, or settling for something boring and forgettable. What if your first meal could taste like a dessert and still be wholesome? Think:…