Laurel Randolph

5 days ago | simplyrecipes.com | Laurel Randolph

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Every year, I go through the ritual of asking my husband what dessert he’d like for his birthday. Every year, we pretend he won’t answer the same way, just for fun. But year after year, he answers with a smile, “Orange cake.” Years ago, I came across a popular recipe on NYTimes Cooking by Claudia Roden for Orange and Almond Cake, pulled from her 1980s cookbook Everything Tastes Better Outdoors.

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Laurel Randolph

Every year, I go through the ritual of asking my husband what dessert he’d like for his birthday. Every year, we pretend he won’t answer the same way, just for fun. But year after year, he answers with a smile, “Orange cake.”Years ago, I came across a popular recipe on NYTimes Cooking by Claudia Roden for Orange and Almond Cake, pulled from her 1980s cookbook Everything Tastes Better Outdoors.

1 week ago | simplyrecipes.com | Laurel Randolph

Key TakeawaysBottled ketchup is shelf-stable and is safe to keep at room temperature. However, refrigeration will extend its shelf life and maintain its quality for up to 6 months. If you use ketchup infrequently, it's best to store it in the fridge. When it comes to refrigeration, some foods—like milk, meat, and delicate leafy greens—are obviously on Team Fridge. But what about the bottles and bottles of sauces and condiments, like ketchup?

1 week ago | simplyrecipes.com | Laurel Randolph

Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Picture this: you’re at a great taqueria, ordering a slew of tacos before hitting the elaborate salsa bar, when someone asks you what you’d like to drink. Just assuming you’re not going for beer, an age-old internal battle ensues—or, it does for me—margarita vs. paloma. The equally refreshing, fruity cocktails are both so delicious, it’s a tough call. While I love a great margarita, they can be tricky to get just right.

2 weeks ago | simplyrecipes.com | Laurel Randolph

Simply Recipes / Getty Images Key Takeaways• Adding a pinch of salt directly to the cocktail shaker enhances the flavors of a margarita without making the drink overly salty.​• Go for fine sea salt or table salt so it dissolves easily. • Try this simple trick with different margarita variations, including frozen, flavored, and spicy.​ I love a wide range of quality cocktails, but when it comes down to it, it’s hard to beat a margarita.