Megan Scott

1 month ago | simplyrecipes.com | Megan Scott

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe I have what I call “squirrel habits” when it comes to my pantry. In fact, my pantry is so well-stocked that most of it is stashed on metal shelves in my garage. I stockpile dry and canned beans, various types of canned tomatoes, ample grains and pasta, and an abundance of sauces and condiments (except I’m not embarrassed about it). One of my favorite benefits of this pantry strategy is that when I don’t know what to make for dinner, I “shop” my pantry.

1 month ago | simplyrecipes.com | Megan Scott

Simply RecipesKey Takeaways1. Combining two Trader Joe’s snacks creates a bold, flavorful mix that’s perfect for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up or party snack. 2. Crunchy Trader Joe’s Thai Lime and Chili Cashews balance salty, aromatic, and spicy flavors. 3. Pairing them with chewy, slightly sweet Trader Joe’s Dried Fruit Soft and Juicy Mandarins adds up to a snack mix with irresistible contrast. When I first met my husband, he was amused by my approach to eating breakfast cereal.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Megan Scott

Key Takeaways1. Combining two Trader Joe’s snacks creates a bold, flavorful mix that’s perfect for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up or party snack. 2. Crunchy Trader Joe’s Thai Lime and Chili Cashews balance salty, aromatic, and spicy flavors. 3. Pairing them with chewy, slightly sweet Trader Joe’s Dried Fruit Soft and Juicy Mandarins adds up to a snack mix with irresistible contrast. When I first met my husband, he was amused by my approach to eating breakfast cereal.

Feb 19, 2025 | simplyrecipes.com | Megan Scott

I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with cooking bacon. I love most things about this magic meat: its enticing aroma, its beautiful marbling, and, naturally, its salty, savory flavor that enhances everything from collard greens to scallops. But for a slightly obsessive kitchen neatnik (“clean as you go” isn’t a suggestion, it’s the law in my house), bacon is a pain to cook. After frying up a few meager slices, it feels like the whole kitchen could use a scrub.

Jan 31, 2025 | simplyrecipes.com | Megan Scott

Even though I’ve worked in the culinary industry for 15 years, keeping my kitchen knives sharp is something I still struggle with. I finally stopped lying to myself about how I was going to learn to sharpen knives, and I now take them to a professional knife sharpener, but it’s one of those chores that creeps up on me. It’s easy to put off until I realize I'm bearing down WAY too hard when I'm just trying to chop an onion. That’s why the trick Ina Garten posted on Instagram caught my attention.