Molly Adams

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe I may have graduated almost two decades ago, but there are a few key lessons from culinary school that are forever seared in my memory.

Simply Recipes / Getty Images I know a good cake when I see one, and when I came across Ina Garten's Apple and Cranberry Cake , I knew I had to give it a try.

Simply Recipes / Getty Images Venture into any family recipe box and you are bound to find a version of the classic peanut butter cookie . You

Simply Recipes / Getty Images I apologize to all the mayonnaise fans out there, but this popular condiment is one of the very few things I don't love the flavor and texture of.

Simply Recipes / Irvin Lin While most people are consumed by sales on Black Friday, when the day after Thanksgiving rolls around, I become completely consumed by holiday baking.

Simply Recipes / Getty Images When I was younger, I had a wonky hand mixer that sometimes blew a fuse, and if I could find two matching beater attachments to make it run, it half worked.

It’s perfect for the holidays.

Whenever I make mac and cheese for a family gathering or social event people often ask me for the recipe. It's hard to make bad mac and cheese.

Simply Recipes / Getty Images Roasted potatoes are a go-to weeknight side dish I tend to throw in the oven when I don't have time to think about what else to make.

Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Potatoes and blue cheese are an ingredient combination sent straight from heaven.