Tasty, no-fuss meals for all ages

Step into Simple Afer 👩‍🍳! Quick, fuss-free meals everyone will love. No stress—just straightforward recipes, grocery store staples, and the joy of sharing homemade dishes without a hefty price tag. From shakes to fries, couscous to omelets, and whether you’re using a Thermomix or cooking by hand, Simple Afer makes every meal a breeze!

Newest recipes

Juicy Summer Panzanella salad, featuring toasted bread chunks and crisp garden vegetables. Vibrant Italian Bread Salad

A vibrant salad with grilled bread and fresh vegetables.

Appetizing mini Caprese salad skewers ready to serve, showcasing fresh ingredients. Mini Caprese Skewers Delight

Prep colorful mini caprese skewers with a tangy glaze.

Rhubarb Custard Bars Shortbread Rhubarb Custard Bars Shortbread

Buttery shortbread, tangy rhubarb and a silky custard layer—sliceable spring bars for sharing.

Cinco de Mayo Sopapilla Bars Cinco de Mayo Sopapilla Bars

Flaky crescent layers, creamy cheesecake filling and a cinnamon-sugar finish—ideal for Cinco de Mayo.

Vibrant summer salad with ripe peach slices, torn burrata, and prosciutto, finished with olive oil and balsamic.  Burrata Peach Summer Salad Prosciutto

Creamy burrata with ripe peaches, prosciutto and arugula, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic for a light summer plate.

Memorial Day Strawberry Pretzel Salad Memorial Day Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Sweet-salty pretzel crust, creamy cheesecake layer, and fresh strawberries set in strawberry gelatin for summer gatherings.

Vibrant Cinco de Mayo elote nachos bursting with Mexican street corn flavors, fresh cilantro, and a smoky chipotle drizzle.  Cinco de Mayo Elote Nachos

Charred elote and melted cheeses over tortilla chips, finished with cotija, cilantro and a smoky chipotle crema.

Slow-cooked salsa chicken piled high on a bed of rice, topped with black beans, corn, cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lime.  Salsa Chicken Rice Bowls

Shredded chicken in salsa, served over rice with beans, corn, and fresh toppings. Quick preparation, vibrant summer flavors.

Gold Drip Graduation Sheet Cake Gold Drip Graduation Sheet Cake

Showstopping sheet cake with gold drip and celebratory mortarboard topper—ideal for any graduation party.

Light and healthy zucchini noodles with homemade pesto, cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of Parmesan for a gluten-free meal.  zucchini noodles pesto tomatoes

Spiralized zucchini with basil pesto and cherry tomatoes—light, flavorful, and Mediterranean-inspired summer meal.

Lemon Butter Asparagus Almonds Lemon Butter Asparagus Almonds

Asparagus sautéed with lemon butter and almonds delivers bright flavor and elegance to any spring celebration.

Delicate lemon sugar cookies topped with swirled pastel glaze, adding a bright and cheerful dessert to any table.  Lemon Sugar Pastel Cookies

Soft lemon cookies and pastel glaze bring bright flavors and vibrant colors to any spring dessert table.