Tool
Measuring cups and spoons
Accurate dry measures for baking.
What it is and why it matters
Dry measuring cups are nested cups for flour, sugar, rice and other dry ingredients. You fill one and level it off for an accurate amount. Most recipes in the US measure by cup, so a full set gets used almost every time you cook.
Used in 263 Simmerbee recipes: needed in 263, nice to have in 0.
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Recipes that need it (263)
dinner (134)
- Air Fryer Brown Sugar Pork Chops
- Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
- Air-Fryer Chicken Katsu
- Air-Fryer Falafel Patties
- Air-Fryer Orange Chicken
- Baked Cod with Lemon Herb Crumbs
- Baked Mac and Cheese with Crispy Topping
- Baked Turkey Meatballs
- Blackened Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw
- Brown Sugar and Mustard Glazed Ham
- Cacio e Pepe (Cheese and Black Pepper Pasta)
- Cajun-Style Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
- Cheddar-Topped Beef Cottage Pie
- Cheesy Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers
- Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
- Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce
- Classic Baked Beef and Pork Meatballs
- Classic Beef and Bean Chili
- Classic Chicken Pot Pie
- Classic French Onion Soup
- Classic Glazed Meatloaf
- Classic Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
- Classic Lamb Shepherd's Pie
- Classic Meat Sauce Lasagna
- Classic Oven-Braised Beef Stew
- Classic Pasta e Fagioli
- Classic Vegetable Minestrone
- Cold Sesame Noodles with Cucumber and Carrot
- Creamy Chickpea Coconut Curry with Spinach
- Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo
- Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff
- Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
- Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
- Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach
- Creamy Tomato Soup
- Creamy White Chicken Chili
- Creole-Style Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
- Crispy Oven-Baked Fish Tacos
- Crispy Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Wings
- Crispy Pan-Fried Falafel with Tahini Sauce
- Crispy Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry
- Diner-Style Double Smash Burgers
- Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts
- Everyday Red Lentil Dal
- Fresh Basil Pesto Pasta
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
- Garlic Herb Roast Turkey Breast
- Garlic Mustard Herb Pork Loin Roast
- Garlic Rosemary Lamb Chops
- Garlicky Ground Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry
- Grilled Barbecue Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks
- Grilled Carne Asada for a Crowd
- Grilled Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
- Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri
- Grilled Lamb Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- Ground Beef Tacos with Homemade Seasoning
- Hearty Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili
- Herb-Crusted Prime Rib Roast
- Herb-Crusted Roasted Pork Tenderloin
- Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Tenderloin
- Jack-o'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
- Juicy Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts
- Korean-Inspired Beef Bulgogi (Skillet)
- Korean-Inspired Ground Beef Bulgogi Bowls
- Lemon Butter Baked Salmon
- Lemon Caper Chicken Piccata
- Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
- Lemon-Herb Roast Leg of Lamb
- Lemony Vegetable Lentil Soup
- Linguine with Clams in White Wine Garlic Sauce
- Loaded Baked Potato Soup
- Maple Dijon Baked Salmon
- Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Feta
- New England Clam Chowder
- Oven-Baked Barbecue Baby Back Ribs
- Oven-Baked Eggplant Parmesan
- Oven-Baked Gochujang-Honey Wings
- Oven-Braised Crispy Pork Carnitas
- Oven-Braised Holiday Brisket with Onions
- Oven-Roasted Jerk-Inspired Chicken
- Pan-Fried Chicken Katsu
- Pan-Seared Butter Basted Steak
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Butter
- Penne alla Vodka
- Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken
- Pressure Cooker Pot Roast
- Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork
- Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
- Reverse-Seared Thick-Cut Steak
- Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Sage
- Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
- Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Onion Gravy
- Seared Scallops with Brown Butter and Lemon
- Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Sheet-Pan Chicken Souvlaki with Peppers and Onions
- Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans
- Sheet-Pan Smoked Sausage, Potatoes and Vegetables
- Shrimp Fried Rice
- Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
- Silky Potato Leek Soup
- Skillet Beef and Broccoli
- Skillet Chicken Teriyaki
- Skillet Sausage and Peppers
- Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
- Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Vegetables
- Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos
- Slow-Cooker Beef and Broccoli
- Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
- Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas
- Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast
- Smoky Black Bean Burgers
- Smoky Vegan Black Bean Soup
- Smothered Pork Chops in Onion Gravy
- Spatchcocked Lemon Pepper Chicken
- Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna
- Steamed Mussels in Coconut Curry Broth
- Steamed Mussels in White Wine and Garlic
- Sunday Dutch Oven Pot Roast
- Swedish-Style Meatballs in Creamy Gravy
- Takeout-Style Orange Chicken
- Thai-Inspired Red Curry with Chicken
- Thai-Inspired Red Curry with Shrimp and Sweet Potato
- Three-Cheese Baked Ziti
- Tomato and Fennel Seafood Stew
- Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet Tomato Glaze
- Vegan Black Bean and Rice Stuffed Peppers
- Vegan Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup
- Vegan Kale and Walnut Pesto Pasta
- Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff with Cashew Cream
- Vegetable and Egg Fried Rice
- Weeknight Beef Stroganoff
- Weeknight Chicken Tikka Masala
- Weeknight Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
breakfast-brunch (20)
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Bakery-Style Blueberry Streusel Muffins
- Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
- Cheddar Chive Buttermilk Scones
- Chocolate Chip Walnut Banana Bread
- Classic Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Classic Cream Scones
- Classic French Crêpes
- Classic One-Bowl Banana Bread
- Creamy Vanilla Overnight Oats
- Crisp Classic Waffles
- Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
- Fluffy Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancakes
- Glazed Blueberry Lemon Scones
- Lemon Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
- Lemon Blueberry Muffins with Sugar Tops
- Moist Cinnamon Walnut Zucchini Bread
- Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
- Soft and Creamy Scrambled Eggs
- Spiced Pumpkin Bread
appetizers-snacks (4)
- Baked Muffuletta-Style Party Sliders
- Classic Chunky Guacamole
- Hot Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
- No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
side-dishes (49)
- Boiled Corn on the Cob with Herb Butter
- Broiled Street-Style Corn with Cotija and Lime
- Buttermilk Herb Ranch-Style Dressing
- Buttery Rice Pilaf
- Cheesy Garlic Bread
- Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes
- Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing
- Classic Buttermilk Irish Soda Bread
- Classic Creamy Potato Salad with Eggs
- Classic Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
- Classic Crispy Potato Latkes
- Classic Herb Bread Stuffing
- Classic Homemade Garlic Bread
- Creamy Classic Coleslaw
- Crispy Oven-Baked French Fries
- Crispy Parmesan Lemon Roasted Broccoli
- Crispy Sweet Potato Oven Fries
- Crispy-Edged Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread
- Crispy-Skin Baked Potatoes
- Cumin Lime Roasted Carrots
- Easy Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons
- Extra-Crispy Garlic Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
- Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits
- Fluffy Cilantro Lime Rice
- From-Scratch Green Bean Casserole
- Garlic Butter Green Beans
- Garlic Sesame Roasted Broccoli
- Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Greek-Style Lemon Oregano Roasted Potatoes
- Honey Thyme Roasted Carrots
- Honey Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
- Lemon Almond Green Beans
- Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
- Lemon Herb Rice Pilaf with Orzo
- No-Knead Crusty Dutch Oven Bread
- One-Pot Hoppin' John for New Year's Day
- Overnight Cherry Tomato and Olive Focaccia
- Rosemary Sea Salt Focaccia
- Sesame Ginger Dressing
- Soft Buttery Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls
- Soft Classic White Sandwich Bread
- Southern-Style Collard Greens
- Sweet Honey Cornbread with Honey Butter
- Sweet Potato and Scallion Latkes
- Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel
- Tangy Vinegar Coleslaw
- Turkey Gravy from Pan Drippings
- Warm Dijon Herb Potato Salad
- Whisked Balsamic Vinaigrette
desserts (46)
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Brown Sugar Pecan Slice-and-Bake Shortbread
- Buttery Jam Thumbprint Cookies
- Chewy Ginger Molasses Crinkle Cookies
- Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chewy Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- Chocolate Cupcakes with Fudge Frosting
- Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
- Cinnamon Apple Galette
- Classic Butter Shortbread Wedges
- Classic Buttery Peanut Brittle
- Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Classic Double-Crust Apple Pie
- Classic Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust
- Classic Pecan Pie
- Classic Vanilla Butter Pound Cake
- Coconut Rice Pudding with Toasted Coconut
- Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
- Creamy Stovetop Cinnamon Rice Pudding
- Crumb-Topped Apple Pie
- Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing
- Easy Chocolate Fudge
- Easy Summer Berry Galette
- Flaky All-Butter Pie Crust (Double Crust)
- Fluffy Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream
- Fudgy Double Chocolate Cookies
- Fudgy One-Bowl Cocoa Brownies
- Googly-Eyed Monster Crispy Rice Treats
- Lattice-Top Tart Cherry Pie
- Lemon Cream Cheese Bundt Pound Cake
- Lemon Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Lemon Glaze
- New York-Style Cheesecake
- No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
- Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge
- One-Bowl Chocolate Sheet Cake with Fudgy Frosting
- Raspberry Oat Crumble Bars
- Silky Classic Pumpkin Pie
- Silky Homemade Chocolate Pudding
- Skillet Cinnamon Apples
- Soft and Puffy Cinnamon Sugar Snickerdoodles
- Soft Peanut Butter Cookies with a Fork Crosshatch
- Soft Sugar Cookies (No Rolling Pin Needed)
- Spiced Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies
- Two-Layer Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Yellow Birthday Layer Cake with Chocolate Frosting
beverages (9)
- Cinnamon Spiced Hot Chocolate
- Fresh Peach Iced Tea
- Fresh Raspberry Lemonade
- Green Pineapple Smoothie
- Homemade Cinnamon Rice Horchata
- Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
- Rich and Creamy Stovetop Hot Chocolate
- Southern-Style Sweet Tea
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
lunch (1)
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