The subtle bitterness of American lager transforms this cake from a store-bought dry mix into a sophisticated dessert. For a more intense flavor, substitute a dark ale or India pale ale for the lager. The beer is added...
Recipes from the cuisines of the world
Jamaican black cake is a traditional Jamaican Christmas treat. A relative of the English Christmas pudding, it is also made with dried fruit, which...
Enjoy a true French sauce in all its glory. Demi-glace sauce is made with a broth of roasted beef bones, red wine, mirepoix (a sautéed mixture of onions, carrots,...
The star of this Chinese salad is baked chicken breast, brushed with soy sauce and dark sesame oil. It's sliced and mixed with the rest of the salad ingredients: thinly...
Stracciatella is a light Italian soup that can be prepared in just 15 minutes. Delicious and nutritious, it's perfect for summer. Stracciatella is made with meat or chicken broth by...
The name "pan perdu" translates from French as "forgotten bread," meaning it's made from forgotten, stale bread or rolls. Brioche or challah is cut into equal pieces...
Parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, fragrant basil, and garlic give this homemade meatloaf a wonderful Italian flavor and aroma. Its base is ground beef. Mix it with the remaining ingredients...
This delicious, juicy burrito is perfect for a filling snack or dinner with a beer. It's perfect with leftover cooked rice and grilled chicken. Shredded chicken...
The best donut and doughnut recipes
Donuts—covered with a delicious chocolate glaze or sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon—will always make your day. Here are the recipes.
Red baby potatoes, orange carrots and sweet potatoes, green Brussels sprouts and pale parsnips, all coated in a sheen of olive oil, will turn into a scattering of gems after roasting in the oven...
Lumpia is a type of spring roll popular in Indonesia and the Philippines. The filling is ground pork, fried with onions, carrots, and other vegetables and spices, and tightly wrapped in thin sheets...
These donuts are made without regular flour, yet they're just as light and fluffy as traditional ones. This is all thanks to the perfectly proportioned gluten-free baking mix...
This Italian dish takes just half an hour to prepare and delights with its rich, festive flavor, thanks to Sicilian Marsala wine. It's made with thin veal cutlets. They...
Bangers and mash is a traditional British dish, often served in pubs and cooked at home. Grilled thick sausages are served on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes.
Chilaquiles is one of the most popular homemade breakfasts in Mexico, made primarily from day-old salsa and stale tortillas. Because the salsa is also homemade, the dish...
Healthy Italian Recipes
Pasta, pizza, and eggplant Parma can all be part of a healthy diet. Try these lighter versions of Italian recipes from chefs.
The best pancake recipes
It's hard to get tired of pancakes, but it's possible—if you're looking for something new, try these recipes. Looking to add a twist to classic pancakes?
Cut the whole chicken into 8 pieces and marinate it in sour milk for 12 hours or up to 24 hours before frying. Stir the pieces at least once during this time to ensure they're always coated...
Instead of buying pre-made quick pancake mix, make your own! This recipe gives you the perfect dry ingredient ratios for delicious pancakes. Just...
This hearty and nutritious canned black-eyed bean salad comes together in minutes: simply toss with vegetables and a rice vinegar dressing. But the salad needs time to sit...
Salted boiled peanuts are a popular snack in the American South. They're made using only fresh, raw (or, as they're called in the US, "green"), recently picked shelled peanuts. They're boiled in...
This recipe is perfect for a quick dinner after work. Small pieces of chicken breast simmered in a spicy tomato sauce make the basis for delicious tacos you can make...
Drunken chicken is an interesting and fairly simple technique for cooking a whole chicken. An open beer can is inserted into the cavity of the chicken and the chicken is grilled vertically. This method...
14 "Italian" Dishes That Aren't Actually Italian
You might be surprised to find that your favorite Italian restaurant dishes aren't as authentic as they seem.
Patrons of Paula Deen's restaurant, The Lady and Sons, in Georgia, adore the smoked pork they serve there. And with this recipe, anyone can recreate the dish in their own kitchen. It's incredibly...
Want to make breakfast special and get your kids excited to dig in? Serve scrambled eggs and vegetables in a crispy taco shape. It's delicious, healthy, and fun. Older kids can even...
Breaded chicken breasts with grated Parmesan cheese are pan-fried until crispy, then baked in the oven under a fragrant tomato sauce and a layer of grated mozzarella until the cheese...
This healthy risotto is made with a mixture of brown rice and pearl barley, which makes a great substitute for traditional starchy rice, adding fiber and a pleasant nutty flavor. Additionally,...
This Italian dish will enhance your holiday dinner with its elegant appearance and luxurious flavor. Large shells are stuffed with mushrooms and spinach and baked with two sauces: tomato and...
Impress your loved ones with a delicious spaghetti carbonara, a large, golden-crusted pie that's easy to slice. In addition to the usual ingredients, pasta and pancetta...
Fans of pasta with meatballs in tomato sauce will be even more delighted with this casserole, because in addition to the main ingredients, it also contains plenty of gooey cheeses – Parmesan and mozzarella – which...
Italian manicotti pasta, shaped like wide tubes, is filled with a juicy filling of ricotta, chicken, and spinach and baked in a creamy Alfredo sauce under a layer of grated cheese. The filling includes...
This round, golden-brown lasagna pie, garnished with fresh basil leaves in the center, will captivate your guests with its charming appearance and divine flavor. And inside, a surprise awaits everyone – juicy...
Tetrazzini is a delicious casserole of spaghetti topped with a viscous creamy cheese sauce, mushrooms, shrimp, and a crispy topping. This dish is quick and easy to prepare, yet worthy of a special...
This dried herb blend is common in the south of France and is a great addition to any of your Mediterranean-inspired dishes, whether it's baked chicken, fried fish, grilled meat, or a dressing for...
This simple pasta casserole uses homemade tomato sauce. You can make it ahead of time using canned tomatoes in their own juice, then assemble and bake the pasta...
This luxurious, hearty lasagna is made with a meat filling made from a mixture of ground beef and pork, and the cheese portion is made with low-fat cottage cheese instead of traditional ricotta. Boil the noodles for...
This delicious Italian-style fettuccine pasta casserole is incredibly quick and easy to make. Boiled al dente, the pasta is tossed with low-fat sour cream (crème fraîche), cheese...
This quick recipe for stuffed conchiglioni shells with ricotta will captivate you with its simplicity and your family with its wonderful taste. Now you don't have to pre-boil the pasta shells...
This recipe transforms classic Italian pasta "Penne alla Vodka" (penne in vodka sauce) into a magnificent pie that will impress your guests with its appearance and amazing taste. Instead of...
Rigatoni pasta is baked under a thick layer of béchamel sauce and fontina cheese. Its tubular shape perfectly absorbs the delicious sauce, allowing you to fully enjoy...
If you have a springform pan, you can easily transform simple Italian pasta in tomato and cheese sauce into a wonderful, hearty pie for a Sunday family dinner. In...
Manicotti are Italian pasta tubes that are stuffed with various fillings and baked. In this recipe, manicotti tubes are boiled until half-done and filled with...
These large shells filled with hot, gooey chicken and cheese are a crowd-pleaser. Boiled until just cooked, the shells are filled with a mixture of ricotta, grated Italian cheeses, and shredded chicken thighs.
Ree Drummond knows how to delight her loved ones when they spend long hours in the saddle, riding around the ranch following the cows. These amazing fried pies with a crispy crust and a delicious...
Luxurious Chicken Kiev in a delicious, crispy breading is a perfect treat for a holiday table. Chicken Kiev was long considered a restaurant-only dish, and they are rarely...
Filled with a warm, honey-infused corn flavor, these muffins are soft on the inside and firm on the outside, ready in under half an hour. Prepare a 12-ounce metal pan...
This delicious and quick-to-make cake contains everything everyone loves about the popular banana split dessert, and more. Besides bananas and fluffy whipped cream, you'll find a thick layer of...
Fried rice with juicy chicken pieces, a tender omelet, and spices is a simple and filling Asian-style dish that you can always make at home using the most affordable ingredients, and it's not...
Sesame fried chicken is one of the most popular dishes in Asian restaurants. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these chicken pieces are fried in batter and coated in a translucent, sweet and spicy sauce...




















































