Recipes with calorie content of ready-made dishes

Despite the abundance of new, trendy cakes these days, the good old Napoleon cake can easily compete in taste. Soft and melt-in-your-mouth, this layered cake, drenched in custard, has long been...

Passata – tomatoes pureed in their own juice – will come in handy if you've harvested a large tomato crop, or frequently cook with them, especially Italian cuisine, and don't want to deprive them of such...

This baked cauliflower appetizer is a lighter alternative to chicken wings because it tastes just like everyone's favorite Buffalo sauce: spicy, garlicky Sriracha sauce and...

Kung Pao Eggplant is a vegetarian take on the famous Chinese stir-fry dish, Kung Pao Chicken. Blending seamlessly with an Asian sauce and spices, these nutritious and meaty...

A unique take on eggplant caviar appetizers, which have their own distinctive flavors in different cuisines around the world. Indian Baigan Bharta boasts the distinctive aroma of Southeastern...

Although we call Italian gnocchi dumplings, they are still considered pasta. And like any pasta, they pair beautifully with any sauces and vegetables. Besides the fact that gnocchi can be simply...

Garden beans, also known as fava beans, are one of the oldest cultivated crops. Native to the Mediterranean, they have long been popular in cuisines around the world. But beyond their wide...

This dip is somewhat reminiscent of the popular Middle Eastern appetizer, baba ganoush, made from grilled eggplant, chopped with spices and tahini, a sesame paste. However, it has a more pronounced flavor...

Timbales became the crown jewel of French haute cuisine at the royal court back in the 18th century. At the time, preparing timbales was considered a sign of good taste and progressive culinary views. The term itself...

This simple recipe is perfect for those new to baking homemade bread. It yields two delicious loaves. Bread baked according to...

Honey gives the bread a unique flavor that's impossible to achieve with sugar, for example. The recipe is simple, even for those just beginning to bake. This bread is quite versatile, its...

Ground sage and hints of orange give the bread a sophisticated flavor that's hard to resist. Even novice cooks can handle this recipe. The result is a fragrant...

This recipe for a popular snack will appeal to those who care about their figure and usually deny themselves the pleasure due to the large amount of deep-frying oil used to fry...

A delicious and healthy salad that you can experiment with by adding and substituting ingredients. For example, adding cooked corn kernels would be a good idea. However, in its original form, it...

Beans are an excellent base for hearty and healthy salads, and they can be combined with a wide variety of ingredients. Combine canned black beans with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and...

A perfect vitamin-rich salad that will add variety to your vegetable side dishes. Unlike shelling peas, young green peas (or sugar snap peas, or snow peas) can be eaten whole, only...

Naan bread is a staple of Indian cuisine, an essential part of every meal. Traditionally baked in a tandoor, these yeast-based flatbreads are equally delicious in the oven.

American slider burgers—miniature sandwiches just about 5 cm in diameter—are a great idea for a party or celebration appetizer. They look like burgers shaped like canapés. Very original and...

Onion rings are a wonderful, inexpensive appetizer, but many are put off by the sheer amount of oil used when deep-frying them. Well, there's a solution! With this recipe, you can make excellent onion rings in the oven...

A vibrant, healthy, and incredibly simple salad with pickled beans. Beans are available on grocery shelves almost year-round, are rich in vitamins and beneficial properties, and don't require much...

It's commonly believed that pasta is primarily prepared as a side dish for main courses—the usual cutlets and sausages—or as an Italian pasta dish. But in reality, pasta is magnificent...

Cabbage salads are found in virtually every cuisine around the world. The crisp freshness of cabbage makes it an excellent side dish for main courses, balancing their rich flavor. This salad is incredibly quick...

These light eggplant and asparagus appetizers are not only delicious but also stunning to look at. A cheesy filling of ricotta, tangy pecorino, and a hint of lemon give this dish a unique, delightful...

This salad makes the perfect summer side dish for barbecued meats. The freshness of the ingredients and their varied textures make the dish even more interesting. This raw corn salad is quite light,...

You'll agree that quality bread, just like meat, affects the flavor of the entire sandwich. And sometimes, no matter how delicious the patty, a rubbery bun can ruin the burger experience. To...

This unique dish, made with grilled eggplant, is easy to prepare at home.

The eggplants for this salad are grilled and dressed with olive oil. Serve warm.

Anadam, an American yeast bread popular in the New England region, has been baked for over a century using boiled cornmeal, wheat flour, and molasses. Legend has it...

Grilled corn salad is the perfect side dish for steak. It harmoniously combines the flavors of smoky corn, chili peppers, salty cheese, aromatic cilantro, and bright, refreshing lime. Grill...

A simplified recipe for the famous German pumpernickel bread will help you enjoy fragrant and fresh black bread every day, because unlike the traditional recipe, you don't need...

Moroccan cuisine is always rich with herbs, spices, and seasonings, creating a warm, vibrant, and unforgettable flavor. To give succulent sea bass an oriental flair, fry it...

Feta cheese is considered to have originated in Greece, and dishes made with it have become a staple of Mediterranean cuisine. It's used in a wide variety of fresh salads, but a particularly interesting option is created when the vegetables...

It's summer, it's hot, and you just don't want to spend any time at the stove. In such cases, you can make fettuccine with zucchini or yellow squash. This wonderful dish is perfect for people with almost...

Tired of hot dogs and burgers and craving something new and different? Here you go – potato buns with fried catfish in a savory sauce. You've probably never tried anything like this. But the most...

Austrian Kaiser (or Imperial) buns are an incredibly light and airy bread with a crisp crust, made primarily from wheat flour, water, and yeast. They've been around since the 18th century...

It's hard to resist a delicious snack like battered onion rings. But if you're concerned about the high calorie and fat content of deep-fried onions, there's a healthier option...

Hoagie rolls are elongated buns made from yeast dough, most often used to make hoagie sandwiches or submarine sandwiches. Hoagie rolls resemble...

Homemade baked goods always make the dinner table more cozy and inviting. As an alternative to regular bread, bake this simple yeast potato bread recipe. Thanks to...

These protein-rich sandwiches are best served immediately after cooking. Smooth-skinned cucumbers are best: they're thinner than bumpy ones and don't require peeling. Serve...

Guests will be amazed by this watermelon with a tap. And after trying the punch hidden inside the watermelon barrel, they'll come back for more.

Lavash rolls are one of the quickest and healthiest appetizers. Wrap sliced ​​roast beef, dill cheese, and pickled cabbage and dill coleslaw in a thin lavash or tortilla. This flavorful...

Those who adhere to a healthy diet should definitely include avocado, rich in vitamins and micronutrients, in their diet. One of the most famous dishes made with this fruit is guacamole –...

This rich, buttery, rich bread is a perfect addition to any large gathering. If you have any leftover brioche, you can use it to make sweet treats, for example...

A light, refreshing salad that's best eaten the same day it's made, as the onion flavor becomes more pronounced over time. This recipe is a rather interesting choice for...

Translated from Italian, "scampi" means Norwegian lobster, or langoustine. The same name is used for dishes made with this crustacean served with garlic butter and dry white wine. Due to the early...

Rainbow trout is one of the most popular types of trout. This fish is considered incredibly healthy and a source of high-quality protein and healthy fats. Furthermore, this...

In Maghreb cuisine, and Moroccan cuisine in particular, fermented milk products are often used in hot dishes. Together with spices, they impart a rich flavor and aroma to fish or meat.

This recipe is perfect when you need to make a delicious dessert but don't have the time or don't want to spend half a day in the kitchen. All you need is a ready-made tart crust, a mix...

This salad is no-nonsense: chili-spiced beef, sharp cheddar, green vegetables, and a tomato-lime dressing, topped with corn chips. With its bold flavor and richness...

You'll forgive this salad's simple appearance, because it brings good news—it's the start of barbecue season. Serve it as a side dish with a mayonnaise-and-whole-grain mustard dressing.