Recipes with calorie content of ready-made dishes

Salad is usually the last thing you think of when you think of dessert, but that's not unless it's cookie salad! This fluffy vanilla pudding is filled with Molly Yeh's homemade cookie pieces and canned...

"This salad first appeared in Robin Leach's 1986 cookbook, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and became an instant hit in my restaurants thanks to the rich flavor of the pears, which...

If you think jalapeños are only good for spicy dishes, just check out these wonderful white chocolate eclairs! Another surprise in this dessert is the corn. It's used to make a delicious...

This delicious bread is filled with pepperoni, sausage, and ham, plus bell peppers and onions—all the classic toppings of a great meat pizza. Cut it into bite-sized pieces and serve as...

Cornbread lovers who prefer something between cornbread and pie will love this pastry. Tender and just the right amount of sweet, this bread is quite versatile and...

For a delicious, filling breakfast, bake sweet potatoes with onions and Cubanelle peppers. Chili powder and garlic balance the sweet potatoes' sweetness, creating a savory, spicy, and...

A piece of deep-fried chicken is served on fluffy Belgian waffles and drizzled with a sweet-and-savory maple syrup glaze. This traditional Southern dish is perfect in every way: it's...

If you're looking for a new dip to go with your appetizers, this mayonnaise- and Greek yogurt-based sauce with curry powder and honey is perfect. Once you've combined all the ingredients, let the sauce sit for a bit...

There are many recipes for the refreshing drink horchata, and this Mexican version is one of the simplest. Soak oats and cinnamon in water, then blend everything together in a blender. When...

This delicate chocolate toffee is fun to make with the whole family and kids, and the recipe's author offers tips on how to turn the entire process into pure magic. Once the toffee has set, cut it into cubes and...

"There are so many things I love about this dish. First, it's all cooked on one baking sheet. Second, it's the combination of cherry tomatoes with aromatic herbs like thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. And...

These sweet and spicy Asian meatballs are served as an appetizer on skewers. Fry them until crispy, then pierce each one with a skewer or toothpick, dip in chili sauce, and roll in...

In this recipe, Ree Drummond uses her versatile meatballs, which she makes in large batches and freezes individually to create a fresh dish every time. For Swedish...

Enjoy a combination of red meat and seafood in these tender surf-and-turf kebabs. No marinating is required. This tender beef tenderloin cooks in just a few minutes.

Almost everyone loves shashlik, and these surf-and-turf-style kebabs will be even more popular, as they have a little bit of everything – meat and seafood. Plump shrimp, cubes of beef tenderloin, and chunks...

This cornbread pudding is the perfect side dish for meat dishes. Filled with aromatic herbs and cheese, it's wonderfully tender, delicious, and flavorful. Best prepared in...

These pancakes are completely different from the pancakes or crepes you've made before. Firstly, they're not made with the usual runny batter. Secondly, they're flaky and topped with a super-crispy...

To serve a quesadilla impressively, make it with small tortillas and assemble them like individual cakes, alternating layers of tortillas, meat sauce, grated cheese, and tomato. Add a stunning flavor to the dish with...

This refreshing summer alcoholic dessert is a perfect way to end a meal. Made with fresh cherries and crushed ice, you won't need a powerful blender to turn it into...

Traditional chicken noodle soup becomes even more delicious with the addition of more vegetables. Besides the classic combination of onions, carrots, and celery, try parsnips for a slightly spicier flavor, and...

This casserole is a lazy Swedish meatball recipe because you don't have to roll the meatballs into balls: just fry them, simmer them briefly in a thick, spicy creamy sauce, and bake...

If you're planning a romantic dinner for two, here's the perfect simple recipe for an elegant restaurant-style meal without the extra cost. This surf-and-turf dinner features a combination of meat and...

If you love a classic brownie with a soft, gooey center that makes you lick your fingers, these cookies are for you! Richly chocolatey, and with chocolate chips, they're literally...

These mini tarts are easy to make and look like they came straight from a bakery! These crumbly shortcrust pastry tartlets are filled with refreshing lemon curd and topped with fresh berries and whipped cream.

This hoagie sandwich offers an unrivaled combination of roast beef, turkey breast, and ham with fresh and marinated vegetables in a vinaigrette. It's delicious and...

Beneath the delicious, sun-shaped crust of this casserole, you'll find a rich filling of Tater Tots, real fried sausage, fried eggs, and gooey cheese. To make the filling...

This dessert may look like a chocolate-and-cream calorie bomb, but if you look closely, it's packed with goodness. Almond paste, natural cocoa powder, dark chocolate, nuts, and bars...

Eggnog is a popular drink in North America and Europe, typically served at Christmas. Traditionally, it consists of eggs, milk, alcohol, and spices, but pre-made bases are also available.

Sushi art is a great idea if you want to impress your guests with unique rolls. This detailed step-by-step recipe will help you assemble two beautiful rolls. Cut them into pieces, and inside...

Sweet peaches are even more delicious when grilled until lightly caramelized. Toss them with zesty arugula and juicy grapefruit, then dress them with a sweet-tart grapefruit vinaigrette for a...

The star of this hearty bowl is Nigerian suya kebab with peanuts and spices. Essentially, you can choose any protein for this kebab – steak, chicken, shrimp, salmon, tofu, or even eggplant. The key here is...

Kaya toasts are sandwiches popular in Singapore and other parts of Southeast Asia. They consist of two toasted slices of white bread held together with kaya coconut jam and butter.

This non-alcoholic tropical-flavored punch is a hit with the whole family. It's made with equal parts milk, orange juice, and pineapple juice, and a powdered egg white adds a delicious foaminess. Whisk...

What distinguishes Swedish gingerbread cookies from traditional ones is their thickness. They should be very thin and crisp. To cut the dough thinly and neatly, it's best to leave it in the refrigerator overnight and let...

The sweetness of these fluffy pancakes comes not only from the sugar and topping, but also from the canned corn, which is added directly to the cornmeal batter. It also adds richness, resulting in a more...

Crispy fried tostones plantains are served with a succulent salad of lobster and hearts of palm. A tropical flavor is added to the salad by a dressing made with mango puree, coconut milk, and spicy...

Although these rolls don't contain rice or fish and taste more like sandwiches, they're still fun to make, especially with kids. Giada De Laurentiis presented two variations – prosciutto and...

Friends and family will ask you to make these Swedish meatballs again and again. Juicy and firm, covered in a crispy crust, they're served in a thick sour cream sauce with caraway and lingonberry...

Bake homemade chicken nuggets in the oven, toss them in an Asian glaze, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. If you love Chinese food, you'll definitely appreciate this recipe.

Blanch green beans to soften them slightly but still retain their crispness, and toss them with a red wine vinegar-sugar glaze that adds a lovely sweet-tart flavor.

Sweet paninis filled with baked apples and melting fontina cheese are perfect for a Sunday brunch when you're craving something a little different. The syrup from...

Swedish pancake batter contains more eggs, milk, and butter than flour, making them thinner and more tender. These pancakes are served as tubes with...

This dessert combines all the best elements of the camping treat s'more: rich chocolate, graham crackers, and toasted marshmallows. Ree Drummond brought this childhood favorite to the campfire...

This chocolate cake is made with store-bought mix, but thanks to the grated zucchini and applesauce, it's incredibly moist and requires no soaking. You won't even taste the zucchini, and you'll be...

If you want to surprise the birthday boy or girl, cut out a letter of their name from a brightly colored cake and bake it inside a cupcake. It will look like a traditional birthday cake, covered in fluffy...

"My grandmother often ate this sweet bread as a dessert when she was growing up," shares Cordea Brown. "There wasn't much food available back then, so dishes and desserts were made from whatever was on hand...."

To ensure perfectly juicy pork ribs with a beautiful brown crust, bake them in the oven with a little apple juice until almost done, then brush them with a glaze of the sauce...

This juicy sandwich is made in the surf-and-turf style, combining meat and seafood in one dish. The classic Philly cheesesteak with beef is enhanced with real crab meat, and...

These big, juicy burgers taste just like pizza. A thick patty is topped with red onions, pepperoni, bell peppers, olives, and lots of melty cheese, all for a delicious treat...

Enjoy the combination of aromatic blackberries and fragrant basil in this sweet jam with a light citrusy hint of orange. It's easy to make, but it only lasts three days without preserving, so...