Recipes with calorie content of ready-made dishes

If you've picked green tomatoes from the garden, you don't have to wait for them to ripen—make this Cajun appetizer. Green tomatoes are sliced, rolled in breadcrumbs, and...

When you're craving something crispy in a hurry, make these fritters. They're made with only simple ingredients found in almost any kitchen: flour, eggs, butter, and vegetable oil.

These deep-fried deviled eggs offer a contrasting combination of crispy skin and creamy filling. They're made by coating the whites of hard-boiled eggs in breadcrumbs and frying...

Any food is more fun when eaten on a skewer, and these crispy chicken corn dogs are a perfect example! Strips of chicken breast are threaded onto wooden skewers, dipped in corn batter, and grilled in...

These chicken drumsticks require no deep-frying. Look closely and you'll realize they're realistic cake pops! To make these faux fried drumsticks, combine crumbled chocolate...

Squid and chili peppers are sliced ​​into rings, coated in a mixture of flour, cornstarch, and spices, and deep-fried until golden brown. The cornstarch gives this crust...

Leftover cooked rice from last night's dinner is the perfect base for a completely new and delicious dish the whole family will love. Fry the rice with grated carrots, green peas, and green onions...

This simple, fresh pizza sauce comes together in minutes. It's perfect for when tomato season is in full swing. Combine ripe plum tomatoes with spices and olive oil, then add...

This sauce is made with fresh spinach and cilantro and requires no cooking. Simply blend all ingredients, including the jalapeño, with plain yogurt and serve as a meat sauce or as a side dish.

Inspired by the classic French dessert coeur-à-la-creme, this no-bake cheesecake is just as rich and delicious. Paired with a quick berry sauce and fresh berries...

This healthy and vibrant freshly squeezed juice combines carrots, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, all without added sweetener. All the ingredients complement each other perfectly, and...

This recipe makes tender French toast savory, with Parmesan and nutmeg, but it's just as tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. The sweet syrup is replaced with a savory one...

This recipe combines creamy, crisp bread pudding with French toast for a delicious breakfast or even dessert, with a little chocolate in every bite. Make it a Sunday...

This casserole was inspired by French onion soup, creating a hearty, cheesy side dish perfect for a holiday meal. To save time, you can caramelize the onions ahead of time and set aside...

If you've tried French onion soup and, like many others, think the best part is the crusty bread topped with gooey cheese, then this recipe is for you! Bread pudding,...

Nöfla are small dumplings brought to the Dakotas (USA) by German immigrants. Recipe author Molly Yeh calls them "the best-kept secret of the upper Midwest." She prepares...

Pull-apart sandwiches are made in a whole loaf, not completely sliced. This is convenient when you need a large number of sandwiches for a crowd, and they look very impressive when served: you can...

French onion soup and chicken noodle soup meet in this delicious casserole with a tender filling and crisp topping. Toss cooked noodles with caramelized onions,...

This recipe fills relatively bland matzo balls with delicious caramelized onions, with melty cheese hidden in the center—just like French onion soup! The resulting balls...

The sweet caramelized onions in this sandwich perfectly complement the rich flavor of the beef patty and, combined with the gooey cream cheese, are reminiscent of a delicious French onion soup. The burger...

This unique take on mac 'n' cheese offers a delicious combination of the sweetness of caramelized onions and the creamy tartness of two cheeses—cheddar and Gruyere. A crispy fried onion topping...

This unusual version of sausage rolls is perfect for house parties. To make them, you'll need small (cocktail) sausages. Each one is dipped in corn batter and then wrapped...

A tangy dressing with pickles and crispy fries make this salad incredibly delicious. Only thin, curly fries are suitable for this recipe. They look...

These sandwiches are typically assembled using leftover roast beef from the fridge, but this recipe is made from scratch, and these juicy, large sandwiches can easily become a full-fledged dinner. For baking...

These huge cookies are perfect for big family gatherings. They're assembled from dough crumbs and topped with crumbs—it looks deliciously rustic! Place the cookie in the center...

Take these muffins out of the freezer, and in less than an hour they'll be on your table, warm and delicious. Perfect as a simple baking option for a crowd. If you freeze muffins...

The French dip sandwich, despite its name, is an American invention. It's a long bun filled with cheese, thinly sliced ​​roast beef, and fried onions, served with a dipping sauce.

This pilaf is the perfect side dish for Indian or Thai-style chicken. Jasmine rice is simmered in chicken broth with cinnamon stick, orange zest, and fried shallots, and is filled with...

A classic upside-down cake is made with pineapple rings, but why limit yourself to just one fruit when there are so many equally delicious options? This recipe lets you make...

These plump Japanese sweets are filled with four types of cheesecake, so there's sure to be something for everyone, though they're all delicious! They're individually wrapped in mochi dough...

Cooked fusilli pasta is tossed with homemade tomato sauce, roasted butternut squash, and four types of cheese—fresh ricotta, mozzarella, gorgonzola, and parmesan—and baked until...

The cheesiest, juiciest, and most chewy chicken lasagna is made with four types of cheese: ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, and Asiago. For the sauce, use skinless, boneless chicken thighs.

Even without meat, lasagna can be incredibly delicious, especially if it contains four cheeses: goat cheese, Parmesan, mozzarella, and cottage cheese, which is a great substitute for traditional ricotta. For this recipe...

Bake pasta in a homemade tomato sauce with mushrooms, bacon, and four types of cheese – ricotta, Asiago, Parmesan, and mozzarella – for a gooey casserole that kids and...

Airy meringues, crisp on the outside and soft as marshmallows on the inside, are studded with chocolate chips. The best part about this recipe is that you turn off the oven as soon as you put it in...

Sea bass is baked with sweet and hot peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onions in their own aromatic juices, in individual foil packets. Besides sea bass, any white...

Grill beef steak with young spring asparagus, garlic, and marjoram in individual foil packets. Use a thin cut for this recipe so the meat cooks through at the same time as the vegetables.

The beauty of foil packets is that they seal in all the juices and flavors of the dish when baked. In this recipe, the shrimp's natural juices are combined with butter, white wine, and...

Baking in individual foil packets is a convenient way to quickly prepare a flavorful dish without a mountain of dirty dishes, and you can serve it right in the packets instead of on plates. Bake the fillet...

Store-bought frozen rice is a versatile ingredient for quick cooking, and it's the main component of this flavorful dish, served in individual foil packets on the grill. The rice is spread on...

Grill everyone's favorite homemade dish in foil wraps. Mini meatloafs are individually portioned onto foil sheets along with carrots, parsnips, and potatoes.

Delight your guests with a delicious Caribbean dish, cooked in individual grilled rolls. The chicken is marinated in a spicy jerk seasoning paste and served on foil along with slices...

Roasting vegetables in foil packets over coals deepens their flavor with a subtle smoky note. Roast them in individual portions and serve with lemon dressing and za'atar, sprinkled with...

Creamed spinach is a delicious and healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with meat or poultry. This even healthier and lower-calorie version uses creamy spinach puree instead of the traditional heavy cream...

This unconventional take on the Korean dish bulgogi is made with pork belly instead of beef. The pork belly slices are marinated in a Korean spice mixture for just half an hour and then fried. Perfect for...

These fragrant dumplings are filled with a whole bouquet of aromatic herbs. After boiling in water or steaming, they turn out plump and tender. Add them to soup, broth, or serve as a side dish with baked poultry.

Asian dumplings are simmered in a fragrant broth with ham, carrots, mushrooms, Chinese cabbage, green onions, and ginger, creating a wonderfully warming Asian-inspired soup. For this...

An incredibly simple side dish for a holiday turkey, this casserole is a cross between cornbread and corn pudding. It's moist and delicious, especially with its chewy...

This is the easiest spinach and artichoke dip you'll ever make! All the ingredients just pop into a baking dish and go straight into the oven—even frozen spinach...

A pour-on pie is quick and easy, requires minimal dirty dishes, and requires no dough. All pumpkin pie ingredients are poured into the baking pan one at a time (don't swap them!) and the pie...