Culinary recipes

The main ingredient in these delicious sandwiches is fried chicken in a crispy breading. Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs—they're juicier than breasts, and the sandwiches will turn out fantastic.

You can even cook perfect rice in a microwave oven, which will be as delicious, aromatic, and fluffy as rice cooked in a rice cooker. Cook the rice in a large microwave-safe bowl, uncovered, with butter or...

Small, thin-skinned, red-skinned potatoes boiled in their jackets don't need to be peeled even after cooking, as their skins contain a wealth of beneficial micronutrients. Furthermore, their glossy...

Homemade mac 'n' cheese casserole, made with pasta smothered in a rich, cheesy sauce, is always delicious. But it's even more delicious when topped with crispy bacon. Mix together the cooked...

Thin curls of French fries look especially appetizing and are crispier than traditional strips. To cut the potatoes this way, you'll need a spiralizer. Thinly sliced...

A vibrant fruit platter is a true highlight of any holiday table. To make it look stunning, choose fruits and berries in contrasting colors, such as pineapple, melon, strawberries,...

Tender shrimp meat cooks incredibly quickly, making this seafood delicacy perfect for a special, no-fuss dinner. If you already have peeled shrimp, the rest of the cooking time will be...

During peak tomato season, treat your loved ones to this delicious Italian-style tomato pie. It's made with fresh, ripe tomatoes layered over a prepared crust...

The refreshing Margarita cocktail is incredibly popular at house parties. This recipe suggests making one for a large group. Besides its traditional ingredients—tequila,...

To make this diet bread, you'll need just five readily available ingredients: almond flour, butter, eggs, baking powder, and a pinch of coarse salt. When kneading...

This delicious holiday meat is prepared using a whole pork shoulder, bone-in and skin-on. Before marinating, make deep, parallel cuts through the fat in the skin...

To make Italian calzones easier, use ready-made yeast dough for buns or bread, and minced raw sausage for the filling. Simply remove the sausage from the pork...

Use the leftover chicken bones and backs to make a delicious and rich chicken broth. Freeze portions for later use in soups and sauces. Chicken...

Jerky—thin pieces of dried beef—can be made at home, even if you don't have a dehydrator. Alton Brown suggests building a drying rack out of paper filters...

Classic vanilla donut glaze is made with just three ingredients: whole milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. The powdered sugar is stirred into hot milk until the glaze...

This colorful and juicy salad makes a great side dish for meat, poultry, or fish, and will brighten your table with its vibrant colors. Blanched green beans are mixed with cherry tomatoes, red...

This aromatic, spiced cider is a wonderful warming drink on a chilly day and a great mood lifter. It's a lighter version of mulled wine, using American non-alcoholic cider, also known as...

A huge piece of baked ham is a spectacular and delicious treat for a large family celebration. While stores often sell pre-marinated and pre-baked ham,...

Scrapple is a Pennsylvania jelly similar to meatloaf, traditionally made with ground pork offal, spices, cornmeal, and broth. However, it differs from meatloaf in that...

Before smoking, turkey drumsticks are brushed with a mixture of olive oil and Worcestershire sauce and rubbed with a fragrant spice mixture and brown sugar. To ensure both the skin and meat are delicious,...

Classic Italian marinara sauce is a staple in many Italian dishes. It can be used on pasta, pizza, rice, or served as a ketchup substitute for ravioli. Wherever you add it, the dish...

Crispy, spicy wings always go down a treat with a glass of beer. These wings will captivate you not only with their spiciness but also with their rich flavor, as they contain a variety of other spices in addition to hot peppers:...

Middle Eastern tabbouleh salad is a treasure trove of vitamins and beneficial microelements. It's delicious, filling, and refreshing. Tabbouleh is made from bulgur wheat. Instead of boiling it, steam it in boiling water for an hour, and the grain will retain its...

Alaskan sockeye salmon fillets are grilled in a mixture of white wine, butter, garlic, and herbs. To do this, make a fish pan out of heavy-duty foil and place all the ingredients inside. Exactly...

The key to perfect scrambled eggs is frying them slowly over low heat, allowing the eggs to set without browning. This will take a little longer...

Scrambled eggs are a delicious, quick, protein-rich breakfast, and their flavor depends on how you prepare them. With this detailed step-by-step recipe, you'll learn how to fry the perfect...

Young spring asparagus is a great ingredient for a healthy and delicious dinner. To roast, all you need is olive oil, salt, and black pepper. You can roast it until the spears are tender, or until...

Stromboli is an unusual American pizza baked in a roll-like form. Thin slices of several types of cheese (Parmesan,...) are layered on a rolled-out sheet of yeast pizza dough.

This open-faced chocolate pie is a chocolate lover's dream. Not only is this mud cake delicious and incredibly moist, but it's also quite easy to make. If you couldn't wait for the end...

The classic American Cobb salad consists of diced tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, chicken breast, crumbled blue cheese, and bacon, which in this...

This cheesy orzo pasta is quick and easy to make in just one pot, making it a delicious breakfast or dinner side dish. Sautéed onions and garlic, along with grated...

Fried fish is a dish that cooks in minutes and is perfect for a weekday dinner, as you won't have to spend hours at the stove. To fry a delicate flounder fillet in a frying pan, you only need...

Fried fish and chips prepared according to this recipe turn out as delicious and crispy as restaurant fare. When frying, it's important to maintain a consistent oil temperature to...

Etouffee is a traditional Cajun and Creole dish popular in the US state of Louisiana. It's essentially a stew made with shrimp, spices, carrots, plenty of onions, and celery, which...

This Italian pie captivates with its wonderful rustic appearance, ease of preparation, and exquisite flavor and aroma. To make crostata, place the filling in the center of a rolled-out...

We use natural lamb shoulder cutlets. Before frying, marinate them for at least 1 hour in a mixture of lemon juice and mustard with rosemary and garlic. Lemony freshness...

This thick and rich meat sauce will complement not only spaghetti but any pasta. The ingredients listed in this recipe make a large batch, some of which you can freeze if...

Dirty rice is a popular Cajun pilaf made with whatever meat, ground meat, or offal you have on hand. For example, in this recipe, it's made with smoked pork sausage. The rice is cooked separately...

At home, you can easily make delicious, low-calorie (compared to store-bought) tortilla chips. All you need is corn tortillas, a spoonful of vegetable oil...

Tapenade is a Provençal condiment made with olives, capers, and anchovies, typically served as a spread on baguette slices or crackers. It takes just a few minutes to prepare. All...

To prepare this delicious potato casserole you need only three basic ingredients: yellow potatoes, butter and 10% fat heavy cream, and for spices - garlic, coarse...

Caldo de res is a thick Mexican beef and vegetable soup. It's made with bone-in beef to create a rich and creamy broth. Once the broth is ready,...

These delicious fried potatoes are prepared in two stages: first, they're boiled in salted water until half-cooked, then fried in a mixture of butter and olive oil with spices and onions. This...

When making a broccoli side dish, use the entire head—both the beautiful florets and the thick, yet equally useful, stem, which is often wasted. Slice it thinly so it...

Mole poblano is a traditional Mexican sauce from the state of Puebla, after which it takes its name. The sauce boasts a complex and multifaceted flavor, and its ingredients seem to be numerous...

These cutlets cook very quickly and turn out incredibly crispy. They're perfect for everyday use or for family celebrations. The chicken breasts are dredged in flour, then dipped in...

These brightly colored straws will be a true highlight for any occasion, be it a child's birthday, Easter, or New Year's. Salted straws of any thickness, but thick ones are preferable, are coated with melted...