Culinary recipes

If you're looking to transform a simple chicken dish into a festive treat with minimal effort, choose a gherkin chicken. Served whole or cut into halves, it looks...

This salad is based on ground pork and cabbage, and a multitude of vibrant seasonings typical of Southeast Asian cuisine imbue it with a unique flavor. Combine the cabbage salad with a dressing made from...

This salad uses cooked, natural ham steaks, which only need a light grilling to warm through and infuse them with even more flavor. Besides the ham...

Healthy quinoa becomes even more delicious when simmered in chicken broth with sweet grape tomatoes, and then mixed with plenty of grated cheddar cheese at the very end. The porridge will be...

These hearty, juicy beef burgers combine all the traditions of Mexican cuisine, and they're easy to prepare, even if you live thousands of miles from the New World. All the ingredients...

This way to serve iceberg lettuce truly lives up to its name. If you haven't tried frozen iceberg lettuce, you're missing out. It's a wonderful light appetizer that's made even more...

Firm, slightly crunchy shrimp in a delicate, creamy sauce flavored with dill lie atop a large piece of juicy iceberg lettuce. This appetizer is very simple to prepare, yet looks original and impressive.

This layered cake of tomatoes, cheese, and Italian capicola on a crumbly rosemary crust is infused with the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in every bite. Before assembling the cake, make sure...

Tender, rich avocado chunks are a perfect complement to juicy, savory watercress and aromatic mushrooms, both freshly added, in this salad. The salad is dressed with a mixture of...

This creamy pie isn't a dessert at all, but a delicious and filling main dish that can be served for lunch or dinner, on its own or with meat. The pie is made with a shortcrust pastry crust, and the filling is...

These richly filled Italian-style sandwiches are even perfect for a holiday meal. They're so impressive and filled with the exquisite flavors of crispy baguette, baked and fresh tomatoes,...

With sweet, aromatic tomatoes in season and a desire to enjoy them in any form, don't overlook baked goods. The simplest tomato-based pastry is a crispy tart with a juicy topping. This recipe is not...

Swordfish's firm white flesh is perfect for grilling on skewers, and shiitake mushrooms add a captivating flavor. Skewer the fish alternately with pieces of red onion and...

Impress your guests with these exquisite pork, fig, and fennel kebabs. The pork tenderloin is rubbed with a spice mixture of fresh rosemary and garlic before grilling and marinated for several hours...

The kebabs are made from three types of pork: pork, bacon, and andouille sausage, which are then skewered one after the other along with onions, pickles, sweet banana peppers, and...

If you're grilling lamb kebabs, it's best to cook them Middle Eastern style, where the juicy, fatty meat is balanced by refreshing mint and a light, fermented sauce. Leg of lamb is one of the best...

These kebabs are made using lean tri-tip beef steak—a fairly tender cut that becomes even juicier after a few hours in a marinade of soy sauce, rice vinegar,...

These Asian-style chicken skewers are ready in minutes, look delicious, and are a welcome appetizer at any house party. Serve them directly on the skewers, half of which...

A microwave-baked mug cake is a quick and easy dessert you can indulge in every day. The benefits of this dessert: no oven required, convenient for small...

There's nothing easier than making homemade applesauce! Besides being a healthy food for babies, applesauce has a variety of uses. It's added to batter for dietary baking,...

Making vanilla pudding isn't difficult. For the cream, you'll need milk, eggs, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and butter. While it's still warm, you can stir in...

Chunks of carrots and green beans are combined in one pot to create a delicious, healthy, and vibrant side dish that perfectly complements both festive meats and weekday dinners. Boil...

Unripe edamame soybeans in their pods are a wonderful snack with beer and other spirits, perfect for house parties or an evening watching a game or movie. The beans fly off the shelves...

These chicken fingers are inspired by the traditional American dish "Chicken and Waffles," which combines the sweetness of Belgian waffles and maple syrup with the spiciness of...

A simple packet of instant noodles and a little work can transform chicken fingers into an exotic Japanese-style appetizer. Grind the dried noodles and mix with...

Crispy chicken fingers are a quick and easy way to transform lean chicken breast into a delicious appetizer with bold flavors. Add a few Italian pizza ingredients, and the chicken...

Crispy chicken fingers are a quick appetizer you can treat yourself and your loved ones to on any occasion. And when you're craving a new taste experience, the easiest way to make them is Hawaiian-style...

Loose fruit ice in a cup isn't just for kids. Make a more adult version that's perfect for after-dinner indulgence or simply for refreshing on a hot summer day.

A bread bowl topped with delicious melted cheese and filled with hearty tomato soup is a stunning yet easy-to-make lunch you can treat yourself and your family to...

Impress your guests with this spectacular Banana Split-flavored ice cream bomb. Each slice is filled with layers of banana, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream, and at the very core...

This vibrant and eye-catching cake is crafted to look just like a strawberry ice cream pop, with real strawberry ice cream filling hidden beneath a layer of fluffy sponge cake, white icing, and...

Although the name of the Mexican snack queso fundido translates from Spanish as "melted cheese," it's more than just cheese. It's a thick, filling dip filled with meat, chili peppers, beans,...

Transform Italian spaghetti Bolognese into an atmospheric Halloween appetizer. Instead of regular pasta, cook black spaghetti with cuttlefish ink. To serve, divide it into clear glasses and...

Pumpkins are a staple at Halloween parties. After decorating your room with jack-o'-lanterns sporting sinister grins, don't forget to serve treats made from this versatile vegetable. The rest...

Multicolored grapes and almond petals make a sophisticated filling for baked goods, too beautiful to hide under dough. Arrange the harvest of red, black, and white grapes on...

This luscious fruit galette looks impressive and comes together quite quickly if you take the shortcut and use store-bought puff pastry for the crust. The quality of the pie, however, is...

Deviled eggs with a spicy filling are a versatile appetizer that can be served for any occasion. If desired, they can even be decorated to suit the occasion, such as...

Anyone who loves the crispy crust of a baked potato will love this appetizer, because it's the crispy outer layer that's used in the preparation. Save the flesh for another time. And...

This enormous pancake is baked in the oven on a baking sheet and is filled with the savory flavor of apple pie, but it's much easier to make than a pie and turns out incredibly tender. And to make the pancake even more beautiful,...

Crispy fried chicken with fluffy waffles and maple syrup is a traditional American combination that seems crazy at first, but once you try it, you realize it's very...

Treat yourself and your loved ones to a hearty Mexican breakfast of huevos rancheros, or country-style scrambled eggs. This dish is popular among ranchers in Mexico—before heading out to work on the farm, they...

These charming cakes are infused with the aromas and flavors of fall baking, thanks to apple and apple pie spice. They're baked as a whole crust, then cut into rectangles and...

This homemade ice cream doesn't require any custard—it can be easily replaced with instant vanilla pudding mix, mixed with unsweetened condensed milk and whole milk.

Real American cornbread is baked in a cast-iron skillet, which is pre-greased and preheated in the oven. Once you pour the batter into the hot skillet, you'll immediately...

Juicy escarole with a slight bitterness is a common addition to healthy Italian salads. A few additional ingredients will add a new dimension to its flavor. Cherry tomatoes will add a...

What's remarkable about this salad is that, despite its simple ingredients, it combines the sweetness of cherry tomatoes, the juiciness and piquancy of salad greens, and the tartness of the dressing...

Juicy, refreshing, and easy to make, this bacon-bourbon coleslaw is packed with rich flavor and makes a great side dish for any entree, meat, or sandwich. Once you try it, you'll be...

Thai-style shrimp are grilled on wooden skewers and served with a salad of bean sprouts, basil, and chopped peanuts, along with coconut-basil rice. The whole dish is filled with...

While you're grilling the sea bass fillet, place a foil parcel of cherry tomatoes in a sauce of butter, white wine, and aromatic tarragon on the grill next to it to bake. While baking, the tomatoes...

Roasted plum tomatoes give this vegetarian Italian pasta a distinctive, rich flavor, which is enhanced by the tomatoes being baked in the oven at high temperatures. Along with them...