Culinary recipes

Grilled chicken breast adds fantastic flavor to this salad, especially if you grill it on a charcoal grill. The cooked chicken is cut into pieces and mixed with cooked cavatappi pasta...

A traditional Greek salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta cheese, paired with cooked pasta, makes a complete, filling meal that can be served on its own or as a side dish.

Like traditional sangria, this non-alcoholic drink is bursting with a vibrant bouquet of fruity flavors. Apple, orange, lemon, cranberry, and grape—all perfectly balanced and...

Peach is a great ingredient for white sangria. Its sweet flavor and aroma complement the crisp notes of dry white wine, especially when using Riesling.

The dressing for this salad uses barbecue sauce (the recipe is also below). You can make it ahead of time or use leftover sauce after cooking the meat. Part of the sauce...

This salad uses three types of legumes: green beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas. You can use canned kidney beans and chickpeas, which will make the job much easier, and the green beans...

The only difference between this salad and traditional Primavera pasta is that it's served chilled and dressed with ranch dressing. The vegetables remain standard: broccoli, cherry tomatoes, green...

This pasta salad, served in a creamy dressing made with sour cream, mayonnaise, and lemon juice, is loaded with the traditional ingredients of the popular American succotash salad: lima beans,...

To make this summer salad, combine cooked pasta (preferably small, like campanelle), tomatoes, green beans, and pan-fried shrimp in a bowl. To make the beans...

Quick-cooking barley makes a delicious and healthy pilaf that's also quick to prepare. Serve it with leeks sautéed in olive oil (the sweeter, more tender ones...

This pilaf recipe is so easy to make and so elegant that it makes a perfect side dish for any holiday table. It's a blend of basmati and wild rice, filled with soft...

Use quick-cooking barley to make this pilaf, and the whole thing will take you no more than half an hour. All the pilaf ingredients are cooked separately and then combined in one pot, but...

Sweet ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves—that's Caprese, the culinary symbol of Italy. And if you add cooked fusilli pasta to this simple mixture, you get...

If you decide to boil ptitim (also known as Israeli couscous) as a side dish with meat, infuse it with magical Eastern flavors and aromas by adding just a few extra ingredients. It will be...

This salad is most popular in the southern United States. It's typically made with leftover cornbread, complemented by ingredients such as corn, canned beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, grated...

In addition to avocado, this light summer salad includes jicama (radish can be substituted), mango, and pineapple. All these ingredients infuse the dish with a variety of contrasting textures and flavors that...

Despite the simplicity of this salad and the limited number of ingredients, it's incredibly vibrant, both in flavor and appearance. The poppy seeds crunch pleasantly against the delicate...

This potato salad feeds a crowd while you grill the meat, and it's a far cry from traditional salads made with over-boiled potatoes, mayonnaise, and...

To keep your guests from going hungry while waiting for the large main course, whip up a quick appetizer salad called "Antipasto." Boiled pasta is mixed with a variety of Italian delicacies,...

Hot dog lovers will be delighted with this cake for their special occasion. It looks exactly like the popular hot dog bun, and every detail is thought out to the last detail. The cake's base is...

Italian gelato differs from regular ice cream in that it has a lower fat content and is easy to make at home with a minimal amount of natural ingredients. This...

Ptitim is a small pasta known as Israeli couscous due to its shape. It's a common ingredient in Middle Eastern-style dishes, such as this salad. For its...

This hearty salad with vibrant summer flavors is made with cooked farfalle pasta (bow ties), colorful cherry tomatoes, fennel, and corn. The corn is pre-roasted in the oven using the grill setting.

Make a delicious potato salad by breaking away from tradition and dressing it with the amazing Green Goddess fermented milk dressing instead of mayonnaise. It will elevate your ordinary boiled potato salad...

This summer salad is made with several different tomato varieties, which imbue it with a rich bouquet of sweet and sour flavors and vibrant colors. The tomatoes are perfectly paired with delicate...

This quick and delicious salad is made with three types of legumes: green beans, yellow wax beans, and edamame (unripe soybeans). All ingredients are blanched beforehand. Then they...

This light and juicy salad starts with a generous amount of romaine lettuce and crunchy croutons, and all the flavor comes from a blue cheese dressing mixed with grated Parmesan cheese,...

During the brief summer season of berries and fruits, when you're eager to savor their benefits and flavor, you can make the most of these ingredients and not limit yourself to desserts. For example, from...

Treat yourself to a sophisticated Mediterranean-style dish that's easy to prepare. Pan-seared scallops are served with lemon orzo pasta,...

The base of this dish is thin Italian capellini (or angel hair) pasta, which takes just a few minutes to prepare, meaning you'll spend less than half an hour making it, including the sauce.

Although clambake is considered a traditional seaside picnic dish in the United States, it can be successfully prepared at home on the stovetop, allowing you to savor the flavors and aromas of summer and the sea any time of year. Clambake is...

Before pan-frying, trout fillets are rubbed with a mixture of cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and Chinese five-spice powder, which infuses the fish with an exotic flavor of sweet, spicy, and...

The foundation of any bistro salad is a generous amount of greens and lettuce. The more varied the greens, the more interesting the flavor of your salad. And additional ingredients like...

This easy-to-make dish gets its amazing flavor from a honey mustard sauce made with honey mustard, molasses, vinegar, butter, and hot sauce for a kick. Make it the first...

Mexican tacos are a fun dinner idea for a large group. Served on tortillas, this dish looks informal and invites a fun time. Taco fillings include...

This recipe for pork ribs will turn out amazing, even for novice cooks. You can use either loin ribs (they cook faster) or ribs cut from the...

Before grilling, the pork tenderloin is opened, pounded into a thin layer, and marinated for several minutes in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, and paprika. In total...

This ice cream sandwich, made on miniature wafer cookies, is the perfect vinegar-paired treat to serve at home parties. Plus, it's sure to impress with its...

Ice cream sandwiches aren't just delicious, they're also practical. They're perfect for serving at home parties where a large crowd gathers, as they don't need cutlery. For...

This invigorating lemon sorbet is served sandwiched between two halves of a crisp lemon cookie, the sides of which are rolled in a citrus-flavored sugar mixture. To make this topping...

Creamed corn is an American side dish, most popular in the Midwest. It consists of corn kernels simmered in a creamy sauce, which pairs perfectly with...

Next time you grill steaks, pair them with a simple yet satisfying side dish of richly flavored corn on the cob. Brush the cobs with butter and...

Many cooks love couscous not only for its flavor but also for its quick preparation, which preserves many of its beneficial properties. It makes a delicious side dish in just five minutes. Moreover...

This healthy and delicious salad is made with raw asparagus, peeled into thin strips or ribbons, and dressed with a mixture of lemon juice and olive oil. The bright, rich...

Despite its fancy name, this salad is very easy and quick to prepare, especially if you already have cooked brown rice (you can use store-bought frozen) and grilled chicken.

Smoked pork chunks infuse fried potatoes with a stunning flavor and a delicious smoky aroma that's hard to resist. This recipe uses chopped smoked natural...

Before cooking, bring the meat to room temperature to ensure even cooking on all sides. Thick ribeye steaks will only need 5 minutes per side for medium-rare...

This crunchy mixture can be made with a variety of small snacks, such as popcorn, pretzels, and various types of puffed breakfast cereals: oatmeal rings, chocolate...

This giant ice pop cake, shaped like a glass of crushed fruit ice, will be a stunning, vibrant addition to any children's party or themed summer get-together. The cake is made with three layers of white...

Natural homemade ice cream is a delight when it combines exquisite flavors, like this rum raisin ice cream with crispy toasted pecans. To make it...