Culinary recipes

You can make perfectly crispy chicken fingers without even deep-frying them in the oven. They're just as delicious as fried chicken fingers, but contain much less fat. Cut the chicken fillet...

This dish is made with simple and affordable ingredients: rice, chicken, and green beans with sweet peppers, but the aromatic ras el hanout seasoning, lots of fresh herbs, and toasted pine nuts...

Fresh, juicy vegetables give this salad a springtime flavor: romaine lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, and radish. Chicken and small new potatoes add heartiness and texture. Boil the potatoes directly...

Serve the fried tilapia fillet with poached asparagus and top with mint gremolata. This blend of fresh mint, lemon zest, garlic, and red pepper flakes adds a pop of color, livening up the neutral...

A hearty and delicious dish with a southern flavor, rich in fiber and protein. Corn grits are simmered in milk and served with separately stewed vegetables. Mix crispy bacon with spices,...

Beans are the perfect substitute for meat in a veggie burger. They're also rich in protein, can be formed into patties, and add a wonderful flavor to the burger, especially when paired with...

A juicy and tender medium-rare strip steak pairs perfectly with grilled green beans and grape tomatoes. The vegetables will take a little longer to cook, so they're the first...

This thick, hearty soup is a wonderful way to use up leftover chicken and cooked rice from last night. Since the main ingredients are already prepared, it only takes...

If you cook this dish with canned lentils, you'll save almost half an hour. And to give it a deeper, more homemade flavor, simmer them briefly with fried bacon in...

Since this pizza has a rich and flavorful topping, you can make it a little easier by using pre-baked naan bread as a base. Preheat it and...

The texture of white beans and avocado makes them perfect for creating smooth, velvety dips. For a quick dip, use canned beans and puree them in a food processor along with...

Arugula pesto is a worthy alternative to basil. The sauce adds a piquant flavor that's perfectly complemented by lemon juice and garlic. Blend the arugula in a blender with the spices, adding olive oil...

Hasselback is a method of slicing vegetables like an accordion. This method is most often used for cutting potatoes, but baked Hasselback radishes are equally as interesting. The recipe below includes detailed instructions...

This juicy, vitamin-packed salad is made with a mixture of sugar snap peas and snow peas, topped with fresh arugula and a lemony French dressing. Sugar snap peas, unlike snow peas, are denser...

This refreshing cocktail will make you feel like you're on vacation, even while lounging on the couch. It perfectly combines the tropical flavors of orange, banana, and pineapple, complemented by the warming aroma of...

White Italian pizza is made without tomato sauce, but it's no less delicious, with its own unique flavor profile thanks to the combination of different cheeses. That's why...

A delicious no-cook pea soup perfect for the summer heat. Green peas are blended with vegetable broth, lemon juice, and olive oil, and...

Instead of one large chicken, roast two small chickens in the oven. This will help them cook faster and brown more evenly. Rub the chickens with aromatic herb butter beforehand.

Bright, light-green vegetables like asparagus and green peas, along with aromatic fennel, give this risotto a spring-like appearance and freshness. But the real secret to a truly spring-like flavor is the vegetables...

This green pea sauce is ready in just 10 minutes. In a food processor, puree blanched peas with ricotta, Parmesan, mint, and lemon zest until smooth and slightly...

Marinated artichokes are a delicious Mediterranean appetizer that can be served with drinks or on a holiday table. And they're much easier to prepare than you might think. All you need is...

Italian linguine pasta is most often prepared with seafood, and it pairs especially well with plump, firm shrimp. Combine the cooked pasta with sautéed shallots and...

These pancakes are prepared as a small, bite-sized snack, giving them a more presentable, neat, and impressive appearance. Mix the pancake batter with milk and a mixture of wheat and buckwheat flour....

A unique potato side dish that looks very festive and is sure to please your guests. Small potatoes are boiled in their skins, then lightly pressed with your hands to flatten the tubers...

Crispy Italian crostini sandwiches are the perfect appetizer for house parties. They're a favorite, combining vibrant flavors, contrasting textures, and a striking presentation. Make crostini with...

A fun alternative to traditional deviled eggs, perfect for any occasion. Surprise your guests with these square-shaped eggs. Separate the yolks from the whites and cook...

Tuiles are thin and crispy almond cookies popular in France. The dough is made from almond flour, butter, sugar, egg, and baking soda. In the oven, the cookies spread and become very...

Unlike traditional English scones, these buns are more like soft biscuits, but they are made with the same ingredients: flour, sour milk, eggs, baking powder, and butter. The dough...

This savory pie is very filling and delicious thanks to the harmonious combination of different fillings. Fried onions,...

This salad perfectly combines the flavors and textures of papaya, strawberry, kiwi, banana, orange, and raspberry. If desired, you can substitute mango for the papaya and blueberries for the raspberries. Mint leaves add extra...

Although rhubarb is considered a vegetable, it is widely used in the West in sweet baked goods and jams. Its tartness lends a distinctive flavor and aroma to pies. And in America, it is most...

If you're planning a light and vitamin-rich green salad, a great solution is to use a mix of different greens, as each has its own distinct flavor profile. Some are more...

This chicken gets its amazing flavor from a fragrant herb paste with walnuts. Before cooking, puree the parsley, cilantro, tarragon, and dill in a food processor with the walnuts, garlic, and...

This blue cheese dressing is the perfect complement to simple salad greens, making them not only healthy but also delicious. Blue cheese is mixed with yogurt, low-fat sour cream,...

It's impossible not to fall in love with this salad for the combination of flavors and textures it offers: tender pieces of avocado and crab meat, crispy and juicy green beans and green salad, croutons and...

The chicken in this recipe is grilled on a griddle, but it gets a wonderful barbecue flavor thanks to a sauce made with honey mustard, red onion, curry powder, brown sugar, and chicken...

Tortellini are small Italian dumplings typically served as pasta. But they also make a delicious light soup. Boil the cheese-filled tortellini in chicken broth and serve...

Canned artichoke hearts make a delicious dish by frying them in a pan with chicken pieces in a herb-infused sauce made with lemon juice and wine vinegar. After...

Escarole and sugar snap peas will infuse your pasta with spring freshness and juiciness. The greens and peas are simmered in a delicately flavored sauce of white wine, olive oil, and butter...

Oven-baked shrimp retain more flavor and acquire a unique aroma that distinguishes them from boiled shrimp. However, even when cooking them in the oven, it's important not to overcook them and bake them just until...

A hearty pasta with a refreshing flavor that comes not only from lemon but also from fresh herbs and blanched broccoli florets. The broccoli is boiled for a couple of minutes and then rinsed with cold water...

The combination of succulent greens and cheese makes a wonderful filling for a hearty and delicious tart. For the greens, use Swiss chard, parsley, and dill. Sauté the greens in a frying pan,...

You'll definitely not go hungry with this sandwich. It's perfect for breakfast or lunch. All the ingredients combine perfectly in flavor and texture, not to mention they're very...

These Parmesan-crusted fried chicken cutlets deliver perfect flavor with minimal effort. The chicken breasts are pounded with a mallet, then dredged in flour, then dipped in egg wash...

To prepare this dish, the asparagus and chicken are cut into strips of roughly equal size to make the stir-fry more aesthetically pleasing and easier to eat with chopsticks. Chicken...

Tender wild salmon fillets are baked in the oven at a low temperature on a bed of leeks, which are pre-baked separately for a few minutes before being placed on...

A classic summer tomato and cucumber salad gets a new flavor with a few hot pepperoncini peppers and garlic, and a dressing along with olive oil...

Impress your guests with a hearty, delicious, and crisp tart filled with a savory cheese filling and fresh asparagus. Use ready-made puff pastry for the ultimate...

Lime and coconut flakes transform your shrimp and rice dish into a truly tropical delight. All the ingredients are readily available, yet the flavor is truly exotic. Cook the rice in coconut...

This delicious and filling salad, rich in vitamins and beneficial microelements, is ready in less than 15 minutes. It's the perfect dinner for lazy people. All you need to do is load the blender with the ingredients...