Culinary recipes

Crostini is an Italian appetizer made from slices of crusty bread topped with a variety of flavorful toppings. Try crostini with ricotta and baked Brussels sprouts in cranberry syrup.

A crudité is a neatly arranged platter of raw, baked, or blanched vegetables with a dipping sauce. To avoid your vegetable platter looking like a messy salad, it's best to...

Butternut squash is considered the most aromatic and flavorful pumpkin variety. It makes not only excellent baked goods but also fragrant, warming soups with an intriguing flavor imparted by its natural...

You'll be surprised, but even pumpkin seeds can be roasted to become a true delicacy. With a few extra ingredients and spices, your seeds will acquire a new and interesting flavor.

An interesting cheese appetizer, presented in a unique way. A wheel of brie cheese is topped with fig compote, wrapped in pie crust, and baked in the oven. The compote is easy to make...

It's hard to find anyone who doesn't love cheese sticks. They're mouth-watering, crisp, and delicious. You want to crunch on them endlessly, but they disappear so quickly. Just in case, it's a good idea to have some on hand...

Make Asian-style rice with ground pork, mushrooms, and ginger and serve it in bowls made from large mushroom caps. It makes a delicious and super-quick appetizer, especially if you use pre-made...

Even in winter, you can make a salad with inexpensive, readily available ingredients that will look summery bright and festively elegant. Slice roasted beets,...

Recently, even at large parties or celebrations, crudités—raw or blanched vegetables served whole or sliced ​​into strips—have become increasingly popular appetizers. And to...

Shrimp cocktail is an appetizer that's always a hit with guests. It's light, delicious, and always helps brighten the wait for the main course without adding unnecessary calories.

Chilled carrot soup is not only a delicious relief from the summer heat but also an excellent appetizer any time of year. And the exquisite flavor the carrots impart to the soup...

These crostini are wrapped in bacon for more than just aesthetics. As they bake, the rendered bacon drips directly onto the bread, browning the slices, making them golden, crisp, and delicious.

In winter, the body needs vitamin support more than ever, and pumpkin is one of the few seasonal vegetables that provides it. This simple and delicious pumpkin soup will fill the house with warmth...

These stuffed mushrooms are perfect as an appetizer for any holiday or special dinner. They're delicious, attractive, and packed with amazing flavor from the fried mushroom filling...

This cake is baked with a blend of wheat and corn flour, which gives it a warm corn flavor and aroma while maintaining a stunning texture. And orange zest and dried cranberry pieces...

Panettone is an Italian sweet bread with dried fruit, similar to Easter cake, but baked in Italy for the Christmas holidays. After Christmas, the leftovers of slightly stale...

This Yule log will delight your guests with its appearance alone, not to mention its amazing chocolate-coffee flavor. And you'll be thrilled to make it. Because that's why...

Although rutabaga resembles a turnip in appearance, it is actually related to cabbage and has a less bitter taste. This humble vegetable, undeservedly forgotten in our country, is widely used in Europe for...

Bulgur is a type of wheat that has been cooked and dried, and is widely used in porridges, side dishes, and salads. Pilaf made from this grain is sometimes called bulgur. Bulgur is not...

Freekeh is made from wheat that's harvested young, while the grains are still soft, and then roasted. It originated in the Middle East, where it's often used in...

There are a number of delicious dishes in which onions play a key role. French onion soup alone is a real treat. But this simple and perhaps cheapest vegetable can also be used to make...

If you're looking for a fun yet simple way to serve green beans, try cooking them Asian-style. Blanch the beans first to soften them, but at the same time...

A healthier alternative to French fries, which are practically all fat. Cut the potatoes into long strips and bake them in the oven at a high temperature. The potatoes are just as delicious and...

Khorasan wheat, or kamut, differs from regular wheat in its longer, golden-colored grain. It takes a long time to cook, but it develops a pleasantly firm texture and a warm, nutty flavor.

Green beans stewed with onions, tomatoes, and spices is an easy-to-make vegetable side dish with a rich flavor. This dish uses canned pureed tomatoes, and the beans...

Crispy, crispy potato wedges served with a dipping sauce are infused with the flavors of Cajun cuisine, a staple of the southern United States. Raw potatoes are sliced, grated...

Braised kale with mustard greens is a great alternative to regular braised cabbage. This side dish is rich in fiber, beneficial micronutrients, and, most importantly, the rich flavor imparted by onions...

Soft spinach leaves drenched in a creamy sauce with a subtle, spicy flavor of nutmeg. Creamed spinach is a popular side dish served with Thanksgiving turkey in the United States.

Polenta prepared according to this recipe becomes incredibly tasty, because, unlike regular corn porridge, fresh aromatic herbs and plenty of grated...

A delicious and healthy sandwich made with whole-grain bread and a spread of roasted garlic and fresh herbs. You can make these sandwiches for a snack or to serve as a holiday appetizer...

South American quinoa has been prized for its nutritional properties since ancient times. And as it spread worldwide, healthy eaters began to actively add this grain to...

This fiber-rich, hearty side dish makes a great addition to any meal. It's made with hulled barley, fried onions, and green peas, while fried bacon adds a touch of flavor.

This dish is made with hulled barley, which, unlike its relative pearl barley, undergoes less processing and contains more nutrients and dietary fiber. It takes a long time to cook, but...

Instead of regular buckwheat porridge, you can make a delicious and unusual buckwheat salad as a side dish. Pre-roasted grains will remain fluffy during cooking and acquire a richer flavor.

An easy way to turn a can of black beans into a delicious and mouth-watering side dish, perfect for a men's dinner. Warm the beans in a saucepan with roasted peppers...

This kale side dish balances the heat of red pepper with the citrusy freshness of orange. The kale is first simmered with onions in a mixture of orange and lemon juices, and then...

This white bean side dish comes together in minutes if you use canned beans instead of raw ones. All you have to do is infuse them with Mediterranean flavors by warming them up in a pan with...

The vibrant and interesting flavor combination of lemon pepper will transform the already rich flavor of mushrooms and take it to a whole new level. And you don't even need to buy a special seasoning...

A vitamin-rich green salad made with lettuce and grated carrots becomes even more nutritious if you prepare it with a fermented milk dressing made with equal parts natural yogurt and sour milk or kefir...

The main advantage of couscous over other grains is its quick preparation. Simply steep it in boiling water for a few minutes, and the base for hearty side dishes and salads is ready. And if couscous...

This sauté involves sautéing asparagus with garlic in a small amount of oil, stirring frequently, for a short time. This gives it a delicious, bright green, slightly...

For a beautiful presentation of avocado as an appetizer, grill the slices until they're charred and smoky. Arrange the grilled slices on...

Despite its rich vitamin content, broccoli rapini, or leafy greens, has a bitter taste. When prepared correctly, this can be turned into an advantage, and the greens will sparkle...

Spelt is a type of wheat that's unfairly overlooked in many people's daily diets. Yet, it makes a truly amazing side dish. When cooked, spelt grains...

Kimchi, a Korean dish made from fermented vegetables, most often Chinese cabbage, contains a wealth of beneficial micronutrients, as well as probiotics, whose properties rival even those of...

Oatmeal doesn't have to be sweet; it's just as delicious served as a side dish. A glass of white wine during cooking turns oatmeal into a stunning risotto. Corn and corn broth...

In this baked sweet potato recipe, Ina Garten uses a spice blend custom-made for her by La Boîte á Epice, a spice shop where New York's top chefs shop. You can try it yourself...

To make these simple American-style buns, also called biscuits, you'll need a very simple set of ingredients: flour, baking powder, a little sugar,...

With this broccoli recipe, you'll get deliciously crispy, fried florets instead of a handful of wilted florets. It's all in the baking method: the broccoli is laid out on...