Culinary recipes

This shrimp dip recipe is inspired by the seafood dishes traditional in the coastal American city of New Orleans. The dip is literally filled with mouth-watering pieces of shrimp, drowning in...

Shrimp cocktail appetizers always look quite formal, elegant, and sometimes even pretentious on the table. Yet, they're very simple to prepare. They're made with boiled shrimp, which are most often...

You can make a delicious cheese fondue even if you don't have a special pan with a burner on hand. A bread bowl, pre-baked in the oven, will serve as a container for the cheese sauce...

Coconut shrimp is a crispy Caribbean-style appetizer made with shrimp coated in a coconut crust or flakes mixed with breadcrumbs. Coconut shrimp are most often fried in...

Caramelized onions add a unique flavor to any dish or appetizer. They're also a great addition to a cheese dip. To soften the onions and give them a pleasant caramelized...

Cheese dip with spinach and artichokes is one of the most popular dips in the United States. It's served in diners and restaurants, sold in stores, and made at home. It's a frequent guest at many...

Italian wedding soup is made with meatballs and greens in a broth. The greens can be any green salad or various types of cabbage. But this soup has nothing to do with weddings, and...

Oven-baked brie dip is a fun alternative to a cheese platter and fondue. Serve this appetizer to your guests, and they'll be so delighted you'll want to make more...

This pizza recipe produces a thick crust that's soft on the inside and very crispy on the outside. The secret is frying the pizza dough in olive oil in a cast-iron skillet, then adding...

Western brunches are becoming increasingly popular in our country – late Sunday or holiday breakfasts where it's customary to gather loved ones and spend time in a relaxed and informal atmosphere...

This casserole is perfect for a Sunday breakfast that flows seamlessly into lunch. It contains all the ingredients of a regular breakfast: bread, sausage, egg, and cheese. But it's served in a more...

Among the many Italian appetizers, bruschetta stands out as one of the simplest and most ancient. It differs from other similar appetizers in that the bread slices are dry-fried and...

Italian crostini are a great appetizer at any event. They're typically slices of crusty bread with a variety of toppings. But corn crostini made with polenta and...

These delicious muffins are a great way to start your day. You can bake them while your family is getting ready for breakfast, as they'll take you no more than half an hour. Mix up the muffin batter and...

The aromas of spicy cinnamon, caramel, and tangy bourbon perfectly complement the pear filling of this delicious star pie, which will be the highlight of your New Year's or Christmas...

Filet mignon steak, or medallion, is the most tender and most expensive cut of beef. To fully enjoy it, it's crucial to cook it properly to ensure it stays juicy and...

Portobello mushrooms are a type of button mushroom with enormous caps. Six of these caps are enough to make a delicious and filling gratin—a crispy casserole dish. Place in a baking dish...

French toast is nothing more than fried white bread croutons soaked in a sweet egg mixture. It's perfect for a delicious breakfast or dessert. The preparation...

A unique appetizer, lemongrass patties on sticks, will impress your guests. Combine ground pork with bacon bits, herbs, and spices, form into patties, and stuff them with...

For this casserole, or casserole, you won't need whole pork sausages, but rather raw ground sausages, stripped of their casings. Pre-fry them and layer them in a baking dish along with slices of white bread and grated...

To make a chocolate-hazelnut tart, you'll need ready-made pie dough. Unroll it and place it in a tart pan, pressing it firmly against the bottom and sides. For the filling, mix together the eggs, flour, sugar,...

If you love those famous warm cinnamon rolls but the thought of yeast and dough daunts you, use ready-made, chilled white bread dough. It's perfect, and the texture...

This striking-looking and delicious parfait was inspired by the King of Rock 'n' Roll's favorite sandwich. Its ingredients may seem absurd, but you'll never know until you try. And...

The basic ingredients of a Bloody Mary are vodka and tomato juice. But to add interesting flavors, add celery, horseradish, lime juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.

A spoonful of black caviar will transform even the most basic pasta into a truly royal dinner. Toss the cooked pasta with butter, lemon zest, and juice. These ingredients will perfectly highlight...

Bake a simple, quick bread stuffed with Italian prosciutto. You can use ready-made French bread dough. Roll it out, layer it with slices of prosciutto, and roll it into...

Chicken and dumplings is a traditional home-cooked dish in the Southern United States. Chicken is simmered with vegetables in a small amount of broth, topped with large dumplings. To make the dumplings, mix a simple dough with butter...

Mulled wine has been considered a traditional winter drink in Europe for centuries, warming with its flavor, spicy aroma, and festive spirit. This low-alcohol drink is excellent...

The most popular Indian dish, tikka masala, is easy to make at home. You'll need chicken thighs, tomato paste and puree, coconut cream, and a whole host of spices, all without...

Classic English toffee pudding is a moist and richly flavored spiced cake with a delightful caramel flavor, thanks to date paste and a caramel sauce topping. This dessert...

Clafoutis is a French soufflé dessert that's both a pie and a fruit casserole. Pieces of fresh fruit are coated in a batter made from eggs, sugar, and flour and baked. You can...

This Tex-Mex recipe for chili con carne, or chili with meat, is low-carb and, unlike most similar recipes, contains no beans. All the flavor...

While Italian panzanella is traditionally considered a summer salad of tomatoes, onions, dressing, and bread slices soaked in salad juices, its winter version with chicken and...

Filled with Mediterranean flavors, this bowl is inspired by the traditional Greek dish souvlaki – skewers of meat or poultry marinated in a mixture of olive oil, oregano, garlic, and...

A delicious and rich turkey wing broth can be made in a slow cooker. For an even richer flavor, fry the wings until golden brown before adding...

Love corned beef but hate waiting days for it to cook? This recipe will make it just as delicious, but in just a couple of hours. Place the corned beef in a slow cooker along with...

Tacos are a hearty Mexican snack. These bite-sized chips, made from a tortilla filled with meat, vegetables, and sauces, make for a quick snack that won't leave you completely hungry.

Polenta cooks in just 10 minutes in a slow cooker, so there's no need to stand over it, stir it, or worry about burning. Simply pour water over the cornmeal, add salt, and set the pressure cooker to high. And...

In the pre-holiday rush, with several dishes lined up in the oven, you can unload it and make a green bean gratin in a slow cooker. All you have to do is bake...

Cook hunter's chicken, or cacciatore as it's called in Italy, in a slow cooker. To do this, fry the seasoned chicken pieces separately, then fry the bacon separately, followed by the onions and...

Refried beans are a traditional Mexican bean dish. They're made by soaking the beans overnight, then boiling them for several hours, mashing them, and roasting them. But with a slow cooker, everything's easier...

A multicooker with a yogurt maker will help you transform milk and just one tablespoon of store-bought yogurt into a large amount of this valuable fermented milk product. Plus, making yogurt...

Prepare the most delicious Sunday lunch with meatballs and gravy made with beef, pork, and spicy Italian sausage, all simmered in a slow cooker. Sunday gravy is traditionally made in Italian...

This rich, pumpkin-flavored, pureed soup will warm you up and lift your spirits even on the chilliest autumn days. Cook the pumpkin with carrots, celery, onions, and spices in...

Carnitas is a Mexican dish whose name can be translated from Spanish as "small pieces of meat." Traditionally, carnitas is made from pork shoulder, which is braised for several hours,...

To make this soup, use green split peas. They cook much faster than yellow ones, and in a multicooker with a pressure cooker, it only takes 15 minutes. Add to the chicken broth...

Chicken and rice are among the most popular ingredients in Caribbean cuisine. But to give them a truly exotic flavor, typical of dishes from distant islands, you'll need Jamaican seasoning...

Cacciatore is an Italian chicken dish made with hunter's style chicken. Chicken pieces are fried separately and then simmered with tomatoes, onions, garlic, mushrooms, and spices in a small amount of broth. To...

One of the benefits of a multicooker is the ability to cook several dishes at once. Use it to prepare delicious roasted potatoes with garlic, spinach, and arugula, and salmon fillet...

Everything about these potatoes is perfect: the presentation, the delicious flavor, and the ease of cooking in a slow cooker. Boil large potatoes without peeling them in a slow cooker, then bake them in...