Culinary recipes

While Hawaiian pizza is considered exotic, the salty-sweet combination of pineapple and ham has quite a following. This recipe is perfect for camping, provided you have a cast-iron...

This tropical ice cream may be dairy-free, but it's still smooth and creamy thanks to the coconut cream. Note that this recipe uses coconut...

If you have a pizza stone, make the most of it! It produces not only delicious pizza, but also meat and vegetables. Make sure your stone is grill-safe, and at your next party...

Prepare scrambled eggs using the poaching technique, which takes scrambled eggs to a whole new level! The eggs are gently cooked in simmering water, resulting in a soft and airy cloud. Perfect for a special...

Planter's punch is an American cocktail of rum, citrus, sugar, and spices that was invented in the late 19th century, but its origins remain unclear. Although some claim to have created it...

Swap corn chips for thin slices of crispy baguette and give this appetizer an Italian twist. Tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella, fragrant basil… This pizza-flavored appetizer is perfect...

Transform a large pineapple into a stunning keg for your tropical cocktail. Freeze the pineapple pulp and then make a Piña Colada with it. Insert a spigot into the pineapple keg, fill it with the cocktail, and...

It's impossible not to fall in love with this chewy, healthy side dish with a pleasant nutty flavor, but many hesitate to prepare it due to spelt's reputation as a difficult grain. It's actually much simpler!

This recipe takes polenta to an unexpected level: instead of cornmeal, it's golden, crispy, French-fry-style bars that make a delicious side dish for any meal.

The combination of canned and dried pineapple in this cheesecake's topping not only enhances the flavor, but also provides additional texture that contrasts beautifully against the delicate...

Despite the intricate Christmas flower design, these festive cookies are quite simple to make. The addition of cream cheese makes the dough pliable and easy to...

Golden, slightly sweet cornbread gets a savory kick with the addition of fried onions, green onions, and roasted poblano chili peppers. Serve as a side dish with...

These adorable cookies look like miniature plum tarts and are assembled in much the same way: circles are cut out of shortcrust pastry, fruit is added to the center, and everything is covered...

These breakfast sandwiches taste like they're straight off the grill at a diner, but with the added bonus of a smoky grilled flavor. And since all the ingredients are cooked on a single pizza stone, you get...

This salsa is made using a technique popular in Mexican cuisine: roasting vegetables until they blacken, which adds more flavor and aroma to the sauce. Roast chili peppers and tomatillos...

Cook a delicious breakfast over a campfire with potatoes, bacon, cheese, and fried eggs. For this, you'll need a cast-iron sandwich maker. Heat it before adding the potato mixture, and the sandwich...

Sweet and savory pineapple casserole is a popular side dish in the Southern United States, and for good reason: it's as delicious with Thanksgiving turkey as it is with glazed Christmas...

This sponge roll is reminiscent of a tropical getaway with its appearance and flavor. Fresh pineapple is filled with maraschino cherry cream, wrapped in a fluffy coconut sponge, and topped with a soft...

If you're throwing a Mexican-themed party, the centerpiece should be this cake, shaped like a vibrant piñata, a staple of Mexican celebrations. For ease of preparation, use...

The ever-popular double-patty burger gets a Southern twist in this recipe. Two thin, grilled patties, seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, are topped with melting cheddar cheese and layered with...

Vareniki in a vegetable stew instead of regular potatoes is an interesting solution that both adults and children will love. This stew is literally filled with vegetables – cabbage, pumpkin, mushrooms. Very healthy, but...

Thin slices of beef, sweet and hot peppers, and two types of provolone cheese (a sharp, subtle nuttiness and a creamy, mild flavor) transform an everyday pasta casserole into a spectacular dish with...

This classic vanilla cake with airy buttercream frosting offers a cool, minty twist, topped with M&M's Christmas trees. To make these trees, use wafer...

Who said hot chocolate has to be dark? It's just as delicious with white chocolate, and topped with crushed red and white candy canes and a dash of mint extract, the drink...

While it's not difficult, cooking brown rice can be daunting when you need it to be just right, not too dense and not too mushy. Save this recipe, and brown rice...

This dish is a great way to get kids to eat vegetables, because everyone loves macaroni and cheese! You can also add green peas to the broccolini. When the mac and cheese is ready, sprinkle it on top...

With this recipe, you can make fluffy, airy rice like pilaf. The secret is to lightly fry it before adding water. If desired, you can add lemon zest or thyme. The finished...

Pignoli are Sicilian almond cookies filled with pine nuts. They are especially popular in Italy at Christmas and during the winter holidays. They are easy to make, and their nutty flavor is refreshingly citrusy...

If you need to use up leftover pickle brine, this recipe is a great solution. Because the brine is already infused with flavor and aroma, it's perfect for pickling ready-made...

This cake is a mint and chocolate lover's dream and a perfect treat for Christmas dinner. It's filled with vanilla ice cream mixed with crushed peppermint candies and topped with a thick layer of...

This simple yet stunning dessert uses marshmallow Peeps birds. Sandwich vanilla ice cream between two birds to create a delicious treat, perfect for...

These adorable truffles are made not from chocolate, but from sponge cake (almost like cake pops!) and are filled with the delicious tropical flavor of coconut and pineapple. For this recipe, use store-bought pound cake...

Instead of traditional bread, serve these fun pig-shaped buns for dinner. To make things easier, make them with store-bought bread dough and get the whole family involved. For kids...

Quick pickled vegetables are a great appetizer to have on hand for your next meal or drink. Who can resist the savory taste of pickled garlic or carrots? Just chop the vegetables...

This recipe makes the Brazilian Caipirinha, a cocktail made with cachaça, lime, and sugar, even more tropical: simply replace the lime juice with fresh pineapple! Add plenty of mint, and enjoy!

The star of this recipe is tapenade, a French olive accompaniment that's added to the meatball filling and served as a dip. The meatballs are simmered in a light tomato sauce and turn out very...

Transform frozen store-bought potato vareniki into a complete vegetarian meal by pairing them with curried cabbage and a refreshing yogurt sauce. This recipe doesn't boil the vareniki, but...

Make bratwurst wraps for a bite-sized, party-friendly appetizer. Store-bought wraps make this a no-fuss snack. Cut the bratwurst into...

A crown of real pineapple leaves gives this cake a realistic look, but underneath it lies not a juicy fruit, but a gorgeous, moist sponge cake layered with vanilla icing. To give the cake its shape...

The popular Italian pasta penne alla vodka meets a Bloody Mary in this flavorful tomato and vodka dish with celery, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce. By igniting the alcohol in a frying pan,...

This eye-catching rainbow appetizer will be the highlight of your celebration. It's made with three layers of cheese, garnished with beets, fresh herbs, and pimento peppers. To give it a beautiful shape...

This Margarita recipe for a large crowd uses the perfect proportions of tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and sugar, so you don't have to mix up a single shot for everyone...

Who can resist this sweet and spicy blend of tender ground beef, raisins, almonds, and olives on soft potato buns with garlic mayonnaise? Picadillo is a ground meat dish popular in...

Keep this tried-and-true guacamole recipe on hand for a delicious and healthy party appetizer ready in minutes. You can adjust the spiciness by adding more...

If you have a jar of canned white beans, pesto, olives, and canned roasted peppers in your pantry, you can whip up a hearty, flavorful bean soup anytime, anywhere.

This hearty sandwich features a fried egg cooked in a spicy sauce and blanched, then sautéed broccoli rapini on a toasted bun with...