Culinary recipes

If you already have pre-made crepes, this decadent dessert won't take long to prepare. Serve the crepes with flambéed peaches, topped with whipped cream or ice cream. To...

Make crème brûlée-style French toast and transform your breakfast into a luxurious dessert, just as delicious as crème brûlée but incredibly easy to make. Thick slices of white bread...

Save this versatile quiche recipe; it'll save you time and again. It's easy to adapt to whatever ingredients you have on hand. Use any cheese, herbs, and vegetables. If you have any leftovers...

This pumpkin pie is so tender and filling, you'll hardly even remember there's a crust. And considering it only takes about ten minutes to make, this magnificent...

Fried chicken cutlets are one of the easiest and quickest dishes, perfect for both everyday use and special occasions. And with a little imagination, you can vary the flavor and crispiness...

Make a luxurious cupcake inspired by vintage American "Hostess" cupcakes. A rich chocolate sponge cake is filled with airy marshmallow cream, topped with ganache, and decorated with...

If you have a can of white beans and a jar of sun-dried tomatoes in your pantry, pair them together in this delicious pasta salad! Celery adds a rich, juicy flavor and...

This Caesar salad recipe features a whole romaine heart tossed in a creamy Parmesan dressing. Serve with whole-grain toast, a fried egg, and crispy bacon on the side.

A simple pizza with tomatoes and Parmesan cheese is topped with a fresh, crisp Caesar salad in a creamy dressing before serving, resulting in a truly moist pizza. If you have store-bought pizza dough on hand,...

If you love pasta in a thick, cheesy sauce, you'll definitely love this casserole, literally bursting with gooey Parmesan cheese, salty bits of pancetta, and green peas. And top it off with a tender casserole...

Enjoy the combination of fresh, sweet tomatoes, creamy Brie cheese, and fragrant basil. This no-cook sauce is made with just four ingredients in the time it takes to cook the pasta.

These shell pasta shells are baked in a rich tomato sauce with mushrooms, eggplant, salami slices, and plenty of cheese, and thanks to their shape, they're literally filled with all this deliciousness...

Pasta horns are tossed with chicken, corn, black beans, onions, and tomatoes in a creamy cilantro dressing for a delicious, filling Mexican-inspired salad. Perfect for...

Put down your fork and grab a large spoon to enjoy this smooth, creamy orzo pasta with refreshing notes of citrus and greenery. Heavy cream and butter add a touch of...

This ziti pasta salad is packed with the vibrant flavors of the popular BLT combination (bacon, lettuce, and tomato), but instead of the traditional lettuce, use arugula. Its zesty note elevates the salad's flavor...

Roasted bell peppers complement olive-oil-sautéed shrimp perfectly in this hearty and delicious farfalle pasta salad, tossed in a creamy dressing with fresh parsley, celery, and...

Dress this pasta salad with green peas and ham with a creamy dressing topped with fresh mint and parsley for a perfect spring treat for Easter, just when everyone's missing...

Grilled chicken adds flavor to this pasta salad, while broccoli adds juiciness. The chicken breast can be grilled on an outdoor grill, an electric grill, or a grill pan.

This velvety, creamy cornmeal is made with heavy cream and butter. It's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. For this recipe, use...

In this recipe, frozen French fries from the convenience food section take on an unexpected role: without frying, they become a creamy soup! Rosemary, garlic, and green onions infuse the soup...

This rich, cheesy pasta casserole in tomato sauce is filled with eggplant and chunks of pepperoni, which add a zesty flavor. Another secret to this casserole's delicious taste is...

Enjoy the best flavors of summer all year long with this pasta salad with corn and tomatoes in a creamy sour cream dressing with green onions. Frozen corn is always...

This soup lifts your spirits with its vibrant color and flavor. Filled with the aromas of South Indian cuisine, it contains sunny turmeric, whose flavor and aroma will brighten any dull autumn day.

This tomato cream soup is a creamy version of gazpacho. It's also quick and easy to make and served chilled with a cheese quesadilla. In addition to pepper jack cheese, the quesadilla filling also includes black bean puree.

This cheesecake is perfect if you're looking for a dessert you can make ahead of time. While the cheesecake itself needs to set overnight in the refrigerator, the cranberry compote can also...

Making soup is much easier if you have some of the vegetables already cooked, like in this creamy cauliflower soup. You can steam the cauliflower a day ahead, and then the soup...

You can even make delicious seafood pasta on a campfire while camping, by making a small batch at home. Your secret weapon is thin capellini (angel hair) pasta, which is boiled...

This luxurious cake is perfect not only for weddings but also for any other special occasion. Fluffy vanilla layers, soaked in homemade vanilla syrup, are layered with white mousse...

These low-calorie cabbage rolls are made with tender turkey and cauliflower instead of rice, but they're just as delicious as classic cabbage rolls. Bake them in tomato sauce in the oven and serve...

A simplified version of the classic Valencian rice dish with chicken, chorizo, mussels, clams, and shrimp. Valerie Bertinelli cooks paella in the oven, and the dish turns out perfect: the rice...

Spinach and mushrooms top this simple Italian pie, topped with gooey cheese. The pie is made with store-bought croissant dough. Simply top it with sautéed vegetables mixed with cheese and...

Finish your dinner with this heady coffee topped with whipped cream. What sets this cocktail apart from the classic is the twist of fresh lemon zest added to the whipped cream. A light citrus...

A cheesy Mexican chicken enchilada will turn any dinner into a true fiesta. Valerie Bertinelli adds grilled chicken to the filling, but she doesn't skimp on the sauce, because the sauce...

Caprese appetizers aren't just made up of the colors of the Italian flag. They're also traditional Christmas colors. So why not use them to decorate your holiday table?! Make crostini with all the flavors...

This delicious pie is baked with traditional cornbread dough. The result is a dessert cornbread with a caramel topping, nestled beneath juicy fruit. Thanks to...

Deep-fried turkey is juicier than oven-baked turkey, so if you have a large deep-fryer, be sure to try this recipe. The finished bird is glazed three times...

The hardest part about fried plantains is being patient and waiting for them to ripen almost to the point of blackness. Picked plantains ripen the same way as bananas: place them in a paper...

The highlight of this dish is the glazed fried bacon. Its sweet and savory bits perfectly complement the flavors of both the rice and vegetables. Snow peas, tomatoes, and bell peppers add richness to the rice, and...

Arancini are Sicilian fried rice balls with a crispy crust and a soft center. This recipe uses leftover Chinese takeout. Form cooked rice into balls, fry...

Add crispy polenta to your holiday appetizers. Despite its simplicity, this appetizer is sure to please everyone. To prepare, buy pre-made polenta, slice it...

Transform your favorite macaroni and cheese into a crispy party appetizer. To prepare, freeze the mac and cheese slightly, cut into squares, and deep-fry until coated on the outside.

Fried pickles in crispy corn batter on sticks are the perfect appetizer for house parties. To serve, prepare a quick, spicy mayonnaise-based sauce. The appetizer is spicy,...

This recipe turns Italian pasta alla vodka into a perfect appetizer for house parties. Your guests will never have tasted anything like this! Deep-fry the cooked pasta shells to...

This burger was invented in Oklahoma thanks to the ingenuity of the Great Depression era: in the 1920s, cooks at the Hamburger Inn in El Reno used onions...

This appetizer was inspired by Elvis Presley's famous favorite sandwich: bread, peanut butter, fried bacon, and banana. The combination may seem strange, but it's incredibly delicious!

These delicate pastries offer a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the stunning combination of dark chocolate and orange. The bars consist of two layers: a soft chocolate base and a pudding top layer.

"Dim sum literally translates as 'filling the heart.' And I love filling my belly with this Cantonese breakfast!" shares Jet Tila. "It originated in small teahouses in southern China, where tea..."

Rich shiitake mushrooms, sweet pumpkin, and ginger make a perfect combination for autumn wonton filling. The wontons are deep-fried, creating a deliciously crispy texture with a tender vegetable filling.