Simple and quick recipes

Sandwiches made of white bread and cheese spread are fairly simple, but they became a popular treat at one trendy event: the Augusta Masters golf tournament. However, the cheese spread itself...

Crispy plantain chips are very popular in Africa, Latin America, and other parts of the world. They're not only a delicious snack but also a great ingredient for dishes, adding...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

The star of this vegetable stew isn't the eggplant, traditional for Sicilian caponata, but the bell pepper. Roast it until blackened, then remove the charred skin, toss the tender peppers with raisins,...

Sweet butternut squash and salty, crunchy pieces of pancetta meet in this pasta for a unique and unusual combination. The pumpkin isn't added in the usual chunks, but...

If canned tuna is your main ingredient today, make it into an elegant dinner that's even perfect for serving to guests. It's a great alternative to tuna salad (goodbye...

The classic Melba dessert is made with heat-treated peaches and raspberry puree. This is a simpler, summery version. Ripe, juicy peaches are served with vanilla yogurt ice cream...

Ragù, a stew prepared in northern Italy, is renowned for its heartiness and is made primarily with meat and a small amount of tomatoes. This recipe follows the Italian tradition, using beef...

Roasted broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella are a wonderful combination for pasta. It's sauce-free, but coated in the aromatic oil from a jar of sun-dried tomatoes. And reserve some of the starchy cooking water...

Lentils typically play a starring role in side dishes, but in this dish they play a secondary, yet no less important role: together with the fried pancetta, they imbue the pasta with a rich, full-bodied flavor and...

Pasta with mussels and shrimp in a light tomato sauce with celery is packed with a gamut of flavors, with spicy notes of chili and the subtle tartness of dry white wine. The seafood is ready in just a few...

This oven-baked chicken is healthier than deep-fried chicken, but just as crispy. It's all thanks to the crushed cornflake breading. Roll the chicken breast in the seasoned flakes and bake for...

This salad is made with the fillings of the New Orleans muffuletta sandwich: pickled vegetables, olives, cheese, and deli meats. The addition of boiled tortellini and cheese makes it very filling and nutritious.

Fragrant mortadella, piquant watercress, and briny olives make a perfect combination for light tea sandwiches on tender white bread. A characteristic feature of tea sandwiches is the absence of crusts.

A juicy beef patty with melting cheese in the center—that's what sets the Juicy Lucy apart from other burgers that top the patty with cheese. The burger was invented in Minneapolis in the middle...

In this recipe, the traditional avocado in guacamole is replaced with edamame, unripe soybeans, which help preserve the flavor, color, and texture of the snack. Pumpkin seeds give the guacamole its delicate...

You won't find a nut mix like this at the supermarket! Roast almonds, pistachios, and a whole host of other nuts with a curry and masala spice mix for a delicious Indian-inspired snack. Add the spiced nut mix...

Even a simple lettuce salad can be made into a delicious salad if dressed properly. A great option is a warm vinaigrette made with red wine vinegar and garlicky olive oil...

Simply combine savory ingredients with umami-flavored ingredients for this delicious appetizer. Toasted sesame seeds add a wonderful texture. Serve this dip with crackers or...

Molly Yeh presented an appetizer with a subtle Jewish influence, like many other dishes at her new restaurant, Bernie's, in Minnesota. This dip is smoky, creamy, bright, and slightly herbaceous. And...

"As a child, I could eat a whole bowl of my mother's 'arroz con elotes' (rice with corn)," recalls Marcela Valladolid. "Every Mexican family makes this side dish in one form or another, but..."

Carrot halva (gajar ka halva) is a fragrant dessert from northern India that has become popular around the world. It's made with carrots, whole milk, milk powder, and cardamom.

Indian cuisine offers a variety of savory snacks filled with nuts, puffed rice, and other crunchy ingredients, all flavored with masala spices to delight the taste buds. Although the packets...

This dish was inspired by the flavors and aromas of baingan bharta, an Indian eggplant curry. Our simplified recipe eliminates the time-consuming pre-baking and peeling of the eggplants. Everything is done in a slow cooker...

This quick stew uses canned beans and tomatoes, then simmered with smoked sausage. It makes a two-serving dish, which Sandra Lee recommends including with...

Pasta with tender red beans, savory bits of fried bacon, and tomatoes is a perfect midweek dinner dish when you need to feed the family quickly, deliciously, and without the hassle. You can...

This easy microwave casserole takes just 10 minutes and features two Mexican favorites—corn tortillas and pinto beans—plus thinly sliced...

Smoked cheese and creamy white beans make this pasta a very filling meatless dish. Spinach adds flavor and healthy fiber. And if you replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth, the pasta becomes...

If you've decided to cook your own beans instead of buying canned ones and you have a slow cooker, this recipe is for you! It uses natural ingredients, requires minimal preparation, and...

"The caramelized onions give the frittata a wonderful sweet note that balances the saltiness of the ham and the nuttiness of the Gruyere cheese," says Tyler Florence.

Turn cornmeal into a deliciously crunchy snack! These delicious cornmeal balls are made from leftover cornmeal. Mix it with grated cheese and fried ham and form into balls.

Be sure to follow the order in which you put the ingredients in this instant noodle soup. The roast beef marinates overnight in the sauce and kimchi juice, becoming incredibly flavorful. If you can't...

Served in shot glasses filled with a tart and spicy tomatillo sauce, the shrimp are an appetizer perfect for barbecue parties or poolside. The shrimp should be well...