Simple and quick recipes


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Asian noodles with shrimp and edamameViews: 2,054

Buckwheat soba noodles are cooked with edamame (unripe soybeans) and jumbo shrimp in an Asian-inspired sauce. This recipe takes less than half an hour to make. It's quick, delicious, and...

Shrimp, edamame beans, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, ginger root, sriracha sauce, green onions, cilantro...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 485
Lavash pizza with artichokes and mortadellaViews: 825

When you're craving a delicious homemade pizza and don't want to mess around with dough, lavash or any other flatbread you have on hand will do the trick. Spread it with ricotta and bake until crispy, then...

lavash, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, mortadella sausage, lemon zest, arugula, artichokes, pistachios...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 510
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Antipasti saladViews: 704
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This salad combines popular antipasti, an Italian appetizer served before the main course. Salad greens, canned chickpeas, roasted peppers, artichokes, and olives...

Chickpeas, fennel bulb, Kalamata olives, Parmesan cheese, artichokes, bell pepper, orange zest, arugula...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6 Caloric content: 250
Dessert Dip "7 Layers"Views: 551

You can indulge in all the delicious sundae toppings without ice cream. Caramel, strawberry jam, banana pudding, chocolate sponge cake, syrup, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries are simply...

Wafer cookies, vanilla pudding, chocolate syrup, strawberry jam, Dolce de Leche cream, whipped cream...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 10 - 12 Caloric content: 243
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5-Ingredient Blender Cashew Cream SauceViews: 3 218

This is a quicker, but no less delicious, version of vegan cashew cream sauce. Unlike the traditional recipe, you don't need to soak the cashews overnight. The sauce will be savory and creamy with...

cashews, lemon juice, Dijon mustard...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 195
4-Ingredient Frozen Lemon PieViews: 735

Try a lemonade-flavored dessert. This easy-to-make pie is sweet and tart, very refreshing, just like everyone's favorite summer drink. It's made with store-bought crust, lemon...

shortbread cookies, condensed milk, cream, sorbet...
Time: 20 min. plus cooling time Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8 Caloric content: 248
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4-Ingredient Cookie Cream PieViews: 725

This simple recipe is perfect for first-time pie-makers. It's made with just four ingredients and requires no baking: use a store-bought pie crust...

chocolate cookies, powdered sugar, cream...
Time: 15 min. plus cooling time Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 398
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4-Ingredient Coconut Lime PieViews: 587

This incredibly refreshing no-bake pie is frozen and is similar to classic American key lime pie, enhanced with coconut cream and chocolate. Store-bought crust...

Shortbread cookies, coconut cream, lime zest, dark chocolate...
Time: 4 hours 35 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 341
Categories: Bakery, Pies, buns, .
Mini puff pastries with 4 fillings in ice cube traysViews: 941

A regular ice cube tray takes on a whole new purpose in this recipe: it becomes a pastry mold! Its wells allow you to make bite-sized mini puff pastries that...

Puff pastry, shrimp, cream cheese, brie, mozzarella, gruyere, sun-dried tomatoes, pecans, grapes, pesto sauce, pickled cucumber, ham...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Quantity: 24 puff pastries Caloric content: 305
Categories: Desserts, Cookie, .
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3-Ingredient Oatmeal CookiesViews: 1,250

The star of this recipe is cookie spread, a creamy, nut-free spread typically made from spiced Belgian speculoos cookies. It's sold in jars in the peanut butter aisle. Mix...

rolled oats, shortbread cookies, eggs...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 12 cookies Caloric content: 249
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3-ingredient cupcakeViews: 1986

Craving delicious baked goods but lacking the ingredients? This recipe requires just three ingredients and will yield a tender and delicious cake. The best part is, you can use a cake mix...

cake mix, eggs, ice cream...
Time: 1 hour 40 min. (including cooling time) Complexity: easily Servings: 8 - 10 Caloric content: 260
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
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Natural pork cutlets with the filling on the outside in 25 minutesViews: 566

This version of stuffed pork cutlets with a breadcrumb filling is perfect for when you're short on time. It's just as delicious, but with minimal effort: you don't have to stuff the cutlets...

Pork loin, pork, dried apricots, breadcrumbs, lettuce, green onions, Dijon mustard, sour cream...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 240
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Butternut Squash, Sausage, and Cheese Casserole in 25 MinutesViews: 900

This casserole is incredibly cheesy and filling, like lasagna, and it's super quick to make. It's perfect for a midweek dinner—your family will love it! Here are a few ideas to...

Polenta, butternut squash, sausage meat, tomatoes, spinach, balsamic vinegar, fontina cheese, Parmesan cheese...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 300
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Shrimp with Grits and Green Peas in a Butter Sauce in 20 MinutesViews: 549

This super-light dish, inspired by the American South, is ready in minutes and is delicious and nutritious. The shrimp themselves don't require long frying, and for a side dish, use corn grits...

Corn grits, polenta, shrimp, peas, grape tomatoes, white wine, Parmesan cheese, green onions...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 246
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Meat, .
Spaghetti with meatballs in a slow cooker in 20 minutesViews: 2,780

It's hard to believe, but this spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce is ready in just 20 minutes! The secret is in the slow cooker and using raw sausages instead of ground meat: remove the casings,...

Spaghetti pasta, ground sausage, Parmesan cheese, San Marzano tomatoes, red pepper flakes, basil...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 502
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl with Spinach and Tzatziki Sauce in a Slow Cooker in 20 MinutesViews: 850

The flavors and aromas of this light quinoa bowl will transport you straight to the Mediterranean coast. Homemade tzatziki sauce, crumbled feta, sweet grape tomatoes, and refreshing lemon…

Chickpeas, spinach, grape tomatoes, quinoa, cucumbers, feta cheese, mint, dill, lemon juice, yogurt...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 548
Fried dumplings with broccoli and sausage in 20 minutesViews: 810

Potato vareniki are a great complement to the classic combination of natural sausage and broccoli topped with melting Parmesan cheese. This recipe features mini vareniki prepared in the style of Chinese dumplings:...

Broccoli, dumplings, kupaty (fried sausages), Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 221
20-Minute Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Escarole SaladViews: 463

A complete chicken and vegetable side dish can be prepared in the oven using the grill mode in just minutes! You'll especially love the texture of the grilled escarole: the leaves are tender in places,...

Chicken breasts, escarole, panko breadcrumbs, wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, raisins, almonds...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 269
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Two-Ingredient Pumpkin GlazeViews: 1,083

This glaze is one of those delicious yet incredibly simple recipes that you'd never guess is made with just two ingredients. All you need is canned...

pumpkin puree, semi-sweet chocolate, chocolate chips (granules), cream...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 500 gr. Caloric content: 251
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
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Grilled Skirt Steak with Pesto in 15 MinutesViews: 484

The star of this 15-minute dinner is skirt steak, a deliciously flavorful cut of beef that cooks quickly. Grilled on a griddle, the steak is topped with melting pesto butter and served with...

beef, pesto sauce, asparagus...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 608
Categories: Salads, Meat, With beans, .
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Asian Rice Salad in 15 MinutesViews: 818

This hearty, nutritious salad is ready in just 15 minutes. To minimize prep time, grate fresh ginger instead of chopping it finely, and use shiitake mushroom stems...

Brown rice, ginger root, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, grilled chicken, green onions, arugula, edamame beans, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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10-Minute Pumpkin Cookie PieViews: 770

You don't even need to turn on the oven for this dessert. It's a fusion of icebox cake (from the refrigerator) and pumpkin pie, with a velvety sweet-and-spicy filling and layers of graham crackers.

Pumpkin puree, condensed milk, pumpkin pie spice, pecans, vanilla bean paste, cream...
Time: 10 min. plus cooling time Complexity: easily Servings: 8 - 10 Caloric content: 597
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Giant Upside-Down French Toast with Apples, Cranberries, and PecansViews: 692

Impress your guests at your next Sunday brunch with this unique yet easy-to-make baked French toast with apples, cranberries, and pecans. Everyone is sure to...

Eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, challah, butter, brown sugar, apples, cream, pecans, dried cranberries, powdered sugar...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4-6 Caloric content: 273
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Crostini with olive and raisin tapenadeViews: 751

This savory green olive tapenade takes on the delicious sweetness of golden raisins. Spread on toasted baguette slices for a delicious French appetizer for any occasion, whether...

raisins, fennel seeds, olives, orange juice, garlic, baguette, red pepper flakes...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6-8 Caloric content: 276
Categories: Fast food, Sandwiches, .
Croissant paniniViews: 826

You don't need a special panini press to make delicious paninis at home. Even panini rolls can be replaced with simple croissants. Assemble the sandwiches with ham and cheese and grill them, pressing them down...

Croissants, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Muenster cheese, ham, butter...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 1 sandwich
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Christmas cookie dipViews: 463

This sweet, cream cheese-based dip will remind you of the delicious cookie dough you probably loved sneaking out of a bowl as a kid. It's light, airy, and perfectly...

cream cheese, brown sugar, semi-sweet chocolate, whipped cream...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
How to match pasta to sauces

How to match pasta to sauces

Pasta of various shapes can generally be grouped into a few basic categories. Learn how they differ and which sauces pair best with them.

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Dulce de leche in a slow cookerViews: 886

Boiled condensed milk in less than an hour—it's possible! A slow cooker will come to the rescue, and you won't have to worry about the can exploding. Condensed milk is boiled in an open can in a slow cooker using the pressure cooker setting, and it turns out perfect...

cream dolce de leche...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 214
Cheese Breadstick Recipes

Cheese Breadstick Recipes

Make a variety of cheese sticks from frozen puff pastry.

Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Bird, .
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Chicken Parmesan DumplingsViews: 1,018

These dumplings are made with leftover chicken Parmesan. Simply chop it, mix it with grated Parmesan, and wrap it in store-bought dumpling dough. You can use leftover chicken Parmesan instead of...

Eggs, chicken, Parmesan cheese, wonton dough, marinara sauce, broth...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 16 dumplings Caloric content: 250
Chicken with ravioli in a frying panViews: 1 152

Ravioli is a delicious Italian pasta with a cheesy filling, and there are many ways to prepare it deliciously. In this recipe, ravioli are tossed in a skillet with fried chicken breast, tomatoes...

Ravioli, dumplings, chicken breasts, champignon mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, wine vinegar, parsley...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 457
Categories: Fast food, Sandwiches, .
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Asian sandwich with beef, sesame and gingerViews: 875

This sandwich is made with a bing-style flatbread, which is in turn made with regular refrigerated pizza dough. The rolled dough is sprinkled with sesame seeds and pan-fried...

Yeast dough, sesame seeds, rice vinegar, beef, sesame oil, green onions, ginger root, cilantro...
Time: Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 561
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Polenta with mushroomsViews: 1 198

Creamy polenta with fried mushrooms is a classic Italian side dish that warms and lifts the spirit. In this recipe, the umami flavor is enhanced by mushroom broth and Parmesan cheese—...

Butter, crimini mushrooms, thyme, shallots, broth, polenta, Parmesan cheese, parsley...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Appetizers, Meat, Vegetables, Cheese, .
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Potato skins "Muffuletta"Views: 678

While a large and filling New Orleans muffuletta sandwich makes for a hearty lunch, these potato skins, made with all the traditional muffuletta fillings, can be served as...

potatoes, butter, cheese, sausage, olives, pepperoncini peppers...
Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Complexity: easily
Vegetable puree recipes

Vegetable puree recipes

Potatoes aren't the only vegetable that makes delicious mashed potatoes. Try one of these vegetable puree recipes.

Children's meals for lunch

Children's meals for lunch

Colorful rolls and pasta, homemade pastila and sweets for the lunch box—these delicious lunch dishes are sure to delight your children.

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Caramelized baconViews: 971

Candied, or caramelized, bacon is the perfect addition to any sandwich! This recipe coats slices of smoked bacon in light brown sugar and bakes them in the oven until the fat renders...

smoked bacon, brown sugar...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
Author: - culinary writer
Spicy pulled pork in sodaViews: 1,086

Ree Drummond decided to surprise everyone with Dr. Pepper-braised pork. The combination seems a bit odd, but the resulting pork is incredibly tender and juicy, bursting with flavor.

Onion, pork shoulder, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, soda water, cola, brown sugar...
Time: 6 hours 10 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 18 Caloric content: 79
Categories: Soups, Creamy soups, Vegetables, .
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Tomato soup in 10 minutesViews: 783

This tomato soup is ready in just 10 minutes! It doesn't require cooking and retains all the beneficial properties of the vegetables. To make it, you'll need canned tomatoes...

tomatoes, celery, broth, maple syrup, lemon juice, cream...
Time: 14 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 118
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author: - culinary writer
Crispy chicken fingers in a cereal coatingViews: 906

The secret to these incredibly delicious crispy strips is sweet breakfast cereal. Before rolling the chicken breast pieces in it, coat the chicken in a thin layer of flour, then dip it in whipped...

All-purpose flour, eggs, breakfast cereal, chicken breasts, ketchup, applesauce, Worcestershire sauce...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2-4 Caloric content: 251
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
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Pasta in butter for kidsViews: 1,690

All kids love pasta, especially when it's fun-shaped and filled with the delicate flavor of butter. Boil some bow-tie pasta (farfalle) and make a simple butter sauce for it. On...

Farfalle pasta, butter, nutmeg, Parmesan cheese...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4-6

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