Simple and quick recipes


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Five Herbs SaladViews: 1,459

This delicious and juicy, vitamin-rich salad consists of five fragrant herbs—parsley, mint, dill, tarragon, and chives—as well as celery shaved into ribbons. It's a veritable explosion of flavors and...

mint, parsley, dill, tarragon, chives, celery, pumpkin seeds, champagne vinegar, honey...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Asparagus gratinViews: 1 100

One of the easiest recipes for baked asparagus with a crispy topping, ready in just 20 minutes. The asparagus is baked on its own first, then sprinkled with... a few minutes before it's done.

Asparagus, whole grain bread, Pecorino Romano cheese, black pepper, thyme...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Watermelon and raspberry ice cream for breakfastViews: 1,268

Make your weekend breakfast special and treat everyone to ice cream instead of the traditional porridge or smoothie! This delicious, nutritious, and healthy ice cream is perfect for a summer breakfast. It contains...

Watermelon, raspberries, coconut milk, coconut flakes, lime juice, honey...
Time: 10 min. plus freezing time Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 110
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Watermelon salad with fetaViews: 1,361

Light and simple to prepare, yet so impressive, this salad is the perfect summer treat. The juiciness of fresh ingredients and the complex flavors, combining salty, sweet, and tart, are what...

Watermelon, arugula, feta cheese, olives, wine vinegar, oregano...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Watercress Pesto with White BeansViews: 922

This pesto version is made with a more savory version of watercress. Whisk the greens with pine nuts and Pecorino Romano cheese, then add white beans for texture. The flavor...

Watercress, white beans, pesto sauce, pine nuts, garlic, Pecorino Romano cheese, red pepper flakes...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 180 gr.
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Caesar Salad with WatercressViews: 1 195

Did you know that watercress is considered one of the most nutritious foods? It's true! It's rich in vitamin K, which is essential for bone health, and antioxidants. Watercress is also...

Watercress, anchovies, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, .
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Warm Prosciutto-Wrapped Peach AppetizerViews: 1,459

A peach and prosciutto appetizer might seem like a strange idea, but don't be so quick to judge! You'll find a stunning combination of sweet fruits (and their flavor will be even more intense after baking in the oven).

peaches, balsamic vinegar, prosciutto, Parma ham, mint...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Arugula pesto with walnuts and sun-dried tomatoesViews: 890

This pesto is based on fresh arugula. Its peppery flavor is perfectly complemented by walnuts and sweet-tart sun-dried tomatoes. Prepare the pesto just before serving by blending everything together...

Arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto sauce, walnuts, Grana Padano cheese, orange zest, thyme...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 200 gr.
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Zucchini coleslawViews: 991

When zucchini is in season, you can make a coleslaw salad by substituting fresh zucchini for the kale. Combine raw zucchini with grated carrots and red onion in a tangy mayonnaise dressing and serve as...

zucchini, squash, carrots, sriracha sauce, rice vinegar...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, .
Zeytun ParvardeViews: 2,696

This classic Iranian marinated olive dish is filled with crunchy walnuts and pomegranate seeds, crushed garlic, and fresh herbs. But its real highlight is the pomegranate molasses. This...

olives, walnuts, pomegranate molasses, garlic, mint, cilantro...
Time: 15 min. plus marinating time Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Categories: Desserts, Cakes, .
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Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake in a BoxViews: 846

When you're craving a delicious cheesecake with a luxurious combination of chocolate and cherries, but without the extra effort, this simple, on-the-go option is your savior. Cream cheese is mixed with crushed cookies...

chocolate cookies, cream cheese, sour cream, cherry jam...
Time: 10 min. plus cooling time Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Vegetable appetizer "Gryadka"Views: 2,318

You don't have to be a gardener to plant this bed. Your guests will be impressed by this unique presentation of a vegetable appetizer with a dipping sauce. The dipping sauce is topped with a layer of crumbled black bread—it's...

rye bread, hummus, radishes, bell peppers, broccoli...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 10
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Yogurt dip with hummusViews: 1,269

If you have hummus and yogurt in the fridge, why not pair them together? This super-simple dip is perfect as a snack with fresh vegetables or toasted pita. You can also...

yogurt, hummus, hot sauce, lemon juice...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 150 gr.
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Warm pasta and bean saladViews: 794

Any small pasta, such as ptitim or orzo, will work for this salad. Combine it with blanched lima beans, herbs, dressing, and grated Parmesan cheese for a delicious, filling, and juicy...

Orzo pasta, ptitim, lima beans, Parmesan cheese, green onions, lemon zest...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Desserts, Cakes, Fruits, .
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Belgian waffle cakeViews: 2,838

When you need an elegant dessert on the fly, this simple recipe will come to the rescue. If you have frozen Belgian waffles, perfect! Toast them in a toaster and assemble a cake with three waffles, spread...

waffles, chocolate-hazelnut spread, cocoa, strawberries...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Appetizers, Meat, .
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Thai chicken wraps in lettuce leavesViews: 902

These wraps, made with quickly fried ground chicken in a Thai sweet and spicy sauce and served on lettuce leaves, are easy to customize to suit each guest's taste. Serve the wraps on a platter, surrounded by...

Ground chicken, hot sauce, lettuce, jalapeño pepper, red onion, peanuts...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Appetizers, Meat, .
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Thai Beef NachosViews: 1,046

This appetizer features traditional Mexican nacho ingredients, but a few bright accents give it a Thai twist. Fish and peanut sauce, along with a touch of sugar and lime juice,...

Beef, carrots, hot sauce, red onion, tortilla, peanut sauce, jalapeño pepper, mozzarella cheese, mint, cilantro...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
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Tex-Mex style vegetable platterViews: 762

Vegetable appetizers are always popular: low in calories, they help satisfy hunger while providing healthy benefits. The key is to present them in a unique way to ensure your guests are satisfied. For example, you could assemble a vegetable...

cucumbers, jicama, radishes, bell peppers, lime juice, chipotle peppers, cilantro...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, Sauces, Dips, .
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Mozzarella Stick NachosViews: 731

This nachos recipe substitutes hot, crispy mozzarella sticks for traditional tortilla chips, meaning everyone gets a double dose of cheesy goodness: gooey mozzarella and...

mozzarella cheese, cheese sauce, black beans, avocado, jalapeno pepper, cilantro...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 - 10
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Taco Salad with Spicy Beef PattiesViews: 858

This dish is packed with all the flavors and textures of a classic taco, with beef, grilled corn, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream. It's served as a refreshing...

Ground beef, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, corn, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo sauce, apple cider vinegar, taco seasoning, sour cream...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 470
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Sandwich with sardine saladViews: 2 253

This delicious, healthy, and nutritious sandwich makes a complete breakfast or a hearty midday snack. Canned sardines are mashed with chopped celery, red pepper...

Celery, dill, lemon juice, bibb lettuce, red onion, mayonnaise, whole grain bread...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Simple Taco SeasoningViews: 1,374

This taco seasoning is made with basic pantry ingredients and mixes up in minutes, so there's no need to make it in advance. You'll never have to...

chili seasoning, taco seasoning, black pepper, cumin, cornstarch...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 20 gr.
Categories: Salads, Leafy, .
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Summer salad with strawberriesViews: 1,347

This gorgeous spring-summer salad delights with its refreshing flavor, with tart and sweet notes. Quickly marinated strawberries are tossed with torn lettuce leaves and shallots in a vinaigrette...

strawberries, lettuce, wine vinegar, pine nuts...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, Cheese, .
Sabzi khordanViews: 1,384

For Iranians, sabzi khordan (a bowl of greens) is a refreshing addition to any meal. It's served as a standalone appetizer or as a side dish to a main course. The types of greens used can vary depending on...

Feta cheese, arugula, walnuts, dill, tarragon, green onions, radishes, mint, basil, cumin...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Categories: Appetizers, With sauces, Sauces, Dips, .
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Avocado sauce with yogurt and sour creamViews: 1,643

Yogurt, sour cream, and a ton of fresh, fragrant herbs give this avocado sauce a delicate, velvety texture. Fermented milk also helps the avocado retain its color and prevent browning, so...

Avocado, tomatoes, yogurt, kefir, sour cream, parsley, onion powder, green onions, sweet onions...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Categories: Appetizers, Sandwiches, Fish, .
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Tea sandwich with anchovies and radishesViews: 962

You'll love the juicy radish and creamy butter in these miniature sandwiches, while the anchovy fillets add a whole gamut of vibrant flavors. These tea sandwiches are made with white...

white bread, radish, anchovies...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2
Categories: Bakery, Pies, .
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Flatbread with butter, chives and radishesViews: 936

Enjoy fresh and juicy spring radishes, layered on a generously buttered flatbread. Slice the radishes very thinly (preferably using a vegetable peeler), and pair them with a fragrant...

Naan bread, chives, radishes, flaky sea salt...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, .
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Quick pickled watermelonViews: 814

If you're looking to add a unique twist to your appetizer platter, try making a quick pickled watermelon. The flesh is marinated in rice vinegar with chili peppers, fish sauce, and palm oil.

Watermelon, chili pepper, rice vinegar, fish sauce...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Quick and Healthy Tandoori ChickenViews: 1,806

To prepare this popular Indian chicken, you don't need a special tandoori oven; your oven will do the job just fine on the grill. The chicken breast is pre-marinated in...

Chicken breasts, ginger root, garlic, lemon juice, curry, yogurt, cilantro...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Sauces, Gravies, For fast food, .
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Simple and quick bolognese sauceViews: 1 972

Even though this Bolognese sauce is quick to prepare, its flavor is incredibly rich and intense, as if it's been simmering on the stove for hours. All thanks to its secret ingredients:...

Meat sauce, ground beef, ground pork, ground veal, white wine, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, milk, cocoa...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Appetizers, Sandwiches, .
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Quick sandwich with fried egg, bacon and cheeseViews: 1,400

Any New Yorker will tell you that a good bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich is the perfect way to start the day. Chances are, you already have everything you need for this breakfast in your fridge. The key...

bun, eggs, milk, cheese, bacon...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 1 sandwich
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Quick Baked TomatoesViews: 994

Baked tomatoes with thyme are an easy and incredibly versatile side dish. Roasting intensifies the tomatoes' flavor, making them a great way to enhance even the most winter-hardy...

tomatoes, thyme...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, .
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Quick marinated champignonsViews: 1,256

The mushrooms are marinated with red onions in a quick apple cider vinegar brine. They're ready to eat in just 45 minutes. Small cremini mushrooms (with brown...) are best for this recipe.

champignon mushrooms, red onion, cumin, thyme...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
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Eggs Benedict with AsparagusViews: 723

Eggs Benedict, a popular breakfast dish, has made its way to dinner. The bun has been replaced with blanched asparagus to reduce carbs and add more fiber. Poached eggs...

eggs, asparagus, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, dill...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Polenta Fries with ParmesanViews: 946

This snack is a worthy alternative to French fries. Polenta, cut into strips, is fried in oil until golden brown and sprinkled with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs. This recipe works best with...

polenta, parmesan cheese...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Fried tempeh in peanut sauceViews: 968

This tempeh and vegetable salad in a peanut dressing is a variation on the traditional Indonesian dish gado-gado. The flavor and aroma of peanut butter and coconut milk, combined with...

Soy patties, peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, ginger root, bean sprouts, honey...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Fried chicken breast with butter and herbsViews: 1 167

Liven up the flavor of grilled chicken breast by drizzling it with fragrant olive oil infused with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes. For a complete and filling dinner, pair the chicken with baked...

chicken breasts, wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic, parsley...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Fish, .
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Fried frozen salmon in honey garlic sauceViews: 5,514

What a surprise! If you brought frozen salmon fillets home from the supermarket, you don't have to wait for them to defrost before frying them. Simply place the fish in a preheated pan and fry, then...

salmon, rice vinegar, garlic, honey...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Broccolini in mustard dressingViews: 9,574

Broccolini is a relative of broccoli with less lush florets and longer stems. It doesn't have the same pronounced cabbage flavor as broccoli, which is what many people like about it. Broccolini also...

broccolini, whole grain mustard, apple cider vinegar, sour cream...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Appetizers, With sauces, Cheese, .
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Cheese curds in beer batterViews: 6 224

This appetizer will be a hit at your next house party. Cheese curds are dipped in a paprika-flavored beer batter and deep-fried until golden brown. The perfect beer snack!

cheese, garlic, paprika, light beer, flour...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Categories: Appetizers, Canapes, From eggs, .
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Deviled eggs with sweet peppersViews: 2,776

Fresh bell peppers add vibrant color, crispness, and juiciness to deviled eggs, while relish, mustard, and mayonnaise added to the yolks add a piquant flavor. Garnish the deviled eggs with...

eggs, mayonnaise, bell pepper, vegetable relish...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4

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