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Shrimp with couscous and yogurt-hummus sauceViews: 10,005

A Middle Eastern-inspired dish that's vibrant in flavor and appearance, ready in less than 20 minutes, yet perfectly balanced with all the essential nutrients: complex carbohydrates,...

Couscous, shrimp, hummus, cherry tomatoes, dried apricots, paprika, dill, mint...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 385
Categories: Main courses, Fish, .
Cauliflower Vegetable Rice with Fried ShrimpViews: 15,531

Cauliflower rice is an interesting ingredient that can be used both as a component of complex dishes and as a rice substitute in a low-carb diet. It's easy to make by chopping cauliflower into...

cauliflower, shrimp, sriracha sauce...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 229
Author: - chef
Risotto with bacon and kaleViews: 2,964

This Italian risotto is prepared in a more simplified way: you don't have to stand at the stove and soak the rice in liquid, portion by portion, as is done in traditional recipes. But the dish turns out so...

Bacon, onion, arborio rice, broth, lemon juice, grilled chicken, kale, carrots, parsnips, shallots, Parmesan cheese...
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 461
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - culinary writer
Creamy fettuccine pastaViews: 88,994

This pasta with vegetable sauce is unique because it's made with roasted bell peppers instead of the usual tomatoes. They give the pasta a stunning and unique flavor, and the feta cheese makes it even more...

fettuccine pasta, feta cheese, sweet pepper...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 470
Categories: Main courses, Grill, Meat, .
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Grilled Meatloaf in FoilViews: 8 872

This meatloaf, or meatloaf, is made with a mixture of lean beef and turkey, yet it's incredibly juicy, mouthwatering, and rich in flavor. All thanks to the spinach mixed into the ground meat...

Ground turkey, ground beef, spinach, onion, garlic, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, milk...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 290
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Chicken Piccata with CapersViews: 7,006

Piccata is a popular Italian dish of fried, breaded cutlets topped with a sauce made with lemon juice, butter, and capers. This recipe differs from traditional piccata in that...

chicken breasts, wine vinegar, parsley, arugula, capers...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 207
Categories: Appetizers, With sauces, Sauces, Dips, .
Author: - chef
Yogurt sauce with dill and cucumberViews: 5 233

This natural yogurt-based sauce makes a great dip for vegetables and other appetizers, and is also a great alternative to greasy and unhealthy mayonnaise. Finely chopped cucumber and dill add a refreshing...

yogurt, cucumbers, coriander, red pepper flakes, wine vinegar, dill...
Time: 5 min. Caloric content: 8
Author: - culinary writer
Fried cauliflowerViews: 70 151

For a quick and delicious way to cook cauliflower, fry it in an Asian-inspired sauce. First, add the chopped cauliflower to the hot pan and stir quickly, then add the remaining...

cauliflower, lime juice, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, garlic...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 66
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Pan-fried chicken breast chops with mushroom sauceViews: 43 211

A healthy, low-calorie version of a delicious and filling Italian dish. It's a chicken cutlet topped with mushroom and Marsala sauce. The chicken fillet is pounded,...

Chicken breasts, champignon mushrooms, red wine, sun-dried tomatoes, rosemary...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 294
Author: - famous chef
Angel Food Cake with Egg WhitesViews: 55,385

This light and airy "Angel Food" sponge cake with a snow-white crumb is baked completely fat-free and dairy-free. For this cake, you'll need egg whites. Whip them first with wine...

confectionery flour, eggs, cream of tartar, orange extract...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: average Servings: 12 Caloric content: 208
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Pan-fried chicken breast marinated in herbsViews: 36,631

The perfect chicken marinade includes vinegar, mustard, aromatic herbs, and olive oil. You can choose any of these ingredients you have on hand. Apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or...

Chicken breasts, apple cider vinegar, thyme, bay leaf, oregano, rosemary, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard...
Time: 15 min. plus marinating time Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 327
Author: - culinary writer
Pasta puttanescaViews: 108 398

Italian pasta puttanesca is one of the easiest to prepare. Its name, according to the most common theory, comes from that very word that needs no translation. It is believed that...

Spaghetti pasta, garlic, parsley, olives, capers, anchovies, oregano, red pepper flakes, tomato pulp, arugula, Parmesan cheese...
Time: 17 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 321
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Pasta with shrimp and zucchini ribbonsViews: 73,042

Zucchini ribbons add an interesting appearance and extra juiciness to this shrimp pasta. They're easy to slice with a vegetable peeler. Pan-fry the shrimp in olive oil with...

Spaghetti pasta, zucchini, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, garlic, red pepper flakes, broth, chives...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 368
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, Cheese, .
Author: - singer, author of cookbooks
Roasted Zucchini with Herb Salt and FetaViews: 9,576

Grill the zucchini on a grill pan or over a charcoal grill, seasoning it with seasoned salt. This versatile seasoning will come in handy in many other dishes. Combine the ingredients and store in...

oregano, thyme, zucchini, feta cheese...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 104
Categories: Grill, Vegetables, fruits, .
Author: - chef
Marinated grilled zucchini and squashViews: 29,836

Grill delicious zucchini after marinating them in a mixture of white wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme. Use this same marinade to drizzle over the cooked zucchini and...

wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, zucchini, yellow squash...
Time: 3 hours 23 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 135
Categories: Main courses, Fish, .
Author: - culinary writer
Stir-fry with shrimpViews: 98 182

If you're planning a quick and filling shrimp dish, tomatoes, zucchini, and baby corn make a delicious accompaniment. Since all these ingredients don't require long cooking times...

Shrimp, zucchini, corn, grape tomatoes, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, basil...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 334
Categories: Appetizers, Meat, .
Author: - chef
Chicken SaltimboccaViews: 63,971

The amusing name of the Italian appetizer, saltimbocca, can be translated as "jump into your mouth." These delicious and mouth-watering meat rolls with a rich filling are fried in olive oil and then simmered...

chicken, spinach, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, ham, prosciutto...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: average Servings: 6 Caloric content: 227
Categories: Soups, With pasta, .
Author: - famous chef
Bean soup (Pasta fagioli)Views: 25,777

Pasta with beans is one of the most popular and traditional dishes in Italy. It's a thick tomato soup with white beans and small tubular pasta, such as ditalini or horns,...

Pasta, white beans, Parmesan cheese, carrots, celery, bay leaf, thyme, tomato sauce, pancetta, bacon...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 365
Author: - culinary writer
Baked carrotsViews: 218,984

Baked carrots are a great side dish to replace potatoes. They'll be healthier and lower in calories, making them especially welcome on an already overflowing holiday table.

carrots, parsley, dill...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 110
Author: - culinary writer
Sweet Potato Puree with OrangeViews: 4,488

Orange zest and juice will give the sweet potato puree an interesting and unique flavor, which will be nicely complemented by the nutmeg. Mash the cooked sweet potato with kefir or sour milk and stir in the remaining...

Sweet potato, orange juice, nutmeg, sour milk...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 210

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