Pureed tomatoes

Unlike traditional Mexican chili con carne, this version takes less than an hour to prepare, but it's just as delicious. Pumpkin seeds, vegetables, and spices give the dish a rich flavor, and thanks to a small amount of cocoa powder, it... read more

These meatballs, in addition to ground turkey, include a whole bunch of healthy kale, which fills them with vitamins and gives the meatballs a vibrant green color. Crushed oats are used to bind the meat instead of bread, and they... read more

• Meatballs
• Sauce

Meatballs in pasta sauce are a great hearty dish for a big family dinner. They're quick to make and incredibly tasty with minimal fat. Add some breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, carrots, and onions to ground turkey, and these meatballs will be just right. read more

A heart-shaped cake pan with a hole in the middle can be used not only for sweet baked goods but also for making a delicious lasagna for Valentine's Day. Following this step-by-step recipe, you can easily assemble a heart-shaped lasagna, inside which... read more

A huge pan of Spanish paella in the center of the table is the perfect treat for a large, intimate gathering. This paella, in addition to rice, includes andouille sausage, seared chicken breast, shrimp, mussels, and vegetables. Natural saffron adds a touch of flavor to the rice. read more

If you're stuck at home in bad weather without fresh vegetables and meat, open your kitchen cabinets and use what you have to make a delicious Mexican-style casserole the whole family will love. To make it, you'll need canned beans and corn. read more

• Casserole
• Cheese sauce

Layered Greek moussaka is a ton of flavor and a blend of amazing aromas. This moussaka recipe is baked with Swiss chard and chard, which adds juiciness and healthiness to the dish. It's prepared in several stages, and then all the ingredients... read more

• Pot-roast
• Baked vegetables

A wonderful dish for cool weather, warming with its flavor and spicy aroma. Roast beef is served with roasted root vegetables, including red onion, carrots, parsnips, turnips, and celery root. The meat itself is baked in a cauldron in read more

• Stuffed peppers
• Fettuccine with quick ragout

Hearty and juicy stuffed peppers can be served as a main dish, two halves per serving. They look impressive and are delicious. Use vibrant red and yellow bell peppers, pre-baked in - read more

This casserole is made with store-bought mushroom ravioli. Put them on the stove to boil, and meanwhile, prepare a meat sauce in a frying pan with tomatoes, mushrooms, and ground Italian sausage. The mushrooms give the meat sauce a particularly... read more

A delicious, healthy, and nutritious dish packed with fiber, protein, and essential carbohydrates. Make it for breakfast or dinner and enjoy the delicious flavor imparted by Cajun seasoning. To prepare, you'll need: read more

• Shells
• Sauce

Boiled pasta shells are filled with a cheese filling and baked in the oven with a vegetable sauce until the cheese is melted. To prepare, take the largest shells, boil them until half-cooked, and fill them with a cheese filling made from tofu. read more

• Meatballs
• Sauce

These delicious and juicy ground beef meatballs are literally filled with cheese. First, grated Parmesan is mixed into the ground beef, then each meatball is stuffed with a ball of bocconcini mozzarella, and after baking, a surprise awaits everyone inside: read more

This soup is quicker to prepare than traditional lasagna and is lighter, but it contains all the same ingredients that make it incredibly delicious. The lasagna noodles are boiled separately and added to the soup right at the beginning. read more

Booya is a stew, or thick, ragout-like soup, prepared in the northern United States for large gatherings, at fairs, community celebrations, and for potlucks. Booya is typically cooked in large pots, with several participants, and the preparation process is... read more

Pasta with beans is a thick soup originally from Italy, where the dish is called pasta e fagioli. It's made with vegetables, fried pancetta, small ditalini pasta, white beans, spices, grated Parmesan, and fresh basil. Before adding to - read more

Enjoy the perfect taste of this tomato soup, moderately spicy and moderately sweet, with a slight tartness and a rich flavor that comes from baked tomatoes, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, as well as aromatic spices and a touch of sherry. All - read more

• Stewed chicken
• Egg noodles with herbs and butter
• Steamed Sugar Snap Peas

This French-style dish is quick and easy to prepare, but its vibrant combination of ingredients makes it very festive, perfect for both a weekday dinner and a family celebration. It's best to use a mixture of chicken - read more

Seafood gratin is a more festive take on the traditional casserole. A mixture of shrimp, halibut, and crab meat imbues the dish with a delightful aroma. This recipe makes four gratins, but you can safely double it and bake it. read more

• Dough
• Toppings

This American pizza is designed specifically for those who enjoy the best of delicious food. It's baked with standard ingredients—yeast dough, tomato sauce, and grated cheese—but in a deep-dish pan. If you don't have a special pan for... read more

This delicious pasta in a vodka sauce with tomatoes and cream, filled with healthy Swiss chard, is perfect for both a weekday dinner and a festive lunch. Its advantage is that all the ingredients are quickly fried, boiled, and simmered in one... read more

Transform Italian spaghetti Bolognese into an atmospheric Halloween appetizer. Instead of regular pasta, cook black spaghetti with cuttlefish ink. To serve, spoon it into clear glasses and top with a spoonful of Bolognese meat sauce. read more

• Enchilada sauce
• Beef layer
• Chicken layer
• Casserole

Enchiladas are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of neat tubes of stuffed corn tortillas baked in a tomato and cheese sauce. This casserole could be called a "lazy" enchilada, as it's prepared as a casserole, which... read more

Almost all the main ingredients in this Tex-Mex-style soup are prepared or canned, which significantly reduces cooking time. Nevertheless, the dish is very rich. read more

Unlike most stuffed vegetable recipes, these eggplants are not baked with the filling, but each component is prepared separately, and in the end everything comes together into neat boats with a crispy golden crust and tender meat - read more

Wide Italian pappardelle pasta is mixed with a slow-cooked beef ragu. The beef is placed in a pot with tomatoes, red wine, tomato paste, and spices and cooked on low for 7 hours to ensure everything... read more

• Paste
• Sauce

Fresh homemade pasta is incomparable to store-bought pasta, as you can customize it with your own ingredients to create a unique product you won't find on store shelves. If you have a pasta machine, it's time to experiment and... read more

This Parmesan eggplant recipe is a little different from the classic method. Instead of breaded and fried eggplant, it uses grilled vegetables (you can use a grill pan). This significantly reduces the amount of cooking time. read more

This dish uses whole-wheat penne pasta, which, unlike traditional wheat pasta, is rich in fiber and has a slightly nutty flavor. Boil it and toss it with a tomato sauce with fried salami. read more

Cassoulet is a French dish consisting of a thick baked stew of white beans and meat. Spelt is a great addition to these ingredients. Pre-boil it in a spiced chicken broth, then mix it with rinsed canned white beans. read more

BLT is a classic combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato, perfect not only for salads and sandwiches, but also for making delicious pasta. The dish is cooked in one pan, first on the stovetop, and then finished in the oven. read more

Boil whole-wheat spaghetti and serve it with light Italian meatballs in tomato sauce. To make the meatballs less fatty and caloric, replace some of the meat with mushrooms. Plus, the mushroom flavor pairs perfectly with beef and... read more

• Stew
• Marinara sauce

In Italian cuisine, ragu is often prepared with pasta. This simple dish with chicken in tomato sauce is easy to make, even for a novice cook. For this ragu, use chicken thighs; they have a richer flavor than breasts. Finely chopped... read more

This thick, hearty soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken and cooked rice from last night. Since the main ingredients are already prepared, it takes just a few minutes to make, and the taste is just like you... read more

Sauce espagnole is one of the five basic sauces of classic French cuisine. It is typically served with meat dishes or used in the preparation of another sauce, demi-glace. Espagnole is prepared using beef broth, which is reduced to the desired consistency. read more

A delicious, rich, and at the same time healthy soup made with vegetables and mushrooms. Although it's called a cabbage soup, its amazing flavor is also given by the many other vegetables: tomatoes, onions, carrots, celery, and bell peppers. All vegetables are grated. read more

Braciole are Italian meat rolls that are simmered in tomato sauce for a long time, acquiring a delicious flavor and a luscious, juicy texture. Because the meat takes so long to simmer, you can use the most inexpensive option: read more

Green beans stewed with onions, tomatoes, and spices is an easy-to-make vegetable side dish with a rich flavor. This dish uses canned, pureed tomatoes, trimmed ends from the beans, and simmered together until the beans are tender. read more

Looking at this delicious pasta casserole with chicken sausage and sweet peppers, topped with a crispy cheese crust, you can just imagine it simmering in the oven, where all the juices and flavors of the ingredients meld together. And it's hard to believe that... read more

The name minestrone soup can be translated from Italian as "big soup." And indeed, it turns out to be big, judging by how many ingredients are usually added to make the soup rich and delicious. Although there is no single recipe - read more

Cook Indian chicken tikki masala in a slow cooker—chicken pieces simmered in a tomato-cream sauce with a warming, spicy flavor. First, add the spices, tomato puree, and chicken to the slow cooker, simmer for 4 hours, and toward the end of the cooking time, read more

• Meat sauce
• Paste
• Ricotta filling
• Topping

Even though the dish is quite filling, you'll want to eat every last tube of pasta. And that's no surprise, as ordinary pasta with sauce takes on the appearance of a beautiful pie, which arouses not only appetite but also curiosity. Each... read more

• Paste
• Meatballs
• Sauce

Make spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce, Italian style. For this dish, boil the spaghetti separately, bake the meatballs in the oven, and make the tomato sauce. Then mix everything together and enjoy the amazing combination of flavors, aromas, and... read more

Linguine pasta is traditionally served with seafood, and this recipe is no exception. Boil the pasta and toss it in a sauce of fried bacon and onions, tomato puree, and cream, which will soften the tartness of the tomatoes, making it more tender and— read more

Cioppino seafood soup is a dish that began as a simple fisherman's lunch and has since become a delicacy served in the finest restaurants. Despite its Italian name, this soup was invented in the American city of read more

Inside this crispy puff pastry pie you'll find Italian capellini, or "angel hair," pasta in a tomato sauce with spinach, delicious melted mozzarella, and spicy sausage. To enclose the dish in a shell of - read more

This Tex-Mex chili con carne recipe, or chili with meat, is low-carb and, unlike most similar recipes, doesn't contain beans. The main flavor comes from the meat, chili peppers, and... read more

• Meatballs
• Sauce

Prepare the most delicious Sunday lunch with meatballs and a sauce made with beef, pork, and spicy Italian sausage, all simmered in a slow cooker. Sunday sauce is traditionally made in Italian families. It's typically based on tomatoes or tomato paste. read more

This tomato-based meat sauce is known among Italians living on the East Coast of the United States as Sunday gravy. The name stems from tradition. It's on the last day of the week that Italians have a large family dinner, which... read more

Chicken Cacciatore is an Italian dish that translates as "hunter's chicken." Hunters typically cook the game they've caught with vegetables, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs. The dish is quite simple, yet delicious. Cacciatore - read more

The recipe requires no modifications: the result is always a delicious, warming dish that creates a cozy atmosphere. Healthy eaters will also appreciate the omission of red meat, which is replaced by leaner turkey. read more

• Dough
• Filling

These exquisite thin pancakes are filled with smoked salmon poached in a rich sauce of white wine, tomatoes, and herbs. A true culinary masterpiece that will grace any holiday table, yet doesn't require much time or effort. read more

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Save time in the kitchen during cooking and cleaning up afterward by making a garlic-tomato sauce and juicy chicken breasts in one skillet. Finish cooking this dish in the oven under the broiler to melt the cheese. read more

Don't judge this dish at first glance; it's not pasta at all, but fried spaghetti squash in a tomato-basil sauce, served with beef and pork meatballs. read more

• Enchilada sauce:
• Meat filling:

Instead of wrapping enchiladas, Sunny Anderson makes a casserole of corn tortillas layered with classic enchilada sauce, adding ground beef, vegetables, and double cheese to elevate the recipe for - read more

Rachel made chili with twisted pasta, ground beef and vegetables, seasoned with a unique smoked pepper seasoning blend, that comes together in just 15 minutes. read more

Cooked with vegetables and three types of meat, Rachel's thick pasta sauce is hearty and festive. This dish is a Christmas tradition in her house. read more

Layers of meat, tortillas, and cheese are placed in the dish. The hearty filling consists of ground chicken, black beans, and corn. read more

• Chicken
• Breading
• Simple tomato sauce

To create a flavorful, tender chicken breast, Rachel combined breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese, garlic, and fresh herbs. read more

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Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

• Filling
• Béchamel sauce

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.