Easy Recipes for Home Cooking

These delicious pierogi are a real treat for the whole family, and a staple of Ukrainian cuisine! Each homemaker prepares them in their own way, and here's a simple recipe for making traditional Ukrainian pierogies that turn out soft and tender, yet hold their shape beautifully. You can either cook these pierogies right away or freeze them for later. After freezing, they won't lose their quality and can be easily boiled whenever you want.

We have selected for you the three most delicious cabbage salads that will be a great addition to any meat dish or side. The salads in this collection are made from budget-friendly ingredients that are available almost year-round. So let's get started!

Delicious, aromatic, and very tasty dish! Chicken fillet, according to this recipe, is unusually soft and tender. The meat is soaked in a creamy sauce and becomes very juicy and aromatic thanks to the spices. The perfect combination of mushrooms, meat, and creamy sauce makes the dish incredibly tasty and satisfying. For the recipe, you can use chicken breast fillets or take meat from any other parts of the chicken. Instead of champignons, you can use oyster mushrooms or wild mushrooms.

Let's try the chicken fillet stuffed with cream cheese and spinach. This recipe is perfect for a festive table, and for everyday dinner. The meat is very juicy and tender. Soft cheese and parmesan give the chicken fillet a savory creamy taste, and spices - a wonderful aroma. Cooking chicken fillets will take a minimum of time and effort, but the result will certainly please you. The recipe is simple and low-calorie, so it is suitable for those who adhere to proper nutrition.

Dietary, satisfying, and tasty chicken breast is suitable for preparing many healthy dishes. The easiest option is to bake chicken fillet in the oven with lemon juice and spices. Chicken meat marinates well and becomes very soft and juicy. Tender chicken breast meat itself has a neutral taste, which is why it is so well complemented by all kinds of spices and additives. The dish is prepared very quickly and simply, even a novice hostess can handle it. The breast is prepared without the addition of sour cream, mayonnaise, or other fatty sauce, which makes the dish light and dietary. Chicken fillet turns out so tasty that it is quite suitable even for a festive table. At the same time, it can be used to prepare various salads and snacks.

Try making a loaf of delicious banana bread for dessert. It has a dense, slightly moist texture. Slightly overripe bananas are ideal for baking, as they are the most fragrant and sweet. With just a few essential ingredients you probably already have at home, you can make a delicious treat for the whole family. These pastries are perfect as a dessert with a morning cup of coffee, an afternoon snack, or a picnic treat.

Try to make a simple and flavorful dish for a weekday. This is pasta with baked feta and cherry tomatoes. This dish is perfect for a simple and quick dinner for the whole family. It is prepared incredibly quickly and even a beginner can easily make it without trouble. Cheese and tomatoes with spices make feta pasta incredibly tasty. The recipe requires minimal preparation. For cooking, you can use any type of pasta: fusilli, penne, farfalle. Also, you can use any spices you want. For example, dried oregano, thyme, or a mixture of Italian herbs.

Let's cook a simple, but tasty and fragrant chicken fillet casserole with zucchini and potatoes. The dish is hearty and juicy due to the vegetables. Garlic and greens give the casserole a special piquant note. For the recipe, you can use chicken fillet or meat from the thighs and drumsticks because it's juicier. Any greens you like will work for this recipe. It can be parsley, cilantro, dill, green onion, basil, or thyme.

Sometimes it's good to know how to cook eggs in a non-traditional way. Today we learn how to boil eggs in the microwave. By the way, this method is even faster than the usual one. Also, you needn’t worry that the taste will be off. You’ll taste no difference between the microwaved egg and one boiled in the traditional way.

These black bean meatballs with mushrooms are one of the simplest variations of meatless vegetarian meatballs, and they are packed with plant-based protein and nutrients. Four vegetables (black beans, mushrooms, carrots, and onion) serve as the basis of these meatballs. Beans and mushrooms work really great together, they make a meat-like texture and are very healthy and filling . Oats and egg bind the mixture together, so it becomes possible for the meatless balls to be firm enough and not fall apart while cooking. This recipe makes approximately 20 meatballs. Cooked black bean meatballs with mushrooms can be an appetizer on their own, however they may seem a bit dry without any sauce. We recommend to serve them with some homemade marinara or gravy, or even cranberry jam! These meatless meatballs taste best in tandem with whole wheat pasta dishes, mashed sweet potatoes, or even on a bed of salad greens. Here’s how you make these amazing meatless meatballs!

You will love this delicious mince dish, loaded with veggies, from the first bite. This beef and vegetable mince recipe is easy, quick and super tasty. It works perfectly for busy weekdays, it is fairly inexpensive, and a batch of this recipe can last a few days. The nutritional value of this dish is much better than plain spaghetti and mince dishes, because it is packed with the variety of vegetables. Feel welcome to experiment and add your favorite vegetables in addition or instead of the ones we recommend using in this recipe. Adding vegetables to the mince is a great trick to extend ground meat if you are trying to live on a budget. Eggplant is great at imitating the texture of the ground meat and it also absorbs the meaty flavor very well. Carrots and onions add a subtle sweetness and a lot of nutrition to the dish. This beef and vegetable mince should freeze well, if you want to make a double batch and have it on hand, or if you want to save the leftovers for another busy night later in the month.

This healthy butternut squash mac and cheese is a great way to secretly add more vegetables into a classic dish! Butternut squash is an excellent source of Vitamin A, vital for healthy skin and eyes. It is also a good source of Vitamin C and fibre too, which makes it an wonderful food that should be included in your diet. If the idea of adding a bit of sweetness from butternut squash makes you a little skeptical, we encourage you to give it a try and discover yourself what a creamy and flavorful mac and cheese you will end up with! Plus, the butternut squash beautifully paints the entire dish in a splendid golden color! So your dish will not only be healthier but also prettier but all means! In this butternut squash mac and cheese recipe we made butternut puree from scratch, that is more time consuming that adding a pre-made puree. So if you don’t have a great deal of time to play in the kitchen, we recommend preparing the puree in advance and freezing it, or buying a ready-made one from the supermarket.

Looking for something filling and nutritious, but also light and delicious? Pumpkin and feta salad with bacon and grapefruit ticks all of those boxes! It can serve as an interesting side to pasta dishes, as well as become a king of the lunchtime on its own. Because the salad had feta and bacon in it, we advice not to season it with salt, unless you you prefer a strong salty taste in your meals. We also used olive oil in the recipe, but you are welcome to use the oil of your choice for this pumpkin and feta salad. The proportions of the ingredients are well suited for 2 full servings as a main dish, and it can serve 4 if pumpkin and feta salad is used as a side.

This mushroom crepe recipe is one of the simplest and tastiest ways to enjoy traditional crepes Easy to make, and easy to store, mushroom crepes are the key to hassle-free lunch or supper solution. Just make some in advance, place them in the fridge or a freezer, and you don’t have to worry about feeding your family on days when you just don’t feel like cooking a full-size meal and spend hours in the kitchen. A real time-saver! It is true that it takes a bit of preparation if you go down the route making your own crepes, but mostly only if you don’t have enough frying pans in your kitchen to fully maximize your kitchen stove capacity. We find that using several frying pans at the same time significantly helps to reduce the cooking time. You can also make this wonderful mushroom filling in between flipping your crepes like a pro. Takes a bit of multitasking, but it really does feel like a fun game and not quite a chore. If you are looking for an easy and simple recipe to make your own crepes, we recommend you using this traditional crepe recipe. It makes delicious crepes, and works well for both sweet and savory fillings. Alternatively, you could also buy crepes in the local supermarket, but unfortunately not every store will have them. We recommend serving these savory mushroom crepes hot with sour cream or plain yogurt, depending of your preference and what’s available in your fridge. They taste equally good with with either of those. Also a perfect addition to this meal, especially if serving it as supper, would be a tomato and avo salad, dressed with oil and lemon juice. The sour tangy taste of tomatoes and lemon, balances out the mushroomy taste, and blends into a vibrant symphony of taste in your mouth. We hope you enjoy this savory mushroom crepe recipe and will use it over and over again to save the time spent in the kitchen.

Pumpkin ginger soup is a pretty simple and healthy recipe. Unlike the standard recipe, this one is packed with even more nutrients from vegetables, such as pumpkin, leek, celery and bell pepper. It’s a great way of ensuring your loved ones are eating enough vegetables, especially if they are not big fans of a vegetable pile on their plate. When blended into a soup the vegetables nicely combine their flavors and the creamy texture makes it far more palatable. Just remember that you can spice the soup up as much as you like, and you can experiment with your favorite spices. This recipe is completely vegan-friendly, just make sure to use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock and the soup will taste equally tasty! We used no cream in this recipe because the beautiful combination of the vegetables makes the soup rich in flavor and creates a nice creamy texture on it’s own, making it unnecessary to use the cream. This pumpkin ginger soup is not only healthy and nourishing, but also quick and easy to make. It is not only ideal for keeping you warm on a cold winter night, but it can also be served on cool evenings throughout the year. The best part about making pumpkin ginger soup is that you can prepare it in advance, which definitely makes life much easier. This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, and can also be frozen for about 1 month.

Learn how to make easy homemade lemonade using real lemons and oranges in just a few simple steps! This recipe teaches you how to make your own plain lemonade with an orange twist. You can use the same recipe to experiment with the variety of flavors; by adding other ingredients you will not only add to the taste but will also throw in some bright summer colors in your jug or glass. It’s so easy to mix different fruits and berries, and find the flavors that work the best for your summer mood. Your homemade lemonade will never be the same again! In this recipe we used simple syrup as a sweetener. It is generally easier to blend a simple syrup with cold drinks that to blend in straight sugar. However, it is up to you how to add the sweet taste to your refreshing summer drink. You can substitute sugar with honey to make it even healthier. In this case don’t dilute honey in hot water, as honey may lose its nutritional value in high temperatures, simply mix it with cold or warm water and then add it to your lemon concentrate. The secret of making homemade lemonade is that you can make a whole lot of it and freeze some for later. A wonderful idea for making lemonade in individual glasses is to freeze lemon juice mixed with simple syrup in ice cube trays. When you are ready to enjoy your homemade lemonade, and quench your thirst, simply take a few juice cubes out of a freezer and put them in a jug or a glass of water, and mix well. As the ice cubes melt they will fill your cup with fresh lemony flavor and taste. Suggestion for an individual glass of homemade lemonade: 2-3 cubes of frozen concentrate, water. If you are freezing pure lemon juice instead of lemonade concentrate, add ½-1 tsp sugar or honey to your glass and stir well. So simple and so easy to enjoy!

Chickpeas are popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. They are used for cooking the famous falafel — deep-fried balls of crushed, boiled chickpeas flavoured with herbs and spices. Today we’ll cook a variation of this dish, using a skillet and different spices. It will be a delicious, nutritious and totally meatless dish with a wonderful flavor. Be sure to try it!

Cauliflower salad is delicious both hot and cold. It's perfect for everyday meal and a celebratory dinner. Sweet and sour tastes are perfectly combined!