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.

This Homemade Mayonnaise will make you forget about buying it in a supermarket. It takes only a few minutes to make and is very easy, so if you think you don’t have the skill and the patience for it, we challenge you to give it a try! It is not only quicker to make your own homemade mayonnaise than to travel to the store to buy it, but it is also much healthier. You will definitely know what kind of ingredients you put there, and won’t have to wonder if it contains any unwelcome chemicals. You also wouldn’t need to look for a healthier substitute if you’re trying to pursue a healthy lifestyle. We used an immersion blender for this recipe, but you are welcome to use food processor with the small bowl attachment, or you can try making it completely by hand. The recipe uses 6% vinegar as a preservative, and gets its tangy taste from it. However, for even healthier option it can be substituted with 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice. We also recommend using only free range high quality eggs for homemade mayonnaise, as the egg will not be cooked. By following this recipe you should get about 1 ½ cups of homemade mayonnaise.

If you try to eat healthily and if you are thinking what else to include into your daily healthy menu, then this recipe is right for you! Roasted butternut squash salad is made with creamy roasted butternut squash, mixed salad greens, sweet dried cranberries, tangy and flavorful dressing and salty feta. It is full of tasty fall and summer flavors, and is very quick to make. Roasted Butternut Squash Salad not only a perfect fit into the festive family gathering, but it can also bring additional color to your monotonous weekdays! Just toss the ingredients together - and here you have a healthy and filling take-along lunch for any family member. It is so easy and so delicious that you will want to make it over and over again.

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.

This meatball pasta is ready in 30 minutes, and with a short list of ingredients you have a healthy, creamy, vibrantly green, and absolutely delicious dish on your kitchen table. The meatballs are full of delicious flavor, and the creamy green sauce makes them even softer and juicer. A secret ingredient in the creamy sauce makes this dish healthier than ever! That’s right! Kale - one of the healthiest greens on the planet - adds plenty of vitamins, fiber and color to the creamy sauce for meatball pasta. What a clever way to make your children get the healthy nutrients they need!

You have probably enjoyed the sweet, earthy flavor of beet more than once, and might have heard that beets are packed with nutrients like folate, manganese, potassium and fiber, and thus should be included in you healthy diet on a regular basis. Nevertheless beets often get rejected in many kitchens due to the long and often messy process of cooking. While they can take hours to boil or cook in the oven, it takes only a few minutes to prepare beets in the microwave. Microwaving fresh beets preserves more nutrients and it is a much easier and quicker way than cooking them any other way, and less messy too! If you decide to try and cook beet in the microwave, make sure you select your beets correctly. Always use beets that are approximately the same size to ensure even cooking. Look for smaller beets as they are usually more tender than the big ones. You must also ensure that the container you want to use in the microwave is suitable for the task, and has the right size. An 8 x 8 x 2-inch square glass dish with a lid or a round dish of a similar size in diameter is ideal. It should be enough to fit 7 small to medium beets. Avoid using containers that are too big. Do not overload the container with beets. Microwaving works best for beets in quantities of up to 1 pound; otherwise, the beets may cook unevenly. It is often faster to microwave two successive batches than it is to cook beets in one batch by a slower method. If you know your microwave oven well enough to get the timing right, the beets always turn out just the way you want. If you’re cooking beet in your microwave for the first time, don’t be afraid to experiment and adjust the timing according to the power of your microwave. Enjoy and stay healthy!

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!

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 potatoes in tomato sauce recipe can be the best solution for for a relaxed weekend evening, or for those moments when you simply feel like snacking. it’s a great appetizer that can keep your guests entertained while waiting for the main course to be served! This dish also makes a quick and tasty lunch that will perfectly fit in a lunchbox. This recipe was inspired by mediterranean recipes like “patatas bravas” from Spain or the traditional greek roasted potatoes with tomato from Greece. Are you ready for a quick trip to the sunny mediterranean? This potatoes in tomato sauce is popular in several countries, especially because it is really cheap and flavorful, and can fit various meal occasions. In this recipe we will follow some simple steps to get the best crispy yet soft potato chunks, that we will serve with a slightly spicy and juicy sauce. Our tomato sauce is slightly hot thanks to the spicy paprika. If you don’t have paprika at hand, you can also use chili powder or top the dish with a little bit of Tabasco sauce. These potatoes in tomato sauce go well with literally anything! You can add a personal touch to the dish by dressing these potatoes in any topping of your choice: sautée veggies, chorizo, mayonnaise, allioli, or just a simple topping to keep the main focus on yummy potatoes: a little bit of fresh parsley and grated parmesan.

Cauliflower makes a perfect substitute for golden chicken wings in this healthier version of an all-time favorite. You get that unique balance of crispness, sweetness, tanginess, and spice in a sticky, finger-licking glaze. Buffalo wings are an ideal snack for any time of the day, having all the goodness of less fat but with more fiber. Fans of this American cocktail classic will love this indulgence without guilt. Cauliflower may be our star for now, but other foods would serve just as well. These could include zucchini sticks, onion rings, green tomato slices, eggplant wedges and mushroom pieces. Actually, any sturdy vegetables that can be fried are suitable. Using the same batter and glaze from this recipe, prepare a large platter of assorted meat and vegetables for your next party. This secret of the dish is its crisp and flavorful beer batter. Don’t settle for a batter that is dense and soggy. Equal parts of all-purpose flour and cornstarch give your cauliflower a good crispness after soaking up all those delicious flavors from the glaze. The dark lager gives the batter a distinct flavor while making it light and airy. As for the glaze, different blends are popular but my favorite is Sir Racha. In fact, I use this for most recipes where hot sauce is called for. I even use sesame oil in place of butter whenever I get a craving for something Asian, and finish off with a sprinkling of spring onions and sesame seeds. Be creative! These cauliflower buffalo bites team up well with your favorite dip, whether it’s garlic, aioli, blue cheese, mayo, or even the good old tartar sauce. Time to get those napkins dirty!