Source: Vkuslandia, AdobeStock A good and satisfying dinner after a busy day is very important. But who wants to spend a lot of time on it when you could finally relax or attend to other matters? You'll easily find a solution in our collection of 20 cheap and easy recipes!
1. Mushrooms in Cream Sauce
Source: tekhnolog.comOrdinary inexpensive button mushrooms will do. Serve them alone, with meat, or as a side dish.
You will need: 400 g button mushrooms, 20 g butter, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 onion, 0.5 cup heavy cream, spices, herbs.
Instructions: Slice the mushrooms thinly and finely chop the onion. Sauté the onion in a mixture of both oils for about a minute. Add the mushrooms and fry for another 4 minutes. Add the cream, spices, and herbs, then simmer everything covered for about 5 minutes.
2. Chicken with Potatoes in Cream
Source: hochu-gotovit.ruSharing a tried-and-true recipe for a meaty dinner with a side dish. Simple, cheap, and very quick!
You will need: 2 chicken fillets, 2 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 100 ml cream, 3 potatoes, 100 g cheese, 1 onion, spices.
Instructions: Rub the chicken with spices and stud with garlic. Place the fillets in a greased baking dish and arrange chopped onion around them. Mix the cream with tomato paste and pour over. Arrange thinly sliced potatoes, season everything, and sprinkle with cheese. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
3. Pasta with Tomatoes
Source: kartinkin.netAn excellent, simple, and affordable pasta option. Use any cheese you have on hand.
You will need: 400 g pasta, 5 tomatoes, 3 cloves garlic, 100 g cheese, 30 g butter, 2 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Instructions: Cook the pasta until al dente. Peel the tomatoes and dice them finely. Sauté them in olive oil with chopped garlic and spices until they release their juices. Add the butter and cook for another minute. Add the pasta, stir, and cook for another minute. Finally, sprinkle with cheese.
4. Pasta with Mushrooms and Sour Cream
Source: mamarb.ruMushrooms, sour cream, and spaghetti – a classic and very delicious combination.
You will need: 400 g spaghetti, 3 tomatoes, 1 onion, 10 button mushrooms, 0.5 cup sour cream, 100 g cheese, spices.
Instructions: Cook the spaghetti until al dente. Finely chop the onion and sauté until translucent. Add the pureed tomatoes and simmer until the sauce thickens. Add thinly sliced mushrooms and spices, and continue to simmer until partially cooked. Add sour cream, stir, and after 2-3 minutes, add the spaghetti. Heat everything together and sprinkle with cheese.
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5. Fried Chicken Drumsticks
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruThe quickest and easiest way to cook chicken drumsticks is to fry them on all sides. Here's how!
You will need: 500 g chicken drumsticks, 2 tsp coriander, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp black pepper, salt, olive oil.
Instructions: Generously rub the chicken drumsticks with spices and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Fry them in a pan with plenty of oil over medium heat for 10-12 minutes. Flip the drumsticks approximately every 2 minutes.
6. Quick Skillet Pizza
Source: nor-info.ruA wonderful, inexpensive everyday dish for when you crave something tasty for dinner.
You will need: 2 eggs, 9 tbsp flour, 4 tbsp mayonnaise, 4 tbsp sour cream, 100 g sausage, 150 g cheese, 1 tomato, spices.
Instructions: Mix eggs, sour cream, mayonnaise, and flour, then pour the batter into a skillet. Top with sliced sausage and tomatoes, sprinkle with spices and grated cheese. Cook the pizza for 10-12 minutes, covered, over low heat.
7. Chicken Liver with Onions
Source: lk61.ruIf you need something quick yet healthy, cook chicken liver. Even when fried, it's a valuable source of micronutrients.
You will need: 450 g chicken liver, 1 onion, 2 tbsp flour, spices.
Instructions: Slice the onion into half-rings and sauté until golden. Rinse the liver and dredge each piece in flour. Fry it separately on both sides until golden, then mix with the onion, season, and fry together for another minute.
8. Battered Fish Fillet
Source: maxvps.ruAny white fish will do, from hake to cod. We recommend serving battered fish fillet with rice or mashed potatoes.
You will need: 500 g fish fillet, 3 eggs, 200 ml milk, 200 g flour, spices.
Instructions: Cut the fish into small pieces, mix with your favorite spices, and let sit for about 20 minutes. Whisk eggs with milk and salt. Add sifted flour and mix again. Dip each piece of fish into the batter and fry until golden on both sides.
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9. Marinated Mushroom Salad
Source: tipichnyjkulinar.comIt's very low-calorie yet very filling, so it's suitable even for dieters.
You will need: 0.5 onion, 2 tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 300 g marinated mushrooms, 1 tbsp olive oil, herbs.
Instructions: Thinly slice the onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes, chop the herbs, and roughly chop the mushrooms. Mix the salad and dress it with olive oil.
10. Beef à la Française
Source: kovrov-agora.ruYou can prepare any other meat using the same recipe. Pork bakes similarly, and chicken a bit faster.
You will need: 800 g beef, 300 g cheese, 4 onions, spices.
Instructions: Slice the beef into pieces up to 1.5 cm thick, lightly pound, and sprinkle with spices. Arrange on a baking sheet. Slice the onion into thin half-rings and layer on top. Cover everything with grated cheese and bake in the oven for about 40 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
11. Potato Salad
Source: domrecepthozaikam.blogspot.comThis is a quick German dish made from ingredients often left in the fridge. Filling and delicious!
You will need: 500 g potatoes, 120 g bacon, 3 smoked sausages, 2 red onions, 5 pickled gherkins, 1 tbsp wine vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil, spices and herbs.
Instructions: Boil potatoes until cooked and slice into wedges. Slice the onion into feathers, and gherkins into rounds. Roughly chop and fry the sausages with bacon, chop the herbs, and mix the salad. Dress everything with oil, vinegar, and spices.
12. Lentil Patties
Source: uwworsp.orgAn excellent alternative to meat patties when you want variety. And also – a cheap and accessible everyday dish.
You will need: 1 cup lentils, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 cm ginger, 2 eggs, 1 tsp cumin, spices.
Instructions: Pre-cook the lentils until soft and mash them slightly. Grate the onion, carrot, ginger, and garlic. Lightly sauté everything in a pan. Mix the vegetables with lentils, eggs, and spices, form small patties with wet hands, and fry on both sides.
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13. Stewed Beans
Source: attuale.ruA quick and easy dish made from canned beans, which don't need to be soaked and boiled first.
You will need: 400 g canned red beans, 400 g canned white beans, 200 g green beans, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp tomato paste, spices.
Instructions: Finely chop the onion, carrot, and celery and sauté for 7-10 minutes until soft. Add tomato paste and garlic, and simmer for another minute. Add all the beans and a little water to keep the dish simmering. Simmer for 7 minutes covered and season before serving.
14. Tilapia with Vegetables
Source: shashlik54.ruWhat could be simpler and quicker than fish with vegetables? Tilapia is also very inexpensive and available almost everywhere.
You will need: 300 g tilapia, 1 carrot, 2 onions, 1 bunch dill, 2 lemon wedges, 1 tomato, 2 tbsp wine, spices, 2 tbsp flour.
Instructions: Cut the tilapia and mix with spices, then dredge in flour. Peel the tomato and dice it. Chop the onion and carrot and sauté until soft. Add the tomato and stir. Separately fry the fish in flour. Combine all ingredients, add lemon, spices, chopped dill, and wine, pour in a little water, and simmer for 10-15 minutes over low heat.
15. Baked Fish Meatballs
Source: receptykulinarov.ruFish is especially good for dinner because it's low-calorie and cooks quickly.
You will need: 1 kg white fish fillet, 1 lemon, 80 g butter, 1 bunch herbs, spices, 1 egg, 1 onion.
Instructions: Pass the fish and onion through a meat grinder. Add butter, chopped herbs, spices, and lemon zest to taste. Form small meatballs, place them on parchment paper, and bake for about 10 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
16. Stewed Zucchini with Rice
Source: vsevkulinary.ruA healthy diet dinner dish that will appeal to adults and children alike. Be sure to try it when you get the chance!
You will need: 150 g rice, 1 zucchini, 1 tomato, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, spices.
Instructions: Roughly chop all vegetables, sauté onion with carrot for 5 minutes, then add bell pepper. Fry for another couple of minutes, add zucchini, and continue frying until soft. Season the vegetables and add the chopped tomato. Simmer everything covered for 10 minutes. Add pre-cooked rice to the vegetables, stir, and cook for another 4 minutes.
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17. Buckwheat with Minced Meat
Source: botanichka.ruThis simple and hearty dish is also known as "merchant-style buckwheat." Here's how to make it!
You will need: 500 g minced meat, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 cloves garlic, 1 cup buckwheat, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 bell pepper, herbs, spices.
Instructions: Roughly chop all vegetables with garlic and sauté until soft. Add minced meat and continue frying for about 5 minutes, stirring. Add herbs and spices, and cook for another couple of minutes. Then add tomato paste and dry buckwheat, stir, and pour in 2 cups of water. Cook the dish covered over low heat for about 15 minutes until done.
18. Zucchini Patties with Cheese
Source: farsh-recept.ruYou're probably familiar with zucchini fritters. These patties are quite similar, but we suggest enhancing them with cheese and herbs.
You will need: 800 g zucchini, 2 cloves garlic, 1 bunch herbs, 60 g cheese, 1 egg, 4 tbsp flour, 200 g breadcrumbs, spices.
Instructions: Grate the zucchini and squeeze out some liquid. Add grated cheese, chopped herbs and garlic, egg, and spices. Mix and add flour to achieve the desired consistency. Form patties with wet hands, coat in breadcrumbs, and fry on both sides.
19. Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes in the Oven
Source: yankelevitch.ruThis dish is great because it cooks itself while you attend to your pre-dinner tasks.
You will need: 6 chicken drumsticks, 6 potatoes, 1 carrot, 2 onions, 200 g sour cream, 1 tsp khmeli-suneli, 3 cloves garlic, spices.
Instructions: Mix sour cream with garlic and all spices. Roughly chop the vegetables and mix with this marinade. Also coat the chicken drumsticks with it and place everything in a baking dish. Cook the dish in the oven for about 45-50 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
20. Baked Pumpkin
Source: pinterest.ruDuring pumpkin season, this is one of the best ingredients for a delicious, quick, and cheap dinner!
You will need: 1 kg pumpkin, 3 cloves garlic, 1 handful pumpkin seeds, 1 tsp oregano, 5 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Instructions: Dice the pumpkin, mix with spices and oil. Add garlic, oregano, and seeds, place in a baking dish, and bake in the oven for 35 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.