Delicious Dishes: 20 Homemade Recipes
Looking for more variety in your daily diet, but completely out of ideas? We've thought of that for you and prepared a selection of 20 recipes for delicious homemade dishes. Take a look, try them out, experiment, and get inspired!
1. Napa Cabbage Rolls
These delightful vegetable rolls are very tasty and beautiful.
You will need: 4 Napa cabbage leaves, 60 g cheese, 1 tomato, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp flour, 40 ml vegetable oil, salt and spices.
Preparation: Whisk the eggs with flour and salt, then dip the cabbage leaves into the batter. Fry them in a pan for literally 30 seconds per side, then top with tomato slices and cheese. Roll the leaves up, bake in the oven for 10 minutes until the cheese melts, and serve.
2. Veal with Oranges in Pots
Meat with fruit – what could be better?
You will need: 300 g veal, 1 orange, 2 celery stalks, 1 bell pepper, 1.5 tbsp Dijon mustard, a pinch of cinnamon, a pinch of hot pepper, 1 tbsp sugar, 0.5 lemon, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Marinate the veal pieces in lemon juice for half an hour. Cut the orange in half, slice one round, and squeeze the juice from the rest. Simmer the juice with sugar for about 7 minutes until the syrup thickens.
Quickly fry the meat, season with salt and pepper, and transfer to a pot. Pour in the syrup, top with chopped celery and pepper, spread with mustard, and sprinkle with spices. Finally, add a slice of orange and bake for an hour at 200 degrees Celsius.
3. Smoked Mackerel Salad
If you love fish salads – this recipe is especially for you.
You will need: 200 g smoked mackerel, 150 g carrots, 90 g rice, 3 eggs, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Cook rice, eggs, and carrots. Dice the eggs and carrots, and finely chop the deboned fish. Mix all ingredients and dress with mayonnaise. Add spices, herbs, or nuts to taste.
4. Potato Puffs
An interesting snack with minimal time investment.
You will need: 200 g boiled potatoes, 70 g butter, 100 g hard cheese, 150 g flour, 1 egg.
Preparation: Grate potatoes and cheese on a coarse grater, add flour, egg yolk, and soft butter. Knead the dough and refrigerate for half an hour. Fold and roll out the dough several times, cut into squares, and bake the puffs for 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Spaghetti with Anchovies
A very simple and quick recipe – a true Italian classic.
You will need: 450 g spaghetti, 12 canned anchovies, 125 ml olive oil, 6 cloves garlic, 1 chili pepper, 30 g parsley, 30 g breadcrumbs.
Preparation: Mash half of the anchovies into a paste, and chop the rest into large pieces. Chop the chili pepper and garlic and sauté in olive oil. Add the mashed anchovies and simmer, then add the herbs and the remaining anchovies. Cook the spaghetti, mix with the sauce, and sprinkle with breadcrumbs for an interesting texture.
6. Beef with Broccoli in Oyster Sauce
A very delicious Asian dish that is easy to prepare at home.
You will need: 500 g beef, 400 g broccoli, 10 g cilantro, half an onion, 10 g ginger, half a lemon, 50 ml each of olive oil and oyster sauce.
Preparation: Lightly blanch the broccoli florets, finely chop the onion and ginger, and slice the beef into thin strips. Quickly stir-fry everything in a pan with olive oil over high heat. Add oyster sauce, mix, season with lemon juice, and sprinkle with cilantro.
7. Plum Pie
The legendary and incredibly delicious pie from "The New York Times."
You will need: 120 g butter, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, 2 eggs, 1 tsp baking powder, 12 large plums, 1 tsp cinnamon, a pinch of salt.
Preparation: Beat butter with sugar, eggs, and salt, then fold in flour with baking powder. Grease a baking dish, spread the dough, and arrange plum halves on top. Sprinkle with a small amount of sugar and cinnamon, and bake for 45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Tomato and Bryndza Salad
An ideal and inexpensive everyday snack.
You will need: 100 g bryndza cheese, 150 g tomatoes, 0.5 cup nuts, 1 tbsp grainy mustard, 0.5 bunch herbs, 2 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Dice the bryndza cheese and slice the tomatoes thinly. Chop the herbs and nuts, mix all ingredients, and dress with olive oil and mustard.
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9. Chicken Breast with Cheese
The main thing in this dish is to cut the fillet as carefully as possible.
You will need: 2 chicken fillets, 4 slices of cheese, breadcrumbs, spices and herbs, 1 egg, garlic.
Preparation: Make pocket cuts in the fillet, but do not cut all the way through. Insert cheese and chopped herbs, season inside and out, and add garlic to taste. Secure the edges with toothpicks, dip the breast in beaten egg and breadcrumbs, and fry over medium heat.
10. Cheese Pie
Suitable for soup, as a snack, or for taking on the go.
You will need: 2 eggs, 1 cup kefir, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 1 cup flour, 250 g cheese, 200 g ham, herbs.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with salt, dissolve baking soda in kefir, and mix with flour until it reaches a pancake batter consistency. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater, chop the ham, and mix everything into the dough. Pour into a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
11. Spaghetti with Lemon Pesto
Another very delicious Italian dish that even a novice cook can prepare.
You will need: 500 g spaghetti, 4 lemons, 4 cloves garlic, 50 g cheese, 20 g pine nuts, 100 g basil, 150 ml olive oil, salt and pepper.
Preparation: Blend basil, garlic, cheese, pine nuts, lemon juice, and olive oil with spices in a blender. Cook the spaghetti and mix with the aromatic green sauce. That's it!
12. Bean and Roasted Pepper Salad
For a brighter and more beautiful salad, use red beans.
You will need: 5 peppers, 150 g beans, 2 onions, 4 cloves garlic, 30 g cheese, 30 ml balsamic vinegar, 50 ml olive oil, 20 ml lemon juice, spices, sugar, herbs.
Preparation: Soak and cook the beans in advance, or use canned beans. Place the peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius, then leave them in a bag for 20 minutes. Marinate the onion half-rings in spices and sugar. Mix all ingredients, add grated cheese and chopped herbs with garlic. Dress the salad with a mixture of oil, vinegar, and lemon juice.
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13. Zucchini Cutlets with Minced Meat
Besides their pleasant taste, they also have an interesting color.
You will need: 300 g zucchini, 300 g minced meat, 1 egg, 3 tbsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater and mix with minced meat, spices, and egg. Add flour, form into cutlets, and place them on parchment paper. Bake for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Salmon with Dill Sauce
A real delicacy, but very easy to prepare!
You will need: 300 g fish steak, 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, salt and pepper, 1 bunch dill, 2 cloves garlic.
Preparation: Rinse and pat dry the salmon, rub with salt and pepper, sprinkle with lemon, and bake for 20 minutes in an oiled dish at 200 degrees Celsius. Mix oil with crushed garlic, spices, and finely chopped dill, then pour over the fish.
15. Elegant Chicken Liver Salad
Even ordinary chicken liver can easily be transformed into an original and very delicious dish.
You will need: 250 g chicken liver, 2 pickled cucumbers, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 200 g canned peas, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 40 ml vegetable oil, green onions, spices.
Preparation: Rinse and clean the liver, cook it for 20 minutes, and in the meantime, chop and fry the onion with carrots. Finely chop the liver and cucumbers into strips, mix the ingredients, add peas and green onions, and dress the salad with mayonnaise.
16. Strawberry Semolina Porridge
Both children and adults will enjoy this semolina porridge!
You will need: 500 ml milk, 4 tbsp semolina, 8 strawberries, 2 tsp butter, sugar.
Preparation: Boil the milk, add semolina, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Set aside for 8 minutes, add strawberry pieces or other berries, sugar, and spices to taste. Blend everything with an immersion blender.
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17. Shiny Lemon Cake
The cake turns out very airy with a beautiful shiny crust.
You will need: 1 tbsp butter, 1 cup sugar, 360 g cottage cheese, 4 eggs, 1 lemon, 1.5 tsp baking soda, 2 cups flour.
Preparation: Rub butter with half the sugar and cottage cheese until smooth. Blend the lemon with its peel in a blender and add to the dough. Separately whisk the eggs with the remaining sugar, add to the cottage cheese mixture, sprinkle in baking soda, mix, knead with flour, and transfer to a baking dish. Bake for 40-60 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
18. Shrimp with Herbs in Soy Sauce
Boiled and fried shrimp are clear, but what about baked ones?
You will need: 500 g shrimp, 50 ml soy sauce, 50 ml olive oil, 2 tsp rosemary, 50 g butter, herbs and spices.
Preparation: Peel the shrimp and place them in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and soy sauce, season, mix, and let sit for half an hour. Sprinkle with rosemary and herbs, add pieces of butter, and bake for 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
19. Eggplant Parmigiana
A simple recipe for preparing a very delicious eggplant dish.
You will need: 1 kg eggplants, 100 ml vegetable oil, 40 ml olive oil, 1 clove garlic, 1 kg canned tomatoes, 300 g mozzarella, 100 g Parmesan, 10 g basil, spices.
Preparation: Slice the eggplants into rounds, layer them, salting each layer, leave for an hour, then rinse. Fry each slice on both sides in vegetable oil. In another saucepan, simmer chopped tomatoes with garlic and basil in olive oil. Arrange the eggplants in a baking dish, pour the sauce over them, top with mozzarella, sprinkle with Parmesan, and bake for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
20. Cruffins
These are American pastries – something between muffins and croissants.
You will need: 300 g flour, 140 ml water, 200 g butter, 50 g sugar, salt and powdered sugar, 7 g yeast.
Preparation: Mix water and 50 g melted butter, add sugar and yeast. Cover the bowl with cling film and place in a warm spot for 15 minutes. Add sifted flour, salt, and knead the dough. Return it to a warm place until it doubles in size.
Divide the dough into 6 parts and roll each into a thin strip. Spread each with softened butter and roll into a spiral. Cut the spirals in half and coil them into muffin tins. Bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
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