If you still think baking is a complex art, we're ready to argue! Here are 20 quick and delicious oven recipes for all occasions. Soups, meats, sides, desserts – take your pick!
1. Baked Broccoli with Egg
For color, add finely chopped carrots, tomatoes, or bell peppers.
You will need: 2 heads of broccoli, 2 onions, 6 eggs, 1 tbsp olive oil, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Divide the broccoli into florets and parboil them in boiling water for 3 minutes. Sauté the onion in olive oil, and with it, any other vegetables you're using. Place the onion in a baking dish, arrange the broccoli florets on top, and pour over the beaten eggs with spices. Bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
2. Pumpkin Fritters in the Oven
A quick, healthy dish with almost no oil.
You will need: 400 g pumpkin, 3 eggs, 1 tbsp sugar, 200 g flour, 2 tbsp yogurt, 1 tsp vegetable oil, 0.5 tsp baking soda.
Preparation: Grate the pumpkin, let it sit for 15 minutes, and squeeze out excess juice. Add the remaining ingredients and mix the dough, then let it rest for another 20 minutes. Spoon the fritters onto a greased baking sheet and bake in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes on one side and 10 minutes on the other.
3. Lule Kebab in the Oven
We recommend using a mixed mince of beef and pork.
You will need: 500 g minced meat, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, a bunch of cilantro, 50 ml red wine, 50 ml water, 1 tbsp soy sauce, spices.
Preparation: Mix the minced meat with chopped onion, garlic, cilantro, soy sauce, and spices, then refrigerate for an hour. Beat it against the table for a couple of minutes and form lule kebabs on skewers. Pour water with wine into the baking dish, and hang the meat preparations above it. Bake for half an hour at 190 degrees Celsius, turning once halfway through the process.
4. Ribs in Wine
Even if you're cooking ribs for the first time, they're sure to turn out perfectly with this recipe!
You will need: 1 kg beef ribs, 250 ml red wine, 250 g onions, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 500 ml broth, 1 head garlic, 1 bunch herbs, 60 g flour, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 50 ml cream, spices.
Preparation: Clean the ribs, season with salt and pepper, and lightly fry in oil. Roughly chop the vegetables and fry them too, add tomato paste with flour, and simmer. Pour wine over the vegetables, add the ribs, and simmer for another half hour. Transfer to a baking dish, add halved garlic heads and herbs, pour in broth, cover with foil, and bake for another 2 hours in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Aromatic Pork in the Oven
It's hard to find an oven dish recipe that's even simpler and quicker!
You will need: 1 kg pork, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp dried garlic, zest of 1 lemon, 0.5 tsp salt, oregano, black pepper, coriander.
Preparation: Rinse the pork, make crosshatch incisions, and rub with a mixture of olive oil, zest, and all spices. Wrap the meat in cling film and refrigerate for 2 hours. Bake in a roasting sleeve for 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius, then for another hour at 170 degrees Celsius.
6. Baked Zucchini in Breadcrumbs
The healthiest and most original appetizer.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 2 tbsp flour, salt, 2 eggs, spices, breadcrumbs.
Preparation: Cut the zucchini into large sticks and coat them in flour and spices. Separately whisk the egg and mix breadcrumbs with seasonings and herbs. Dip each zucchini piece alternately into both containers, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
7. Eggplant with Ham in the Oven
Preparing the ingredients will take a maximum of 15 minutes.
You will need: 1 eggplant, 10 cherry tomatoes, 100 g mozzarella, 50 g ham, basil, herbs, 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, 100 g cheese.
Preparation: Mince the herbs with garlic in a blender and add olive oil. Wash the eggplant and make deep cross-cuts, salt it and leave for half an hour, then rinse.
Place it in a baking dish, brush with green sauce, and insert slices of ham, tomatoes, and mozzarella into the cuts. Arrange any remaining ingredients around it, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Yogurt Cake in the Oven
A very delicate and quick dessert made from readily available ingredients.
You will need: 200 g yogurt, 1 egg, 30 g powdered sugar, 0.5 cup cornstarch, 25 g raisins, 50 g shortbread cookies, 10 g butter.
Preparation: Whisk the egg with powdered sugar and yogurt, then add cornstarch. Crush the cookies into crumbs and sprinkle them on the bottom of buttered molds. Arrange steamed raisins or other filling on top, pour in the yogurt mixture, and sprinkle with the remaining cookie crumbs. Bake in the oven for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Braised Cabbage with Apples in the Oven
Yes, even braised cabbage can be cooked in the oven, and with such unusual additions.
You will need: 1 kg sauerkraut, 2 onions, 2 sweet apples, half a glass of raisins, spices, 150 ml white wine, 1 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Peel and chop the onions and apples, sauté them with sugar, and then add the cabbage to the same pan. Bring everything to a boil, pour in the wine with spices, add raisins, and send to the oven for an hour at 150 degrees Celsius.
10. Baked Tomato Soup
This amazing oven dish with a bright smoky aroma will surely become your favorite!
You will need: 1 kg tomatoes, 800 ml broth, 300 g smoked ham, 3 onions, 150 g cheese, 3 cloves garlic, spices, 3 slices bread.
Preparation: Chop and sauté the onions with garlic in olive oil, then add peeled and chopped tomatoes. Add broth, bread cubes, and spices, then simmer for about 40 minutes over low heat. Add meat cubes, a little more garlic croutons to taste, and grated cheese, then bake the soup in individual pots for about 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
11. Baked Pearl Barley Porridge
An unusual side dish straight from the Baltics. If you still have no idea what to do with pearl barley – we'll tell you!
You will need: 180 g pearl barley, 300 g bacon, 3 cloves garlic, 2 onions, spices.
Preparation: Dice the bacon and fry it with chopped onion and garlic. Place the rinsed barley in a baking dish, top with bacon, season, and pour in 1.5 liters of water. Bake the porridge for about an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Baked Doughnuts
Classic deep-fried doughnuts are not for everyone, but baked ones are much healthier.
You will need: 1 cup warm milk, 1 tbsp active dry yeast, 2 tbsp butter, 0.5 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 4 cups flour, 1 tbsp cinnamon, 1 tsp salt, a pinch of nutmeg.
Preparation: Dissolve the yeast in a third of the warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes. Add the remaining milk, sugar, softened butter, beaten eggs, and spices. Finally, add the flour, knead the dough, and let it rise in a warm place for an hour.
Roll out the dough and cut out doughnuts, cover them with a towel, and let them rise for another 45 minutes. Bake the doughnuts for 10 minutes in the oven at 160 degrees Celsius, then dip them in glaze or melted butter with sugar.
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13. Fluffy Cottage Cheese Flatbreads without Flour
Just four ingredients – and diet-friendly flatbreads for tea are ready.
You will need: 130 g full-fat cottage cheese, 3 eggs, 0.5 tsp baking powder and salt.
Preparation: Whisk the egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form, and the yolks separately until lightly pale. Mash the cottage cheese and add it to the yolks with baking powder, and whisk for another couple of minutes. Gently fold the mixture with the egg whites using a spatula, spoon onto parchment paper, and bake for 20 minutes at 160 degrees Celsius.
14. Chicken Thighs on a Cabbage Bed
Young cabbage is best, or simply choose smaller heads.
You will need: 1 head of cabbage, 3 chicken thighs, 2 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Coat the chicken thighs in spices and let them sit for half an hour. Cut the cabbage into large rounds and place them in a baking dish. Mix oil with spices and crushed garlic, and brush over the cabbage. Arrange the chicken thighs on top and bake everything together in the oven for about 50 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Dorado with Lemon and Basil in the Oven
You can cook any other fish in the oven using the same principle.
You will need: 1 dorado, 1 lemon, 20 ml olive oil, salt, pepper, a bunch of basil.
Preparation: Clean and gut the fish, then place it on foil greased with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with the juice of half a lemon, and stuff the belly with chopped basil and slices of the remaining lemon. Wrap the foil into a packet and bake for 25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
16. Stuffed Tomatoes
Use firm and ripe large tomatoes.
You will need: 12 tomatoes, 500 g minced meat, 1 eggplant, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp bulgur, herbs, 1 tsp cumin, 2 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Bake the eggplant for 15 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius, peel, and puree with a blender. Remove the tops of the tomatoes, carefully scoop out the pulp, and separately blend it with spices and olive oil. Mix the minced meat with grated onion and garlic, eggplant pulp, cooked bulgur, cumin, and chopped herbs.
Fill the tomatoes with the mixture and cover with their tops. Pour the tomato sauce into a baking dish, place the tomatoes in it, cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes at 80 degrees Celsius. Remove the foil and bake for another half hour.
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17. Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Fruit in the Oven
Any fruits or berries will do, for example – peaches.
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 1 tbsp flour, 1 tbsp honey, 1 peach, 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
Preparation: Mash the cottage cheese with a fork, add flour, egg, sesame seeds, honey, and chopped peach. Mix the dough and form the cottage cheese pancakes. Place on parchment paper and bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
18. Baked Casserole with Boiled Chicken and Tomatoes
If you have leftover boiled chicken from broth – you can make it much more interesting!
You will need: 500 g chicken, leek, 4 tomatoes, herbs, 50 g butter, 2 tbsp flour, 150 g 20% sour cream, zest of 1 lemon, spices and herbs, 2 tbsp grated cheese, 1 tbsp breadcrumbs.
Preparation: Chop the leek, lightly sauté in butter, then add sour cream, flour, zest, herbs, and chopped greens with spices. Place chicken pieces in a baking dish, pour over the sour cream sauce, and mix. Arrange thin tomato slices on top, sprinkle with a mixture of cheese and breadcrumbs, and bake for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
19. Lavash Rolls with Potatoes
Add color with paprika, turmeric, or chopped herbs.
You will need: 4 sheets thin lavash, 6 potatoes, 100 g cheese, 250 ml milk, 2 eggs, 25 g butter, spices, 1 egg yolk.
Preparation: Boil potatoes, mash them into a puree, and add spices, milk, butter, grated cheese, and eggs. Spread the filling over the lavash, place the next sheet on top, and continue layering. Roll everything into a tight roll, wrap it tightly in cling film, and refrigerate for an hour. Cut into 2 cm thick slices, brush with egg yolk, and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
20. Chicken Pâté in the Oven
To make the dish juicier, replace half of the chicken fillet with turkey or use thigh fillet.
You will need: 350 g chicken liver, 400 g chicken fillet, 1 onion, 100 ml 20% cream, 3 eggs, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Blend the liver, meat, and onion with cream and eggs in a blender. Add spices to taste, pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, and bake for an hour and a half in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.