Craving a delicious dinner but don't have the energy or desire to spend a lot of time on it? You don't have to, because there are plenty of simple and quick recipes using ingredients you're sure to find in your fridge. We're sharing 20 ideas for what to cook for dinner for yourself and the whole family!
1. Lavash with Cheese
This aromatic snack can easily become a standalone dinner if served with vegetables and your favorite drink.
You'll need: 300 g thin lavash, 2 eggs, 200 g cheese, 100 g green onions, 100 g sour cream, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Grate the cheese and boiled eggs, finely chop the green onions and herbs, then mix everything in one bowl with sour cream and spices. Cut the lavash into equal rectangles, spread the filling, and carefully fold into envelopes. Fry for a few minutes on each side in a pan lightly greased with oil.
2. Eggplant with Cheese
Блюдо получается очень простое и быстрое, но сытное и вкусное!
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Приготовление: Разрежь баклажаны вдоль, достань серединку и провари их пару минут в кипятке. Натри сыр и вареные яйца, смешай со сметаной и сливочным маслом. Выложи начинку в лодочки и отправь в духовку на 150 градусов до зарумянивания.
3. Breaded Potatoes
We're used to breading meat and cheese, but what if we made crispy, aromatic potatoes?
You'll need: 1 kg potatoes, 60 g butter, 2 tbsp breadcrumbs, salt, spices.
Preparation: Peel the potatoes and make incisions or cut them into wedges. Place on a baking sheet, brush with oil, and bake for 25 minutes at 220 degrees. Remove, brush with oil again, sprinkle with salt, spices, and breadcrumbs, and return to the oven until golden.
4. Mackerel with Vegetables
Mackerel is rich in nutrients and trace elements. So you'll get not only a delicious but also a very healthy dinner!
You'll need: 600 g mackerel, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 potato, vegetable oil, salt.
Preparation: Wash, peel, and cut all vegetables into large pieces and arrange them around the edge of a baking dish. Gut the fish, if desired - cut off the head and slice the body, place it among the vegetables. Drizzle everything with oil, salt, add spices, and bake for 45 minutes at 180 degrees.
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5. Cream Soup from Vegetable Mix
If you have a bag of frozen vegetable mix in your freezer, we have an original recipe for how to use it!
You'll need: A bag of vegetable mix, a cup of broth, spices.
Preparation: A Mexican mix with spicy seasonings is ideal. Place the vegetables in a pot (without water), heat them, season, and slowly pour in the broth in 2-3 stages. Simmer the mixture for fifteen minutes, puree it with a blender, and add any missing spices to taste.
6. Eggplant with Tomatoes
Another quick dinner recipe using this healthy and affordable vegetable!
You'll need: 2 eggplants, 3 tomatoes, 200 g cheese, 1 tbsp sour cream, garlic, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Slice the eggplants into rounds, place them in a bowl, generously sprinkle with salt, and cover with water for 20 minutes. Lightly fry the eggplants in a pan, then transfer them to a baking sheet. Prepare a sauce from sour cream, garlic, herbs, and spices, and spread it on each round. Top with a tomato slice, sprinkle with herbs, grated cheese, and bake in the oven at 200 degrees for 20 minutes.
7. Warm Salad with Liver
The ideal balance of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates in one plate is quite achievable!
You'll need: lettuce, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, chicken liver, eggs according to the number of servings.
Preparation: Fry the liver until cooked, season with spices, and let cool. Arrange the lettuce, tomatoes, and lightly sautéed bell pepper. Boil eggs or prepare poached eggs, and beautifully arrange the ingredients on a plate. Use any favorite dressing or mix olive oil with mustard and balsamic vinegar.
8. Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Syrniki)
Who said syrniki are only for breakfast? Cottage cheese also makes an excellent light dinner!
You'll need: 600 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 4 tbsp flour, 4 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp baking soda.
Preparation: Pass the cottage cheese through a sieve and mix it with egg and sugar. Add sifted flour and baking soda, knead the dough, then individually roll each syrnik in flour for a crispy crust. Fry them for literally a minute and a half on each side.
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9. Wok with Chicken and Vegetables
Classic Chinese noodles will appeal to all lovers of Asian cuisine!
You'll need: 100 g rice noodles, 250 g chicken fillet, carrots, green beans, onions and green onions, spices, soy sauce, ginger, lemon juice.
Preparation: Wok is a win-win option for what to cook quickly and deliciously for dinner. Simply chop all ingredients, fry the chicken, add vegetables, sauce, and spices to it. A couple of minutes before the end of cooking, add the boiled noodles and fry again.
10. Zucchini Casserole with Minced Meat
In summer, there's nothing better than zucchini, especially since you can cook them almost any way you like!
You'll need: 400 g zucchini, 200 g minced meat, 2 tomatoes, garlic, onion, 2 eggs, 150 g sour cream, 100 g cheese, vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Wash and peel the zucchini, remove the core with seeds, grate, and squeeze out excess juice. Finely chop the onion with garlic, fry, add minced meat, and continue frying until half-cooked.
Mix eggs with sour cream and spices, grate cheese, and slice tomatoes into rounds. Layer everything in a baking dish, pour over the egg mixture, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for half an hour at 180 degrees.
11. Pasta with Cheese
Nothing is quicker for dinner than plain pasta with cheese, but even that can be made more interesting!
You'll need: 200 g pasta, 100 g cheese, olive oil, Italian herbs, mixed peppers.
Preparation: Boil your favorite pasta or spaghetti, slightly undercooking it. Heat olive oil in a pan, season, and pour in half a glass of pasta water. Simmer the pasta in this pan, sprinkle with grated cheese, and cover to melt.
12. Bulgur with Vegetables and Mint
This dish will be a good alternative to rice and buckwheat, which have become quite tiresome!
You'll need: 200 g bulgur, 2 tomatoes, 1 carrot, half a bell pepper, mint, garlic, and onion.
Preparation: Boil the bulgur, cut the vegetables into large pieces, and fry them in a pan. Add the bulgur and spices, simmer under a lid for a couple more minutes. Sprinkle with a pinch of dried mint or add a couple of fresh leaves for aroma.
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13. Young Zucchini with Garlic
This is probably one of the simplest recipes for what to cook quickly and deliciously for dinner!
You'll need: 2 zucchini, garlic, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, spices, oil.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into thick, even rounds about a centimeter thick, fry on both sides until half-cooked, and place in a bowl. Crush a couple of garlic cloves, chop herbs, and add everything to the zucchini. Drizzle with mayonnaise, gently toss the contents of the bowl, arrange, and serve!
14. Chicken with Mushrooms in Cream
This classic recipe never disappoints and pairs well with any side dish!
You'll need: 500 g chicken fillet, 250 g mushrooms, 70 ml cream, 1 processed cheese, spices.
Preparation: Cut the chicken into pieces, fry almost until cooked, and transfer to a bowl with all the liquid. Start frying the mushrooms, season them with spices and salt. Add the chicken with the remaining broth, stir, pour in the cream, and grate the processed cheese. Simmer under a lid for about 5 more minutes.
15. Fried Green Beans
It makes both a wonderful side dish for meat and a complete standalone meal!
You'll need: 350 g green beans, garlic, spices, olive oil.
Preparation: Rinse frozen beans with hot water to thaw, or chop fresh ones. Boil them in salted water for about 5 minutes to soften slightly. In oil, first fry the garlic and remove it after 3 minutes, then add the beans to the pan for another 2-3 minutes.
16. Zucchini Pancakes
Dinner will be as light and low-calorie as possible, and young zucchini are best for it.
You'll need: 200 ml milk, zucchini, 150 g flour, egg, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Wash, dry, and grate the zucchini on a medium grater, squeeze out a little excess juice, and transfer to a bowl. Add chopped herbs, raw egg, milk, and mix. Slowly add flour until the desired consistency, and finally – about 30 ml of vegetable oil and fry like regular pancakes.
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17. Chopped Chicken Cutlets
To make delicious and aromatic cutlets, you don't need to bother with a meat grinder at all!
You'll need: 400 g chicken fillet, 1 egg, 1 onion, 2 tbsp starch, spices.
Preparation: Briefly place the chicken in the freezer to make it easier to cut, and chop into small cubes. Add finely chopped onion, starch, egg, spices, and mix everything. Fry the cutlets for 3 minutes on each side until a beautiful golden crust forms.
18. Cauliflower in Egg Batter
Both fresh and frozen cauliflower from a bag are suitable for dinner!
You'll need: 400 g cauliflower, 2 eggs, butter, spices.
Preparation: Parboil the cauliflower for 5 minutes so it's not too tough. Mix eggs with spices, melt about 30 g of butter in a pan. Add the cauliflower to the same pan, lightly fry, pour in the egg, and leave for another 5 minutes. To prevent the dish from turning into an omelet, stir it constantly.
19. Liver Pancakes
These pancakes are very nutritious and healthy, and they're quite simple to make!
You'll need: 800 g liver, 50 ml milk, 1 egg, 4 tbsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Rinse and clean the liver, chop it, and blend until smooth. Add all other ingredients, knead the batter, and let it rest for 20 minutes. Fry the pancakes for 5-6 minutes, adding oil periodically.
20. Lazy Cabbage Rolls
This dish is more like meatballs with cabbage, but what does it matter when it's so delicious!
You'll need: 500 g minced meat, 150 g cabbage, 70 g rice, 200 g sour cream, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 egg, spices.
Preparation: Cook parboiled rice until half-done and finely shred young cabbage. Chop the onion, finely grate the carrot or blend it, and mix with minced meat, rice, cabbage, egg, and spices.
Form meatballs, arrange them tightly in a pan, and pour over a mixture of sour cream, tomato paste, and spices. Simmer the lazy cabbage rolls for a little over half an hour with the lid on.