Twenty-one simple dishes that could be consumed daily without losing appetite
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In the world of cooking, there's a recipe for every palate and preference. Here are some simple and delicious dishes to try at home, from ground turkey stuffed peppers to one-pot pomegranate chicken and rice.
Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Prepare these flavourful stuffed peppers by filling halved peppers with cooked turkey, grains, and seasoning, then baking until tender. The best part? You can assemble them earlier in the day and refrigerate until needed, making it a perfect meal for busy weeknights.
Mujadara
Mujadara is a classic dish from the Middle East, made with lentils, rice, and caramelized onions. Amandine Bernardi, a renowned cookbook author, has a recipe for Mujadara in her book "One Pot: 100 Simple Recipes to Cook Together."
Pan-Fried Sockeye Salmon
Cooking Sockeye salmon has never been easier. Simply pan-fry it in a hot skillet for a crisp crust and tender inside. The method requires little more than seasoning and oil.
Matzo Lasagna with Cottage Cheese
Looking for a twist on traditional lasagna? Try Matzo Lasagna with Cottage Cheese! Layered with tomato sauce and cheese, this dish uses matzo in place of pasta sheets.
Baked Creamy Salmon
Baked creamy salmon is a delightful one-pan meal that cooks in the oven with potatoes and a garlic cream sauce. The salmon stays tender while the potatoes turn soft inside and crisp outside, and everything is ready in about 30 minutes.
Classic White Fish in White Wine Sauce
This classic dish is made by pan-searing fillets and finishing them in a quick sauce of wine and butter. The dish cooks in about 15 minutes.
Sheet Pan Paprika Chicken and Veggies
Toss chicken and vegetables in seasoning and roast them together on a sheet pan. The chicken stays juicy while the vegetables soften and brown.
Black Bean Tacos with Sweet Pepper Salsa
Prepare these tasty tacos by heating beans with mild seasoning and topping them with fresh salsa. The tortillas can be warmed on a skillet or in the microwave, and they're ready in under 15 minutes.
Middle Eastern Tofu Rice Bowls
Combine pan-seared tofu with cooked rice and vegetables for a flavourful Middle Eastern-inspired meal. The tofu is seasoned with warming spices before cooking.
Grilled Chicken Kofta Kebab
Grilled Chicken Kofta Kebab is a tasty dish made by mixing ground chicken with herbs, shaping into logs, and grilling until browned. They cook in about 10 minutes over medium heat.
Mujadara (Stovetop Version)
Mujadara can also be cooked on the stovetop. This version is made with lentils, rice, and caramelized onions until soft. The onions are browned slowly to bring out their sweetness, and the recipe takes about 40 minutes.
Baked Feta Pasta
Start with a block of feta and cherry tomatoes roasted together until soft, then stir them into cooked pasta to make a creamy sauce. Most of the time is spent in the oven while you prepare the noodles.
Spicy Tofu Tacos
Pan-fry crumbled tofu with seasoning until browned, then place it in tortillas with any preferred toppings.
Oven-Baked Buttermilk Chicken and Potatoes
Marinate chicken in buttermilk before baking it with potatoes in one pan. The chicken stays tender while the potatoes turn soft inside and crisp outside, and baking takes about 45 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and potatoes are golden.
Vegetarian Biryani Rice
Cook rice with spices and vegetables in one pot for a flavourful vegetarian biryani rice. The flavours develop as everything simmers together, and the dish takes about 40 minutes from start to finish.
Baked Turkey Kofta Pita Sandwiches
Seasoned ground turkey shaped into patties and baked until cooked through, then placed inside pita bread with fresh vegetables and tahini sauce.
Creamy Citrus Chicken with Rosemary
Cook chicken in a sauce of citrus juice, cream, and herbs on the stovetop. The chicken simmers in the sauce until tender, taking about 25 minutes.
Easy Garlic Scape Pesto Pizza
Spread pesto on pizza crust, add goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, then bake until crisp. Using pre-made crust keeps the prep short, and baking takes less than 15 minutes.
Oyster and Maitake Mushroom Pasta
Sauté mushrooms in butter, then toss with cooked pasta. The sauce comes together in the same pan as the mushrooms, and cooking takes less than 20 minutes.
One-Pot Pomegranate Chicken and Rice
Simmer chicken, rice, spices, and pomegranate together until cooked. This one-pot dish takes about 40 minutes from start to finish.
Chicken Sausage and Veggies
Roast chicken sausage and vegetables together on one sheet pan with herbs and oil. Everything cooks in about 25 minutes. Using pre-cut vegetables makes prep even faster.
Colombian Marinated Chicken Drumsticks
Coat chicken drumsticks in a mix of spices, garlic, and lime juice, then roast in the oven. The marinade works best when the chicken rests for a few hours before cooking, and baking takes around 35 minutes until the skin is crisp.
