Delicious homemade dish. Main courses: simple and tasty recipes with photos

Almost no lunch or dinner is complete without a second course. After all, without these dishes, a meal is considered simply incomplete. Whatever you cook, be it chicken main courses, pork main courses or beef main courses, the most important thing is to find mouth-watering, suitable recipes for preparing main courses. Their variety is so great that both experienced and novice housewives, even those who do not know how to cook, can choose dishes to suit their taste.
Thanks to the fact that this category contains main courses, simple and tasty recipes with photos, you can easily prepare a lunch that everyone will remember for a long time. Recipes for second courses with photos are an excellent opportunity to learn how to cook like a real chef: not only very tasty, but also, of course, beautiful. Pay attention to the dishes that are especially popular - these are meat main courses and minced meat main courses. You will have to spend a little more time preparing them, but the unforgettable taste and aroma are worth your effort.
Seafood lovers will especially enjoy fish main courses. These dishes not only taste amazing, but they are also very healthy. Also in this category you can find main courses made from potatoes, main courses with mushrooms and other vegetables. These include vegetable stews, various casseroles, pies, and so on. For example, if you like main courses cooked in the oven, then stuffed potatoes in the oven will definitely delight you with their indescribable aroma.
In addition, there are recipes that will require you to prepare in a minimum of time, which is especially suitable for young mothers and working women. Well, armed with delicious and unusual recipes for what to cook for the main course, you will certainly be able to create an exquisite culinary masterpiece.

07.03.2019

Pike perch cutlets in a steamer

Pike perch is a very tasty, fatty and filling fish. It’s not at all difficult to prepare, but today I’ll tell you how to make delicious fish cutlets from pike perch. The dish, let me tell you, tastes simply great.

Ingredients:

- 500 grams of pike perch fillet;
- 70 grams of onions;
- 80 grams of celery stalk;
- 1 egg;
- 65 ml. milk;
- 30 grams of dill;
- 30 grams of oat bran;
- pepper;
- salt;
- black sesame;
- Cherry tomatoes.

06.03.2019

Fish cutlets from pike perch

I suggest you prepare very tasty and satisfying cutlets from pike perch. The recipe is quite simple. The taste of the cutlets will amaze you.

Ingredients:

- 450 grams of pike perch;
- 50 ml cream;
- 30 grams of ghee;
- 90 grams of onions;
- 80 grams of breadcrumbs;
- 5 grams of ground sweet paprika;
- 3 grams of fish seasoning;
- salt;
- chilli;
- vegetable oil;
- boiled rice;
- salted cucumbers.

06.03.2019

Tom Yum soup

If you want to try an unusual spicy and sour Thai soup, I present to your attention a simple recipe for Tom Yum soup with shrimp and coconut cream.

Ingredients:

- 250 grams of shrimp;
- 230 grams of champignons;
- 300 ml. chicken broth;
- 250 ml. coconut cream;
- 2.5 cm of ginger root;
- 1 lemon;
- 4 chili peppers;
- salt;
- sugar;
- 4 cloves of garlic;
- 50 grams of onion;
- 15 ml. fish sauce;
- Sesame oil;
- paprika;
- sea salt;
- lime;
- Cherry tomatoes;
- green onions.

21.02.2019

Juicy whole roasted duck in the oven

I bake duck with apples several times a year. Previously, it didn’t always turn out juicy for me; more often than not, I dried it out. But this recipe has made my duck delicious for the past few years.

Ingredients:

1-1.5 kilogram duck;
- 2-3 green apples;
- 15 ml. soy sauce;
- 25 ml. maple syrup;
- 200 ml. dry white wine;
- black pepper;
- Red pepper;
- thyme;
- vegetable oil;
- salt.

09.02.2019

Duck with sauerkraut in the oven

Quite often I cook poultry dishes for the holiday table. Absolutely everyone in my family likes duck with sauerkraut in the oven. The duck turns out tasty and tender.

Ingredients:

- 1 duck;
- 400 grams of sauerkraut;
- 150 grams of onions;
- salt;
- black pepper.

05.01.2019

Khanum with meat, onions and potatoes in a pressure cooker

Uzbek khanum with meat and potatoes is a tasty and satisfying dish. You can prepare khanum at home in a pressure cooker - this is a pretty successful way. We will be happy to tell you what and how to do.

Ingredients:
For the test:
- 200 ml water;
- 450-500 g wheat flour;
- 1 egg;
- 1 tsp. salt;
- 2-3 tbsp. vegetable oil.

For filling:
- 500 grams of minced meat;
- 2-3 pieces of onions;
- 2 potatoes;
- salt to taste;
- ground black pepper to taste;
- 0.5 tsp. cumin;
- 0.5 tsp. ground turmeric.

Other:
- 30-40 grams of butter;
- 4-5 sprigs of fresh herbs.

04.01.2019

Pickled porcini mushrooms for the winter

If you want to close porcini mushrooms for the winter, but don’t know how to do it correctly, then our master class will come to your aid. It tells in detail how to prepare wonderful marinated porcini mushrooms.
Ingredients:
- 500-800 grams of porcini mushrooms;
- 0.5 liters of water;
- 0.5 tbsp. salt;
- 0.5 tbsp. Sahara;
- 1.5 tbsp. vinegar 9%;
- 4 pcs bay leaves;
- 3 pieces of black peppercorns;
- 3 pcs allspice peas;
- 2 cloves.

03.01.2019

Duck for New Year in the oven

If you need an idea of ​​what to cook for the New Year holidays, then we will tell you: bake a duck in the oven - it will be an excellent treat for both your family and guests.

Ingredients:
- 1 medium-sized duck;
- 4 sour apples;
- 2 tbsp. mustard beans;
- 1 tsp. spices for poultry;
- 1 tsp. salt.

02.01.2019

Honey mushroom pate for the winter

An excellent preparation for the winter is honey mushroom pate. This is a nourishing and interesting, tasty and appetizing preserve that absolutely everyone likes!

Ingredients:
- 1 kg honey mushrooms;
- 350 grams of carrots;
- 350 grams of onions;
- 100 ml vegetable oil;
- 25 grams of salt;
- sugar;
- Apple vinegar;
- black pepper.

02.01.2019

Beef Bourguignon

If you want to surprise your family and guests with an incredibly tasty meat dish, then we advise you to prepare beef Burgundy in the classic version: with vegetables, spices, red wine and broth.

Ingredients:

- 1 kg of beef (shoulder without bone);
- 250 grams of onions;
- 120 g carrots;
- 200 grams of tomatoes;
- 0.5 liters of dry red wine;
- 0.5 liters of beef broth;
- 400 grams of champignons;
- 3 sprigs of thyme;
- 4 pcs bay leaves;
- 1.5 tsp. coriander;
- 1 sprig of rosemary;
- 4 cloves of garlic;
- 2 pieces of chili pepper;
- wheat flour, olive oil, salt, pepper.

02.01.2019

How to fry carp without small bones in a frying pan

Fans of fried carp will love this master class - because in it we will tell you how to properly cook this fish in a frying pan so that there are no small bones. Our detailed tips will help you cope with this task without much hassle.

Ingredients:
- 600 grams of fresh carp;
- 2 tbsp. flour;
- salt to taste;
- pepper to taste;
- vegetable oil for frying.

24.12.2018

Ratatouille in a slow cooker

Ratatouille is the national dish of France. Today I have prepared a recipe for this amazing slow cooker dish.

Ingredients:

- 1 eggplant;
- 1 zucchini;
- 3-4 tomatoes;
- 1 onion;
- 1 sweet bell pepper;
- 3 cloves of garlic;
- 2-3 sprigs of basil;
- 70 ml. vegetable, olive oil;
- half tsp salt;
- a pinch of ground black pepper.

06.12.2018

Pollock in a slow cooker with carrots and onions with sour cream

If you like fish dishes, we advise you to cook pollock with onions and carrots in a slow cooker - it’s very tasty and appetizing! This recipe will appeal to everyone in your family, without exception.
Ingredients:
for 2 servings:
- pollock - 400 g fillet;
- onion - 1 piece of medium size;
- carrots - 1 small piece;
- salt;
- ground black pepper;
- spices for fish;
- sour cream - 4-5 tbsp;
- vegetable oil - 1 tbsp.

30.11.2018

Mussels in shells

For lovers of the unusual, today I suggest cooking mussels in their shells. Preparing the dish is not difficult, but you still need to know some subtleties.

Ingredients:

- 1 kg. mussels in shells,
- 1-2 cloves of garlic,
- hot peppers,
- 1-2 t.l. olive oil,
- 80-100 ml. white wine,
- 1-2 tomatoes,
- salt,
- black pepper,
- 2-3 sprigs of parsley,
- 3-4 slices of white bread.

30.11.2018

Salted silver carp pieces

I really like salted fish. My husband is a fisherman, so I often salt the fish myself. What I like most is salted silver carp in pieces. Today I will teach you how to cook this delicious appetizer.

Ingredients:

- 1 silver carp,
- 1 glass of water,
- 2 tbsp. vinegar,
- 1 onion,
- 5 bay leaves,
- 7 pcs. black peppercorns,
- 1 tbsp. Sahara,
- 1 tsp. salt,
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil.

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What to cook for main course quickly and inexpensively

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Pasta with bacon and tomatoes is an Italian dish. In addition to the indicated ingredients, this necessarily includes basil and hard cheese (Parmesan). The dish is prepared within half an hour.

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Cauliflower in cream is a delicious dish, with the rich creamy taste of tender cabbage and cream, as well as a golden-brown cheese crust. The dish is baked in the oven and will take half an hour to prepare.

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Rice and beans is a dish that can be prepared in minutes. In addition, it is nourishing and tasty. Great for weekday dinners. You can cook it with “yesterday’s” rice. .

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Easy to prepare, low in calories and aromatic, this dish amazes with its taste! I’m telling you how to cook cod in the microwave - don’t miss the chance to learn such a simple cooking method.

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Salmon is a delicious fish and an irreplaceable source of unproduced Omega-3 fats. I bring to your attention a “healthy” recipe for grilled salmon with soy and honey sauce.

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Cutlets "Hedgehogs"

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For your attention - a dish made from cheap frozen fish - cod, primitive in preparation, but very elegant looking on the plate and easily digestible by the stomach. Simple, tasty, beautiful.

We all know that red fish is a healthy and dietary product, which is so easy and simple to prepare that even a microwave is suitable for it. How to cook trout in the microwave - read on!

Shrimp with rice is a recipe for an extremely simple, classic dish made from these two perfectly combined ingredients. The dish is prepared in literally 20 minutes - a good option for a weekday dinner.

There is no need to praise chicken too much; almost everyone loves it. Therefore, without further ado, I’ll tell you how to cook chicken wings in the microwave - with a crispy crust, pleasant taste and aroma.

Whiskey-glazed carrots are a very original, tasty and unusual carrot side dish that can be served with any meat dish. Surprise your guests or family!

Pangasius fillet in batter is the simplest home cooking dish, which is prepared from frozen pangasius fillet in just 20 minutes. Very simple, but tasty and nutritious. A good weekday lunch or dinner.

Tortellini with crab sauce is a little exotic in taste, although it is a very simple dish to prepare using available ingredients. Italian dish with Asian influences.

An Italian chop is no more difficult to prepare than an ordinary chop, but its taste is much more original and unusual. A simple recipe for Italian chops - for those who like to experiment.

Welcome to the section with recipes for second courses! Here you will find simple step-by-step recipes with a huge number of photographs, most of them can be whipped up in just 20-30 minutes. These are, first of all, meat dishes: pork, beef, as well as chicken, fish and other ingredients that every housewife always has on hand. In this section, we have tried to collect for you as many practical recipes for every day as possible, so that you can quickly and tasty prepare a second course. Cook with us and share your experience in the comments!

For me, the time to buy fresh bell peppers means the arrival of summer. And as soon as the first peppers appear, the first thing I do is prepare stuffed peppers. There are many variations of stuffing, but I do it the way my mother taught me. Everything is simple and no frills. For those who care about their figure, onion-carrot-tomato frying can be […]

Damalama is a dish of Central Asian cuisine, or more precisely Uzbek. This is a kind of vegetable stew in an oriental style. Traditionally, damalama is cooked over an open fire with the coals burned out, allowing the dish to simmer slowly. At home, damlama can be prepared either on the stove or in a slow cooker. The taste of the dish will depend on your taste preferences. […]

I really love cabbage rolls...eat them! But I like to cook them less. When you really want cabbage rolls, but don’t have time, the recipe for lazy cabbage rolls comes to the rescue. Today I will cook cabbage rolls according to all the rules, my mother taught me to cook cabbage rolls with minced meat and rice. I cook them exactly this way and differently, to be honest, [...]

I really appreciate recipes from the category: less cost - more taste. This stew recipe is exactly that. All you need to do is cut the meat and be patient for 2 hours. Another good thing about this recipe is that it can be cooked in a slow cooker using the “stew” mode. The meat turns out [...]

When you want variety on your table, try preparing an unusual dish from ordinary products. Today I propose to cook sweet pilaf or rice with dried fruits. dried fruits can be anything you like. I usually add a set of dried fruits, which also goes into preparing traditional pilaf. These are dried apricots, raisins, barberries. During the fresh season [...]

The good thing about this dish is that it can be served both hot and cold, i.e. you can use it as a snack too. If you have any problems with the oven, then you can skip this step and simmer the pollock along with the filling in a frying pan. To reduce the calorie content of the dish, you can omit […]

A very simple recipe for delicious and juicy pollock cutlets. You can cook these cutlets in the oven or in a frying pan. Moreover, you can fry them in a frying pan or stew them with a small amount of water. Be sure to add cilantro, even if you don't like it in everyday life. The taste of pollock and cilantro is amazing […]

Strictly speaking, the correct schnitzel must be prepared from meat tenderloin, generously coated in breading, and fried in a large amount of oil. But, we will go a different way. Typically cabbage schnitzel is made from whole leaves, which are also breaded and fried in oil. Sometimes a piece of cheese is wrapped in the center of a cabbage leaf. […]

A very simple recipe for making a delicious potato side dish. Besides the fact that potatoes prepared according to this recipe are very tasty, they are also healthy, as they are cooked with a minimum amount of oil. It tastes like potatoes baked in the oven. If you don’t really like crispy crust, then in the end [...]

I really loved omelets in kindergarten and now, if I end up in the hospital, I love omelettes. As it turns out, you can make this kind of omelet “like in kindergarten” at home. The main thing is to observe the proportions - for 1 egg 50 ml of milk. And another important condition: you don’t need to beat eggs with milk with a mixer, just [...]

If you don’t have time to prepare a complex dish, then the most ordinary stewed potatoes with meat will come to the rescue. This dish is very simple to prepare; even a novice housewife can do it. The set of products for this dish is also quite affordable. I also like this kind of potato and meat because it combines […]

And here I am again with a dish from the oven, I love this cooking option. This time chicken with rice, but not simple, but Bulgarian. Why in Bulgarian, because in Bulgaria they don’t cook rice, but bake it that way and even without chicken. Preparing such a dish is convenient because you […]

And again the dish is out of the oven. I love this cooking option because it allows me to free up time for more pleasant or necessary things. Today we are preparing a potato casserole with minced meat in the oven - very satisfying and tasty. You can get creative with the filling, you can completely replace it with mushrooms or just add them to the filling, you can […]

Despite the word “lazy” in the title of this recipe, you will still have to work a little) This dish is good because, firstly, there is no hassle with separating the cabbage leaves, and secondly, the cabbage and therefore, even the pickiest people will like these cabbage rolls. Ingredients minced meat 500 g white cabbage […]

Juicy and tasty chicken cutlets can also be prepared in the oven. It is enough to add a lot of onions to the minced chicken and diversify the taste with either white bread crumbs soaked in milk or cream, or boiled cabbage, or grated raw potatoes. And when baking cutlets in the oven, you don’t need to add an egg to the minced meat, [...]

Tender and flavorful meat that is prepared with virtually no input from you. The only thing you need to do is cut the meat and onions and be patient for 2 hours while the meat is stewed in the oven (or in a slow cooker on the “Stew” mode). This meat can be cooked in pots in portions, or in a cast iron cauldron. […]

Second courses- this is the food for every day, which, in our understanding, follows soup, borscht or another first course for lunch, or what we usually eat for dinner. As a rule, this is some combination of a side dish with a meat or fish dish. However, a dish without a side dish, prepared with a base of seafood or fish, meat or offal, mushrooms or vegetables, cereals or pasta, can also claim the title of second course. The variety of second courses is simply limitless, and even the same dish has hundreds of variations in its preparation recipe. Each housewife brings something of her own to it.

What are the main courses? The answer to this question is not so simple. Main courses can be divided into types according to hundreds of classification criteria. But in general it is customary to divide main courses into meat, mushroom, fish, vegetable, cereal, pasta. In addition, you can divide them into those that are prepared in a hurry and those that require a colossal amount of time to prepare. And second courses prepared at home can be divided into those that can and cannot be cooked. A significant classification sign for such food is that it belongs to one or another cuisine of the world. Each country has its own characteristics of preparing second courses. They may relate to a set of traditionally used products, the method of heat treatment, the reason for cooking (for every day or on the occasion of a holiday), etc. This topic can be continued endlessly, so we won’t focus on it any further. All the subtleties and nuances of preparing this or that second dish can be found out in the step-by-step photo recipes in this section of the site. However, we suggest studying the basic recommendations regarding working with meat and fish further.

Simple secrets of delicious cooking

Cooking a delicious second course is quite simple, even if it seems to you that it is not so. You just need to know some fairly simple secrets that will help you work with this or that product. Even novice housewives can easily prepare the most complex dish at home. It is important to follow all the recipe instructions, as well as apply the tricks for working with meat and fish that we will give below.

Meat

Preparing meat-based main courses begins with choosing this product. The fresher it is, the tastier and safer the dish will be. This is a very important point, since bad meat will not only affect the taste of the dish, but can also cause irreparable harm to health. So, the meat should not smell fragrant - this is one of the sure signs of its freshness. In addition, chilled fresh meat is quickly restored after pressing on it with a finger. The meat of different animals and birds is painted in different colors, but, nevertheless, whatever the color scheme, it should not be too dark. Darkening of the meat is a sign that it has been sitting. It is unlikely that a second course made from such a product will be tasty.

If you have to use frozen meat to prepare the second dish, then it is important to defrost it correctly. It is best to carry out this process in advance, slowly. It is believed that the best way to defrost is to place the meat in the refrigerator and wait until it is completely thawed. In addition, a good way to defrost is to place the meat in a container of ice water. This way the process will go faster, and the product will retain all its organoleptic properties, and in addition it will remain just as useful.

When choosing between chilled and frozen meat for preparing a second course, it is better to choose the first option. Frozen water crystals inside the meat break its fibers, causing it to become loose and also lose its juiciness.

In order for the second dish prepared on the basis of meat to turn out juicy, meat should not be salted raw, you should add salt only after it has taken on a crust. The second course will be more tender if the meat is pre-marinated. You should not neglect marinating in the case of beef. By the way, it is better to cut this meat not along the grain, but across it. And when stewing beef, you should only add hot water, since the change in temperature due to cold water will make it rubbery. You should bake the meat by first wrapping it in foil so that it cooks evenly. As for chicken meat and the meat of other poultry, when preparing second courses from it, in order to increase the juiciness of especially dry parts, it is recommended to place pieces of butter between the meat and the skin. In addition, do not forget about marinades, spices and sauces. They will add a special taste and aroma.

Fish

Fish main courses taste best if you use fresh, not frozen, fish to prepare them. If you still have to use a frozen product, then you need to act in accordance with certain rules. Place frozen fish on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator and leave it there overnight. With this method, the fish will not “spread”. But defrosting fish in water is not recommended at all.

A second course of fish will only be tasty if it is properly cut. You need to gut the fish so that the gall bladder does not burst. Otherwise, you risk getting something very bitter and unpleasant to the taste. You should peel the skin from the fish while it is still frozen or when you have cooked it. By the way, the latter option is preferable, since the skin will help retain the juice in the fish. It is best to remove fins with kitchen scissors, but you need to clean the scales either with a special knife or with a grater.

The stewed second course of fish will be more tender and will not have a pungent odor if you use milk rather than water for stewing. As for frying, this process should not be too long. The second course of fish will turn out really tasty only if it is not overcooked. But as for baking, the fish should be removed from the oven a couple of minutes before it is ready. It should brew and sit under foil or covered. When baking such a second dish in foil, you should take into account that you should put several times more salt in it than usual.

A special aroma and taste when baking fish can be achieved exclusively by adding spices, herbs, and lemon slices.

If you need to boil the fish to prepare the second course, remember that this must be done by cutting it into portions and placing it in a small container with the minimum permissible water level. This way the fish won't fall apart. But in order to cook it entirely, the bottom of the pan must first be covered with gauze, the ends of which should be hooked onto the handles on both sides. The finished product should be pulled out using a “structure” prepared in advance.

And most importantly, the fish main course should be eaten immediately after cooking. This is probably a recommendation for absolutely every culinary recipe that contains fish. The exception to the rule is, perhaps, jellied fish.

To sum it up...

Second courses form the main backbone of our daily menu. Among them there are both dishes for every day and for special occasions. Due to the wide variety of second courses, we cannot give any general recommendations for their preparation. You can find specific tips for creating this or that dish in the corresponding recipe. By the way, all the recipes given in this section can be easily implemented at home. Simple step-by-step text recommendations and step-by-step photos of recipes will help you verify this. Be bold and you will certainly succeed!

Be sure to try these very tasty and easy to prepare lazy khachapuri with cheese in a frying pan.

Ingredients:

- salt;
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp. flour;
- 200 grams of cheese;
- 200 grams of sour cream;
- a bunch of dill;
- pepper;
- 30 grams of vegetable oil.

16.07.2018

French fries in the oven

You can cook delicious French fries in the oven. This is not difficult to do and quite quickly.

Ingredients:

- 7-8 potatoes,
- 2 eggs,
- salt,
- a pinch of ground black pepper,
- 1 tsp. ground paprika.

12.07.2018

Baked potatoes in the microwave (in a bag)

Baking potatoes in the microwave will save you a lot of time. But the taste of the dish will not suffer at all. This is a great side dish for a holiday or family dinner.

- 8-10 potato tubers;
- a little salt;
- 2-3 tbsp. l. vegetable oil;
- a pinch of ground paprika;
- a pinch of black pepper;
- 1/3 tsp. granulated garlic;
- a pinch of Provençal herbs.

09.07.2018

New potatoes with dill and garlic in a frying pan

New potatoes are very good when fried, so during the season, hurry up and use our recipe and cook them with garlic and dill in a frying pan. You will be very pleased with the result!

Ingredients:
- 12-15 pieces of new potatoes;
- 2-3 cloves of garlic;
- 0.5 bunch of dill;
- salt to taste;
- 3-4 tbsp. vegetable oil;
- 1\3 tsp. paprika;
- 1\3 tsp. turmeric.

28.06.2018

Country-style potatoes, like at McDonald's

Today I have prepared for you a recipe for delicious country-style potatoes just like at McDonald's. We will cook it at home in deep fat.

Ingredients:

- 6 potatoes,
- salt,
- spices,
- sunflower oil.

26.06.2018

Pasta with stew in a slow cooker

For lunch, I suggest you prepare a very tasty and satisfying dish - pasta with stew in a slow cooker. The recipe is very simple and quick.

Ingredients:

- 200 grams of pasta,
- a can of stew,
- 2 onions,
- 1-2 tbsp. tomato paste,
- one and a half tbsp. vegetable oil,
- 1 clove of garlic,
- half tsp cayenne pepper,
- half tsp chopped coriander,
- half tsp paprika,
- salt,
- pepper.

17.06.2018

Fried potatoes with stewed meat in a frying pan

Fried potatoes are my entire family's favorite dish. Today I have described for you a simple recipe for delicious and satisfying fried potatoes in a frying pan with stew.

Ingredients:

- 3-4 potatoes;
- 1 onion;
- clove of garlic;
- 200 grams of beef stew;
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil;
- salt;
- black pepper;
- 5 grams of greens.

17.06.2018

French fries in the microwave in 5 minutes

In the microwave you can cook delicious French fries without oil in just 5 minutes. The dish is very tasty and filling.

Ingredients:

- 500 grams of potatoes,
- pepper,
- spices,
- salt.

16.06.2018

Fried potatoes with eggs in a frying pan

I cook fried potatoes very often and use a different recipe every time. Today I present to you a recipe for fried potatoes with eggs.

Ingredients:

- 1 kg. potatoes,
- 1 onion,
- 2-3 eggs,
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil,
- salt,
- pepper,
- spices,
- dill.

16.06.2018

Pasta Casserole Lazy Wife

If you don't have time to cook, then check out my excellent recipe for a delicious, and most importantly quick, Lazy Wife Pasta Casserole recipe.

Ingredients:

- 250 grams of pasta;
- 150 grams of ham;
- 150 grams of chicken fillet;
- 300 grams of milk;
- 300 grams of water;
- 2 eggs;
- 150 grams of hard cheese;
- greenery;
- salt;
- spices;
- vegetable oil.

16.06.2018

Fried potatoes with onions and garlic in a frying pan

Everyone can fry delicious and quick-to-cook fried potatoes with onions and garlic in a frying pan.

Ingredients:

- 4-5 potatoes;
- 50 ml. vegetable oil;
- 1 onion;
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- greenery;
- salt;
- pepper.

30.05.2018

Pasta baked with minced meat

Usually pasta is boiled or cooked in a frying pan. But today I invite you to try unusually delicious pasta baked with minced meat.

Ingredients:

- 150 grams of pasta,
- 250 grams of minced pork,
- 90 grams of hard cheese,
- 5 grams of dill,
- salt,
- black pepper,

28.05.2018

Omelette with kefir

Usually omelettes are prepared with milk, but today I will describe for you a recipe for a very tasty omelet with kefir.

Ingredients:

- 2 eggs;
- 5 tbsp. kefir;
- salt;
- 1 tbsp. flour;
- 2-3 pinches of black pepper;
- a third tsp turmeric;
- 2 tbsp. water;
- a few green onions;
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil.

21.05.2018

Omelet with zucchini and tomatoes in a frying pan

I recently tried an omelet with zucchini and let me tell you, this dish is incredibly delicious. The recipe is very simple and quick.

Ingredients:

- 2 eggs,
- 2 tbsp. sour cream,
- half a zucchini,
- 4-5 cherry tomatoes,
- salt,
- black pepper,
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil.

21.05.2018

Omelette without milk in a frying pan

Today I will teach you how to cook a delicious omelette without milk. We will prepare this very tasty omelette using plain water.

Ingredients:

- 2 eggs,
- 2 tbsp. water,
- salt,
- black pepper,
- 1 tbsp. butter,
- greenery.

03.05.2018

Delicious fried smelt in a frying pan

If you want to fry fish deliciously, I advise you to take small smelt. It's easy to prepare. We take small ones to fry them perfectly.

Ingredients:

- 500 grams of smelt;
- half a glass of flour;
- salt;
- 3-4 pinches of ground black pepper;
- a third of a glass of vegetable oil.