Meal PrepChicken Meal Prep Boxes
Four boxes for the week in forty minutes, with the trick that prevents chicken from being dry on the third day.
1 hr 10 minEasy716 kcal
No ratings yetOrigin: International
Lunch
Quick weeknight meals and filling lunch ideas.
102 recipes
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DinnerTantanmen
Japanese ramen with sesame paste and chili oil, the Japanese answer to Sichuan dan dan noodles.
45 minMedium1015 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Japanese
DinnerJapanese Curry
Kare Raisu: thick, mildly sweet curry with potatoes and carrots, thickened with a homemade curry roux.
1 hr 10 minMedium686 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Japanese
DinnerShoyu Ramen
Clear soy sauce ramen with a marinated egg, the ramen bowl where you learn the craft.
5 hr 10 minAdvanced823 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Japanese
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DinnerBibimbap
Korean rice bowl with five individually seasoned vegetables, egg, and gochujang, meaning "mixed rice", and that is meant literally.
1 hr 5 minMedium611 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Korean
DinnerOkonomiyaki
Savory Japanese pancake with white cabbage, "grill what you like", and the cabbage makes it juicy instead of heavy.
45 minMedium644 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Japanese
DinnerDan Dan Noodles
Sichuan noodles with crispy minced pork and a sauce waiting at the bottom of the bowl, not served as a soup.
30 minMedium1093 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Chinese
DinnerMassaman Curry
The mildest Thai curry, featuring potatoes, peanuts, and cinnamon, a legacy of Persian traders.
1 hr 20 minMedium1077 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Thai
Basic RecipesRisotto
The basic technique for any risotto, along with the explanation of why cold butter is added at the end.
35 minMedium573 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
LunchCroque Monsieur
Baked ham and cheese sandwich with béchamel, the French bistro classic that is no ordinary toast.
30 minEasy728 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
DinnerPissaladière
Onion flatbread from Nice with anchovies and olives. Simmer the onions for two hours, and not a minute less.
3 hr 50 minMedium384 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
DinnerRisotto alla Milanese
Saffron risotto from Milan, golden yellow, with beef marrow, and the classic accompaniment to ossobuco.
40 minMedium608 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
DinnerSaltimbocca alla Romana
Veal cutlets with sage and prosciutto, ready in ten minutes, and the sage goes face down.
25 minEasy492 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
DinnerParmigiana di melanzane
Eggplant casserole from southern Italy, and the reason why the slices are salted beforehand.
2 hr 15 minMedium430 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
DinnerBacalhau à Brás
Salt cod with matchstick potatoes and egg. This is Portugal's most frequently cooked Bacalhau dish, and it is ready in twenty minutes.
24 hr 50 minMedium581 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Portuguese
DinnerFrancesinha
The sandwich from Porto: three kinds of meat, a blanket of cheese, and a beer sauce that floods everything.
1 hrMedium1402 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Portuguese
DinnerFish and Chips
Cod in beer batter with thick chips, and the batter that must go ice-cold into hot fat.
1 hrMedium863 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: British
DinnerPierogi Ruskie
Polish dumplings with a potato and quark filling, and the dough requires boiling hot water, not cold.
1 hr 50 minMedium825 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Polish
DinnerWiener Schnitzel
Made from veal, swimming in clarified butter, and the breading must soufflé, meaning it forms waves.
37 minMedium612 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Austrian
DessertsKaiserschmarrn
Torn pancake with raisins and powdered sugar, and the egg whites are beaten separately.
40 minMedium592 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Austrian
DinnerZurich-Style Sliced Veal
Veal in a cream sauce with mushrooms. The meat goes into the pan twice and rests in between.
40 minMedium564 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Swiss
DinnerMaultaschen
Swabian dumplings with sausage meat and spinach, and the dough needs plenty of egg to hold the filling.
1 hr 50 minAdvanced936 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
DinnerOnion Cake
Autumnal sheet cake with bacon and caraway seeds, and the onions must cool before the egg mixture is added.
2 hr 25 minEasy336 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
BreakfastMenemen
Turkish scrambled eggs with tomatoes and green peppers, and the eggs are just stirred in, not cooked through.
30 minEasy530 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Turkish
DinnerLahmacun
Paper-thin Turkish flatbread with minced meat, and it needs the hottest oven you have.
2 hrMedium490 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Turkish
DinnerSpanakopita
Greek spinach and feta pie in phyllo dough, and the spinach needs to be as dry as you can get it.
1 hr 25 minMedium465 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Greek
LunchMake Your Own Bowl: The Bowl Formula
Five building blocks, one bowl: base, protein, vegetables, sauce, crunch. Pick whatever you have on hand.
40 minEasy890 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: International
DinnerMicrowave Sweet Potato
Eight minutes instead of fifty, and with thirty seconds in a pan it still gets roasted flavors.
15 minEasy641 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
LunchSandwich Maker Toasties
Butter on the outside, not the inside, ensures the crust turns golden instead of dry.
14 minEasy468 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: International
DinnerJiaozi for the New Year
Chinese dumplings with pork and napa cabbage, with a crispy bottom and a black vinegar dip.
1 hr 50 minAdvanced581 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Chinese
Quick MealsLongevity Noodles
Long, uncut wok noodles with pak choi and shiitake: the classic Chinese birthday dish.
18 minEasy547 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Chinese
Soups & StewsCreamy Tomato Soup
Velvety soup made from oven-roasted tomatoes with basil and a splash of cream.
1 hr 5 minEasy434 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: International
Soups & StewsChicken Noodle Soup
Clear chicken broth with tender meat, noodles and lots of vegetables, the ultimate comfort food.
1 hr 50 minEasy386 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
Soups & StewsMinestrone
Italian vegetable stew with beans and small pasta, simmered with a Parmesan rind.
1 hr 10 minEasy517 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
Soups & StewsPotato Leek Soup
Velvety soup made from just a few ingredients, served with croutons and chives.
45 minEasy537 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
Soups & StewsCorn Chowder
Creamy corn chowder with potatoes and crispy bacon, thickened without flour.
55 minEasy678 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
Soups & StewsSweet Potato Ginger Soup
Velvety orange soup with coconut milk, fresh ginger and toasted seeds.
1 hrEasy475 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: International
SaladsCobb Salad
American salad in neat rows with chicken, bacon, egg, avocado and blue cheese.
50 minEasy826 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
SaladsSalade Niçoise
Southern French salad with tuna, green beans, potatoes, olives, and soft-boiled eggs.
55 minEasy631 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
SaladsQuinoa Bowl with Roasted Vegetables
Fluffy quinoa with roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and a creamy lemon tahini dressing.
55 minEasy815 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: International
SaladsBuddha Bowl
Colorful bowl of rice, roasted vegetables, red cabbage, edamame, and creamy peanut dressing.
1 hrEasy736 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: International
LunchEgg & Vegetable Fried Rice
The wok classic: fluffy rice, silky egg, and crisp vegetables in under 15 minutes.
20 minEasy387 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Chinese
LunchChicken Chow Mein
Glossy wok noodles with tender chicken and crisp vegetables, ready in 25 minutes.
25 minEasy571 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Chinese
LunchSweet and Sour Chicken
Crispy fried chicken pieces in a glossy sweet and sour sauce with pineapple and bell peppers.
40 minMedium596 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Chinese
LunchMapo Tofu
Silken tofu in a spicy and savory Sichuan sauce with the typical tingling pepper kick.
25 minMedium335 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Chinese
DinnerCrispy Bottom Gyoza
Japanese dumplings with a juicy filling, pan-fried golden brown on the bottom and gently steamed on top.
55 minMedium519 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Japanese
LunchChicken Katsu Curry
Crispy breaded chicken on rice, smothered in a velvety Japanese curry sauce.
55 minMedium782 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Japanese
Soups & StewsMiso Soup with Tofu
The clear, umami-rich five minutes of everyday Japanese cooking, featuring tofu and wakame.
15 minEasy89 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Japanese
LunchKimchi Fried Rice
Spicy and sour fried rice made from ripe kimchi, topped with a fried egg with a runny yolk.
22 minEasy450 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Korean
Soups & StewsHot and Sour Soup
Thick soup with mushrooms, tofu, and egg ribbons, intensely spicy from pepper and sour from vinegar.
35 minEasy199 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Chinese
LunchSalmon Sushi Bowl
All the flavors of sushi in a bowl, without rolling and without practice, ready in 25 minutes.
35 minEasy1019 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Japanese
LunchYakisoba
Japanese fried noodles with sweet and savory sauce, cabbage, and pork, just like at a summer festival.
27 minEasy692 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Japanese
DinnerMongolian Beef
Tender beef strips in a dark, glossy soy sauce with plenty of scallions.
25 minEasy526 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Chinese
PastaMac and Cheese
Creamy cheese sauce coating short pasta, baked in the oven with a golden-brown crust.
45 minEasy1117 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
Soups & StewsChili con Carne
Hearty stew made of ground beef, beans, and tomatoes, slowly simmered and deeply flavorful.
1 hr 35 minEasy611 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
LunchGrilled Cheese Sandwich
Golden brown toasted bread with a stringy cheese core, ready in ten minutes.
13 minEasy655 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
DinnerTacos al Pastor
Marinated pork with pineapple in soft corn tortillas, topped with onion and cilantro.
4 hr 50 minMedium1164 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Mexican
DinnerChicken Quesadillas
Crispy pan-fried flour tortillas with melted cheese, chicken, and bell peppers.
30 minEasy884 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Mexican
LunchBurrito Bowl
Everything from a burrito in a bowl: lime rice, black beans, chicken, and guacamole.
45 minEasy1135 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Mexican
DinnerEnchiladas
Filled tortilla rolls baked under a spicy chili sauce and melted cheese.
1 hrMedium1305 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Mexican
LunchHomemade Chicken Nuggets
Homemade nuggets made from real chicken with a double breading and lots of crunch.
40 minEasy626 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American- Lunch
Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
Tender chicken in a velvety tomato cream sauce with butter, mildly spiced and deeply aromatic.
2 hrMedium818 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Indian 
LunchChicken Tikka Masala
Spicily marinated chicken pieces in a robust tomato cream sauce with full depth of flavor.
3 hrMedium616 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Indian
LunchDal Tadka
Creamy yellow lentils with a hot spice tempering that sizzles in the pot when served.
50 minEasy417 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Indian
LunchChana Masala
Chickpeas in a dark, spicy tomato sauce with amchur for the typical fruity acidity.
45 minEasy412 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Indian
LunchPalak Paneer
Golden-brown fried fresh cheese in a bright green, creamy spinach sauce with ginger.
45 minMedium486 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Indian
DinnerChicken Biryani
Layered saffron rice with marinated chicken, steamed in a sealed pot.
2 hr 30 minAdvanced771 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Indian
LunchPad Thai
Rice noodles in a wok with shrimp, egg, and peanuts, perfectly balanced between sweet, salty, and sour.
37 minMedium742 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Thai
LunchThai Green Curry
Creamy coconut curry with green curry paste, chicken, Thai eggplants, and basil.
35 minEasy784 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Thai
Soups & StewsTom Yum Goong
Hot and sour Thai shrimp soup with lemongrass, galangal, and lime leaves.
40 minMedium212 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Thai
Soups & StewsPho Bo
Clear Vietnamese beef soup with rice noodles, paper-thin beef, and plenty of fresh herbs.
4 hr 30 minAdvanced586 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Vietnamese
LunchBánh mì
Crispy baguette with pickled vegetables, marinated meat, cilantro, and chili.
1 hr 45 minEasy1264 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Vietnamese
VegetarianFalafel
Crispy on the outside, bright green and herbaceous on the inside, made from soaked chickpeas.
12 hr 50 minMedium546 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Lebanese
BreakfastShakshuka
Eggs poached in a spicy tomato and bell pepper sauce, eaten straight from the pan with bread.
45 minEasy372 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Tunisian
DinnerChicken Shawarma
Spicily marinated chicken from the oven with garlic sauce, flatbread, and salad.
5 hr 5 minEasy930 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Lebanese
DinnerMoussaka
Layered casserole of eggplant, ground lamb, and cinnamon under a thick béchamel crust.
2 hrAdvanced814 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Greek
DinnerQuiche Lorraine
Shortcrust pastry base with bacon and a creamy egg and cream filling, completely without cheese in the original.
2 hr 25 minMedium698 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
DinnerBoeuf Bourguignon
Beef, braised for hours in red wine, with pearl onions, mushrooms, and bacon.
3 hr 40 minMedium856 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
DinnerPaella Valenciana
Saffron rice with chicken, green beans and rosemary, with a crispy crust at the bottom of the pan.
1 hr 10 minMedium616 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Spanish
DinnerSpanish Tortilla
Thick Spanish potato and egg omelet with a soft, slightly runny center.
55 minMedium1131 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Spanish
DinnerBeef Stroganoff
Tender beef strips with mushrooms in a creamy mustard and sour cream sauce, ready in twenty minutes.
40 minEasy703 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Russian
DinnerPelmeni
Small Russian dumplings with a juicy meat filling, tossed in butter and served with sour cream.
1 hr 45 minMedium950 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Russian
Soups & StewsBorscht
Ruby red beetroot soup with beef, cabbage, and a dollop of sour cream with dill.
2 hr 30 minMedium509 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Ukrainian
DinnerMeatloaf with Mashed Potatoes
Juicy meatloaf with a glazed ketchup crust, served with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy.
1 hr 25 minEasy728 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
PastaSpaghetti Bolognese
Slow-braised ragù with beef, sofrito and a splash of milk, deep, velvety, irresistible.
2 hr 30 minMedium995 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
LunchAuthentic Beef Goulash
Melt-in-your-mouth beef in a dark onion sauce, patiently braised until it falls apart.
2 hr 45 minMedium724 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
SaladsCaesar Salad with Crispy Chicken
Romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan croutons and juicy chicken breast, the salad classic.
35 minEasy861 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Mexican
LunchClassic Beef Rouladen
Tender beef filled with mustard, bacon, onion and pickle, braised in a dark red wine sauce.
2 hr 20 minMedium798 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
High ProteinProtein Power Bowl with Chicken and Quinoa
Colorful bowl with quinoa, grilled chicken, edamame, avocado, and tahini dressing, 45 g protein per serving.
35 minEasy998 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: International
LunchKönigsberger Klopse
Tender meatballs in a light caper sauce with a splash of lemon, an East Prussian classic.
55 minMedium611 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
PastaLasagne al Forno
Layers of ragù, creamy béchamel and Parmesan, baked golden brown to a perfect crust.
1 hr 35 minMedium691 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
LunchChicken Fricassee
Tender chicken with mushrooms, peas and asparagus in a velvety white sauce.
1 hr 30 minMedium765 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
PastaOriginal Spaghetti Carbonara
The Roman classic with Guanciale, Pecorino, and a creamy egg sauce, completely without cream.
25 minEasy700 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
PastaSpaghetti Aglio e Olio
Garlic, good olive oil, chili, and parsley make this the fastest brilliant pasta dish ever.
17 minEasy750 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
LunchFrikadellen with Mashed Potatoes
Juicy meatballs with a crispy exterior served on creamy mashed potatoes. This is home cooking exactly as it should be.
50 minEasy773 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
LunchJägerschnitzel with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Golden brown pan-fried schnitzel topped with a creamy mushroom sauce makes this tavern classic perfect for home.
40 minEasy709 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
PastaPenne all'Arrabbiata
Fiery tomato sauce with garlic and chili, Roman, spicy, and ready in 20 minutes.
30 minEasy676 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
LunchCabbage Rolls with Meat Filling
Tender savoy cabbage leaves around a savory meat filling, braised in a dark gravy.
1 hr 40 minMedium538 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
PastaCacio e Pepe
Just Pecorino, pepper, and pasta water, the high art of Roman simplicity.
17 minMedium578 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
LunchAllgäu Käsespätzle
Fresh Spätzle with savory Bergkäse and crispy fried onions, baked to hearty perfection.
55 minMedium862 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
PastaPasta with Pesto Genovese
Fresh basil pesto from the mortar with pine nuts and Parmesan, the scent of Liguria.
27 minEasy857 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
PastaRigatoni alla Norma
Fried eggplants, fruity tomato sauce, and salty Ricotta salata bring Sicily's summer to your plate.
45 minEasy647 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian