The Joy of Cooking: 30 Amazing Recipes You Should Really Try

Explore the joy of cooking with our collection of 30 amazing recipes that are waiting to become your kitchen classics. From delicious appetizers to mouthwatering main courses and irresistible desserts, our recipes are designed to elevate your culinary experience and make every meal into a special occasion.

Soffioni Abruzzesi

Soffioni Abruzzesi are cute little Italian cupcakes or muffins filled with fluffy Ricotta cream. They are easy to make and are a wonderful addition to any occasion. Get the recipe.

Butternut Squash And Tomato Soup

I tried many squash soups before, but let me tell you, this creamy Butternut Squash And Tomato Soup is by far the best thing I've ever had. It's simple, easy to make and bursting with warm fall flavors. Get the recipe.

Lemon Roasted Chicken (Chicken Riganati)

One of the easiest recipes in Mediterranean cuisine... Chicken Riganati, or Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken, is juicy and tender and requires just a handful of ingredients. Prepare it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. You'll love the lemon and oregano flavor of the dish and the easiness of putting it together. Get the recipe.

Pumpkin Sausage Pinwheels

These Sausage Pinwheels are super easy to make using just 5 ingredients! You’ll end up with perfectly crisp golden brown puff pastries wrapped around Italian sausage slices with a delicious pumpkin puree! The parmesan cheese and green onions elevate the flavor to the next level. Get the recipe.

Cook-Off Winning Chili

This Award Winning Chili Recipe is the best chili recipe you'll find on the Internet. It is loaded with flavor and a secret ingredient. Perfect comfort food for cold weather, your whole family will love it. Get the recipe.

French Mustard Chicken

This Creamy Mustard Chicken Recipe is a delicious and traditional French dish with an exceptional flavor. Very easy to make and always receives rave reviews. Get the recipe.

Creamy Cod Piccata

This Easy Cod Piccata in a creamy Picatta sauce makes a quick 30-minute dinner recipe your family will love. Creamy, a bit briny and so so good! Get the recipe.

Oladky (Fluffy Pancakes)

These delicious pancakes with their fluffy interior and crispy edges have become a favorite among many. These homemade Ukrainian pancakes are a must-have on the breakfast menu for a cozy, sweet, and delicious start to the weekend. The recipe is extremely simple to prepare and is sure to become a family favorite. Get the recipe.

White Bean Mushroom Soup

This vegetable soup is both satisfying and comforting, with a rich flavor that is both easy to make and full of plant-based protein. Made from a blend of fresh vegetables and pantry staples like white beans and mushrooms, it's an effortless meal that is sure to please. Get the recipe.

Mini Chocolate Cake with Mascarpone Cream

This Mini Chocolate Cake For Two With Mascarpone Cream makes a perfect little dessert for a date night or when you want to indulge in a fancy treat but no willing to spend hours in the kitchen. This cute dessert is easy to make and so incredibly delicious! Get the recipe.

Roasted Fall Vegetables 

Enjoying produce that’s in season is one of my favorite things, and these roasted fall vegetables do just that! It’s the most delicious combination of butternut squash, broccoli, beets, and sweet potatoes, all perfectly roasted to bring out their natural sweetness and flavors. It’s a versatile side dish for any occasion this fall! Get the recipe.

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Healthy Cottage Cheese Pancakes are fluffy on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. These delicious fried Cottage Cheese Patties will soon become your new favorite breakfast or even dessert. Super easy to make (under 30 minutes) and so good! Get the recipe.

Homemade Sausage with Garlic and Parsley

This easy Homemade Sausage Recipe is a quick and delicious breakfast treat that is as comforting as comfort food gets. Get the recipe.

Broccoli And Mushroom Salad

This Broccoli And Mushroom Salad Recipe features some of my favorite ingredients. Shiitake mushrooms, fresh crunchy broccoli, Kalamata olives, and amazing red onion vinaigrette. Get the recipe.

Dutch Almond Paste Log

Banketstaaf is an amazingly simple Dutch almond pastry that takes only 10 minutes to assemble. The oven will do the rest of the work.
Flaky puff pastry is stuffed with a mixture of sweet almond paste and orange zest, rolled into a log, and baked until crispy perfection. Get the recipe.

Mussels Pasta With Fennel

This Mussels Pasta With Garlic And Fennel is a culinary trip to Tuscany. This is a recipe that tastes and looks like a luxury but comes together simply and in less than half an hour. It's the best mussels recipe for busy weeknights when you need a quick meal but still want a deliciously inspired one. Get the recipe.

Ukrainian Green Borscht

Such a delicious Green Borscht with Spinach. Classic Ukrainian recipe your whole family will enjoy. Ready to be served in 30 minutes. Get the recipe.

Apple Sponge Cake

Super delicious and moist Apple Sponge Cake, also called Sharlotka, will become your new favorite apple dessert. It's so easy to make, topped with a sweet and crispy almond layer which melts in your mouth. Give this decadent fall treat a try and it won't disappoint! Get the recipe.

Eggplant Gratin

This creamy and scrumptious Eggplant Gratin is smothered with a secret white sauce and topped with a generous layer or Gruyere cheese. It is a side dish that  is so easy to make and will be gone before you know it. Get the recipe.

Cumin Beef Fried Rice

This beef fried rice recipe is the perfect one-bowl meal that combines ground beef, leftover rice, and the warmth of cumin for the perfect meal! It’s faster than takeout and only takes 15 minutes to make this from scratch. This fried rice tastes incredible and goes with just about everything. Get the recipe.

Ukrainian Mushroom Soup

It's a Ukrainian Mushroom Soup. After you take the first sip, you'll instantly feel cozy and warm - classic autumn soup with a ton of flavor. Get the recipe.

Chicken Ragu Pasta

This simple chicken ragu pasta may be easy to make and use everyday ingredients, but there's nothing basic about its flavor. This yummy, savory, and quick-to-make dinner idea is bound to become a favorite family meal. Enjoy this homemade pasta with ground chicken in just half an hour. Get the recipe.

Crispy Salmon with Potatoes and Green Beans

Crispy Seared Salmon with lightly Browned Potatoes and Garlicky Green Beans make a quick and no-fuss weeknight meal you and your family will enjoy. Get the recipe.

Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps 

These Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps are packed with flavor and nutrition. It’s an easy gluten-free meal made in under 30 minutes with mostly pantry staples and a few fresh ingredients like ground chicken and fresh basil. Top with your favorite Asian-inspired spices, and you have a healthy and delicious meal the whole family will love. Get the recipe.

Salmon Finnish Soup

Tired of baked salmon dishes? Try my Lohikeitto recipe - delicious and the easiest ever salmon soup that is so popular in Finland. Made in just under 40 minutes, this cozy and hearty fish soup is sure to warm you on chilly winter nights. Get the recipe.

Spanish Chicken And Rice

Bursting with flavor, juicy, hearty, and comforting, this Spanish Chicken And Rice makes a delicious one-pot recipe for the whole family. Perfect for a weeknight or Sunday dinner. Get the recipe.

Mushroom And Pumpkin Risotto

One of the great ways to use pumpkin puree is to add it to a risotto. My Mushroom And Pumpkin Risotto is easy and delicious one pan dinner recipe with flavors of fall. Get the recipe.

Tropical Carrot Cake

A tropical carrot cake with pineapple, macadamia nuts, coconut, crystallized ginger, and a coconut cream cheese frosting! This cake makes a great birthday cake, as well as bake sale, or office party cake. Get the recipe.

Chocolate Hazelnut Panna Cotta

This recipe for Chocolate Hazelnut Panna Cotta is super easy to whip up and makes a delicious, elegant dessert! Velvety, intensely chocolatey and hiding a special surprise. Get the recipe.

Spicy Chickpea, Broccoli and Potato Sheet Pan 

Looking for a healthy sheet pan dinner recipe? Then you’ve gotta try this one! Roasted broccoli, potatoes and chickpeas with a spinach and a spicy harissa sauce on top. Get the recipe.

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