Quick and easy dinner ideas for tonight

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Quick and easy dinner ideas are ideal for hectic nights when you don't have time to spend in the kitchen but still want something more substantial than a PB&J. Here are some of our favourites!

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Quick and easy dinner ideas for tonight

Are you staring into your fridge and wondering what to make for dinner tonight? Lucky for you, we have a whole lot of options laid out, so you just need the inspiration to whip up a good meal! 

Meaty dinners

Meat and poultry are excellent protein sources. They also provide a variety of other minerals, such as iodine, iron, zinc, vitamins (particularly B12), and important fatty acids, that your body needs. Fish like salmon provide even more fatty acids that are good for your skin and general well-being. As a result, eating meat, fish and poultry once a week as part of a well-balanced diet is a smart idea.

Here are some easy beef recipes for dinner tonight:

Beef Dinners

Beef is a high-protein, high-vitamin, and high-mineral source. Remember to pick lean cuts and to eat them in moderation! Here is our popular beef dishes list:

The best beef stir fry recipe
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The best beef stir fry recipe

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This is a classic Chinese meal, full of tastes and loved around the world. This dish is characterised by its simple ingredients and the versatility of its recipe, as it can be made with different types of meat such as chicken, pork or beef.

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The Perfect Roast Beef
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The Perfect Roast Beef

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Roast beef might sound fancy and complicated to make, but it's actually quite simple! With a good piece of meat and some simple herbs, you can have roast beef that's way more tender and flavorful than the store-bought kind.

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Simple and traditional way of making beef stroganoff
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Simple and traditional way of making beef stroganoff

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Rich and indulgent beef stroganoff with ribeye steak and mushrooms is a real treat dinner. It’s also ready in less than 20 minutes! Perfect for Valentine's day.

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Classic Mexican Ground Beef Rice Casserole recipe
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Classic Mexican Ground Beef Rice Casserole recipe

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A big juicy pot of beef and rice loaded with Mexican flavours! The rice is tender and perfectly cooked, and the tomato sauce is generously flavoured with a Mexican Spice mix. A quick dinner made in one pot with not much prep!

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The best Corned Beef recipe
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The best Corned Beef recipe

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This is a traditional dish for St. Patrick's Day. This version has cabbage and carrots, making a unique experience of tastes.

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Authentic homemade Thai Larb recipe
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Authentic homemade Thai Larb recipe

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It's possible to have authentic Thai Larb at home. This easy recipe teaches how to make a homemade version. Don't miss it!

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The best homemade Australian Party Pies recipe

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Party Pies are tiny bites loved by Australians that consist of mini meat pies, perfect as snacks. With this recipe, learn how to make the best party pies recipe. Don't miss it!

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American Sloppy Joe hot dog recipe
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American Sloppy Joe hot dog recipe

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Can your favourite sandwich be a hot dog? The answer is yes! This American Sloppy Joe version is a hot dog. The results of the recipe are amazing. Try it now!

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Easy crispy chilli beef recipe

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This easy recipe teaches how to make the best crispy chilli beef at home. Don't miss it!

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Easy and authentic Aussie Surf and Turf recipe
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Easy and authentic Aussie Surf and Turf recipe

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Surf and Turf combine two of the most exclusive Australian culinary specialities: tenderloin medallion and Caribbean crawfish. Don't miss this authentic recipe and try it at home.

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Best Homemade Meatloaf
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Best Homemade Meatloaf

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This is basic yet delicious and a great way to prepare your best meatloaf recipe. It won't be difficult to prepare, and it is rather flavorsome! Then get ready for this.

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Chicken Dinners

Who can say no to good old rotisserie chicken, or sticky wings? We have simple chicken recipes you can try for dinner tonight! From breast chicken recipes to creamy chicken recipes - we have it all!

Easy slow cooked butter chicken
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Easy slow cooked butter chicken

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Make this Slow Cooker Butter Chicken for a flavorful dinner that your whole family will love! It’s deliciously spiced (but not hot spicy!), super creamy, comforting, and the chicken is so tender and juicy!

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Quick chicken curry recipe
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Quick chicken curry recipe

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If you love Indian food you have to try this recipe! This Chicken Curry tastes just as good as what you’d get at an Indian restaurant, if not better, and it’s easy to make.

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The perfect Honey Garlic Chicken recipe
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The perfect Honey Garlic Chicken recipe

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Sticky tender boneless chicken thighs in a garlic honey sauce. This Honey Garlic Chicken is on the table in 20 Minutes. My honey garlic chicken a sticky savoury speedy dinner that the whole family will love using minimal ingredients.

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Authentic Thai Green Curry
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Authentic Thai Green Curry

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This is how to make a really great QUICK green curry by pimping up curry in a jar, OR using a homemade green curry paste!

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The best Kung Pao chicken recipe.
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The best Kung Pao chicken recipe.

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Chinese Kung Pao chicken is one of the best Asian dishes. Learn here how to make it at home with this simple recipe.

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Creamy Chicken Pasta of your Dreams!
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Creamy Chicken Pasta of your Dreams!

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A creamy chicken Alfredo with sun dried tomato, spinach and bacon, you'll love how the shredded chicken acts like a mop for the luxurious Alfredo sauce!

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Authentic Italian chicken piccata recipe
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Authentic Italian chicken piccata recipe

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Chicken piccata is a famous dish in Italian cuisine. This recipe is an authentic preparation! Don't miss it and learn here how to make it at home.

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How to bake Juicy Chicken Breasts in oven
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How to bake Juicy Chicken Breasts in oven

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The best ever way to bake juicy chicken - an easy meal for any day of the week.

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Homemade chicken kebab or Turkish Dürüm recipe

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Kebab is a world-known Turkish wrap that everyone loves! Dürüm is the same idea, but the tortilla is lighter and can be rolled. This recipe for homemade kebab uses chicken instead of meat as the main ingredient. Take a look and try it!

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How to make stir fry chicken with broccoli?
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How to make stir fry chicken with broccoli?

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This easy recipe teaches how to make stir fry chicken with broccoli. Don't miss it!

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Homemade chicken rice bowl recipe

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This dish is typical of American cuisine. With this easy recipe, learn how to make a homemade chicken bowl. Don't miss it!

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Instant Pot Pesto Chicken Pasta
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Instant Pot Pesto Chicken Pasta

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Instant Pot Pesto Chicken Pasta is a delicious, healthy one-pot pasta dinner consisting of a slightly creamy sauce, juicy chicken, crisp broccoli & tender cherry tomatoes. Kids friendly Instant pot chicken pesto pasta is a quick dinner.

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Easy and tasty homemade chicken fricassee recipe
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Easy and tasty homemade chicken fricassee recipe

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Learn how to make homemade chicken fricassee with this recipe! You'll find that it's very easy to cook and is delicious.

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How To Make Chicken Tandoori Recipe
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How To Make Chicken Tandoori Recipe

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his tandoori chicken recipe is a classic Indian recipe that will give you soft, succulent, and super juicy chicken every time. Traditionally baked in a tandoor, this oven-baked chicken tandoori tastes just as good, if not better!

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Tasty chicken Milanese Neapolitan style recipe
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Tasty chicken Milanese Neapolitan style recipe

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This easy recipe teaches you how to make tasty chicken Milanese at home, with Neapolitan-style preparation. Don't miss it!

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Easiest homemade fried crispy chicken burger recipe
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Easiest homemade fried crispy chicken burger recipe

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Everyone loves fried chicken burgers and making them homemade is easy. With this recipe you'll get crispy and delicious burgers.

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Original Korean fried chicken recipe
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Original Korean fried chicken recipe

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Korean fried chicken is tastier for several reasons: it is fried twice, it is very crispy on the outside but soft and succulent on the inside, it is seasoned for a few hours with some Asian spices and sauces, batter is special and the sauce is unique.

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Slow cook grilled juicy chicken recipe
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Slow cook grilled juicy chicken recipe

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Do you love grilling? Grilled chicken is easy to prepare with this slow cooker recipe. You'll get juicy and delicious meat!

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Fish and Seafood Dinners 

In our fish dinners list, we have simple fish recipes like the traditional fish and chips, gourmet fish recipes and seafood mix recipes.

Fish tacos
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Fish tacos

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This healthy and delicious fish tacos recipe has all the creamy, crunchy fresh ingredients you could ask for. This is the best tacos recipe with lots of perfectly seasoned fried fish in every bite.

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Crispy Fried Tuna Patties
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Crispy Fried Tuna Patties

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Are you looking for an ambrosial yet healthy recipe for crispy tuna patties? Here it is. Gluten-free, sugar-free, grain-free yet low-carb and high protein snack.

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Quick and easy Smelt fish recipe
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Quick and easy Smelt fish recipe

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Lightly coated in a seasoned flour mixture and gently cooked, this pan-fried smelt recipe comes together quickly and is so delicious as an appetizer or main with your favourite side. Don’t forget a squeeze of lemon when enjoying!

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How to make homemade tuna rice bowl?

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This easy recipe teaches how to make a homemade tuna rice bowl. It's a healthy and delicious dish. Don't miss it!

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Poke

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Every single ingredient in this dish is super healthy in itself. Together, they make the perfect mix of healthy fats (salmon and avocado), filling carbohydrates (rice), and proteins (salmon, edamame).

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How to prepare the best homemade fish sticks at home? Easy and quick recipe
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How to prepare the best homemade fish sticks at home? Easy and quick recipe

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Fish sticks are a tasty and crunchy way to eat a nutritious dish with our favourite snack sensation. This recipe is easy and quick. Following it, you will prepare the best homemade fish sticks,

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How To Make Simple And Delicious Sushi at home
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How To Make Simple And Delicious Sushi at home

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Homemade Sushi is so much cheaper than at the restaurant. Sushi is easy and fun to make at home, and you can put all your favorite ingredients into your perfect custom roll — here’s how!

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How to make salmon fillets with cheese and spinach sauce?
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How to make salmon fillets with cheese and spinach sauce?

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Salmon is one of the favourite fish meals around the world. Also, it's healthy and delicious. With this recipe, learn how to make salmon fillets with cheese and spinach sauce here and enjoy!

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The best Spaghetti Marinara
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The best Spaghetti Marinara

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A classic, easy seafood pasta made using a seafood marinara mix: prawns / shrimp, calamari, fish and mussels tossed through a simple, tasty tomato sauce. Made properly, the real proper Italian way, this Seafood Spaghetti Marinara is dinner on the table.

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Easy Creamy Garlic Prawns recipe
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Easy Creamy Garlic Prawns recipe

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Creamy Garlic Prawns are your favourite garlic prawns… PLUS a creamy garlic sauce! Few simple little tricks to make a sauce that's a cut above your basic recipes - deglaze the pan with a little white wine, a splash of chicken stock and sprinkle of parmesa

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Lamb Dinners

We have also listed simple lamb recipes for when you are feeling fancy but a restaurant trip for some fancy lamb dishes isn’t exactly an option. 

Quick and easy Shepherd's pie recipe
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Quick and easy Shepherd's pie recipe

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This is a classic of English cuisine, a traditional stew made with minced lamb. It's a recipe for Sunday with the whole family, a dish that takes time to prepare and delights the palate of all your guests.

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The most delicious homemade roast lamb shanks recipe
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The most delicious homemade roast lamb shanks recipe

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One of the most typical Christmas dishes is roasted lamb shanks, almost always accompanied by roast potatoes. This is a recipe for cooking at a low temperature for longer than usual, which results in tastier and juicier meat

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Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks with Red Wine Sauce
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Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks with Red Wine Sauce

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A classic way to prepare shanks, these are slow cooked in a deeply flavoured red wine sauce until they are meltingly tender. You can't taste the red wine at the end, it completely transforms into a rich sauce.

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Easy and quick lamb salad
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Easy and quick lamb salad

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Lamb salad is healthy and quick to cook. With this easy recipe, learn how to make lamb salad.

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Meatless Dinners 

Our meatless dinners are centred around vegetables, fruits, legumes, grains, nuts, seeds, and meat substitutes like soya. Meals for a meatless diet are generally easier to prepare; the key is getting quality ingredients and incorporating flavours that will make for a delicious meal. We will explore some super quick dinner ideas for the long days and easy dinner ideas for the lazy days.  

Potatoes

Easy Cheesy Potato bake recipe
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Easy Cheesy Potato bake recipe

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looking for the perfect potato side dish, this Easy Cheesy Potato Bake recipe has you covered

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Baked potatoes

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An American classic that also has many friends here in Europe. Baked potatoes taste good as a side dish to a juicy steak but are also a pleasure on their own!

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The perfect creamy smashed potato recipe
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The perfect creamy smashed potato recipe

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This creamy mashed potato recipe is the one you'll make now and forever. Easy, buttery, perfectly seasoned, and impossible to resist eating it straight out of the pot. Homemade mashed potato was never so simple to make and totally mouthwatering!

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The easiest homemade scalloped potatoes recipe
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The easiest homemade scalloped potatoes recipe

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Scalloped potatoes are a very interesting dish or side dish to eat with meat or fish, because potatoes are one of the most versatile products in the kitchen and can be prepared in a thousand different ways. Don't miss this delicious recipe!

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Salads

Green beans and potato salad recipe
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Green beans and potato salad recipe

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This nutritious and delicious salad is a must for all people who love healthy food.

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Classic Lemon Herb Couscous Salad Recipe
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Classic Lemon Herb Couscous Salad Recipe

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It really doesn’t get much fresher than this. love this light salad — it doubles as a side, can be the main event or works well topped with grilled chicken or shrimp.With lots of texture from crisp cucumber, sweet tomatoes, crunchy nuts, and raisins.

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The best Creamy Potato Salad Recipe
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The best Creamy Potato Salad Recipe

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Hands down, this is my favorite creamy potato salad recipe.See how to make a homemade potato salad with a simple classic dressing.

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The best Caesar salad recipe
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The best Caesar salad recipe

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When it comes to salad recipes, Caesar salad is one of the best-known salads in the world. No country does not prepare this type of salad, always adapting it to their gastronomic preferences and tastes. Here's how to prepare a salad with quality and taste

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Easy and authentic Arabic tabbouleh or tabuli salad recipe
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Easy and authentic Arabic tabbouleh or tabuli salad recipe

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World famous, tabbouleh, or tabouli, is one of the most loved Arabic salads around the world. By following this recipe, you'll get the authentic dish the easy way. Don't miss it!

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Classic Nicoise salad recipe
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Classic Nicoise salad recipe

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This easy recipe teaches how to make the best homemade Nicoise salad, an excellent classic healthy option. Don't miss it!

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The best pumpkin salad recipe
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The best pumpkin salad recipe

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Learn here how to make this easy recipe. Without a doubt, it's the best pumpkin salad that you'll ever try! Don't miss it.

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The best homemade chicken salad recipe
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The best homemade chicken salad recipe

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If you want to eat something healthy, light, and fresh this recipe is a must. Here, you will learn how to make the best homemade chicken salad. Don't miss it!

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How to make the best Greek Salad
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How to make the best Greek Salad

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If you want to feel and look beautiful, the bottom line is to eat something healthy. Traditional Greek salad dressing is regarded as an integral component of a healthier lifestyle.

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Pumpkin and chickpea salad with feta cheese recipe

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Pumpkin and chickpea salad with feta cheese is one of the most nutritive and delicious salads. Learn how to make it with this easy recipe.

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Japanese soba salad recipe

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Soba noodles are typical of Japanese food. Try this healthy and delicious salad. This easy recipe teaches you how to make it. Enjoy!

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Veggie Meals

Could being a vegetarian be better than eating meat? Some people will indeed argue so. It is a fact that vegetables and fruits, in general, have more fibre, phytonutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals than meat. However, we are here to provide recipes that will cater for all palates. 

Homemade Vegan Poke Bowl

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This poke bowl is both healthy and tasty! Prepared with soft tofu, white rice, avocado, black sesame seeds, and other delectable ingredients is the perfect mix to combine flavour and wellness!

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The best vegetable ratatouile in the world

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Honestly, I also thought that food composed only of vegetables could not be as good as having meat on a plate, but the opposite is true. Ratatouille has become one of the dishes that I will cook regularly.

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Classic, creamy, and delicious mushroom risotto recipe
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Classic, creamy, and delicious mushroom risotto recipe

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Nutritious, healthy, and tasty, risotto is one of the traditional dishes of Italian cuisine. There are different variations of risotto, depending on the ingredients used, but the cooking technique is the same.

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Crustless Quiche Recipe
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Crustless Quiche Recipe

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This easy quiche recipe will liven up your evening tea time. It's not difficult to make mushroom and spinach quiche at all; in fact, it’s amusing. Here is a quick quiche recipe for you.

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The most delicious vegetarian lasagna recipe
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The most delicious vegetarian lasagna recipe

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The best vegetarian lasagne recipe is made with mushrooms, eggplant, and a sauce of fresh tomatoes, pumpkin, basil and sage. Plus, with béchamel sauce and plenty of mozzarella cheese, this dish is a must-try delight.

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The best Eggplant Parmigiana recipe
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The best Eggplant Parmigiana recipe

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There's a little labour involved in this. But you'll be rewarded with one of the all-time greatest vegetarian comfort foods known to mankind!

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How to make Zucchini fritters
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How to make Zucchini fritters

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These zucchini fritters are unbelievably easy to whip up and are a perfect way to sneak some veggies—one of the best low-carb and low-calorie meals.

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Best Okonomiyaki Recipe
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Best Okonomiyaki Recipe

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Want to taste Japanese street food? You’ll never want to skip okonomiyaki – a savory pancake. Here is an easy recipe for such an ambrosial meal.

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Easy chinese broccoli Stir Fry with Garlic Sauce
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Easy chinese broccoli Stir Fry with Garlic Sauce

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Chinese Broccoli (gai lan) stir-fry recipe with garlicky sauce is gluten-free, vegan, low carb. Learn how to make stir-fried Chinese broccoli easy and great tasting!

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Easy Bok choy stir fry recipe
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Easy Bok choy stir fry recipe

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This bok choy stir fry might be downright simple for some people, especially those who grew up in a typical Cantonese family. However, it is deceptively tricky to recreate this iconic dish at home to taste like those from the restaurant.

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Healthy Vegan Nasi Goreng Recipe
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Healthy Vegan Nasi Goreng Recipe

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Are you looking for healthy vegan recipes? This delicious nasi goreng is prepared with rice, capsicum, spring onions and is super delicious to be served for lunch, dinner, and whenever you like to eat.

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Soups and broths  

Easy laksa noodle soup
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Easy laksa noodle soup

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This is a recipe for a real Malaysian restaurant quality laksa made by sprucing up store bought laksa paste! You can't just dump store bought laksa paste into coconut broth!

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The best and easy to make Broccoli soup without cream
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The best and easy to make Broccoli soup without cream

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In this recipe, classic cream is replaced by coconut milk. Thanks to it, the soup is very fresh.

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Delicious Chicken Soup
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Delicious Chicken Soup

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Chicken soup – an epic meal to go with during winters. It is prepared with celery, thyme, bay leaves, and coconut milk, all complimenting its ambrosial flavor.

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Creamy Cauliflower Soup
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Creamy Cauliflower Soup

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This simple cauliflower soup recipe will be an amazing addition to your dining. The creamy taste of it surely melts your heart.

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The Best Lentil Soup Recipe
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The Best Lentil Soup Recipe

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Learn how to make the best lentil soup – this easy lentil soup is healthy, vegan, comforting and very easy to make. Perfect soup for cold winter days. All you need is one pot, few basic ingredients and one hour.

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The perfect Chicken Sweetcorn Soup For Big & Little Kids
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The perfect Chicken Sweetcorn Soup For Big & Little Kids

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Nothing warms the soul more than a bowl of hearty chicken soup, and this one is a family favourite… it’s even kid-approved! I like to pack in some extra vegies too with a healthy dose of cauliflower for even more goodness.

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