United StatesMoist Banana Bread
Bake a tender banana bread with ripe bananas, brown sugar, and a little sour cream for easy breakfasts and afternoon slices.
Easy Vegetarian Recipes from Around the World
Vegetarian cooking can be wonderfully varied, from Indian lentils to Mediterranean vegetables and cozy rice dishes. These recipes are tagged vegetarian; check cheese labels for vegetarian rennet and choose vegetable broth where specified.
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United StatesFluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Cook golden buttermilk pancakes with soft centers and lightly crisp edges, using a simple batter that rests briefly before hitting the skillet.
United StatesChocolate Chip Cookies
Bake chocolate chip cookies with buttery centers, golden edges, and plenty of chocolate using a dough that chills briefly before baking.
United StatesCinnamon French Toast
Turn thick slices of bread into cinnamon French toast with a vanilla egg custard and a golden skillet finish for an easy breakfast.
ItalyHomemade Pizza Margherita
Make a home-oven Margherita pizza with a simple yeast dough, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil on a preheated baking sheet.
ItalyEasy Pasta al Pomodoro
Make easy pasta al pomodoro with canned tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil for a bright Italian dinner that comes together on a busy weeknight.
ItalyHearty Minestrone Soup
This hearty minestrone combines white beans, small pasta, tomatoes, and colorful vegetables in one pot for an easy Italian-style dinner with plenty of flavor.
ItalyTomato Basil Bruschetta
Toast rustic bread and top it with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and olive oil for tomato basil bruschetta, an easy Italian starter for relaxed meals.
FranceEasy Ratatouille
Simmer eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, and tomatoes into easy ratatouille, a cozy French-inspired vegetable dinner made in one pot with simple ingredients.
FranceSimple French Crepes
Whisk up simple French crepes with flour, eggs, milk, and butter, then cook thin golden rounds for a flexible breakfast ready for your favorite fillings.
SpainChilled Tomato Gazpacho
Blend ripe tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, bread, and olive oil into chilled tomato gazpacho, a refreshing Spanish-style soup for warm-weather meals.
SpainSpanish Potato Tortilla
Cook a Spanish potato tortilla with tender sliced potatoes, sweet onion, and eggs for a satisfying skillet dinner that also makes a handy next-day lunch.
GreeceClassic Greek Salad
Build a classic Greek salad with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, green pepper, olives, and feta, finished with olive oil and oregano for a fresh side.
GreeceCreamy Tzatziki
Stir together creamy tzatziki with Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, and lemon for a cool Greek-style dip to serve with vegetables or pita.
SwedenSwedish Cinnamon Buns
Bake Swedish cinnamon buns with a soft cardamom dough and buttery cinnamon filling, shaped as easy spirals for a cozy breakfast or afternoon coffee break.
United KingdomClassic Buttermilk Scones
Bake classic buttermilk scones with cold butter and a tender crumb, using a simple round shape for a cozy British-style breakfast or afternoon tea.
PolandPotato and Cheese Pierogi
Make potato and cheese pierogi with a soft homemade dough, a savory filling, and buttery onions for a comforting Polish-style dinner worth sharing.
UkraineVegetable Borscht
Simmer beets, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots into vegetable borscht, a colorful Ukrainian-style soup with a bright finish and plenty of cozy flavor.
TurkeyTurkish Red Lentil Soup
Make Turkish red lentil soup with carrots, potato, cumin, and lemon for a smooth, comforting bowl that turns simple pantry ingredients into dinner.
LebanonCreamy Homemade Hummus
Blend creamy homemade hummus with chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic for a smooth Lebanese-style dip that is easy to serve with pita or vegetables.
MoroccoVegetable Couscous
Prepare vegetable couscous with chickpeas, carrots, zucchini, and warm spices for an easy Moroccan-inspired dinner using quick-cooking couscous at home.
MoroccoMoroccan Chickpea Tagine
Make Moroccan chickpea tagine with carrots, tomatoes, apricots, and warm spices, a simple tagine-style stew you can simmer in an ordinary covered pot.
EgyptEasy Koshari
Layer rice, lentils, macaroni, and chickpeas for easy koshari, an Egyptian-style pantry dinner topped with tangy tomato sauce and golden cooked onions.
EthiopiaEthiopian-Inspired Red Lentils
Simmer red lentils with softened onion, garlic, ginger, and berbere for a warming Ethiopian-inspired dinner with a thick, spoonable texture.
South AfricaSouth Africa Chakalaka
Make a colorful South African vegetable relish with carrots, peppers, tomatoes, curry powder, and beans for a lively barbecue side.
NigeriaNigerian-Inspired Jollof Rice
Cook long-grain rice in a reduced tomato-pepper sauce for Nigerian-inspired jollof with warm spices and tender, separate grains.
GhanaGhana Kelewele Spiced Plantains
Fry ripe plantain cubes coated in ginger, cayenne, and warm spices for Ghanaian kelewele with caramelized edges and soft centers.
BrazilEasy Pao de Queijo
Make easy Brazilian cheese puffs with tapioca starch, milk, and two cheeses. This blender version bakes in a mini muffin pan for a warm, chewy snack.
BrazilChocolate Brigadeiros
Roll rich Brazilian chocolate brigadeiros with condensed milk, cocoa, and butter. A simple stovetop method makes 18 sprinkle-coated treats for sharing.
MexicoWeeknight Black Bean Tacos
Build weeknight black bean tacos with a warm cumin filling, crunchy cabbage, avocado, and lime. Canned beans keep this Mexican-inspired dinner simple.
MexicoEasy Red Chilaquiles
Turn sturdy tortilla chips into easy red chilaquiles with a quick tomato sauce, eggs, queso fresco, and cilantro for a comforting Mexican-style breakfast.
PeruPeruvian-Inspired Quinoa Salad
Toss fluffy quinoa with corn, tomatoes, cucumber, lime, and cilantro in this Peruvian-inspired salad, a bright side that works warm or lightly chilled.
ArgentinaFresh Chimichurri
Chop a fresh Argentine-style chimichurri with parsley, garlic, oregano, olive oil, and red wine vinegar for grilled vegetables, meat, or warm potatoes.
ColombiaColombian Cheese Arepas
Shape Colombian-style cheese arepas with precooked cornmeal and mozzarella, then pan-cook until golden for a warm breakfast or an easy, comforting side.
JamaicaCoconut Rice and Peas
Cook Jamaican-style rice and peas with coconut milk, kidney beans, thyme, and scallions in one pot for a fragrant side with gentle heat and fluffy grains.
United StatesSkillet Cornbread
Bake golden skillet cornbread with buttermilk, cornmeal, and a little sugar. A hot cast-iron pan gives this easy American side a crisp, buttery-edged crust.
CanadaMaple Baked Oatmeal
Start the morning with maple baked oatmeal full of apples, cinnamon, and pecans. This Canadian-inspired breakfast slices easily and reheats for busy days.
ChinaGinger Scallion Noodles
Toss ginger scallion noodles with a savory soy and sesame sauce, tender cabbage, and plenty of fresh scallions for a simple Chinese-inspired dinner.
South KoreaKorean Cucumber Salad
Make a crisp Korean-style cucumber salad with gochugaru, rice vinegar, garlic, and sesame. A short salting step keeps the spicy-sweet dressing lively.
ThailandThai-Inspired Coconut Red Curry
Simmer tofu and colorful vegetables in a Thai-inspired coconut red curry with supermarket curry paste, lime, and basil for an easy one-pot dinner.
IndiaEasy Chana Masala
Make easy chana masala with canned chickpeas, tomatoes, ginger, and warming spices. This simplified Indian-style curry is a practical dinner with rice.
IndiaWeeknight Red Lentil Dal
Simmer weeknight red lentil dal with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, and turmeric. Split lentils soften quickly into a comforting Indian-inspired one-pot dinner.
Sri LankaCoconut Sambol
Mix Sri Lankan-inspired coconut sambol with lime, red onion, and chili. This simple version uses unsweetened shredded coconut for a bright, spicy side.
IndonesiaEasy Nasi Goreng
Stir-fry easy nasi goreng with chilled rice, eggs, peas, and sweet soy sauce. This simplified Indonesian-style dinner includes fresh cucumber and tomato.
MalaysiaCoconut Rice with Cucumber
Cook Malaysian-inspired coconut rice with ginger and serve it with cool cucumber slices. A covered simmer and short rest produce fragrant, tender grains.
AustraliaCreamy Pumpkin Soup
Blend creamy pumpkin soup with onion, potato, vegetable broth, and a splash of cream. This Australian-style home soup makes an easy, comforting dinner.
New ZealandMini Pavlovas
Bake six mini pavlovas with crisp meringue shells and soft centers, then top with whipped cream and berries for an inviting New Zealand-style dessert.
United StatesCreamy Mac and Cheese
Make stovetop macaroni and cheese with a smooth cheddar sauce, a little mustard, and tender pasta in about half an hour.
ItalyClassic Tiramisu
Layer coffee-dipped ladyfingers with a light mascarpone cream for an egg-free filling in this chilled, cocoa-dusted tiramisu.
ItalyHomemade Potato Gnocchi
Shape tender potato gnocchi from russet potatoes, flour, and egg, then boil briefly and toss with butter and fresh sage.
ItalyFresh Basil Pesto
Blend fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan into a fragrant pesto for pasta, sandwiches, roasted vegetables, or spooning over beans.
ItalyCaprese Salad
Arrange ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil with olive oil for a simple Caprese salad that lets a few good ingredients shine.
ItalyNo-Knead Focaccia
Bake an airy no-knead focaccia with olive oil, rosemary, and a golden crust using a wet dough and two relaxed rising periods.
IndiaVegetable Biryani
Layer partially cooked basmati rice with spiced vegetables and yogurt, then steam gently for a fragrant vegetable biryani with distinct grains.
IndiaHomemade Skillet Naan
Cook soft yogurt-enriched naan in a hot skillet, then brush with butter for a flexible flatbread to serve with curries and stews.
JapanEasy Miso Soup
Make a gentle miso soup with tofu, wakame, scallions, and kombu broth for a quick Japanese-style side that comes together in one saucepan.
MexicoFresh Guacamole
Mash ripe avocados with lime, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño for fresh guacamole with a little texture and bright, balanced flavor.
MexicoFresh Pico de Gallo
Chop tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro into a fresh pico de gallo with lime juice for spooning over tacos or serving with chips.
SpainCinnamon Sugar Churros
Pipe a simple flour dough into hot oil, fry until crisp and cooked through, then coat warm churros in cinnamon sugar.
EgyptCrispy Baked Falafel
Bake herb-packed falafel made from soaked dried chickpeas for crisp edges and a tender center, without a pot of frying oil.
TunisiaEasy Shakshuka
Simmer tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and warm spices, then cook eggs in the sauce for an easy shakshuka served straight from the skillet.
ItalyCreamy Mushroom Risotto
Stir Arborio rice with warm broth and browned mushrooms, then finish with butter and Parmesan for a creamy risotto without added cream.
United StatesClassic Potato Salad
Combine tender potatoes, hard-cooked eggs, celery, and pickles with a mustard-mayonnaise dressing for a creamy potato salad served well chilled.
United StatesHomemade Apple Pie
Bake a double-crust apple pie with a cinnamon-spiced filling and flaky butter pastry, then cool fully for slices that hold together.
United StatesFudgy Chocolate Brownies
Bake rich brownies with melted chocolate and cocoa, then cool before slicing for a dense, fudgy center and a delicate top crust.
United StatesNew York Cheesecake
Bake a rich cream-cheese cheesecake over a graham cracker crust, then cool gradually and chill thoroughly for a smooth, sliceable dessert.
United StatesClassic Carrot Cake
Bake a two-layer carrot cake with cinnamon, finely grated carrots, and a smooth cream-cheese frosting for a soft, warmly spiced dessert.
United StatesOatmeal Raisin Cookies
Bake chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with cinnamon, brown sugar, and rolled oats for soft centers and lightly golden edges.
United StatesClassic Pumpkin Pie
Bake a spiced pumpkin custard in a butter crust, then cool and chill for a smooth pumpkin pie that slices neatly.
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