187 ideal recipes

Discover this easy Chicken Broccoli and Biscuit Casserole recipe: a cheesy, creamy bake with tender chicken, fresh broccoli florets, and flaky buttermilk biscuits topped golden brown. Ideal for quick family dinners, beginner cooks, or comforting weeknight meals using pantry staples.

New Orleans' most popular sausage, a type of country sausage made with pork, or pork and beef. It's not really smoked, but has a fine smokey flavor that makes it an ideal seasoning meat for our favorite bean dishes, gumbos, and jambalayas. We also like it pan grilled as a breakfast or dinner sausage.

Another old favourite traditionally made with eggs, Matza Brei is a Passover classic and an ideal Breakfast (Lunch, Dinner or mid-afternoon snack if you ask my Brothers). If you eat Soy on Passover, this is awesome. Otherwise just wait a week ;)

Discover this easy Cherries and Cream Tiara Cake recipe using cake mix and whipped topping for quick cherry desserts; perfect beginner-friendly no-fuss cake with cherry pie filling, ideal for potlucks or simple summer treats like "easy tiara cake recipes with fruit" or "quick cream-filled cake ideas for beginners."

This Scandinavian inspired Vanilla-Almond Loki Liqueur is a sweet, aromatic homemade spirit with warm vanilla and nutty almond notes. Ideal for sipping neat or mixing into cocktails, this liqueur requires minimal ingredients and a few months of aging to develop its full flavor. Perfect for gifting or enjoying at gatherings.

This traditional Cajun gumbo, inspired by Queen Ida’s Louisiana roots, combines tender chicken, smoky sausage, and a dark, flavorful roux for a soul-warming dish. The holy trinity of onion, celery, and parsley, along with bold seasonings, creates a complex, spicy broth that’s perfect served over rice. Ideal for family dinners or festive gatherings, this gumbo is a labor of love that rewards with deep, authentic flavors.

This Curried Crab Quiche combines the sweet, delicate taste of crab meat with the warm, aromatic notes of curry powder and nutty Swiss cheese, all nestled in a buttery pie crust. The creamy egg custard ties the flavors together, creating a sophisticated yet approachable dish ideal for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. The recipe is straightforward, with marinating the crab meat enhancing its flavor, and the quiche bakes to a golden, set perfection.

Clyde’s Meatloaf is a comforting, home-style dish that combines juicy ground beef chuck with a unique blend of rolled oats, sweet honey, and whole milk for a tender texture. Sautéed onions and garlic add savory depth, while grated carrots bring a subtle sweetness and extra moisture to every bite. Finished with a tangy ketchup and dry mustard glaze, this meatloaf bakes to golden perfection, making it an ideal centerpiece for a hearty family dinner. Serve it alongside mashed potatoes.

Mortadella is one of the most popular cold cuts we have in Italy. It's a typical product from northern Italy, made of pork meat, little chunks of porkfat and spices. It's tasty and savoury, the perfect filling for a sanwich, and ideal for stuffings. It's definitely my favourite 'salume' ! Try it in this recipe, it's a special starter - delicate and sofisticated - and it's EASY to prepare! I found this recipe on the website of a famous producer of traditional Italian cold cuts.

Bircher muesli was first developed by a Swiss physician, Maximilian Bircher-Benner as part of the therapy he prescribed for his patients. Often called simply ‘overnight oats’ Bircher muesli is an ideal breakfast food – it can be assembled the night before, left in the fridge overnight and enjoyed in the morning – there is no cooking required. It's also a perfect combination of plant-based protein, slow-release wholegrain carbohydrates, and essential fats. The version below calls for pears and coconut, but alternative combinations are provided in the notes.

A delicious summer standard at our place. Easy to make with a mix of Southern European and Middle Eastern flavours. I use my Cucumber Raita (posted separately) to dress the lamb salad or you can use the quick yoghurt dressing provided here.