Time-saver/18 recipes

For that times that we haven't got much time to spend around the hob, there is nothing better than a Frittata easy simple and can be made with almost anything. This time I've decided to go for bacon and mozzarella Frittata, very similar to a Omelette but without the need of flipping it, I normally tend to be a quite messy when it comes to that particular skills.

Make this easy, tasty yet nutritious burrito for breakfast, lunch, or any time of the day when you feel hungry. It not only fills you up, but also provides you all kinds of nutrients.

This flavorful and tasty stir-fry takes no time to cook, a wonderful meatless dish can be served with rice, noodles or steamed buns.

The pressure cooker certainly shortened the cooking time significantly, and the roast came out so tender. I didn't have tomato juice, so used tomato sauce instead, and the result was still wonderful. Saved it into my recipe box as well.

This was very easy to prepare, but I would double the chili paste next time and add some "red" to it- i.e. red bell pepper or carrots.

This recipe is nearly 100 years old. These cookies are great at Christmas time.

There are hundreds versions of this very Polish soup. Here you have an original proposition of mine. I used to cook it on the base of my favorite duck and chicken stock. The cream is a must to create wonderful pink color. Optionally you may add a quarter or a half of hard boiled egg to your bowl. By the way, I change my recipe sometimes, for instance by adding dried California prunes instead of sugar, or by adding some white vinegar instead of lemon juice.

Learn how to make Bibimbap, one of my favorite Korean dishes. This time instead of preparing each vegetable separately, I cooked the similar texture vegetables together, which saved time and still tasted delicious. I mixed the seasoned vegetables with soba noodles and of course always have some kimchee as a side, that's a must in Korean food.

Sooji idli, a quick and simple tea-time snack that is low in fat, this is a perfect option for health conscious people. I’ve used low-fat curds to impart a nice taste and to make the idlis soft. For a wholesome evening snack of just 150 calories, serve three idlis with green chutney, page. . . . Make sure that you make the idlis as soon as you have added the fruit salt to the batter to ensure a fluffy product.

Jello shooters are a really fun way to get the crowd loose. Thanks to Lori, my neighbor, for this delicious recipe...just in time for the NFL season!

This made for a very tasty side to some salmon filets. I skipped the 2 hour soak time. Didn't need it, since my rice cooks in about 20 minutes anyway. I used shiitakes for the mushrooms.

At Christmas time for sugar and spice these pfeffernusse are extra nice: try them once and you'll be delighted And so will the guests whom you've invited.

Look for sweet potato noodles in Asian or Korean grocery stories. This easy and tasty stir-fry takes no time to make, and it tastes delicious. Lots of classic Asian flavors can be found in this dish. Yum.

According to NBC sportscaster Ahmad Rashad, men and women behave very differently in the kitchen. "When men cook, it usually looks like a disaster area,"; says the former Minnesota Viking. ";And there's no rhyme or reason to what they make. My father sometimes cooked chicken for breakfast. And when he cooked, everything came out six times bigger than when Mom cooked.";

Instead of pizza, let's make something different. Use pizza dough to make some pizza rolls filled with sun-dried tomatoes, basil pesto and artichoke hearts, and brushed with garlic infused olive oil. These cute pizza rolls are very handy and frozen well. Enjoy these small tasty rolls at any time when you feel hungry or crave a slice of pizza. You will love them.

This very old soup is traditionally cooked on Easter. The flavors of my rendition are mild, however if you like horseradish and more spicy flavor, try to add 2 times more grams than I did.