5 Easy and Delicious Recipes for the Busy Home Cook
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5 Easy and Delicious Recipes for the Busy Home Cook
Cooking is an art, but sometimes it can feel like a chore. We all want delicious meals that we can prepare quickly and easily, without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a few ingredients and some basic kitchen skills, these five recipes will help you create tasty dishes in no time at all.
The first recipe is an easy-to-make pasta dish that’s packed with flavor: lemon garlic shrimp linguine. Start by cooking 8 ounces of linguine according to package instructions then set aside. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat then add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp (can use frozen). Sauté for about 4 minutes or until cooked through then season with salt and pepper to taste. Once cooked through, 제주에서만 먹을 수 있는 제주도 맛집 remove from the pan and set aside on a plate covered with foil to keep warm.
In the same skillet as used for the shrimp add 2 tablespoons butter followed by 4 cloves minced garlic (or more if desired) then cook until fragrant – about 1 minute – stirring constantly so as not to burn it! Add ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice along with ¼ cup chicken stock or water plus ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; simmer uncovered until slightly thickened – approximately 5 minutes – stirring occasionally throughout cooking time. Lastly, return shrimp to the pan along with cooked linguine noodles; stir together until fully combined and heated through before serving garnished with fresh parsley if desired!
Next up is an easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights: sheet pan teriyaki salmon & vegetables! Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 C) then line a baking sheet or roasting tray with parchment paper; set aside while preparing salmon & vegetables for cooking. Cut 1 pound of wild-caught salmon into four equal portions then place onto a prepared baking sheet/tray alongside 2 cups of cubed sweet potatoes (or other vegetables of choice such as carrots or broccoli). Drizzle both salmon & veggies generously with olive oil followed by salt & pepper before tossing everything together using your hands so everything is evenly coated in seasoning/oil mixture; spread out evenly onto prepared baking tray/sheet ensuring nothing touches each other too much otherwise it won’t crisp up nicely during the cooking process! Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork – exact timing will depend on the thickness of the fish so be sure to check after the 15-minute mark just in case it cooks quicker than expected! Once finished baking mixes together 3 tablespoons soy sauce + 3 tablespoons honey + 1 tablespoon rice vinegar into a small bowl/cup before brushing over top both fish & veggies while still hot from the oven – this will give them a beautiful glossy finish plus an extra flavor boost! Serve immediately garnished with fresh sesame seeds if desired alongside steamed jasmine rice etc…delicious!
For something heartier yet still quick enough for busy weeknight dinners try this classic Italian dish: spaghetti bolognese! Begin by bringing large pot full salted water boil ready for spaghetti noodles which you can cook accordingto package instructions whilst also making bolognese sauce itself which starts offby heating 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium high heat before adding diced onion& garlic sautéing them few minutes ‘til softened followed diced celery& carrot also sautéing another few minutes combine all these aromatics ‘til they form nicely aromatic base our bolognese sauce now next go lean beef mince browning off nicely breaking down lumps using wooden spoon ‘til no longer pink adding pinch salt& pepper taste once all mince has been browned off pour glass good quality red wine reduce liquid evaporates completely now add tinned tomatoes puree along pinch dried oregano& basil leaves mix everything let simmer away low heat least 20mins stirringoccasionally ensure doesn’t stick bottom pot once done turn off flame drain cooked spaghetti reserving some salty starchy pasta water toss back into potalong Bolognese sauce combine together thoroughly coating every strand noodle its flavorful goodness serve topped grated parmesan cheese Enjoy!!
If you’re looking for something light yet still substantial enough to make dinner try this delicious salad: roasted vegetable quinoa salad with complete protein punch thanks a combination of quinoa feta cheese chickpeas sunflower seeds Preheat oven to 350 degrees F 175 C Line rimmed baking sheet parchment paper spread mixture chopped bell peppers eggplants mushrooms zucchini squash sprinkle generously bit olive oil sea salt black pepper Roast veggie mixture 20–25 minutes stirring halfway point to ensure don’t burn Now rinse cup uncooked quinoa under cold running tap several times ensuring grains well rinsed prior boiling Put rinsed quinoa medium-sized saucepan cover cold water bring the boil to reduce heat low simmer covered 10–15 mins ‘til fluffy tender texture Remove lid fluff up
Once cooked through, 제주에서만 먹을 수 있는 제주도 맛집 remove from the pan and set aside on a plate covered with foil to keep warm.
Once cooked through, 제주에서만 먹을 수 있는 제주도 맛집 remove from the pan and set aside on a plate covered with foil to keep warm.