30 Easy Recipes for Everyday Cooking
30 Easy Recipes for Everyday Cooking
Whether you're new to the kitchen or just short on time, these 30 easy recipes will help you whip up delicious meals without the stress. From breakfast to dinner, and even dessert, there's something here for every craving.
Breakfast Recipes
1. Scrambled Eggs
Crack 2-3 eggs into a bowl, whisk with salt and pepper, and cook in a buttered pan over medium heat until fluffy.
2. Overnight Oats
Mix rolled oats with milk or yogurt, honey, and fruit. Let sit overnight in the fridge.
3. Avocado Toast
Mash an avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Spread on toasted bread and top with a fried egg if desired.
4. Banana Pancakes
Mash 1 banana, mix with 2 eggs, and cook like pancakes. Serve with maple syrup.
5. Smoothie Bowl
Blend banana, berries, and milk. Pour into a bowl and top with granola, seeds, and sliced fruit.
Lunch Recipes
6. Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Butter two slices of bread, place cheese in between, and grill until golden on both sides.
7. Tuna Salad
Mix canned tuna with mayo, diced celery, and onion. Serve on lettuce or bread.
8. Vegetable Stir-Fry
Sauté chopped vegetables in olive oil, add soy sauce and a pinch of sugar. Serve over rice.
9. Egg Fried Rice
Fry leftover rice with scrambled eggs, green peas, and soy sauce.
10. Caprese Salad
Layer tomato slices, mozzarella, and basil. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Dinner Recipes
11. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Cook spaghetti, then toss with sautéed garlic in olive oil and a pinch of chili flakes.
12. Chicken Fajitas
Cook sliced chicken with bell peppers and onions, season with fajita spices. Serve with tortillas.
13. One-Pot Pasta
Cook pasta with vegetables, water, tomato sauce, and seasonings all in one pot.
14. Baked Salmon
Place salmon fillets in foil, season with lemon, garlic, and herbs. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 mins.
15. Beef Tacos
Brown ground beef with taco seasoning. Serve in taco shells with lettuce, cheese, and salsa.
Snacks & Light Meals
16. Quesadilla
Fill a tortilla with cheese and optional beans or veggies, then toast on a skillet until crispy.
17. Hummus & Veggies
Blend canned chickpeas with garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil. Serve with cucumber and carrots.
18. Mini Pita Pizzas
Top pita bread with tomato sauce and cheese. Bake until the cheese melts.
19. Cucumber Sandwiches
Spread cream cheese on bread slices, add cucumber rounds, and cut into small triangles.
20. Egg Muffins
Mix eggs with chopped vegetables and cheese, pour into muffin tins, and bake.
Soups & Stews
21. Tomato Soup
Simmer canned tomatoes with onion, garlic, and broth. Blend until smooth.
22. Chicken Noodle Soup
Boil chicken, carrots, celery, and noodles in broth until tender.
23. Lentil Soup
Cook lentils with onion, garlic, carrot, cumin, and vegetable broth.
24. Potato Leek Soup
Cook chopped leeks and potatoes in broth until soft. Blend for a creamy finish.
25. Vegetable Soup
Simmer any mix of vegetables in water or broth with seasoning.
Desserts
26. Chocolate Mug Cake
Mix 4 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 4 tbsp milk, and 1 tbsp sugar. Microwave for 1–2 minutes.
27. Fruit Salad
Chop a variety of fruits, drizzle with honey and lemon juice.
28. No-Bake Cookies
Mix oats, peanut butter, honey, and cocoa powder. Chill until firm.
29. Yogurt Parfait
Layer yogurt with granola and fruit in a glass.
30. Banana Ice Cream
Blend frozen banana slices until smooth. Add cocoa or peanut butter if desired.
These easy recipes are perfect for anyone who wants fast, tasty, and nutritious food without complicated steps. Mix and match them throughout the week for variety and satisfaction.