Easy Recipes and Quick Meals
By Danilo Alfaro, About.com Guide
Main Courses
In this section you'll find simple, easy recipes for main courses and entrees you can prepare for the whole family anytime.
- Beef Pot Roast Recipe
- Grilled Strip Steak Recipe
- Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
- Chicken Piccata Recipe
- Chicken Marengo Recipe
- Grilled Chicken with Sesame & Ginger
- Easy Oven Baked Chicken
- Salmon Fillets with Ratatouille
- Sautéed Black Bass with Butter Sauce
- Broiled Halibut with Sesame & Ginger
- Baked Cod with White Butter Sauce
- Sautéed Tilapia with Bacon
- Roasted Turkey Breast
- Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder
Side Dishes
Here you'll find recipes for side dishes including vegetables, potatoes, rice, pastas, even soups. Many of them can stand on their own as appetizers or even main courses.
- Asparagus with Lemon & Thyme
- Broccoli Mash Recipe
- Easy Ratatouille Recipe
- Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
- Basic Rice Pilaf Recipe
- Purée of Carrot Soup Recipe
- Sautéed Mushrooms Provençal
- Purée of Celery Soup Recipe
- Puréed Potato Leek Soup Recipe
- Corn & Crab Chowder Recipe
- Sautéed Green Beans with Lemon
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Smashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
- Carrot and Coriander Soup Recipe
Salads & Sandwiches
Simple dishes such as sandwiches and salads are part of the culinary arts, too. Enjoy some of these quick and easy recipes you can prepare in a jiffy.
- Danilo's Everyday Salad
- Corned Beef Sandwich
- Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich
- Turkey Club Sandwich
- Basic Mayonnaise Recipe
- Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
- Thousand Island Dressing
- Roasted Beet Salad with Feta Cheese
- Jicama & Corn Salad
- Basic Vinaigrette Recipe
- Italian Vinaigrette Recipe
- Watermelon Salad with Balsamic
- Classic Caesar Salad
- Chickpea Salad with Mushrooms
- White Bean Salad with Artichokes
- Easy Ranch Dressing Recipe
Breakfast & Brunch
Easy breakfast and brunch recipes including simple egg dishes and omelets, plus griddled specialties like pancakes, waffles and French toast.
- Perfect Scrambled Eggs Recipe
- Spinach, Bacon & Cheddar Frittata
- Hashed Brown Potatoes Recipe
- Home Fried Potatoes Recipe
- Classic Pancakes Reipce
- Corned Beef Hash Recipe
- Basic French Toast Recipe
- Thick French Toast Recipe
- Basic Waffle Recipe
- Fluffy Waffle Recipe
- Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe
Baking & Desserts
Whether it's cake, pastry or fresh bread, a home filled with the delicious aroma of baking is one of life's great joys. Here are some basic recipes to satisfy the sweet tooth.