Interesting Food to Make at Home: 5 Recipes to Try
When it comes to interesting food to make at home, the possibilities are endless. Whether you’re a novice in the kitchen or an experienced home cook, exploring new recipes can be a fun and rewarding adventure. Here are five mouth-watering recipes that will add excitement to your culinary repertoire!
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Addicting No Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake
This chocolate biscuit cake recipe is a simple and delicious no-bake dessert. It combines crushed biscuits with a rich chocolate mixture, creating a delightful treat. The recipe calls for dark chocolate, butter, golden syrup, and digestive biscuits, ensuring a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. After mixing the ingredients, the cake is chilled until set. This versatile recipe allows for variations, such as adding nuts or dried fruits. Ideal for chocolate lovers, the cake is perfect for special occasions or a quick indulgence.
INGREDIENTS
- 1.1 pounds/500 grams Petit Beurre biscuits
- 2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons espresso or instant coffee dissolved in water
Cream layer:
- 9 ounces/250 grams cream cheese, 15% fat
- 2 cups+1 tablespoon/500 milliliters heavy whipping cream, 38% fat
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup instant vanilla pudding
Ganache layer:
- 3.5 ounces/100 grams dark chocolate, chopped
- 3.5 ounces/100 grams milk chocolate, chopped
- ¾ cup+2 tablespoons/200 milliliters heavy whipping cream, 38% fat
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a mixer bowl with a whisk attachment, place the cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla pudding powder. Mix on medium speed until you achieve a soft but stable cream.
- Prepare a bowl with milk and coffee, dip the Petit Beurre biscuits into the coffee, and arrange them side by side in the rectangular mold, creating two layers of coffee-soaked biscuits. Cover with half of the cream mixture and smooth it using a spatula. Arrange two more layers of coffee-soaked biscuits, cover with the remaining cream, and smooth it out. Refrigerate for at least an hour to set before adding the ganache.
- In a mixing bowl, place the chopped dark and milk chocolate. Heat up the heavy whipping cream in a saucepan until it simmers, then pour it over the chopped chocolate. Wait for about a minute, then stir until everything is melted and smooth.
- Remove the cake from the fridge and pour the ganache over it, gently moving the dish to ensure full coverage of the cake. Refrigerate the cake for at least 3 hours to allow it to set before serving.
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5 Minute Upside Down Vegan Caramelized Onion Tart
The vegan caramelized onion tart is a savory, plant-based delight perfect for any meal. This tart features a flaky crust filled with rich caramelized onions, enhanced by balsamic vinegar for depth of flavor. The recipe includes a blend of cashew cream and nutritional yeast, providing a creamy, cheesy texture without any dairy. Fresh thyme adds a fragrant herbal note, making this tart both elegant and comforting. Ideal for brunch, lunch, or dinner, this vegan tart is definitely an interesting food to make at home.
INGREDIENTS
- 3 onions, sliced
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt to taste
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 square puff pastry sheet dough
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 400 ℉ (205 ℃).
- Using a glass, cut circles of puff pastry.
- Arrange the onion slices on parchment paper. Add a little olive oil, balsamic and thyme to each slice of onion. Flip the onion slices over and cover them with the puff pastry circles. Tighten around the onion and poke holes with a fork. Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden.
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Classic Spicy Moroccan Fish in Rich Sauce
Another interesting food to make at home is this classic spicy Moroccan fish recipe that brings a burst of flavor to your table. This dish features fish fillets marinated in a blend of vibrant spices, including cumin, paprika, and turmeric, combined with garlic and lemon juice. The fish is then cooked with tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives, creating a rich and aromatic sauce. The use of fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley adds a fresh, green note to the dish. Perfect for a special dinner, this recipe captures the essence of Moroccan cuisine.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound/450g salmon fillets, feel free to use any fish you prefer
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 serrano pepper, or 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced into strips
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into strips
- 1 russet potato, peeled and cut into 1” slices (optional)
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¾ to 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- ½ tablespoon hot paprika, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and coat the bottom with the olive oil. Add all the veggies to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle in the paprika, salt, cumin, turmeric, and tomato paste. Stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add half of the chopped cilantro and around ¾ cup of water to the pan. Stir everything together, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes, until the veggies reach a tender perfection.
- Give it a taste and adjust the salt and spice levels according to your preference. If you're craving an extra kick, add more hot paprika or red pepper flakes. Lightly season the fish fillets with salt, then place them into the pan, ensuring they're generously coated with the flavorful sauce, at least ¾ of the way up. If needed, add another ¼ cup of water to enhance the sauciness. Spoon the sauce over each fillet, top with the remaining cilantro, and cover the pan.
- Cook on a low flame for 20-25 minutes, spooning the delectable sauce over the fish halfway through. Just before serving, garnish with refreshing lemon slices and squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the top to add a citrusy zing.
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Easy Beet Salad with Feta and Walnuts
The beet salad with feta and walnuts is a vibrant, nutritious dish. It features tender roasted beets combined with creamy feta cheese and crunchy walnuts, creating a delightful mix of textures. The salad is dressed with a simple vinaigrette made from olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of honey, enhancing the earthy sweetness of the beets. Fresh arugula adds a peppery note, while the feta provides a tangy contrast. This colorful and flavorful salad is perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 beets, boiled until tender and cubed
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine all the salad ingredients in a bowl.
- Place the salad on a large plate, top it with the walnuts and feta crumbs and serve.
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Perfect Pistachio Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
The perfect pistachio rolls recipe offers a delectable treat that combines a soft, fluffy dough with a sweet, nutty filling. The rolls are made from a yeast-based dough that’s rolled out and spread with a mixture of ground pistachios, sugar, and butter. Once baked, the rolls are topped with a simple glaze, adding a touch of sweetness that complements the rich pistachio flavor. These rolls are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, providing a unique twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, and they are absolutely another great example of interesting food to make at home.
INGREDIENTS
Dough:
- 4 cups/500 grams flour
- ½ cup/100 grams sugar
- 1 large egg
- ~3 tablespoons/25 grams fresh yeast (8 grams dry yeast)
- 0.42 cup/100 milliliters sour cream
- ¾ cup/160 grams milk
- 7 tablespoons/100 grams butter
- ⅔ teaspoon/7 grams coarse salt
Filling:
- 3½ cups/400 grams ground natural pistachios
- 1 cup/120 grams powdered sugar
- ¾ cup/170 grams butter, at room temperature
Frosting:
- ½ cup/100 grams cream cheese
- ¼ cup/50 grams heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup/60 grams powdered sugar
Topping:
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a mixer bowl with a dough hook attachment, combine the egg, milk, sour cream, sugar, yeast, flour, and salt. Activate the mixer on low speed and gradually add the butter. Continue mixing for an additional 2 minutes. Then, increase the mixer speed to high-medium and knead for about 10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and uniform. Remember, the kneading time is crucial for that perfect texture and gluten development. Let the dough rise until it doubles in size (approximately one hour).
- For the filling, mix the ground pistachios, powdered sugar, and room temperature butter in a bowl until you achieve a smooth paste.
- Once the dough has risen, divide it into two equal parts. Roll out each part into a thin and even rectangle. Spread the delightful pistachio filling on top, ensuring it covers the dough completely. If the filling has cooled and hardened, you can gently microwave it in short bursts to soften it.
- Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, slice the dough into strips of even thickness. Roll them up into delectable rolls and flatten them slightly. Place the pistachio rolls in a suitable baking pan, leaving gaps between them to allow for rising. Let them rise for about 45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) in turbo mode. Bake the rolls for approximately 35 minutes or until they achieve a lovely golden brown color on top and bottom.
- While the rolls cool off, prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, and powdered sugar together in a bowl. Refrigerate the frosting until ready to use.
- Once the rolls have cooled, generously spread the luscious cream cheese frosting on top. Sprinkle some crushed pistachios for that perfect finishing touch. Enjoy!
