The ultimate combo
Do you sometimes want a sweet treat without too much effort? Remember that store-bought cake mixes are fast to prepare. Baking cupcakes instead of a whole cake makes the time even shorter. Read more
Easy-Kine Cooking
Savory sausages
The combination of savory sausages, sweet peppers and tender potatoes is an Italian classic. Pork sausage links, peppers, potatoes and onions are quickly pan fried with a touch of oil at high heat before going into the oven. Read more
A refreshing salad
Many northern Chinese restaurants serve a refreshing raw cucumber salad. The cool texture is a wonderful contrast to spicy-hot dishes. Read more
Simple Shabu Shabu
Eating meat and vegetables in the hot pot style seems to be popular with all ages Read more
Stuffed ‘n’ smoky
Who wants to stress about taking appetizers to a party? This three-ingredient combination can be ready in minutes. Buy any type of smoked fish spread you can find in the refrigerated seafood section. Read more
Best of both worlds
In Hawaii, we love our appetizers where pupus can mean dinner. Here is a fast idea for a “surf and turf” combination that features the best of both worlds — salty pork with sweet shrimp. Read more
This tofu’s tasty
This tofu appetizer can be assembled in minutes and is satisfying in this hot weather. It delivers a complex taste using store-bought toppings of crunchy ocean salad (seasoned seaweed) and any brand of chile crisp (the ubiquitous bottled oil cooked with hot chiles and other flavorings such as garlic). Read more
Flavorful fried rice
Fried rice is proof that you can cook an easy meal using just leftover ingredients. Frozen or days-old brown or white rice breaks up more easily than freshly cooked rice. Use aged or fresh kimchi and leftover slices of Spam, Read more
But first, banh mi
One of the best dishes from Vietnam is banh mi, the country’s take on a French sandwich. Read more
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Just chill out
During the hot season, this chilled soup is a refreshing lunch or dinner. The Spanish know how to take advantage of ripe summer vegetables to serve a no-cook gazpacho. Read more
A summery salad
Fresh bulbs of anise-flavored fennel are thinly sliced and served with fresh oranges in this summer salad. Keep the fronds that top the bulbs, as they resemble dill and add a beautiful look and taste to this simple dish. Read more
A simple summer dish
In southern Europe, especially Spain and Italy, a common pairing is white beans and sardines. Read more
The ultimate breakfast
Mature breadfruit, or ulu, is a great substitute for potatoes since it is readily grown here. Read more
Flavorful flank steak
The city of London claims that this dish is not British, so, it is probably an American invention. Read more
Tantalizing tempura chips
An easy appetizer
A spud-tacular side
A crunchy cookie
A taste of tradition
A simple salmon
Mushroom madness
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