Quick and easy recipes
44 free quick and easy recipes from American, Brazilian, Caribbean, Chinese and Filipino and more, including Affogato, Bistek Tagalog and Bo Luc Lac (Shaking Beef). Every recipe shows where it came from and its license. Save one to Yoribang to get your own copy: change the servings and the amounts follow, swap ingredients for a diet, add your own notes, and build a shopping list.
Affogato
A scoop of vanilla ice cream drowned in a shot of hot espresso. Dessert in two minutes.
ItalianDessert5 min
Bistek Tagalog
Thin beef steak marinated in soy sauce and calamansi, pan-seared and smothered in sweet onion rings.
FilipinoDinner50 min
Bo Luc Lac (Shaking Beef)
Cubes of seared beef tossed in a garlicky soy sauce, served on watercress with a lime-pepper dip.
VietnameseDinner30 min
Cacio e Pepe
Just pasta, Pecorino, and black pepper, turned into a creamy sauce with a little starchy pasta water.
ItalianDinner20 min
Cheese Quesadillas
Flour tortillas filled with melted cheese and crisped in a pan. Ready in 10 minutes.
MexicanLunch13 min
Chicken Piccata
Thin pan-fried chicken in a bright lemon, caper, and butter sauce.
ItalianDinner35 min
Chicken Teriyaki
Pan-seared chicken thighs glazed in a glossy sweet soy sauce. Ready in 20 minutes.
JapaneseDinner25 min
Couve Refogada
Collard greens cut into thin ribbons and sautéed with garlic. The side dish for feijoada.
BrazilianSide dish18 min
Dashi Stock
The foundation of Japanese cooking: a clean, savory stock from kombu and bonito flakes.
JapaneseSoup20 min
Do Chua (Pickled Carrot and Daikon)
Crunchy sweet-sour pickles for banh mi, rice bowls, and noodle dishes. Ready in an hour.
VietnameseSide dish15 min
Easy Brown Gravy
A deep, savory brown gravy from butter, flour, and beef stock. No drippings needed.
AmericanSauce20 min
Egg Drop Soup
Silky ribbons of egg in a gentle ginger and white pepper broth. Ready in 10 minutes.
ChineseSoup15 min
Egg Fried Rice
Fluffy fried rice with scrambled egg, peas, and green onion. The best way to use leftover rice.
ChineseDinner20 min
Gambas al Ajillo
Shrimp sizzling in olive oil with plenty of garlic and chili. Eat it with bread to soak up the oil.
SpanishAppetizer18 min
Garlic Bok Choy
Crisp-tender baby bok choy stir-fried with plenty of garlic. A five-minute side dish.
ChineseSide dish10 min
Garlic Stir-Fried Greens
Water spinach or any leafy green stir-fried in a flash with a lot of garlic.
VietnameseSide dish10 min
Gyudon
A rice bowl topped with thin beef and onions simmered in a sweet soy broth.
JapaneseDinner30 min
Horta Vrasta
Boiled bitter greens dressed with olive oil and lemon. The everyday Greek side dish.
GreekSide dish15 min
Kai Jiao (Thai Omelet)
A puffy, crisp-edged omelet fried in plenty of hot oil. Thai comfort food over rice.
ThaiBreakfast10 min
Kimchi Bokkeumbap
Fried rice made with sour kimchi and a runny fried egg on top. A fast way to use up leftover rice.
KoreanDinner20 min
Masoor Dal
A quick red lentil soup-stew with turmeric, ginger, and garlic. Ready in 30 minutes.
IndianDinner30 min
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Rich hot chocolate with cinnamon and a pinch of chili, whisked until frothy.
MexicanDrink13 min
Miso Soup
The everyday Japanese soup: dashi broth, miso, tofu, and wakame, ready in 10 minutes.
JapaneseSoup15 min
Moules Marinières
Mussels steamed in white wine, garlic, and shallots, served with crusty bread to mop up the broth.
FrenchDinner25 min
Pad Pak Ruam
Mixed vegetables stir-fried over high heat in a garlicky oyster sauce.
ThaiSide dish21 min
Pasta alla Gricia
Rigatoni with crisp guanciale, Pecorino, and black pepper. Carbonara without the egg and amatriciana without the tomato.
ItalianDinner25 min
Perfect Grilled Cheese
A buttery, crisp sandwich with melted cheddar, made in a pan over medium-low heat.
AmericanLunch15 min
Picadillo
A savory-sweet Cuban ground beef hash with olives, raisins, and tomato.
CaribbeanDinner45 min
Pickled Red Onions
Bright pink onions in a sharp, lightly sweet brine. Ready in 30 minutes and good on tacos and eggs.
MexicanSide dish15 min
Saba Shioyaki
Salt-grilled mackerel with crisp skin and rich flesh, served with grated daikon.
JapaneseDinner22 min
Saganaki
Pan-fried cheese with a golden crust, finished with a squeeze of lemon.
GreekAppetizer10 min
Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Linguine with garlicky, lemony butter-wine shrimp.
ItalianDinner30 min
Sinangag (Garlic Fried Rice)
Fried rice with a lot of golden garlic. The classic partner to fried eggs and tapa.
FilipinoBreakfast15 min
Sloppy Joes
Saucy, sweet-and-tangy ground beef on soft buns. A fast family dinner.
AmericanDinner35 min
Sole Meunière
Delicate fish dusted in flour, pan-fried in butter, and finished with lemon and parsley.
FrenchDinner20 min
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Garlic gently cooked in olive oil with chili flakes and parsley, tossed with spaghetti. A 20-minute classic.
ItalianDinner20 min
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti coated in a silky sauce of eggs, Pecorino, black pepper, and crisp guanciale or pancetta.
ItalianDinner30 min
Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallion
A whole white fish steamed until silky and finished with sizzling oil and soy sauce.
ChineseDinner22 min
Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Ultra-creamy macaroni and cheese made in one pot in 20 minutes.
AmericanDinner25 min
Tapioca Crepes
Chewy, naturally gluten-free crepes made from hydrated tapioca starch, filled with cheese or coconut.
BrazilianBreakfast11 min
Thai Fried Rice
Simple fried rice with egg, tomato, and onion, served with lime and cucumber slices.
ThaiDinner20 min
Tom Rim (Caramelized Shrimp)
Shrimp cooked in a sticky, sweet and salty caramel with black pepper. Great with plain rice.
VietnameseDinner22 min
Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry
Soft scrambled eggs with juicy tomatoes in a sweet-savory sauce. Ready in 10 minutes.
ChineseDinner13 min
Tortang Talong
A smoky roasted eggplant, flattened, dipped in egg, and pan-fried into an omelet.
FilipinoDinner30 min
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