What to cook on lazy weekdays

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Too tired to cook? Or maybe you just don't feel like putting in the effort? We know how to make you feel better about cooking on a lazy weekday. See our recipes below.

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When it comes to cooking, you don't have to be a master chef or spend hours in the kitchen to create delicious meals. You just need a few easy recipes and a little creativity, especially when wondering what to cook on a lazy weekday.

The following appetizers, soups, main dishes, and desserts are all easy to make and delicious enough for even the pickiest eaters. If you have kids, these dishes are also perfect for feeding them when they come home from school or after sports practice.

These recipes are also great ideas for lazy weekday meals when you don't feel like cooking but still want something tasty. Whether you're looking for an easy dinner recipe or want something quick and healthy for lunch, these easy dishes will please everyone in your household.

Anytime Quick and Easy Meals

Whether it’s a burger, a taco, or an easy hotdog - you can make a lazy weeknight dinner out of it. Of course, you can’t make it an everyday meal, but every now and again, when time doesn’t allow, or you just don’t have the energy to whip up a hearty meal, these anytime, quick and easy recipes are ideal lazy dinner ideas for family. 

QUICK Chicken Tacos
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QUICK Chicken Tacos

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This is an easy chicken taco recipe loaded with big, punchy Mexican flavours. No marinating, no fussing with a separate sauce, no need to go overboard with toppings. The only question is – soft tortillas or old school taco shells??

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Fish tacos
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Fish tacos

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This healthy and delicious fish tacos recipe has all the creamy, crunchy fresh ingredients you could ask for. This is the best tacos recipe with lots of perfectly seasoned fried fish in every bite.

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Crispy Fried Tuna Patties
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Crispy Fried Tuna Patties

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Are you looking for an ambrosial yet healthy recipe for crispy tuna patties? Here it is. Gluten-free, sugar-free, grain-free yet low-carb and high protein snack.

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Amazing homemade burger patty with cheese filling
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Amazing homemade burger patty with cheese filling

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These are conventional hamburgers with a delicious surprise inside. A simple, delicious, quick, and easy meal to make at home that is sure to be a hit at parties and for children. Try it!

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How to make homemade Thai chicken burgers?

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This easy recipe teaches how to make the best homemade chicken burgers. Don't miss it!

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Burger

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For starters, forget about burgers once and for all as the most specific attribute of urban fast food. Nowadays, the classic burger is served in fast food. In luxury restaurants, exquisitely prepared buns with minced meat can often be found even on the me

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Traditional homemade Banh Mi Burgers Recipe
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Traditional homemade Banh Mi Burgers Recipe

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Burgers can also be cooked on the stovetop. Grilling will add a nice flavor, and I prefer charcoal for a nice smoky finish.

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Easy homemade double cheeseburger recipe

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Two burgers, one on top of the other, with a corresponding slice of cheese. Each one. With melted cheese at its best. This burger recipe will delight all your guests.

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Easiest homemade fried crispy chicken burger recipe
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Easiest homemade fried crispy chicken burger recipe

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Everyone loves fried chicken burgers and making them homemade is easy. With this recipe you'll get crispy and delicious burgers.

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Homemade taco bowls recipe

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Taco bowls are amazing! Easy to prepare, quick, delicious and healthy. Following this recipe, learn how to make homemade taco bowls. Don't miss it!

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The best Chilli Con Carne recipe
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The best Chilli Con Carne recipe

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Everybody’s favourite Chili, nice and saucy! Made with a from-scratch Chili Powder rather than a store bought mix. Make a quick midweek version though when you’ve got the time, it’s well worth slow cooking.

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Homemade Hash Brown Recipe
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Homemade Hash Brown Recipe

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These easy to make homemade hash browns are so crispy good, they are restaurant quality hash browns recipe.

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A quick corn fritters recipe
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A quick corn fritters recipe

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These 4-Ingredient Corn Fritters are great for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack. They're a super easy corn fritters or corn pancake recipe and only 4 ingredients!

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Quick and easy recipe for Original Dagwood Dog
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Quick and easy recipe for Original Dagwood Dog

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This is a sausage on a stick that has been coated in a thick layer of cornmeal batter and deep-fried. It originated in the United States and is commonly found in American cuisine, but there is a famous Korean version that is also loved by everyone.

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The easiest and tastiest chicken nuggets recipe
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The easiest and tastiest chicken nuggets recipe

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Everyone loves chicken nuggets! This recipe is a variation that includes cheese. The result is very creamy and tasty nuggets because the cheese will be melted inside. They are very easy to make and totally homemade.

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Pasta

These simple, different pasta dishes will make dinner stress-free, and they'll have you wishing for leftovers. There's something for everyone here, from family pasta dinner ideas like the classic chicken Alfredo and spaghetti and meatballs to unique dishes like rigatoni.

Creamy Chicken Pasta of your Dreams!
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Creamy Chicken Pasta of your Dreams!

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A creamy chicken Alfredo with sun dried tomato, spinach and bacon, you'll love how the shredded chicken acts like a mop for the luxurious Alfredo sauce!

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Rigatoni
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Rigatoni

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Here's the best rigatoni recipe or known as rigatoni alla vodka. Just try and use double-concentrated tomato paste, which packs more flavor than the standard stuff.

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The best and easiest baked pasta recipe
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The best and easiest baked pasta recipe

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Baked pasta has become a popular way to cook this wonderful food. With this recipe you will learn how to make baked macaroni and cheese. This is a versatile and simple recipe that works for cooking all kinds of pasta that will surely surprise you.

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Easy Homemade Lasagne Recipe
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Easy Homemade Lasagne Recipe

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A delicious homemade lasagne with rich beef ragu, creamy béchamel and golden cheese topping. A comfort food classic.

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Healthy and gluten-free spinach pasta recipe
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Healthy and gluten-free spinach pasta recipe

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This gluten-free spinach recipe makes possible for celiac people to eat one of the most loved Italian dishes. Spinach gives it a healthy touch. Try it at home!

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The most delicious vegetarian lasagna recipe
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The most delicious vegetarian lasagna recipe

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The best vegetarian lasagne recipe is made with mushrooms, eggplant, and a sauce of fresh tomatoes, pumpkin, basil and sage. Plus, with béchamel sauce and plenty of mozzarella cheese, this dish is a must-try delight.

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The most delicious macaroni cheese recipe
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The most delicious macaroni cheese recipe

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This dish consists of a casserole whose main ingredients are macaroni and cheese sauce. Traditionally, cheddar cheese is employed, although other varieties may be used. Other types of pasta can also be utilised, but the name remains the same.

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Homemade Italian Spaghetti alle Vongole recipe
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Homemade Italian Spaghetti alle Vongole recipe

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This easy recipe teaches how to make Spaghetti alle Vongole, a typical Italian food that delights everyone. Don't miss it!

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Easy homemade taco spaghetti recipe
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Easy homemade taco spaghetti recipe

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This easy recipe teaches how to make the best homemade taco spaghetti. Don't miss one of the best fast-food dishes!

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Penne all'Arrabbiata with tomato and fresh Calabrian chilli pepper recipe
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Penne all'Arrabbiata with tomato and fresh Calabrian chilli pepper recipe

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This is one of the most classic and delicious penne pasta recipes. If you like Italian food, you can't miss this wonderful dish, full of flavours, aromas and textures.

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Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta
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Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta

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This fettuccine Alfredo the best pasta anyone can ask for. The Alfredo sauce is made with melting butter, cream, and parmesan cheese, complementing its mouthwatering flavor.

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No-cream spaguetti carbonara recipe
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No-cream spaguetti carbonara recipe

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Do you like spaghetti carbonara and it's a bit heavy for your stomach? You'll love this no-cream carbonara recipe! Learn how to make it here.

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Traditional spaghetti bolognese recipe
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Traditional spaghetti bolognese recipe

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This recipe for traditional spaghetti bolognese is a tasty and economical way to feed your family!

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Easiest and delicious tuna bake recipe
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Easiest and delicious tuna bake recipe

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This recipe consists of macaroni with a tomato and vegetable sauce, tuna and finally topped with cheese. They are very easy to make and will definitely please everyone!

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Creamy Garlic Prawn Pasta
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Creamy Garlic Prawn Pasta

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This pasta version of Creamy Garlic Prawns is a quick meal you'll get on the table, this is luscious but it's not too rich. The key is to emulsify the sauce (i.e. thicken it) by tossing the pasta in the sauce just before serving.

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The most delicious Vodka Pasta ever made!
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The most delicious Vodka Pasta ever made!

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Enjoy this quick and easy recipe, you won't regret!

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The most delicious, easiest, and fastest salmon pasta recipe
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The most delicious, easiest, and fastest salmon pasta recipe

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One of the most nutritious and delicious recipes that can be made with pasta. In Italy, it's typical to combine salmon with fresh pasta. A cheese and dairy-free recipe, ideal for a balanced, low-calorie diet.

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The best and easiest mushroom and cream pasta recipe
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The best and easiest mushroom and cream pasta recipe

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This is a very autumnal recipe, mushrooms are a typical product of this time of year. It's possible to use any variety you like or use a combination of several mushrooms, such as champignons. You'll love this spaghetti with mushrooms and cream!

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Salads

There is nothing easier than putting together a healthy salad for dinner. On a lazy weeknight, you can quickly make a green salad for dinner, or grill a piece of meat while you prepare your side salad recipe. Here are your options:

How to make the best Greek Salad
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How to make the best Greek Salad

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If you want to feel and look beautiful, the bottom line is to eat something healthy. Traditional Greek salad dressing is regarded as an integral component of a healthier lifestyle.

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Classic Lemon Herb Couscous Salad Recipe
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Classic Lemon Herb Couscous Salad Recipe

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It really doesn’t get much fresher than this. love this light salad — it doubles as a side, can be the main event or works well topped with grilled chicken or shrimp.With lots of texture from crisp cucumber, sweet tomatoes, crunchy nuts, and raisins.

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The best Caesar salad recipe
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The best Caesar salad recipe

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When it comes to salad recipes, Caesar salad is one of the best-known salads in the world. No country does not prepare this type of salad, always adapting it to their gastronomic preferences and tastes. Here's how to prepare a salad with quality and taste

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The best Creamy Potato Salad Recipe
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The best Creamy Potato Salad Recipe

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Hands down, this is my favorite creamy potato salad recipe.See how to make a homemade potato salad with a simple classic dressing.

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Quinoa salad with mango and chicken
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Quinoa salad with mango and chicken

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Easy, quick, healthy and delicious. This quinoa salad recipe has everything and you can't miss it!

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Easy and tasty Pumpkin and pine nuts salad recipe

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Learn here how to prepare this amazing pumpkin and pine nuts salad with this easy and tasty recipe. Don't miss it!

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Pumpkin and chickpea salad with feta cheese recipe

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Pumpkin and chickpea salad with feta cheese is one of the most nutritive and delicious salads. Learn how to make it with this easy recipe.

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Easy and quick lamb salad
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Easy and quick lamb salad

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Lamb salad is healthy and quick to cook. With this easy recipe, learn how to make lamb salad.

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How to make homemade tuna rice bowl?

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This easy recipe teaches how to make a homemade tuna rice bowl. It's a healthy and delicious dish. Don't miss it!

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The best pumpkin salad recipe
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The best pumpkin salad recipe

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Learn here how to make this easy recipe. Without a doubt, it's the best pumpkin salad that you'll ever try! Don't miss it.

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Authentic Lebanese Fatoosh salad recipe
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Authentic Lebanese Fatoosh salad recipe

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Fatoosh is a typical salad of Lebanese cuisine. With this easy recipe, learn how to make authentic Lebanese Fatoosh salad.

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Easy and authentic Arabic tabbouleh or tabuli salad recipe
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Easy and authentic Arabic tabbouleh or tabuli salad recipe

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World famous, tabbouleh, or tabouli, is one of the most loved Arabic salads around the world. By following this recipe, you'll get the authentic dish the easy way. Don't miss it!

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Green beans and potato salad recipe
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Green beans and potato salad recipe

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This nutritious and delicious salad is a must for all people who love healthy food.

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The easiest Asian salmon salad recipe
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The easiest Asian salmon salad recipe

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Usually, Asian meals has vegetables, including amaizing seafood salads. This recipe has salmon, an awesome ingredient for a healthy and tasty dish. Don't miss it!

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Healthy, tasty and fresh green bean salad recipe
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Healthy, tasty and fresh green bean salad recipe

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This easy recipe teaches how to make the best homemade fresh green bean salad. It's healthy and tasty, don't miss it!

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Quick and easy desserts

Who says a lazy weeknight dinner cannot end with a yummy dessert?! Below we have listed simple dessert recipes fit to be classified as dinner party desserts to impress!

Polly waffle Australian chocolate bars recipe
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Polly waffle Australian chocolate bars recipe

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Do you miss Polly Waffles? Or do you want to try this delicious Aussie candy? Polly Waffle is an Australian chocolate bar that consists of a waffle wafer tube filled with marshmallows and coated in compound chocolate. Enjoy them again!

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The best homemade flan recipe
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The best homemade flan recipe

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Flan is a dessert made with a custard, having as main ingredients whole eggs, milk and sugar, which is then refrigerated to obtain a creamy, gelatinous texture.

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Original and tastiest recipe for chocolate hedgehog slice
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Original and tastiest recipe for chocolate hedgehog slice

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This is an uncooked flat, square or bar-shaped chocolate snack, similar to a fudgey chocolate brownie but with alternating lighter and darker areas. The darker areas are chocolate flavoured. The lighter areas are crushed biscuit rice puffs, or similar.

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The richest and fluffiest waffles ever!
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The richest and fluffiest waffles ever!

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Waffles are a Belgian creation and are also called " Gofre", a word from French. Its preparation is not complicated at all and is very suitable to be used as a base for other desserts. Combinations with ice cream, cream or fruit are ideal to enjoy it.

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Best homemade recipe for Lamington typical Australian dessert
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Best homemade recipe for Lamington typical Australian dessert

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Australia's most famous culinary icon: a recipe created by Lord Lamington, Governor of Queensland 1896-1901, a cube of soft vanilla sponge cake dipped in chocolate and rolled in coconut. Follow the instructions step by step to have the tastiest Lamington

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Flufiest Japanese cheesecake recipe
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Flufiest Japanese cheesecake recipe

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This is a glorious dessert known for its ultra creamy, super luxurious, slightly tangy flavor and the airy, soufflé-like character. It has swept the food world by storm and almost every dessert fanatic will fall in love with it!

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Easy and delicious homemade Monte Carlo biscuits
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Easy and delicious homemade Monte Carlo biscuits

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This Australian sweet biscuit has been manufactured since 1926 by Arnott's Biscuits Holdings. Each biscuit comprises two biscuit layers sandwiching a creamy filling.

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Custard tart with Whipped cream topping recipe.
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Custard tart with Whipped cream topping recipe.

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Custard tarts or flans pâtissier is a baked pastry consisting of an outer pastry crust filled with egg custard. This recipe includes two variations: coconut custard and whipped cream topping, added by American cuisine. Don't miss it!

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Ultimate& Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ultimate& Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe

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This recipe is an easy chocolate cake recipe which is very moist .This is a quick recipe even beginners can do easily.

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Easy apple pie recipe
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Easy apple pie recipe

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This recipe is so simple that even the most basic cook can master this recipe the firs time. You can use any fresh apples you have and any crust you like.

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