Dinner by Sophie

Author: imirinam

  • One-Pan Dinner with Ground Meat, Potatoes, Cabbage, and Tomato Sauce

    One-Pan Dinner with Ground Meat, Potatoes, Cabbage, and Tomato Sauce

    When I don't know what to cook for dinner, I make this simple and incredibly delicious one-pan dish. Juicy ground meat, potatoes, cabbage, and a flavorful tomato sauce—all cooked in just one pan. This recipe is perfect for a warm, hearty dinner for the whole family. The little trick with sauerkraut and some juice makes the dish especially aromatic. A simple recipe with few ingredients that anyone can cook at home.

    Ingredients

    • 1 EL butter
    • 1 onion
    • 1 carrot
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 450 g ground meat (beef and pork) (1 lb)
    • 1 EL tomato paste
    • 1 tsp sweet paprika powder
    • 2 tsp Italian herbs
    • 5 small potatoes
    • 1 small head of cabbage
    • 1 cup sauerkraut with juice
    • 1.2 liters beef broth (5 cups)
    • 350 ml tomato passata (11.8 fl oz)
    • 1 bay leaf
    • fresh dill for serving

    Instructions

    1. Melt the butter in a large pan.
    2. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and garlic cloves and sauté until softened.
    3. Add the ground meat and cook until browned.
    4. Stir in the tomato paste, sweet paprika powder, and Italian herbs.
    5. Add the small potatoes (whole or halved), chopped cabbage, sauerkraut with juice, beef broth, tomato passata, and bay leaf.
    6. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes and cabbage are tender and the flavors have melded.
    7. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
    8. Serve the dish garnished with fresh dill.
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  • Creamy and Flavorful Cabbage and Ground Meat Skillet

    Creamy and Flavorful Cabbage and Ground Meat Skillet

    A quick and creamy white cabbage and ground meat skillet dish that everyone will love! Made with simple ingredients and minimal effort, this dish is incredibly delicious. Perfect as a warm dinner or family meal – you've probably never tried cabbage like this before!

    Ingredients

    • 500 g ground meat
    • 1 onion
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • 150–200 ml vegetable broth
    • 800 g cabbage
    • 150 ml cream
    • 1 bunch parsley
    • olive oil
    • salt and black pepper
    • 1 tsp paprika powder

    Instructions

    1. Heat olive oil in a pan.
    2. Chop the onion and garlic cloves and sauté them in the pan until translucent.
    3. Add the ground meat and cook until browned.
    4. Add the chopped cabbage and stir well.
    5. Pour in 150–200 ml vegetable broth and cook until the cabbage is tender.
    6. Stir in 150 ml cream and season with salt, black pepper, and 1 tsp paprika powder.
    7. Chop the parsley and add it to the dish before serving.
    8. Serve warm and enjoy!
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  • Delicious Chicken and Rice Recipe

    Delicious Chicken and Rice Recipe

    This chicken and rice recipe is brilliantly simple and better than at a restaurant! A delicious rice dish with chicken and vegetables—perfect for any day. It's easy to prepare, filling, and healthy. I make it three times a week and highly recommend it!

    Ingredients

    • Olive oil
    • 1 large cup of rice
    • 500 ml chicken broth
    • Onions
    • Carrots
    • Bell peppers
    • 2 chicken breasts
    • 2 cloves of garlic
    • Salt
    • 1 teaspoon chicken seasoning

    Instructions

    1. Heat olive oil in a pan.
    2. Add chopped onions, carrots, and bell peppers and sauté until softened.
    3. Add minced garlic and cook briefly.
    4. Add the chicken breasts and brown on both sides.
    5. Add the rice and stir well.
    6. Pour in 500 ml chicken broth.
    7. Season with salt and 1 teaspoon chicken seasoning.
    8. Cover and simmer until the rice is cooked and the chicken is done.
    9. Serve hot and enjoy.
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  • Sauerkraut with Sausages and Vegetables Baked in the Oven

    Sauerkraut with Sausages and Vegetables Baked in the Oven

    This hearty dish is incredibly simple, very filling, and costs almost nothing – yet looks like an expensive oven dish from a restaurant. Tender vegetables, lightly caramelized, with juicy sausages – perfect for a quick family meal on cooler days. This recipe always succeeds and tastes fantastic even when reheated.

    Ingredients

    • 150 g bacon
    • 1 onion
    • 1 carrot
    • 200 g mushrooms
    • 4 potatoes
    • 200 g sauerkraut
    • 150 ml light beer
    • Salt and black pepper
    • Olive oil
    • Rosemary and garlic
    • 1 red onion
    • 700 g bratwurst
    • 1 tsp brown sugar
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1/2 tsp ginger
    • 2 tbsp tomato sauce
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • 60 ml water

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven.
    2. Prepare the vegetables: peel and chop the onion, carrot, potatoes, and red onion; clean and slice the mushrooms; mince the garlic cloves.
    3. Cut the bacon into pieces.
    4. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the bacon until crispy.
    5. Add the chopped onions, carrot, and mushrooms to the pan and cook until lightly caramelized.
    6. Add the sauerkraut, light beer, rosemary, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let it simmer briefly.
    7. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, ginger, tomato sauce, and water to create a sauce.
    8. Place the bratwurst on top of the vegetable and sauerkraut mixture in an ovenproof dish.
    9. Pour the sauce over the bratwurst and vegetables.
    10. Cover the dish and bake in the oven until the bratwurst is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
    11. Serve hot and enjoy your hearty oven-baked sauerkraut with sausages and vegetables.
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  • Delicious Oven-Baked Chicken with Potatoes

    Delicious Oven-Baked Chicken with Potatoes

    This recipe features super tender chicken baked in a sweet and savory honey-garlic sauce alongside colorful roasted vegetables. It's a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for the whole family.

    Ingredients

    • 50 g butter
    • Olive oil
    • 5-6 chicken thighs
    • Salt
    • Black pepper
    • 2 medium potatoes
    • 2 carrots
    • 1 sweet red bell pepper
    • 1 onion
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • 2 tomatoes
    • 2 small eggplants
    • Oregano
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 70 g tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • Soy sauce
    • Black pepper
    • Olive oil

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to the desired temperature (not specified).
    2. Prepare the vegetables: peel and chop the potatoes, carrots, onion, tomatoes, and eggplants; slice the red bell pepper; mince the garlic cloves.
    3. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
    4. In a baking dish, combine the chopped vegetables and chicken thighs.
    5. In a separate bowl, mix the tomato paste, honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, black pepper, and olive oil to create the honey-garlic sauce.
    6. Pour the honey-garlic sauce over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring everything is well coated.
    7. Add butter and a drizzle of olive oil to the dish.
    8. Sprinkle oregano and paprika over the ingredients.
    9. Bake in the oven until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender (time and temperature not specified).
    10. Serve hot and enjoy your meal.
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  • Pumpkin Risotto

    Pumpkin Risotto

    This creamy pumpkin risotto is the perfect autumn recipe! Quick, simple, and super delicious – try it out and impress your family.

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 onion
    • 500 g pumpkin (peeled & diced)
    • 1.5 liters vegetable broth
    • 320 g risotto rice
    • 60 ml dry white wine
    • 50 g butter
    • 80 g Parmesan (grated)
    • Salt, black pepper
    • Olive oil for finishing
    • Fresh thyme (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan.
    2. Finely chop 1 onion and sauté it in the oil until translucent.
    3. Add 500 g peeled and diced pumpkin to the pan and cook briefly.
    4. Pour in 320 g risotto rice and stir to coat the grains.
    5. Add 60 ml dry white wine and let it evaporate while stirring.
    6. Gradually add 1.5 liters of vegetable broth, ladle by ladle, stirring continuously until the rice is creamy and cooked.
    7. Stir in 50 g butter and 80 g grated Parmesan cheese.
    8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
    9. Drizzle with olive oil to finish and optionally garnish with fresh thyme.
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  • Crispy Zucchini Triangles with Pumpkin, Tuna, Parmesan, and Egg

    Crispy Zucchini Triangles with Pumpkin, Tuna, Parmesan, and Egg

    Crispy zucchini triangles baked in the oven, filled with an autumnal mixture of pumpkin, tuna, Parmesan, and egg – perfectly topped with sesame seeds. A simple, quick snack or side dish that truly delights!

    Ingredients

    • 2–3 zucchinis (thinly sliced)
    • 100 g grated pumpkin
    • 1 egg
    • 100 g grated Parmesan
    • 1 can tuna in oil
    • 1 tablespoon potato starch
    • Olive oil for spraying
    • Sesame seeds for sprinkling
    • Sour cream or dip of choice for serving

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven.
    2. Prepare the filling by mixing grated pumpkin, egg, grated Parmesan, drained tuna, and potato starch.
    3. Arrange thin zucchini slices and fill them with the prepared mixture.
    4. Form triangles and place them on a baking tray.
    5. Spray with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
    6. Bake in the oven until crispy and golden.
    7. Serve with sour cream or a dip of your choice.
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  • My husband’s favorite spaghetti recipe! I cook every weekend! Incredibly delicious!

    My husband’s favorite spaghetti recipe! I cook every weekend! Incredibly delicious!

    Hello pasta lovers! My husband’s favorite spaghetti recipe! I cook every weekend! Incredibly delicious! Pasta in a fragrant and delicate sauce is an incredibly simple and delicious dish! 😋 I have prepared for you this delicious recipe for a quick and filling dinner that you can prepare at home without any special cooking skills! 👩‍🍳 It’s easy and great for family dinners! Everyone will definitely like it! Bon appetit!

    Ingredients

    • Olive oil.
    • 2 medium zucchini.
    • 250 g mushrooms.
    • 300 g pasta.
    • 300 ml cream.
    • Salt to taste.
    • Black pepper to taste.
    • 60 g of Parmesan.
    • Serve with Parmesan.
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  • Incredibly delicious! One egg, some ham, and bread – you’ve never had a breakfast like this before

    Incredibly delicious! One egg, some ham, and bread – you’ve never had a breakfast like this before

    Incredibly delicious! One egg, some ham, and bread – you’ve never had a breakfast like this before! Today I’m sharing one of the simplest yet most delicious breakfast recipes: toast with melted cheese, ham, and a perfectly cooked egg. Ideal for the air fryer or oven! In just a few minutes, you can conjure up a breakfast that everyone will love. Try it and share it with your friends! 💛

    Ingredients

    • 2 slices of toast
    • 1 tsp butter
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 1 slice of ham
    • 1 egg
    • 30g grated cheese
    • Salt
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  • Creamy Chicken from the Air Fryer

    Creamy Chicken from the Air Fryer

    This creamy chicken from the air fryer is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside – a true taste experience! With a buttery sauce and golden brown potatoes, you create a complete dinner in one dish.

    Ingredients

    • 3 chicken breast fillets.
    • Olive oil.
    • Salt.
    • Pepper.
    • Garlic powder.
    • Paprika powder.
    • Cheddar cheese.
    • 400 ml cream.
    • Mustard.
    • Potatoes.

    Instructions

    1. Season the chicken breast fillets with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika powder.
    2. Cook the chicken in the air fryer until crispy on the outside and juicy inside.
    3. Prepare a creamy sauce using cream, mustard, and cheddar cheese.
    4. Serve the chicken with the buttery sauce and golden brown potatoes for a complete meal.
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