Are you tired of spending hours in the kitchen after a long day at work or school? Do you find yourself reaching for takeout menus more often than not? Well, worry no more! We’ve got 5 quick and easy recipes that will make your busy weeknights a breeze. These airfood recipe meals are not only delicious but also require minimal time and effort to prepare. So let’s get cooking and say goodbye to boring takeout meals forever!
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Bacon-wrapped dates are a great way to get in your daily dose of healthy fats and protein, while also satisfying your sweet tooth. This recipe is easy to make and can be made in just minutes.
Ingredients:
1 bag of Dates, chopped
4 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the dates, bacon pieces, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Place the date mixture on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
4. Serve warm or cold.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Sage
Looking for an easy and comforting soup to make on a busy night? Look no further than this roasted butternut squash soup with sage. This soup is perfect for those chilly nights when you just want something warm and soothing to eat. And best of all, it takes only minutes to prepare!
To make this soup, first preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, cut the butternut squash into small cubes and spread them out on a baking sheet. Drizzle the cubes with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Bake the butternut squash cubes for 25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned.
Meanwhile, heat a pot of water over medium heat and add the sage leaves. Cook the sage leaves for 1 minute, or until they are wilted down. Drain the sage leaves and return them to the pot of water.
Once the butternut squash cubes have been cooked, add them to the pot of water with the sage leaves. Soup up the ingredients together until everything is cooked through. Finally, stir in some crumbled cheese (or vegan cheese) and serve hot!
Garlic Knots with Green Beans
Looking for a quick and easy meal? Try these garlic knots with green beans! They are perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients:
-1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
-1/4 pound lean ground beef
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/8 teaspoon black pepper
-6 cloves garlic, minced
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic and olive oil. Mix well to combine. 3. Firmly tie the green beans together with kitchen string. 4. Add the green beans to the meat mixture. 5. Drizzle melted butter over the top of the vegetables before placing on a greased baking dish. 6. Bake for 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender and browned around the edges.
Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with Brown Butter Sauce
Looking for an easy and delicious dinner idea? Try spinach and ricotta ravioli with brown butter sauce! The creamy filling is perfect paired with a savory brown butter sauce that takes just a few minutes to prepare. This dish is sure to please even the most picky eaters, so don’t wait any longer – give it a try tonight!
Ingredients:
1/2 pound spinach, stemmed and chopped
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 large egg yolk
Pinch of salt
Freshly ground black pepper
For the sauce:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice berries (optional)
1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar, more as needed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chocolate Cake
Looking for a delicious and easy recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than this chocolate cake! This recipe is simple to follow, requiring only a few ingredients and minimal time necessary to prepare. Simply mix together the dry ingredients and then add wet ingredients until well combined. Pour batter into an oiled and prepped baking dish and then bake according to your chosen recipe. Once finished, allow cake to cool completely before frosting or serving. Enjoy!
This chocolate cake is moist, fluffy, and delectable – perfect for those busy weeknights when you just don’t have the time or inclination to fuss with a complicated recipe. All you need are some simple pantry ingredients, like flour, butter, sugar, and eggs, which you can easily mix together in a bowl. Then all you need to do is add in some chocolate chips or other desired flavorings (like cocoa powder) and let them dissolve into the batter. Bake the cake according to your chosen recipe – we recommend our classic devil’s food cake –and let it cool completely before frosting or serving. Whether you’re treating yourself or giving someone special a birthday treat this weekend, give this chocolate cake a try!