English home-cooking recipes

Italian Roasted Chicken

Italian Roasted Chicken is a home-style oven dish with Mediterranean flavors. Chicken thighs marinated in scented olive oil are roasted until the skin is slightly charred and the inside is tender and juicy, paired with lemon juice and parsley for a refreshing and not greasy taste. Chicken is rich in high-quality protein, and olive oil provides unsaturated fatty acids, making for a balanced nutrition. The difficulty is moderate; you need to preheat the oven in advance, and beginners can easily complete the task following the steps. The total time from marinating to baking is approximately fifty minutes.

Sour & Spicy Fern Root Noodles

Difficulty：★★☆☆☆ 318 kcal

Sour and spicy fern root noodles have a refreshing, smooth, and chewy texture. The sour and spicy flavor opens up the appetite; it is a home-style cold dish that can also be enjoyed as a main meal. Fern root noodles are rich in starch and dietary fiber, providing energy for the body. This dish is exceptionally simple and beginner-friendly, taking only 10 minutes from preparation to completion.

BeaverTails

Difficulty：☆☆☆☆☆

Tomato and Tofu Soup

Difficulty：★★☆☆☆ 242 kcal

A light and delicious homemade soup that is fresh, sour, and appetizing. Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C and lycopene. Paired with eggs and tofu, they provide high-quality protein, making for a nutritious, well-balanced meal that is easy to absorb. The method is simple, involving cutting, stir-frying, and boiling. Beginners can easily master this dish, which takes about 15 minutes from preparation to serving.

Vietnamese-style veggie hotpot

Difficulty：☆☆☆☆☆

Sesame Oil Noodles (Ma Yu Ban Mian)

Difficulty：★☆☆☆☆ 451 kcal

Sesame oil is full of aroma, and pairs perfectly with dark soy sauce and pepper for a simple seasoning that tastes savory and mild. This is a home-style noodle dish that saves time and money. The noodles provide ample carbohydrates, while the sesame oil contains unsaturated fatty acids and Vitamin E to replenish energy for the body. It is easy to make—beginners can handle it easily. It takes roughly ten minutes from boiling water to serving.

Gambas al ajillo

Difficulty：☆☆☆☆☆

Soft-Boiled Eggs (Tangxin Dan)

Difficulty：★★☆☆☆ 72 kcal

This is a simple home-style egg dish made effortlessly with a standard electric rice cooker. The yolk presents a soft, flowing consistency with a smooth and creamy texture. Each egg provides approximately 6g of high-quality protein, making it especially suitable for fitness enthusiasts to supplement nutrition. The process is simple and clear; by mastering the heating and resting times, even beginners can get started quickly. The entire process takes roughly 15 minutes.