101 Stylish Recipes to Try Now (and Instagram Later) (2024)

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Here’s the thing about cooking: If you know how read and measure, you’ll find that whipping up anything—and we do mean anything—is easier than you think.

In fact, creating restaurant-quality meals requires very little else than the right tools,goodingredients, and easy-to-follow recipes.

That’s why we combed our favorite foodie hub—Pinterest, obviously—to bring you 101 easy, elegant, stylishrecipes broken out in sections (appetizers, entrees, desserts, and side dishes) that even the most rudimentary chef can master.

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Not only will these recipeslook amazing on a plate, but they’ll also pretty good on Instagram, too (c’mon, don’t even pretend you won’t be posting them.)

101. Kale is good, but a kale and shredded brussels sprouts salad with pecorino in a tangy dijon dressing is better.

100. So elegant: Give every guesthalf an avocado filled with cilantro-lime crabmeat.

99. These yummy buffalo chicken quesadillas are baked, not fried.

98. Forget cheese and crackers—put out a platter of this guacamole and shrimp ceviche toast for guests.

97.Nothing looks prettier than ricottacrostini—here’s a whole guide packed with topping ideas.

101 Stylish Recipes to Try Now (and Instagram Later) (4)Photo:Honestly Yum

96.Learn how to make a hot clam dip in less than 30 minutes.

95.How’s this for low-fat, full flavor? Vegetarian buffalo cauliflower with ranch yogurt dip.

94. Sushi without really making sushi: Try these Philadelphia sushistacks.

93. A good party calls for a layered Greek dip.

92.Easy: Tangy peppadew peppers stuffed with sheep’s milk feta and topped with black pepper.

101 Stylish Recipes to Try Now (and Instagram Later) (5)Photo: Martha Stewart

91. Swapa boring salad for tangy chargrilled romaine hearts!

90. Unique anddelicious:Crispy broccolini, chickpea and ricotta salad.

89, Storebought shrimp co*cktail is fine, but why not spend 15 minutes makinggarlic herb roasted shrimp with homemade co*cktail sauce?

88. A hothouse tomato caprese salad goes with anything,

87. We swear: Making your own pork and scallion dumplings is a cinch: You only need a few ingredientsand a hot pan!

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86. A nice way to start a meal: Seared scallops with creamy basil pesto sauce.

85. Nothing’s better than a homemade soup. One to try: White bean and escarole with garlic oil.

84. Mini pizza rolls?A crowd-pleasingparty app.

83. Impress anyone with this rustic and crusty mushroom and goat cheese galette.

82. Forget cheese and crackers—put out a platter of this guacamole and shrimp ceviche toast for guests.

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81. Try this low-carb bruschetta that replacestoasted bread with baked eggplant slices.

80. Such a treat: Crunchy baked parmesan tortellini bites!

79. Class up grilled cheese with these mini versions for any party.

78.Zucchini tots = a healthier plat on tater tots.

77. Elegant and easy: smoked salmon, horseradish, and watercress toast.

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76. Impress guests in under an hour with this roast pork loin with balsamic, dijon, and thyme.

75.Roasted tomatoes with shrimp and feta is a one-pot dish thattastes like it was cooking all day.

74. Restaurant food ain’t got nothing on these easy-to-makericotta meatballsfrom the chef at Apizz—a greatNew York restaurant.

73. How’s this for easy: Baked chicken enchiladas made with pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.

72.Teriyaki salmon with creamy sriracha sauce? Yes please!

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71.Slow-cooker beef and broccoli, served over rice? Yum!

70. Having friends over for brunch? Wow them with thesecucumber and goat cheese grilled cheese sandwiches.

69. Here’s how to make restaurant quality shrimp scampi in 15 minutes.

68. How good does hummus-crusted chicken sound?

67. Aperfectly elegant savory dish: Cilantro-lime steak with chimichurri sauce.

101 Stylish Recipes to Try Now (and Instagram Later) (10)Photo: Married Claire

66.Linguini with shrimp scampi—easy, elegant, and from Ina Garten!

65.Foil baked fish with veggies, lemon, and garlic is one of the easiest things you’ll ever make.

64. Got a skillet? That’s really all you need to make these Italian-flavored turkey meatballs stuffed with mozzarella cheese and simmered in marinara sauce.

63. Tangy and healthy: Zesty sriracha shrimp and quinoa

62.These healthy sriracha, honey, and lime chicken skewerswork as well for a weeknight meal for two as they do piled high on a platter for a party.

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61.Serve thisgrilled chicken tzatzikiin pitas, or with pita on the side.

60. It’s astoundingly easy to whip up the perfect filet mignon in a pan, then in the oven.

59. Fourwords: shrimp, pasta, vodka, marinara. Yum.

58. When lobsters are in season, why not learn the right way to boil and eat them like a pro?

57. It’s called 20-Minute Spicy Sriracha Ramen Noodle Soup, so you know it won’t be difficult.

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56. Seared sesame-crusted tuna with ginger soy sauce takes barely anytime to cook

55. Cacio e pepe is a simple classic Italian pasta made with cheese and fresh black pepper—and it’ll blow your guests’ minds.

54. Cod baked with sliced lemon and butter is a foolproof entree.

53. It won’t only be the vegetarians who can’t get enough of these cauliflower steaks with mushroom gravy.

52. Whether you make it for brunch or dinner, poached eggs on avocado toast with a side of tomato is perfection.

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51. If you love churros, you’ll really love these lightened-up whole wheat versions.

50. Try making key lime pie cupcakes (they’re easier than baking an actual pie!)

49.Chocolate-dipped kiwi pops are an expected twist on the popsicle.

48. A strawberry ice-box cake might be retro, but it’s also delicious.

47. Reeses, who? Make your own peanut butter cups at home.

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46. Here’s how to make tangy key lime cupcakes.

45. A chocolate chip cookie cake? Yes, please.

44. These gummi bear ice pops made with Sprite almost look too pretty too eat.

42. How festive: Champagne Jello squareswith crystal sugar.

41. What’s more fun than classic funfetti layer cake? It’s easy to make!

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40. You don’t need a campfire to make these indoor s’mores!

39. This fresh cinnamon pull-apart breaddefinitelybeats that Cinnabon stand at the mall.

38. There’s not a person alive who won’t love these fudgey chocolate chunk brownies.

37. This apple cinnamon crumble is restaurant quality.

36. Chic and easy:Chocolate-dipped mandarin slices with sea salt

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35. Refreshing and elegant: Here’s how to make pink grapefruit Campari sorbet.

34. Thesebakery-style chocolate donut holesarebaked not fried.

33. Save a little blueberry lemon pound cake for breakfast!

32. Make your own chocolate chip cookie bowls, then top with a scoop of ice cream.

31.Chocolate-covered gummy bears are a cinch to make, and will look amazing served in a big bowl!

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29.Everyone loves chocolate chip cookie dough truffle balls! And they’re so easy to make.

28. Whip upgrilled banana boats stuffed with chocolate or peanut butter chips.

27. All the taste, without (all) the guilt: Cheesecake-stuffed strawberries.

26. There are a lot of names for this white chocolate Chexparty mix, but no matter what you call it, you’ll be addicted.

25.These fruit salad ice pops taste as amazing as they look.

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24. Leeks have a mild, slightly scallion-y flavor, and they make an elegant side dish when sauteed with a little butter, salt, and pepper.

23. Make a big bowl of cauliflower couscous with preserved lemons.

22. Sautéed spinach with caramelized onion and mushrooms makes a perfect side to any protein, or can be eaten alone over rice or pasta.

21. We love these crispy lemon roasted baby artichokes.

20. Knock your guests’ socks off with this broccolini fried rice.

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19. Rather a simpler rice? Try this version with scallion, cilantro, habanero, and lime.

18. Try whipping up this amazing mushroom and garlic sauté topped with fresh scallions. Bonus: It’s vegan!

17. Mashed potatoes are good, butwasabi mashed potatoesare even better.

16. Serve your meal with a side of garlic parmesan roasted cauliflower.

15. French Fries are (obviously) amazing, but they’re most not certainly not healthy. Why not make baked asparagus fries instead?

101 Stylish Recipes to Try Now (and Instagram Later) (20)Photo: Damn Delicious

14. Gorgeous rainbow veggie skewers look amazing, and taste it too.

13. A grownup twist on bar food: Roasted red pepper and feta stuffed potato skins.

12. Unexpected and delicious: Garlic-rubbed roasted cabbage steaks!

11. Like risotto, but easy: Creamy garlic parmesan rice.

10.Garlic parmesan potatoes literally go with everything.

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9. One of New York’s top restaurant, L’Artusi, is known for their amazing sautéed mushrooms with a fried egg. Here’s how to make it yourself!

8. This tangy cucumber, tomato, and onion salad will add brightness to any entree.

7. Quickand delicious:Caesar green beans.

6. There won’t be any leftovers of this Mexican street corn on the cob.

5. You’ll be shocked at how amazingtheseroasted red radishes are!

101 Stylish Recipes to Try Now (and Instagram Later) (22)Photo: Spoon Fork Bacon

4. Here’s how to expertly roast garlic in the oven.

3. Spicy mushroom rice will go nicely with chicken, beef, or fish.

2. They don’t call this roasted broccoli with lemon, garlic, pepper, and parmesan “magic” for nothing!

1. And because you’d bea liar if you say you don’t like creamymac and cheese, here’s MarthaStewart’sfoolfroof recipe.

101 Stylish Recipes to Try Now (and Instagram Later) (2024)

FAQs

Why do good chefs read the entire recipe first? ›

Why? Because when you read a recipe, you get a better idea of what the final product should look like and how it should taste. A good recipe can make your food delicious—but if you don't read it all the way through before starting to cook, you might miss some crucial information.

When was the first recipe written? ›

The earliest known written recipes date to 1730 BC and were recorded on cuneiform tablets found in Mesopotamia. Other early written recipes date from approximately 1600 BC and come from an Akkadian tablet from southern Babylonia. There are also works in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs depicting the preparation of food.

How much money does a chef make working at the White House for the president? ›

The White House executive chef made between $80,000 and $100,000 annually in 2005 ($110,997 to $138,746 in 2021 dollars).

What is the most critical part of a recipe? ›

Ingredient List - The ingredient list is one of the most critical parts of a recipe. The ingredients should be listed in chronological order, with the ingredient used first at the very top of the list (Palmer, 2020).

How do you read a recipe for beginners? ›

Read the Recipe, Start to Finish

You'll see how many servings the recipe should make. Next come the ingredients, which should be listed in the same order that you're going to use them in the recipe. The ingredients will be presented a little differently depending whether you should prepare them before they're measured.

What is the oldest food dish in the world? ›

Nettle Pudding

Originating in 6000 BCE, England; it is the oldest dish of the world that's rich in nutrients. Nettle pudding is made with stinging nettles (wild leafy plant), breadcrumbs, suet, onions, and other herbs and spices.

What is the oldest food known to man? ›

Here is the answer for you! Bread is considered to be first prepared probably some 30000+ years back and is one of the very first foods made by mankind. The earliest proof of making bread loaf occurred with the Natufian hunter-gatherers that lived in the Levant.

What is the first food ever cooked? ›

Humanity's earliest known cooked meal was a 6.5-foot fish | CNN.

How do I find the best cook? ›

The best way to ensure that you're comfortable with a potential cook is to ask questions. Start by asking about their experience, including how long they have been cooking and what types of meals they specialize in. You can also ask to see pictures of their past work or even sample some of their food if possible.

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