When you have the kitchen all day

Weekend project recipes

Bread that proves overnight. Slow braises. Stocks. Confit. These are the recipes that ask for time and pay you back in flavor depth no shortcut can match. Block out the morning, put on music, and let the house smell good.

31 recipes match this time window.

gluten free

Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings

4.9 (134)

Restaurant-crispy oven wings with a buttery buffalo glaze. no deep fryer, no soggy disappointment. The game-day wing that beats takeout.

Time: 1 hr 5 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 540 kcal
Cost per serving: $4.20/serving

gluten free

Nigerian Egusi Soup

4.9 (89)

Rich melon-seed stew with leafy greens, smoked fish, and palm oil. the Sunday afternoon soup that anchors a Nigerian table. Serve with pounded yam or fufu.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 520 kcal
Cost per serving: $4.20/serving

vegan

Provençal Ratatouille

4.7 (52)

Slow-cooked summer vegetables. eggplant, zucchini, tomato, pepper. silky, garlicky, herb-infused. Vegan main or stunning side.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 220 kcal
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

dairy free

Beef Bulgogi

4.8 (71)

Sweet-savory marinated beef seared in a screaming-hot pan. Korean BBQ classic over rice with kimchi alongside.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520 kcal
Cost per serving: $6.40/serving

vegetarian

Pierogi Ruskie (Polish Potato & Cheese Dumplings)

4.8 (56)

Plush dumplings stuffed with farmer cheese and potato, boiled then pan-fried in butter until golden. Pile them on a plate with caramelized onion and sour cream.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 480 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.80/serving

vegan

Egyptian Koshari

4.8 (67)

A glorious five-layer pile of rice, lentils, pasta, chickpeas, fried onions, and spiced tomato sauce. The most popular street food in Egypt for good reason.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 480 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.60/serving

Classic French Onion Soup

4.9 (88)

Deeply caramelized onions in beef broth under a blanket of bubbling gruyère on toasted baguette. Paris bistro classic, achievable at home.

Time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480 kcal
Cost per serving: $4.10/serving

vegetarian

Glazed Lemon Pound Cake

4.8 (67)

Buttery, dense, lemon-scented loaf cake soaked in lemon syrup and glazed. the cake that tastes like a vacation in three bites.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 420 kcal
Cost per serving: $0.95/serving

Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki

4.8 (76)

Marinated lemon-garlic chicken thighs sliced thin, piled into warm pita with tomato, onion, and cool tzatziki. Athens street-corner gyros at home.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580 kcal
Cost per serving: $4.60/serving

gluten free

Classic Russian Borscht

4.8 (71)

Beet-red, deeply savory soup with cabbage, potato, and a dollop of sour cream. Cold-weather comfort that gets better every day in the fridge.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320 kcal
Cost per serving: $3.20/serving

Buka Stew

5 Nigerian buka stew, also known as "bukas," is a delectable palm oil stew created with a combination of tomatoes and peppers that is frequently served alongside simple foods like rice, beans, and soup combinations.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Casserole Sauce

Stewing is done on the top of a cooker with heat being applied directly to the underneath of the pot; while casseroling takes place inside the oven with heat circulating all around the pot.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Vegetable Sauce

It takes less than 45 minutes to make this veggie sauce, and the best part is that it mixes well with rice, beans, and even cooked yam.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Curry Goat

Many will think this is the same as goat meat pepper soup, but, no! This is totally different. This meal takes a lot of time and should be prepared in advanced before guests arrival

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Turkey Stew

This turkey sauce is so delicious and comes quickly together.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Butter Chicken Curry

People tend to confuse butter chicken curry for curry, the difference is Compared to chicken curry, butter chicken typically has more spice flavours and is creamier and sweeter.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Bolognese Sauce

If you get bored of your regular pasta sauces and dishes, Bolognese is an absolute show stopper. It goes beyond our everyday tomato sauce. Its an ultimate way of transforming a pack of mince beef into something yummy. Bolognese originated in Italy but has found its way to many Nigerian restaurants and kitchen. And yes, you can make your own home-made Italian Bolognese sauce in the comfort of your kitchen

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Ofe Akwu

I will call this the stew version of banga . just as banga is to the rivers people ofe aku is to the eastern people.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Beef Goulash

Goulash is a meat and vegetable soup or stew that is spiced with paprika and other herbs and spices. It originated from Hungary, this food is mainly consumed around Europe . it is one Hungary national dishes and a representation of the nation

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Ofada Sauce

4 One of the many types of stew that we eat in Nigeria is called Ayamase stew, also known as Ofada stew or the Nigerian designer stew. This stew's distinctively excellent flavour comes from the use of green coloured peppers and onions, as well as from the usage of local spices such locust beans.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

vegetarian

Moin Moin (Steamed Bean Pudding)

4.7 (41)

Savory steamed pudding from blended black-eyed peas, peppers, and onions. a Nigerian breakfast staple high in plant protein and full of flavor.

Time: 1 hr 30 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 290 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.20/serving

vegetarian

Classic Red Velvet Layer Cake

4.9 (108)

Bright crimson, lightly cocoa-flavored, perfectly tender layers with old-fashioned cream cheese frosting. the celebration cake that never goes out of style.

Time: 1 hr 30 min
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 580 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.30/serving

vegetarian

Moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

4.9 (87)

Tender, spiced, ridiculously moist carrot cake studded with pecans and raisins, crowned with thick cream cheese frosting. Everyone's favorite spring dessert.

Time: 1 hr 30 min
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 620 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.40/serving

vegetarian

Puff Puff (Sweet Nigerian Doughnuts)

4.8 (58)

Pillowy, golden-fried sweet dough balls. the snack at every Nigerian party. Dust with sugar, eat warm.

Time: 1 hr 45 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 280 kcal
Cost per serving: $0.60/serving

gluten free

Doro Wat (Ethiopian Spicy Chicken Stew)

4.8 (47)

Ethiopia's national dish. chicken slow-simmered in berbere spice, deeply caramelized onions, and clarified butter (niter kibbeh). Served with injera.

Time: 2 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 540 kcal
Cost per serving: $4.80/serving

dairy free

Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

4.8 (64)

Brazil's national dish. black beans slow-cooked with smoky pork, sausage, and bay. Served over rice with garlicky greens and orange.

Time: 2 hr 20 min
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 620 kcal
Cost per serving: $5.40/serving

vegetarian

Australian Pavlova

4.9 (92)

Crisp-shelled, marshmallow-centered meringue piled with whipped cream and fresh fruit. Australia and New Zealand still argue over who invented it. We say enjoy it.

Time: 3 hr 20 min
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.80/serving