How are you doing so far in the self-quarantine? We're living in uncertain times, skipping all our weekend brunches and happy hours, but one thing's for sure: cooking is one way we can bring some form of order, control – and more importantly, a sense of accomplishment and pleasure into our lives.
Here are 10 simple recipes to try at home that will keep you satisfied and occupied for awhile!
1. Dalgona Coffee
We're starting off this list with the latest Instagram food trend that only takes 3 ingredients! Dalgona Coffee is made with equal parts instant coffee, sugar and water that's whipped to sit atop a glass of milk like a big, foamy hat. No electric mixer? You can hand mix this and give your arms a good workout. Two birds with one stone!
2. One-Pot Chicken Teriyaki Fried Rice
Let's be honest: washing a sink full of dishes is what keeps us from cooking in the first place. Enter one-pot recipes. They are perfect meal ideas which keep cleaning up to a minimum, without compromising on flavour. Try out this Chicken Teriyaki Fried Rice and let us know what you think!
3. Super Fluffy Omelette
Part omelet, part souffle. Ever tried eating a cloud? This recipe is probably the closest you will ever get. Better yet, you only need five ingredients including salt and pepper! It's quick to make, perfect for anytime of the day, and it hardly takes a few minutes.
4. Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter, sugar and an egg. That's literally all you need in this recipe! It's also a fun one to try if you have kids at home. Why not have some fun together in the kitchen?
5. Rice Cooker Chicken Rice
When we think of chicken rice, "simple" definitely isn't what comes to mind. But what if we told you that there's a shortcut to this and you can satisfy your chicken rice craving in less than an hour? Check out this Rice Cooker Chicken Rice recipe!
6. One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
This easy 30-minute pasta recipe turns ingredients that you already have into a posh, seafood dish. And since the whole dish is made in a single pot, clean-up is easy. Don’t be surprised if this becomes your favorite quick go-to!
7. Veggie-Packed Smoothies
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These smoothies with hidden veggies are a great way to stay healthy and boost your immunity. We promise that you can’t taste the veggies, and you won’t even know that they’re there!
8. Baked Fruit & Veggie Chips
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My intake of snacks has increased exponentially since the circuit breaker commenced, and I'm willing to bet that I'm not the only one here. Instead of munching away on store-bought chips, let's substitute them with some homemade fruit and veggie chips.
9. No-Bake Cookies and Cream Cheesecake
The most perfect and easy to make cheesecake. This no-bake cheesecake recipe will give you a smooth and creamy dessert that sets beautifully in the fridge. Unlike the usual cheesecake that tends to make us jelak, no-bake cheesecake is light and refreshing!
10. Two-Ingredient Sorbet
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We can't complete this list without a frozen delight of sorts. These sorbets are not only healthier than store-bought ice cream, they are super easy to make and taste fantastic. Try out this recipe and let us know what you think.