These command cooking recipes will make creating delicious meals effortless, whether for an event or simply for yourself. From breakfast to dessert, these recipes will take the guesswork out of meal preparation so that you can spend more time enjoying your food than prepping it!
Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict is an impressive brunch dish that never fails to please guests. Made with two toasted English muffin halves topped with Canadian bacon, poached egg and hollandaise sauce; for an added twist add wilted spinach or even smoked salmon for something truly memorable!
Hollandaise sauce may appear complex to create, but it’s actually straightforward and simple to create. Made with egg yolks, butter, warm water and lemon juice – as well as optional salt or cayenne pepper seasoning – Hollandaise can make for an incredible creamy finish for your next special meal!
To make Eggs Benedict, toast English muffins in the oven while you prepare eggs. When the whites have set, drain with a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towel-lined plate. Next, assemble sandwiches by layering ham slices or Canadian bacon pieces on each toasted muffin half and topping each with one poached egg poached in rich hollandaise sauce – be sure to serve immediately! This recipe can easily be doubled for larger crowds.
Pizza
Pizza is a dish composed of leavened wheat-based dough with various toppings that is baked at high temperatures in an oven, typically including tomato sauce, cheese and various meats and vegetables.
Home pizza making requires using fresh ingredients whenever possible; however, this may prove challenging due to short shelf lives of certain ingredients and preparation time required for them.
One way to save on cooking time is through command cooking techniques. For instance, toasting English muffins and cooking Canadian bacon ahead will make assembling Eggs Benedict much simpler for breakfast. You can also prepare your favorite jarred pasta sauce so as to enjoy hearty Bolognese for dinner with a satisfying dessert such as Berry Parfait. Utilizing such methods in your kitchen will save both time and effort without compromising flavor!
Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are an easy and delicious way to start the day right with healthy breakfast options. Made of milk, chia seeds, yogurt, maple syrup and salt; overnight oats can also be customized by adding fruit, nuts or chocolate for additional flavors that create the ideal start to every day!
Overnight Oats are ideal for meal prepping. Made ahead, they can be stored in the fridge and eaten throughout the week as a quick breakfast option. Plus, these nutritious morning delights contain protein and fibre while milk and chia seeds add calcium and vitamin D – not to mention they’re far lower in fat content than their cooked equivalents!
Add all ingredients to a glass jar or other lidded container and put in the fridge overnight for best results. Refrigeration ensures all the ingredients are mixed evenly, softening them for easier eating later. Overnight oats should be consumed within three days before they become soggy or soggy will start affecting them negatively.
Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs offer an economical yet high protein meal option. Due to the additional fat and calories they contain, however, care must be taken in their preparation to ensure they remain juicy.
To make these simple yet flavor-packed chicken thighs, you will need bone-in skin-on thighs (or skinless, if preferred) along with onion powder, garlic powder and paprika for creating a rub; olive oil for encouraging browning; shallot (available near garlic in grocery stores); lemon juice to brighten the sauce; and fresh thyme to add an herbiness that enlivens this dish.
Working in batches, sear the seasoned chicken thighs until their skins become golden-brown and crisp – approximately five minutes for each fillet – in a skillet before transferring them to an oven-safe baking dish and cooking until no longer pink and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.