Unusual dishes from familiar ingredients: what to cook to add variety to your table

Sometimes it seems impossible to create something new from standard ingredients. Potatoes, cabbage, chicken – everything is familiar and predictable. But just change the presentation or cooking method a little, and familiar ingredients reveal an unexpected side. At joy-pup, we offer three simple yet original dishes that are easy to recreate at home. Also, check out three egg breakfasts that will keep you entertained.

Potato waffles with cheese

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these waffles are a great alternative to traditional potato pancakes or mashed potatoes.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes – 4-5 pcs.
• Hard cheese – 100 g
• Egg – 1 pc.
• Flour – 2-3 tbsp. Salt and pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil for greasing the waffle iron

Step-by-step recipe:

• Peel the potatoes and boil them until soft, then mash them.
• Grate the cheese on a fine grater and add to the potatoes.
• Beat the egg, add the flour, season with salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly.
• Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease it with oil.
• Pour in the potato mixture and bake for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.

Oven-baked cabbage steaks

White cabbage can be used not only as a salad ingredient but also as a full-fledged dish with a rich flavor.

Ingredients:

• white cabbage – 1 small head
• olive or vegetable oil – 3 tbsp.
• Garlic – 2 cloves
• Paprika, dried garlic, pepper – to taste
• Salt – to taste

Step-by-step recipe:

• Preheat oven to 190°C.
• Cut the cabbage into large slices 2-3 cm thick, trying to maintain the “steak” shape.
• In a small bowl, combine the butter, crushed garlic, spices, and salt.
• Brush the cabbage slices with aromatic oil on both sides.
• Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, turning once.

Chicken fritters with vegetables

A great way to add variety to chicken fillet and prepare a juicy dish without excess fat.

Ingredients:

• Chicken fillet – 500 g
• Egg – 1
• Onion – 1
• Carrot or zucchini – 1 small
• Flour or starch – 2 tbsp.
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil for frying

Step-by-step instructions:

• Finely chop the chicken fillet with a knife or blend it into coarse crumbs.
• Finely chop the onion, grate the onion, and lightly squeeze out any excess juice.
• Combine the chicken, vegetables, egg, flour, salt, and spices until smooth.
• Heat a frying pan with a little oil.
• Spoon the mixture into the pancakes and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

To be continued…