Good food it may be subjective, but there are some dishes that are irresistible to anyone. Even more so if they are practical and ready in a few minutes. There is no one who says no to these wonders!
If you always leave for the delivery when you’re in the mood for something tasty, know that you’re not alone. However, there are cheaper and even faster options than spending money and waiting for the motoboy.
It was with this in mind that we selected them special recipes that will make your mouth water whether it’s at lunch, dinner or when thinking about that delicious sweet treat. All ready in under 40 minutes, which is probably before your delivery order arrives, huh?
So, check 10 delicious food options to prepare at home even today. It has stroganoff, burgers and fries, petit gâteau, brigadeiro and more.
chicken stroganoff
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Chicken Stroganoff – Photo: Stela Handa
Time: 30 minutes
Performance: 6 portions
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of margarine
- 1.2 kg boneless chicken thighs, diced
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1/2 cup ketchup (tea)
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cube of chicken stock
- 6 tablespoons of water
- 1 jar of cream
- Salt, black pepper and grated nutmeg to taste
Method of preparation:
- Heat a pan with margarine over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown.
- Add the onion, garlic and saute for 3 minutes
- Add the ketchup, mushrooms, chicken broth, water and saute for 3 minutes
- Mix the cream, salt, pepper, nutmeg and cook for 5 minutes
- Turn it off and, if you like, serve it with plain rice and straw potatoes.
Homemade burgers
Fast Gourmet Burger – Photo: Shutterstock
Time: 15 minutes
Performance: 1 unit
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 200 g of first choice minced meat
- 2 slices of mozzarella
- 1 sesame burger bun
- 2 slices of bacon
- Mayonnaise (season with ingredients of your choice, can be garlic, herbs, pepper)
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Salt and pepper to taste
- French fries or onion rings
Method of preparation:
- Gently mix the meat and form the hamburger disc
- It’s important not to over mix or press, as the meat becomes tough, the less you mix or press, the softer the burger will be.
- Season the burger with salt and pepper
- Meanwhile, heat a non-stick pan, add a little oil.
- Grill on one side until the meat side changes color and blood drops begin to appear on the meat.
- Flip the burger and keep on high heat for another 2 minutes.
- Put the bacon in the pan
- Then add the mozzarella on top of the burger
- Add 20ml of water to the pan to melt the cheese and cover the pan
- After the water dries up, place the halved bread on top of the pan to seal.
- Assemble the burger by placing the lettuce, tomato, burger, bacon, seasoned mayonnaise and bread
- Serve immediately.
French fries with cheddar
French fries with cheddar – Photo: André Fortes
Time: 40 minutes
Performance: 2 portions
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 1 kg of potatoes cut into sticks
- 1 cup cream cheddar cheese (200 g)
- salt to taste
- Fry oil
Method of preparation:
- Put the cold oil in a large skillet and add all the potatoes
- When it starts to fry, drain the potatoes in a colander.
- Put the oil back on the heat and when it is hot, fry the potatoes, a little at a time, until golden brown
- Arrange it on a serving plate, lined with absorbent paper and set aside in the hot, turned off oven.
- Arrange the potatoes on a plate, sprinkle with salt
- Meanwhile, heat the ricotta for 30 seconds in the microwave.
- Pour the ricotta over the potatoes and serve after.
Popcorn with bacon and provolone cheese
Popcorn with bacon and provolone cheese – Photo: Stela Handa
Time: 15 minutes
Performance: 8 portions
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- Fry oil
- 10 slices of chopped bacon
- 1/2 cup (tea) corn for popcorn
- salt to taste
- grated provolone for dusting
Method of preparation:
- Grease the bottom of a frying pan with oil and set over medium heat.
- When the oil is hot, fry the bacon until crispy
- Add the popcorn kernels, cover and then stir continuously until the last few pops are heard (be careful not to burn)
- Turn off, pour into a bowl, salt, sprinkle with grated provola and serve afterwards.
savory pizzas
Mini savory pizza – Photo: Stela Handa
Time: 15min (+7min rest)
Performance: 4 units
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 4 ready mixes for pizzas
- 4 tablespoons seasoned tomato sauce
- 200 g of grated mozzarella
- 150 g of grated ham
- 4 tablespoons of sliced black olives
- oregano to taste
Method of preparation:
- Place the pizza dough on a plate and microwave on medium power for 1 minute.
- Let rest for 5 minutes
- Spread the sauce over the pasta, top with the cheese, ham, olives and then sprinkle with oregano.
- Microwave on medium power for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Leave to rest for 2 minutes and then serve.
Trick
Petit gateau in the microwave – Photo: Stela Handa
Time: 30 minutes
Performance: 5 units
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 1 jar of whey-free cream (300 g)
- 1 can of condensed milk
- 3 eggs
- 5 spoons of cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons of melted butter
- 3 tablespoons of wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Butter and wheat flour for greasing
Filling
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate (melted)
- 4 tablespoons of sour cream
Method of preparation:
- For the filling, mix the melted chocolate with the cream until smooth and set aside.
- In the meantime, butter and flour 5 ceramic cups with a capacity of 200 ml
- Beat the cream, condensed milk, eggs, chocolate, butter and flour in a blender for 2 minutes or until smooth.
- Mix the yeast with a spoon, then pour half the batter into 5 200ml ceramic cups until 1/3
- Place 1 tablespoon of filling and cover with the remaining dough until it reaches 2/3 of the capacity of the mugs.
- Microwave 1 cup at a time over medium heat for 3 minutes or until on the side and center is slightly soft
- Carefully remove and, if desired, serve immediately with cream ice cream.
Carrot cake with chocolate ganache
Carrot cake with chocolate ganache – Photo: Shutterstock
Time: 40 minutes
Performance: 8 portions
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 3 carrots chopped
- 2/3 cup oil (tea)
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups sugar (tea)
- 3 cups wheat flour (tea)
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- Margarine and wheat flour for greasing and flouring
Roof
- 250 g of melted semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 box of cream (200g)
Method of preparation:
- In a blender, beat the carrots, oil, eggs and sugar until smooth.
- Pour the flour and baking powder into a bowl and mix with a spoon.
- Pour into a buttered and floured 24cm diameter mold with a hole in the centre, then place in a preheated medium oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Leave to cool, unmold and cover with the mixed topping ingredients.
- Serve immediately.
Nido Brigadeiro® with Nutella®
Nest Brigadeiro® with Nutella® – Photo: Shutterstock
Time: 40 minutes
Performance: 25 units
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 1 can of condensed milk (395g)
- 1/2 box of cream (100g)
- 50 g of white chocolate
- 6 tablespoons (soup) of powdered milk type Ninho®
- 1 tablespoon of white corn syrup
- Ninho® powdered milk
- Nutella® type hazelnut cream for filling
modthe preparation:
- In a pan, heat the condensed milk, cream, white chocolate, Ninho® and glucose over low heat until it detaches from the bottom of the pan.
- Leave to cool, shape the brigadeiros and then dip them in powdered milk.
- Put the Nutella® in a pastry bag, press lightly on the brigadeiros to be filled and finish decorating with a pitanga nozzle
- If desired, arrange in ramekins and serve immediately.
Brigadeiro cream with churros
Brigadeiro cream with churros – Photo: Gisele Tesser
Time: 40 minutes
Performance: 8 portions
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 2 cans of condensed milk
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 8 spoons of cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons of grappa
- 1 box of cream
- 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
- 1 pack of frozen ready-to-eat churros
- 1/2 cup cashews (chopped)
- 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
Method of preparation:
- In a saucepan, heat the condensed milk, butter, chocolate and brandy over medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the cream and cinnamon and leave to cool.
- Fry the churros following the instructions on the package, drain them on absorbent paper and arrange them on a serving plate.
- Then serve accompanied by the sergeant, chestnuts and walnuts.
Banana split
Banana slide – Photo: Stela Handa
Time: 30 minutes
Performance: 2 portions
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, halved lengthwise
- 2 scoops of cream flavored ice cream
- 2 scoops of chocolate flavored ice cream
- 2 scoops of strawberry flavored ice cream
- 4 tablespoons whipped cream for garnish
- Topping for chocolate and strawberry ice cream to garnish
- 2 tablespoons toasted and chopped cashews for dusting
- 2 cherries in syrup to decorate
- 2 biju straws to decorate
Method of preparation:
- Place the banana slices in 2 bowls, one on each side
- Put the 3 scoops of ice cream on top
- Top with the whipped cream and then drizzle with the toppings.
- Sprinkle with chestnuts, decorate with cherry and straw and serve immediately.
Source: Terra

Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.