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What should I cook this weekend?

What should I cook this weekend?

Weekends are perfect for finally taking some real time to cook. If you're still undecided about what to cook on Saturday and Sunday, you'll find some delicious recipe ideas here.

The best dishes for the weekend

Our recipe ideas will help you find the perfect recipe for a little weekend getaway – whether you're cooking for the whole family, for friends, or just for yourself. And if you're short on time, our suggestions for quick recipes (below) will certainly help.

What should I cook for the children on the weekend?

Say goodbye to spaghetti and boring rice dishes! The weekend is for feasting, and the little ones especially love it. From chicken schnitzel with a crispy coating to juicy meatloaf and all sorts of sweet oven-baked treats, you'll find plenty of fantastic recipe ideas here that the kids are guaranteed to enjoy.

Meat dishes for the weekend

On weekends, we especially love hearty food. It doesn't always have to be the traditional Sunday roast: many classic dishes, like the ones you remember from your childhood, have been given a modern twist. And they often taste even better this way. Whether it's with tender pork tenderloin, flavorful ground beef, gyros, or juicy chicken – just give it a try!

Vegetarian recipe ideas

Even when you're in the mood for something a bit more substantial, vegetarian cuisine, with its many delicious and diverse recipe ideas, is a real asset. A succulent nut roast or fried eggplant balls are ideal if you want to put something special on the table at the weekend.

Quick recipes for the weekend

You've been out all day in beautiful weather and come home ravenous? Then grab one of these simple and sophisticated quick recipes and treat yourself to a little something special before everyday stress catches up with you again:

If there are leftovers, no problem. Put them in your lunchbox and you've got a delicious meal for Monday at the office. Another way to use up leftovers: simply freeze them! If you don't feel like cooking one evening, you'll be glad you had your frozen leftovers from Sunday.

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