How do you spend time during this Covid-19 quarantine? Have you ever thought about what people are doing while they are self-isolating? Most of them who are working from home get a little time to do something extra to spend their free time innovatively. But, there are many people who are at home without any job and have a great interest in cooking.
Are you the one among these people? Do you manage to get some time for your cooking hobby? Are you keeping yourself busy in the kitchen by trying new recipes every day?
No doubt, there are many people for whom cooking has become one of the favorite things to do during this pandemic. Obviously, when you are following the global rule “Stay home, Stay Safe”, you may be more inclined towards the kitchen to pass the time.
Do you know that as per the current Google search results, the word “recipe” has been found to be the maximum searched keyword in the worldwide?
It is so, because when we are stuck at home, obviously, we look for different ways to cope with the situation. Baking, cooking quick recipes, preparing Dalgona coffee, etc. are quite trending these days.
Most Googled Recipes during Covid-19
As per the Google trends, here are 5 recipes that are most googled recipes during COVID-19 quarantine time of the last two months.
- Banana Bread Recipe
- Pizza dough Recipe
- French toast Recipe
- Lasagna Recipe
- Cheesecake Recipe
Banana Bread Recipe
If your kids love bananas, then this banana bread recipe is a great option to have loads of banana flavor in some different way. Instead of going for ordinary bread, it would be good to prepare this healthy banana bread at home. Moreover, you can also customize it as per your liking. Try this wonderful bread and enjoy it!
Quick Stats:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Servings: 12 (1 Loaf)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 2-3 pinches of salt
- Half cup of butter
- Half cup of brown sugar
- 2 eggs and beaten
- 2-3 cups of mashed bananas
Method to Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Now, take a loaf pan and grease it lightly.
- Take a large bowl and add all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in it. Mix all ingredients well.
- Now take a small bowl, add brown sugar and butter in it. Mix them together to make a cream-like paste. Once it is done, add beaten eggs and mashed bananas in a small bowl and stir them until everything blends perfectly.
- Pour this banana mixture into a large bowl of the flour mixture, and stir them all.
- Now, pour this batter into a loaf pan which you have already greased.
- Bake it for around 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes until you get a clean toothpick to check whether the loaf is finely prepared or not.
- Let the bread sit to cool in a pan for 10-15 minutes. After this, take out the loaf from the pan.
Nutritional Value:
- Calories: 229cal
- Fat: 8.8g
- Cholesterol: 51mg
- Protein: 3.8g
- Carbohydrates: 34.8g
Pizza Dough Recipe
During the pandemic, it would not be good to risk your life to go outside and get the pizza base. So, why not to try this pizza dough recipe at home and get the delicious pizza for the whole family? This recipe is quite easier and fast to make, as well as soft and chewy once cooked. It would definitely come out to be wonderful dough you have ever tried at home before.
Quick Stats:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 and a half cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of yeast
- 2-3 pinches of salt
- 1 cup of warm water
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Method to Prepare:
- Take a large bowl and add 2 cups of all-purpose flour, yeast, and salt.
- Now, add warm water and vegetable oil in it and stir all ingredients well.
- Make soft dough by kneading it on the surface with little flour on it. Knead it until you get smooth and elastic dough, or for 4-6 minutes.
- Once it is done, let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Take a pizza pan and grease it with oil and roll the dough that fits perfectly on this pan.
- Top this dough with the desired pizza toppings and cheese, and bake it at 400 degrees F for nearly 20-30 minutes.
- Keep in mind that this baking time depends on the size and thickness of the dough.
Nutritional Value:
- Calories: 231cal
- Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Protein: 5.4g
- Carbohydrates: 40.1g
French Toast Recipe
The combination of vanilla extract and cinnamon in this French toast recipe brings a richness of flavor. You can use any type of bread you have at your home, such as white bread, whole wheat bread, Italian bread, or any you have. Consuming it hot with butter and maple syrup is something great to enjoy without spending too much time in your kitchen.
Quick Stats:
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 3
Ingredients:
- 6 slices of bread
- 2 eggs
- Half cup of milk
- 2-3 pinches of powdered cinnamon
- 2-3 pinches of powdered nutmeg (optional)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Salt as per your taste
Method to Prepare:
- Take a small bowl and add eggs, milk, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Beat everything together.
- Now, take a skillet, grease it, and heat it over medium heat.
- Now, dip each slice of the bread into this mixture, make sure to soak both sides of all of them.
- Place them one by one in a pan depending on the size of the skillet.
- Cook them from both sides until they turn golden.
- Serve it hot with butter and maple syrup.
Nutritional Value:
- Calories: 240cal
- Fat: 6.4g
- Cholesterol: 128mg
- Protein: 10.6g
- Carbohydrates: 33.6g
Lasagna Recipe
This rich and hearty lasagna recipe can make a perfect dinner for the whole family. No doubt, it takes a little time, but it is worth it when you get a great appreciation for your cooking skills. After all, you have no other way to please your family when you all are spending quality time during this quarantine.
Quick Stats:
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 12
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of sweet Italian sausage
- Half to 1 cup of lean ground beef
- Half cup of minced onion
- 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
- 1 can of crushed tomatoes
- 2 cans of tomato paste
- 2 cans of tomato sauce
- Half cup of water
- 2 tablespoons of white/brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil leaves
- Half teaspoon of fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt as per your taste
- 3-4 pinches of black pepper
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 16 ounces of ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- Sliced Mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Method to Prepare:
- Take a large pot and add Italian sausage, ground leaf, onion, and chopped garlic. Now, cook them on medium heat until they turn brown.
- Now, add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sauce, and a half cup of water. While stirring, add sugar, dried basil leaves, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Now, cook them for around 1-1 and a half hour on low heat, make sure to stir it occasionally.
- Take another large pot, add water and salt, and bring it to a boil. Now, you have to cook lasagna noodles in this water for around 10 minutes.
- Once it is cooked properly, drain them and rinse with cold water.
- In a small bowl, add ricotta cheese, egg, and a little salt, and combine them all.
- Next, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Take a baking dish and spread 1 and a half cups of meat sauce in the bottom. Keep 6 lasagna noodles over it and now spread ricotta cheese mixture over it. After this, keep mozzarella cheese slices over this mixture.
- Once it is done, repeat these layers once again and cover it with foil
- Bake it for 20-25 minutes and your lasagna is ready to serve.
Nutritional Value:
- Calories: 448cal
- Fat: 21.3g
- Cholesterol: 82mg
- Protein: 29.7g
- Carbohydrates: 36.5g
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Cheesecake Recipe
Why not try something sweet like this cheesecake? It is quite easier to make and very delicious as well. You will definitely love this simple cheesecake recipe. Moreover, it does not require a long cooking time. Even your kids will ask you to prepare this cheesecake every weekend.
Quick Stats:
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 graham cracker crust
- 8 ounces of cream cheese
- 1 cup of white sugar
- 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar
- 2 cups of sour cream
- Half cup of milk
- 3 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup of strawberries, and cut them into halves
- 1 cup of blueberries
Method to Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
- Take a large bowl and add cream cheese, white sugar, and a half cup of confectioners’ sugar. Beat them until it becomes smooth.
- Now, add one cup of sour cream, some milk, and one teaspoon of vanilla extract and beat them all.
- Slowly, add 3 eggs one by one and beat them continuously until all ingredients mix well.
- Now, take a cracker crust and pour this mixture over it.
- Bake it for around 25-30 minutes and let it cook for another 15-20 minutes.
- Now, preheat your oven again to 425 degrees F.
- Take a small bowl and add one cup of sour cream, 2-3 tablespoons of confectioners’ sugar and one teaspoon of vanilla extract, and mix all these ingredients well.
- Now, spread this mixture over the cheesecake and bake it again for another 5 minutes.
- Once it is cooled, keep it in the refrigerator for one hour.
- Now, arrange strawberries and blueberries on top of it as per your choice.
Nutritional Value:
- Calories: 603cal
- Fat: 31.4g
- Cholesterol: 126mg
- Protein: 8.1g
- Carbohydrates: 73.3g
Final Words
No doubt these are some of the recipes that are searched maximum during this self-isolation period. But, you will definitely love to try these with your family to have more quality time with them.
