40 Simple Dishes
Want to save time in the kitchen without sacrificing flavor? In this complete guide, we’ve gathered 40 simple and incredibly delicious dishes perfect for quick lunches and hearty family dinners. With our handy ingredient table and precise measurements, cooking becomes easy, organized, and completely stress-free.
Effortless Everyday Meals: Save Time, Reduce Stress, and Cook Tastier Food
Planning everyday meals doesn’t have to be complicated, time-consuming, or expensive as long as you have the right recipes and good routines at hand. By combining classic Swedish home cooking with quick pasta dishes, fresh vegetarian stews, and simple all-in-one sheet pan meals, you can quickly put together a varied menu for the entire week. Additionally, it’s a smart move to use frozen vegetables and high-quality semi-prepared bases to cut down on chopping time.
For those who want to simplify weekly shopping and have fresh ingredients delivered directly to your door, it’s a fantastic choice to order this week’s meal kit from Linas Matkasse. If you prefer to shop your groceries conveniently online and plan recipes at your leisure, we recommend shopping for ingredients at ICA Online.
If you’re looking for even more recipes with step-by-step instructions and nutritional calculations, you can easily explore thousands of everyday recipes at Arla. For those who want ready-to-cook portions and flexible dinner solutions for the family, it’s excellent to book meal kits from HelloFresh. Finally, if you want to quickly shop for ingredients and have them delivered lightning-fast, we recommend ordering groceries from Mathem.
40 Simple Everyday Dishes and Exact Measurements for 10 Favorites
Below you’ll find a complete overview of 40 popular everyday dishes along with exact measurements and ingredients for ten of our most beloved recipes.
| # | Dish | Category | Main Ingredients (approx. 4 servings) | Measurements & Quantity | Quick Instructions & Link |
| 1 | Pasta Carbonara | Pasta & Noodles | Spaghetti, bacon, eggs, parmesan | 400g pasta, 280g bacon, 4 eggs, 2 dl cheese | Mix eggs/cheese, fold into hot pasta & bacon. See at ICA |
| 2 | Sausage Stroganoff | Chicken & Meat | Falukorv, onion, tomatoes, cream | 600g sausage, 1 onion, 400g tomatoes, 2 dl cream | Slice, brown sausage/onion, simmer with tomatoes/cream. See at Arla |
| 3 | Lentil Soup | Vegetarian | Red lentils, coconut milk, broth | 3 dl lentils, 400ml coconut milk, 1L water | Boil lentils, water, broth, and coconut milk for 15 min. See at Mathem |
| 4 | Spaghetti Bolognese | Pasta & Noodles | Ground beef, crushed tomatoes, yellow onion | 500g beef, 500g tomatoes, 1 yellow onion | Brown beef/onion, add tomatoes, simmer for 20 min. See at ICA |
| 5 | Classic Pancakes | Vegetarian | Flour, milk, eggs, butter | 2.5 dl flour, 6 dl milk, 3 eggs | Whisk batter, fry in butter in hot pan. See at Arla |
| 6 | Baked Chicken | Chicken & Meat | Chicken fillet, crème fraiche, soy sauce | 600g chicken, 2 dl crème fraiche, 2 tbsp soy sauce | Pour sauce over chicken, bake in oven at 225°C for 20 min. See at Arla |
| 7 | Creamy Tuna Pasta | Fish & Seafood | Tuna in water, cream, red onion | 2 cans (185g each), 2.5 dl cream, 1 onion | Sauté onion, fold in cream, tuna & freshly cooked pasta. See at Mathem |
| 8 | Chili con Carne | Baked Dishes | Ground beef, white beans, tomatoes | 500g beef, 1 can beans (400g), 400g tomatoes | Brown beef, add tomatoes/beans, simmer for 15 min. See at ICA |
| 9 | Lemon Baked Salmon | Fish & Seafood | Salmon fillet, fresh lemon, sea salt | 600g salmon (4 pieces), 1 lemon, 1 tsp salt | Squeeze lemon over salmon, salt, bake in oven at 200°C for 15 min. See at Mathem |
| 10 | Halloumi Burgers | Vegetarian | Halloumi, burger buns, avocado | 400g halloumi, 4 buns, 2 avocados | Fry halloumi, mash avocado & assemble. See at ICA |
| 11 | Pasta Aglio e Olio | Pasta & Noodles | Garlic, olive oil, chili, parsley | Amounts to taste | Sauté garlic/chili in olive oil, fold in pasta. See at ICA |
| 12 | Creamy Pasta Salad | Pasta & Noodles | Pesto, mozzarella, tomatoes, arugula | Amounts to taste | Mix cooked cold pasta with pesto & vegetables. See at Mathem |
| 13 | Tortellini with Tomato Sauce | Pasta & Noodles | Fresh tortellini, tomato sauce, cheese | Amounts to taste | Boil tortellini, heat sauce, top with cheese. See at ICA |
| 14 | Stir-Fried Noodles | Pasta & Noodles | Noodles, frozen stir-fry vegetables, tofu/chicken | Amounts to taste | Stir-fry protein & vegetables, fold in noodles & soy sauce. See at Mathem |
| 15 | Quick Lasagna | Pasta & Noodles | Fresh sheets, meat sauce, cheese sauce | Amounts to taste | Layer sauces & fresh sheets, bake in oven. See at Arla |
| 16 | Macaroni and Cheese | Pasta & Noodles | Macaroni, cheese sauce, breadcrumbs | Amounts to taste | Mix macaroni with cheese sauce, bake in oven. See at Arla |
| 17 | Tacos | Chicken & Meat | Ground meat, taco seasoning, toppings, bread | Amounts to taste | Fry meat with seasoning, serve with toppings. See at ICA |
| 18 | Meatballs & Macaroni | Chicken & Meat | Meatballs, creamed macaroni | Amounts to taste | Fry meatballs, cook/cream macaroni. See at ICA |
| 19 | Flying Jacob | Chicken & Meat | Chicken, banana, peanuts, chili sauce | Amounts to taste | Layer chicken, banana, cream/chili, bake. See at Arla |
| 20 | Pork Pancake | Chicken & Meat | Pancake batter, diced pork | Amounts to taste | Fry pork in baking pan, pour batter, bake. See at Arla |
| 21 | Homemade Burgers | Chicken & Meat | Ground beef, salt, pepper, buns, cheese | Amounts to taste | Shape patties, fry hard, assemble in buns. See at ICA |
| 22 | Biff Rydberg Light | Chicken & Meat | Diced potatoes, beef fillet/thin beef, onion | Amounts to taste | Fry potatoes, onion, and meat separately in butter. See at Arla |
| 23 | Fish Sticks with Mash | Fish & Seafood | Fish sticks, potatoes, milk, butter | Amounts to taste | Fry fish sticks, boil potatoes & mash. See at ICA |
| 24 | Spicy Shrimp Pasta | Fish & Seafood | Shrimp, garlic, chili, cream, spinach | Amounts to taste | Sauté spices, pour in cream, fold in shrimp last. See at Mathem |
| 25 | Cod with Egg Sauce | Fish & Seafood | Cod loin, boiled eggs, butter, parsley | Amounts to taste | Bake cod in oven, make white sauce with chopped egg. See at Arla |
| 26 | Hearty Tuna Salad | Fish & Seafood | Tuna, boiled egg, olives, salad | Amounts to taste | Mix vegetables, top with tuna & egg. See at Mathem |
| 27 | Classic Fish Gratin | Fish & Seafood | Frozen fish block, dill sauce, mashed potatoes | Amounts to taste | Pipe mash around fish, pour sauce, bake. See at Arla |
| 28 | Tomato Soup & Croutons | Vegetarian | Crushed tomatoes, broth, cream | Amounts to taste | Boil tomatoes & broth, blend with cream. See at ICA |
| 29 | Vegetable Hash with Egg | Vegetarian | Diced root vegetables, fried egg | Amounts to taste | Fry hash in butter, serve with fried egg. See at ICA |
| 30 | Hearty Omelette | Vegetarian | Eggs, water, cheese, ham/mushrooms | Amounts to taste | Whisk eggs/water, pour into pan, top & fold. See at Arla |
| 31 | Baked Potato with Skagen | Vegetarian/Fish | Baked potato, Skagen mix / bean mix | Amounts to taste | Bake potato in oven (225°C), slice & fill. See at Mathem |
| 32 | Potato Pancakes with Pork | Vegetarian/Meat | Grated potatoes, pancake batter, pork | Amounts to taste | Mix grated potatoes in batter, fry pancakes. See at ICA |
| 33 | Falafel in Pita Bread | Vegetarian | Falafel, pita bread, hummus, salad | Amounts to taste | Fry/bake falafel, warm bread & fill. See at Mathem |
| 34 | Shakshuka | Vegetarian | Eggs, crushed tomatoes, bell pepper, chili | Amounts to taste | Cook spicy tomato sauce, crack in eggs, cover with lid. See at ICA |
| 35 | Chicken & Root Vegetables on a Sheet | Baked Dishes | Chicken drumsticks, potatoes, carrots | Amounts to taste | Drizzle oil/spices over everything on sheet, bake at 200°C. See at Arla |
| 36 | Goulash Soup | Baked Dishes/Stew | Meat/ground meat, bell pepper, potatoes, cumin | Amounts to taste | Brown ingredients, boil until soft in broth. See at ICA |
| 37 | French Herb Omelette | Baked Dishes | Eggs, butter, fresh herbs, aged cheese | Amounts to taste | Cook gently in butter, sprinkle with herbs/cheese & roll. See at Arla |
| 38 | Cheese & Bean Quesadillas | Baked Dishes | Tortilla bread, black beans, cheese | Amounts to taste | Fill bread with beans/cheese, fry crispy in pan. See at ICA |
| 39 | Classic Pyttipanna | Baked Dishes | Diced potatoes, meat, onion, fried egg | Amounts to taste | Fry hash crispy, serve with egg. See at ICA |
| 40 | Mushroom & Parmesan Risotto | Baked Dishes | Risotto rice, broth, mushrooms, parmesan | Amounts to taste | Gradually add warm broth to rice, fold in cheese. See at Arla |
