Saturday specials: 17 simple recipes from late morning brunching to late night munching

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Savor your lazy Saturdays with these simply scrumptious recipes for everything from late-morning brunching to late-night munching. From mouthwatering Souffle Pancakes to spicy and savory Samosa Chaat, there’s something here for every mood.

Hand holding a frankie roll with two more rolls in the background.
Indian Frankies. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Souffle Pancakes

Three souffle pancakes with powdered sugar on a blue and white striped plate.
Souffle Pancakes. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

These souffle pancakes are way easier to make than I expected! They are SO light, fluffy, and dreamy!
Get the Recipe: Souffle Pancakes

Chilaquiles

Overhead shot of chilaquiles on a black plate with a fork and knife on the side.
Chilaquiles. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This easy chilaquiles recipe includes chorizo and a red chili sauce (homemade or store-bought). It makes a tasty and filling breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
Get the Recipe: Chilaquiles

Gochujang Noodles

Gochujang noodles in a skillet with chopsticks.
Gochujang Noodles. Photo credit: Robin Donovan.

Gochujang Noodles are so full of flavor, you won’t be able to stop eating them. Imagine chewy noodles bathed in a rich and creamy, spicy, savory sauce studded with tender greens and meaty sliced mushrooms.
Get the Recipe: Gochujang Noodles

Indian Frankies

Hand holding a frankie roll with two more rolls in the background.
Indian Frankies. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Savory potatoes, peas, onions, chaat masala, spicy chutney all in a flaky paratha make this veg frankie recipe irresistible.
Get the Recipe: Indian Frankies

Crispy Beef

Low angle shot of crispy beef on a plate.
Crispy Beef. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Crispy Chilli Beef is one of my favorite Chinese restaurant dishes—strips of tender beef are fried until crispy and then tossed in a sticky, sweet, spicy sauce. It’s easy to make at home, and no deep fryer is needed!
Get the Recipe: Crispy Beef

Chicken Pakora

Low angle shot of chicken pakora on a plate with a green napkin.
Chicken Pakora. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Chicken Pakora—crunchy fried chicken pieces with ginger, garlic, ground chile, and chaat masala coated in a chickpea flour (besan) batter—are an easy appetizer and they’re so good!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Pakora

Char Siu

Sliced char siu with chopsticks.

I love to make Char siu using the pressure cooker so that I don’t have to heat up my kitchen. Then I finish it either on the grill or in the air fryer. Again, no hot kitchen! I’ll serve some straight away and use the leftovers for Char Siu Bao.
Get the Recipe: Char Siu

Chicken Biryani

Chicken biryani on a plate with raita.
Chicken Biryani. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Chicken biryani is a succulent mix of chicken pieces steeped in a vibrant blend of spices, tucked amidst fragrant basmati rice.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Biryani

Chocolate Orange Babka

Overhead shot of chocolate orange babka. There is a section cut out so that you can see the inside.
Chocolate Orange Babka. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Chocolate Orange Babka is the perfect combo of rich, buttery brioche-like dough with swirling ribbons of orange-scented chocolate running through it.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Orange Babka

Samosas

Samosas are a perfect, hand-held snack! These crispy fried pastries are filled with a savory mix of potatoes, peas, and spices.
Get the Recipe: Samosas

Camarones a la Diabla

Shrimp in red chile sauce on a white plate with lime wedges and a fork in the background.
Camarones a la Diabla. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Camarones a la Diabla is one of my all-time favorite recipes. Plump, tender shrimp are seared in a skillet and then tossed in a rich, fiery sauce made from dried chiles. You can vary the type and amount of chile to get exactly the heat level that’s right for you.
Get the Recipe: Camarones a la Diabla

Dan Dan Noodles

Dan dan noodles with bok choy in a white bowl with chopsticks.
Dan Dan Noodles. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

These famously mouth-numbing Chinese noodles are utterly irresistible for spicy food lovers. The recipe is easy to make at home, too!
Get the Recipe: Dan Dan Noodles

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung pao chicken in a striped bowl with rice.
Kung Pao Chicken. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This kung pao chicken is just like what you get at your favorite Chinese takeout restaurant. Tender bits of chicken, crunchy peanuts, a salty-sweet sauce, and a hit of spice all come together to make one delicious dish.
Get the Recipe: Kung Pao Chicken

Beef Bulgogi Bowls

Beef bulgogi in a bowl with rice, cucumbers, cilantro and chopsticks.
Beef Bulgogi. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Beef Bulgogi Bowl recipe makes a delicious one-bowl meal. It’s a super easy weeknight dinner, featuring marinated, thin slices of tender beef cooked on a barbecue, griddle, or skillet and served over a bed of rice.
Get the Recipe: Beef Bulgogi Bowls

Salpicon de Res

Low angle shot of mini tostadas with salpicon de res or shredded beef salad on top.
Salpicon de Res. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Salipicon de Res is a Mexican shredded beef salad made with lettuce, tomatoes, avocadoes, radishes, and often olives and pickled chili peppers. The beef is slow cooked on the stovetop in a Dutch oven or stockpot. It’s tossed with a simple Salpicon dressing made of vinegar, oil, and oregano and then piled on crunchy tostada shells.
Get the Recipe: Salpicon de Res

Samosa Chaat

low angle shot of a plate of samosa chaat.
Samosa Chaat. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Samosa Chaat is savory chickpeas with crispy samosa, assorted sweet, spicy, and tangy chutneys, and crunchy and flavorful toppings.
Get the Recipe: Samosa Chaat

Thai Chicken Curry

Thai chicken curry in a striped bowl with basil and lime wedges.
Thai Chicken Curry. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Thai Chicken Curry is so good! I love how easy it is to make and that you can use whatever veggies you have on hand! It’s so delicious and can be made either on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot.
Get the Recipe: Thai Chicken Curry

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