Easier than you thought
Streamlined recipes that still get you where you want to go. Newest additions are at the top of each section
Appetizers
The Recipe CriticBlack beans instead of chickpeas gives this hummus a different character and it comes together in a minute in a food processor. If you're not a cilantro fan, use parsley or just leave it out. Recipe o…
Fromage fort is the ultimate way of using leftover cheese. Very fast and easy to make, and you can use any kind of leftover cheese. Great on toast, pasta, to top soup and as a party spread or dip.
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The classic cold soup, perfect for summertime. No cooking, no straining, no sweat.
A light and easy baked and un-breaded eggplant parm. Can be a first course or side dish.
Mains
Very quick prep before a slow cook, great for filling tacos or burritos.
Oven Baked Pork Chops with a brown sugar garlic glaze and yukon potatoes. One pan, almost no cleanup.
Sallys Baking AddictionThis healthy honey garlic shrimp is ready in 20 minutes. Serve with brown rice and vegetables or over a salad.
45-minute recipe using a well-reviewed spice packet to speed things up.
Dinner Then DessertA quick, basic and easily variable recipe that can also be made in the air fryer.
NYT CookingYou may not think of paella as a weeknight dish, but this half-hour recipe might change your mind The trick is to start it on the stove and finish it in a superhot oven so you get a nice, crisp crust …
Spend With PenniesThis easy meatball recipe is my go-to! The meatballs come out juicy every time, they're perfect for potlucks and parties, or on top of spaghetti!
Take on the takeout with this recipe for Easy Beef and Broccoli that will be on your dinner table in 20 minutes or less.
A Couple CooksA mildly seasoned recipe, a good base for amped spicing as you like.
Well PlatedCreamy mushroom risotto with Parmesan, garlic, and white wine is spectacular and easier than you think. Serve it as a main dish or side dish.
In which we learn that patience is the key virtue. Well, that and a little bit of coordination.
Much easier when you use the sauce that's No. 1 in China and readily available in the U.S.
So, it's not the fastest recipe you'll ever make, but it's mostly hands-off and it's far less tricky than brisket. No risk, great reward.
Sides, Desserts and Sweet Things
I Am BakerA very simple, fast and economical snacking cake that uses no eggs and can be frosted or not.
The Recipe CriticTopped with oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon, these baked pears make a low-calorie, cobbler-like treat.
Dinner Then DessertNo stirring, no fussing, no stress.
The Recipe CriticThis pavlova has a light and crispy outside with a deliciously soft and chewy inside. It's topped with a sweet cream topping and fresh fruit!
Sallys Baking AddictionThis easy cheesecake pie is smooth, creamy and perfect for cheesecake lovers who want a quicker, easier alternative to a classic cheesecake.
The easiest homemade buttermilk biscuits rise a mile high! Butter swim biscuits (or "butter dip biscuits") require just 10 mins of prep!
A Couple CooksPantry ingredients, one bowl and a pint of blueberries -- it doesn't get any easier than this. As the cobbler bakes, the blueberries sink to the bottom and the batter forms a golden crust on top.
Sallys Baking AddictionThese no yeast cinnamon rolls fluff up beautifully without any rise time. Top with cream cheese icing and enjoy within 40 minutes!
No mixer, as easy a prep as you're going to find.
One unpeeled peach, no butter, quick and satisfying.
French Coconut Pie with a rich custardy filling loaded with terrific coconut flavor. This pie is easy to make and beloved by all who try it!
Well PlatedA fast and easy pie for strawberry season.
This no bake lime pie is so easy to make. It tastes just like traditional key lime pie but doesn't require any baking or cooking. It also doesn't require any eggs or butter. It can be made ahead of ti…
Dessert for a crowd in less than an hour, with (mostly) pantry staples.
What? You went to all that trouble to make scones and you don't have clotted cream? Not to worry, because you can quickly make a very serviceable substitute.
kitchnThis easy dessert can be made with any kind of frozen fruit, and is topped with a buttery brown sugar-oat crumble.
This super simple and secretly GLUTEN-FREE peanut butter cookie recipe is sweet, salty, and crisp. The perfect cookie bite!
A classic French dessert, Cherry Clafoutis combines fresh cherries in a rich, dense custard. Easy to make and great served warm or at room temperature! And don't tell anyone, but you can make this wit…
Easy and quick to make.
These homemade Southern cornbread muffins are moist, fluffy, and easy to make from scratch — best served fresh from the oven and are great with chili!
Quick and easy all-purpose loaf cake.
An Italian In My KitchenA super easy healthy Greek yogurt cake recipe, delicious and moist, strawberry, blueberry you decide, Greek yogurt or non! Easy Yogurt Cake.
This easy blueberry crumble recipe with perfectly cooked blueberries topped with a buttery oat crumble is high on our list of favorites.
These chocolate pots de crème are no-bake, no-cook, and made in a blender in 5 minutes. Rich, decadent, and perfect for special occasions!
These easy, foolproof Butter Swim Biscuits take just 5 minutes to stir together and come out hot, fragrant, and literally swimming in butter!
The no-knead dough for these brioche buns comes together so quickly. The buns are light, airy and perfect for burgers or sandwiches of all kind.
Sauces and Condiments
Sallys Baking AddictionMake easy raspberry sauce to drizzle over desserts or breakfast with this simple 3-step recipe. You can use fresh or frozen raspberries.
Easy and delicious pickled onions in 30 minutes.
Homemade caramel sauce is so simple, you'll never want store-bought caramel sauce again! Easy 1-step, 5-ingredient salted caramel recipe.
recipetineats.comAuthentic, all purpose Chinese stir fry sauce that is truly restaurant quality. Made in a couple of minutes, store it in the fridge for weeks!
When life gives you lemons, make curd! Great on cakes, filled cookies or toast, and this recipe is among the easiest.
This easy Homemade Taco seasoning works for any recipe that calls for taco seasoning. It is tastier, healthier, and cheaper than store-bought.
For a coleslaw recipe that's creamy and delicious, toss this simple, 5-minute dressing with a bag of store-bought coleslaw mix.
People love Marzetti's coleslaw dressing, but not every store carries it. So why not just make your own?
How to make harissa paste in less than 30 minutes. Enjoy using this North African spicy red sauce to add heat to dressings, sauces, soups, and more!
Tricks, Temperatures and Techniques
There's a lot you can do with butternut squash once you've peeled it. Here's how to do that.
An easy save for sub-optimal tomatoes
Do not panic—there are two ways you can create a pasta-water substitute.
This viral TikTok hack changed the way we pit peaches (and nectarines and cherries).
Well Plated
Forget about complicated baking charts! Discover the best baking calculator - a cake pan size converter - to adjust different cake pan sizes.