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5 Ingredients or Less Recipes
Simple recipes made with five ingredients or fewer. Short shopping lists, easy cooking and plenty of good flavor.
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About 5 Ingredients or Less
Each recipe here keeps the ingredient list short. They rely on good basics like chicken, potatoes, cheese, eggs, butter, garlic and fresh herbs. A little salt, pepper and oil are usually assumed, and we note it when they are.
This group is about the shopping list, not the clock. A recipe may still take a while to cook. It differs from Budget, which is about cost, and from 15-Minute, which is about speed.
Questions folks ask
Do salt, pepper and oil count as ingredients?
It depends on the recipe. We list them clearly so you know what you need.
Will recipes with few ingredients taste bland?
Not if you season well and cook with care. Browning, herbs and a squeeze of lemon add a lot.
Are these good for beginners?
Yes. Fewer ingredients mean fewer things to keep track of.
Kitchen tips
- Choose ingredients with strong flavor, like sharp cheese, lemon or fresh garlic.
- Check what you already have in the pantry before shopping.
- Season well. With few ingredients, salt makes a big difference.
- Use good-quality versions of the main items.
- Add fresh herbs at the end for a bright finish.