14 Ridiculously Easy 5-Ingredient Recipes Our Allrecipes Allstars Love
Who doesn't love simplicity as the main ingredient?
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The kitchen can be the most loving and comforting place in a home. There's a reason it is the heart of the house. However, sometimes it can be a chore for many who cringe at the idea of making a full meal with many steps and ingredients. Before you resort to delivery, we have a list of 5-ingredient recipes that offer a sigh of relief. Thanks to the expert advice from our Allrecipes Allstars, we have a list of just such dishes, from sides, to entrées, to desserts. Our Allstars are home cooks just like you, and they have proclaimed these are their favorites. Check them out!
Buttery New Potatoes with Leeks and Parsley
This simple yet balanced recipe is sure to be a crowd favorite.
"For such an easy recipe, the combination of these ingredients is amazing," says Allrecipes Allstar Grace Lutvak. "I've made it many times."
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Candied Dills
"Gotta tell you, this surprised the heck out of me because we REALLY liked them." says Pat Bernitt. "They're sweet, but you don't lose the dill flavor either, a really good balance of sweet and dill."
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Cinnamon Crunch Bars
"I made a half batch of these bars in a 9-inch square pan lined with parchment paper, and baked them at 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes. I am surprised at not only how simple these are to make, but how tasty they are too!" says Allrecipes Allstar Kim Shupe. "They are like a super simple graham cracker toffee. I did also use pecans in place of walnuts, and would do that again. Thank you for the recipe—these bars are fantastically quick, easy, and delicious!"
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Quick Christmas Salad
"Definitely don't wait til Christmas to make this salad! It's delicious, and would be great any time of the year!" says Kim Shupe. "I used baby spinach for the greens, and a homemade balsamic. You can serve this salad alone as a light lunch, or pair it with a protein (I served it alongside some baked chicken thighs) for an easy supper, too."
2-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake
"Whoa, just doesn’t get much easier than this." says Allrecipes Allstar Pat Bernitt. "I could see this with a quick-and-easy blueberry sauce, and as another reviewer mentioned, adding some coconut to the batter just might be another great option. And most importantly, it’s delicious on its own!"
Authentic Greek Tzatziki
"This is a lovely, cool, refreshing Greek tzatziki dip that I first tasted and fell in love with in the Greek Islands. It is lovely with hot toasted pita bread and veggies or lamb kebabs" says one Allrecipes member. Makes sense to us! Use this fresh, light, yet flavorful condiment as a vegetable dip, souvlaki sauce, or to complete your homemade gyros.
Grandma Randolph's Noodles
"My favorite noodles! I add extra herbs, and sometimes mix in spinach. So easy and incredibly yummy!" says Allrecipes Allstar Jane Wilcox. They're versatile, too. Serve them plain, with a sauce, or in soup.
Honey Ginger Carrots
"I really like the sweet-tart contrast between the honey and the lemon. Yeah, it is somewhat similar to glazed carrots, but the lemon and ginger do differentiate it," say Pat Bernitt. "I know this recipe has been around for a while, and I’m glad I finally found it. Enjoyed, would make again!"
Sriracha-Soy Chicken Thigh Marinade
"I used garlic paste and cilantro in the tubes, so this really was a super easy marinade to make. It does have a kick to it, so if you’re at all sensitive to heat, you may want to add less Sriracha, then taste, and add more if it suits you," says Pat Bernitt. Serve with simple sides for dinner in no time.
Zesty Bean Dip
This fun and super easy dish only requires three ingredients and takes less time than a pot of rice. No wonder it's an Allstar favorite. This bean dip will be a crowd pleaser at the next friend gathering or even a Super Bowl party.
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Low-Carb, Sugar-Free Instant Pot Cheesecake
"Followed the directions to the letter, and this turned out surprisingly well. The texture is spot-on cheesecake, and I really didn’t even miss the crust," says Pat Bernitt. "My husband said he does enjoy the crust, but he enjoyed this, and it disappeared pretty quickly. This is so darn easy to make with minimal cleanup and has a nice presentation."
Apple Spinach Salad
"I had my doubts about how apples would taste with Italian dressing, but I was pleasantly surprised because they’re good!" says Allrecipes Allstar Paula Roten. "That little bit of sweetness from the apples is a good contrast to the tang of the dressing. Just doesn’t get much easier than this for a light lunch today with a few fig and olive crackers."
Baked Old Bay Salmon
"Good recipe, quick-and-easy preparation, really enjoyed it with sides of Asian Asparagus Salad with Pecans and Homemade Mac and Cheese," says Pat Bernitt.
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Alfredo Sauce
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“Exactly what I was looking for,” says one Allrecipes community member. “A base recipe for me to build off of based on my own personal taste. I like topping with sun-dried tomatoes and some grilled chicken breast.” With over 3,400 five-star reviews, this is just the thing.
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