It's easy to get stuck in a rut and make the same things for dinner over and over again
so we've come up with a ton of recipes that are just what you need to break up the dinner doldrums
These are some simple, five-ingredient recipes you'll make all the time. The next time your favorite Italian dish is on the menu, how about dressing it up with a caprese
salad? According to The Sun, this classic dish has a few different origin stories, including one
that says it was first created in the early 20th century by a patriotic Italian chef who wanted to
replicate the nation's flag. Since then, it's become symbolic of the sunny Mediterranean lifestyle
and it's one recipe you can absolutely make in your own kitchen, proving that something
doesn't have to be complicated to be delicious. Whether you serve it in the traditional slice
manner or dice up your five ingredients for a more salad-like look, this is a tasty and fresh
dish that will add some authenticity to any Italian meal. But also, try to plan ahead
The fresher your tomatoes and basil are, the better your caprese salad will taste
Making traditional lasagna is a multi-step process that requires a ton of ingredients
a lot of time, and even more patience. Consider all the pre-cooking, the mixing
the layering, the time in the oven — it's the kind of meal that can give you a headache just
thinking about it. That's not even counting the cleanup or potential mistakes lurking in the
process. But there's an easier way. After a little creative thinking outside the box
we've absolutely cracked it. This is a delicious, hearty lasagna with all the comfort food vibes
you've come to expect, but with none of the hassle and only five ingredients
Thanks to one incredibly clever swap, our five-ingredient lasagna takes just five to
ten minutes of prep time and 30 minutes in the oven. What you get is a rich
delicious meal that won't just fill everyone's bellies, but it'll have each person at the table
asking for seconds. He's delicious! Have you ever gone to Red Lobster, dug into those delicious Cheddar Bay Biscuits
and then been disappointed when the main course came to the table You not alone Those cheesy delights are the top reason to ever set foot in a Red Lobster In the meantime here a great option for those nights when you itching for some delicious biscuits with your home meal
Our five-ingredient garlic cheddar biscuits come together in a flash, bake in just 12 minutes, and are so easy to make that they can definitely be a last-minute
addition to your menu. They can even be something you throw together while you're waiting for other
things to cook. Here's a pro tip. One of the ingredients it calls for is buttermilk
an ingredient that many people just don't keep in their fridges. So pick up a container of shelf-stable powdered buttermilk
transfer it to an airtight container, and pop it in your cupboard. It'll come in handy
Even the most tried-and-true cheesecake recipes have the chance of going horribly wrong
And if there's anything that can make you want to toss an entire dish straight out the window, it's a cheesecake that's cracked, caved in, or both
I am mortified by this. I am so sorry, everyone. For a lot of people, cheesecake is a treat to be picked up by the slice at the store
or as a dessert treat at a restaurant. It doesn't have to be that way, though, because we've come up with a five-ingredient cheesecake
recipe that is a heck of a lot easier than you might expect. It takes about an hour from start
to finish, which is, admittedly, a little longer than most of the other recipes listed here
But this is cheesecake, after all, and it's worth every minute of prep and cook time
Even Total Carnivores will love this rich, classic dish, whether it's the main course
or a side. Yes, risotto has a reputation for being difficult. We can probably blame
Gordon Ramsay for that particular preconception. It's bland, the rice is still undercooked. Disgusting
But you can do it. The trick to all risotto is adding the vegetable stock slowly
continuously stirring it to get it all incorporated and cooked through properly. It's not something that you can walk away from, and it's definitely a no-pay-no-gain sort of dish
Here's a bonus. Once you go through all the hard work once, you can keep the leftovers in the fridge
for up to five days That means you can opt for risotto as the main course for Meatless Monday then use up the leftovers as a side around Thursday Just reheat in a skillet A dip is always a big hit at parties and gatherings And sure there are the old trusty standbys like French onion and ranch But sometimes you just want something different
Why not a dip that offers up the flavor of the ever-popular buffalo wing? Our super easy five-ingredient buffalo chicken dip is guaranteed to go over great. There's the
chicken, of course, with the unmistakable heat of hot wing sauce, and the tang of blue cheese
It's a combination that makes you believe in magic. And don't worry if blue cheese isn't your thing, there are a few substitutions you can make
Just don't tell your friends from Buffalo." Chili is one of the ultimate comfort foods, and it seems like everyone has a tried-and-true recipe
Sometimes it's passed down through the generations and involves the kind of family lore where at least one person was sworn to secrecy
While it's nice to put a pot on the back burner for a long, all-day cook, sometimes you just
want to come home, throw something together, and get all the warm, comfort food feels of
chili without all that work. That's why we streamlined one of our favorite chili recipes into a five-ingredient dish
that's ready in just half an hour. That's quick enough to make on a busy weeknight
There's also enough wiggle room here to customize. Pumpkin spice gets a lot of hate
"...It's the middle of October, which across the nation means that we are all looking at
this and thinking, I don't know why, but I simply have to drink that.
But it's still insanely popular. Pumpkin pie is a tradition, after all
According to Hauschen Company, Americans eat a whopping 50 million pumpkin pies every
year just for Thanksgiving. If you're still craving that smooth pumpkin flavor even in
the middle of spring, there's good news. We've come up with a pumpkin pie recipe that calls
for just five ingredients, and it doesn't include the pre-spiced pumpkin pie mix that
you might usually reach for. Opting for pure, no-added-ingredients pumpkin puree did a few
things, including giving more control over the final product. The prospect of freshly baked cookies is great, but there's something even more alluring about
the forbidden treat of raw cookie dough Its magnetic pull may be that it comes with a healthy helping of danger The next mouthful might be the one that comes with a side of food poisoning But oh the good old days when we were invincible and just didn care Today we a little smarter but we still love cookie dough
That's where our five-ingredient edible cookie dough recipe comes in. It's meant to be eaten as nature intended, raw and right out of the bowl
Don't worry, we've gotten rid of the ingredients included in most cookie doughs that can cause
some serious food poisoning. Butternut squash is a tough ingredient to figure out
Do you peel it, cut it, save the seeds, steam it, roast it, eat it raw
For the record, don't eat it raw. If you're at a loss, we've got a super simple recipe for butternut squash that can help
you create a delicious side to go with any meal you whip up in the autumn
On top of that, it'll also add a little variety to your vegetable options
Getting your veggies in is even more difficult if there are kids to please. If you're having trouble getting Junior to open up to the possibility of vegetables being
tasty, give this roasted butternut squash a try. It's not just bright and colorful, but it's got a delicious sweetness that just might appeal
to the pickiest eater. What's this? Lowly chicken salad for dinner? Absolutely
Next time you're at the grocery store or bakery, pick up a really nice loaf of bread
Then whip up this super easy chicken salad, make some massive sandwiches, add a side of
chips, and you're done. Do you know those hot summer days when you just don't feel like standing over a hot stove
or firing up the oven? Those are the days this sandwich is made for
You can upgrade this basic recipe in any number of ways by adding things like dried cranberries
radishes, chopped nuts, or even a touch of pickle juice. And this is a great way to use any leftover chicken
Cloud eggs are a relatively new breakfast trend, but don't worry, they're not too hard to make
With our 5-ingredient ham and cheese cloud eggs recipe, you can easily make these oh-so-Instagrammable eggs
While you're only going to technically need just a couple of ingredients, we'll tell you right up front that you may want to add more. Why
Because this recipe is ripe for customization. plenty of wiggle room to make this just what you desire