You know those nights when it seems like there’s nothing in the fridge? You don’t want to hit the drive-through, defrost a frrrozzzen dinner, or get a super expensive restaurant delivery. There’s a surprisingly easy answer: Just whip up a super simple, fast, easy and delicious dinner, all with just a few ingredients. You just need a few of these recipes in your arsenal. Not only do they use 5 ingredients or less (not counting salt and pepper), they’ve all gotten rave reviews from our users. Try one today and see what all the fuss is about…you probably have the ingredients on hand already! And if you’re looking for more inspiration, check out thesequick and easy dinner recipes.
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RecipeRoasted Shrimp with Rosemary and Thyme
This hands-off dish delivers amazing flavor for very little effort; Roasted in an herb-infused oil, the shrimp turn golden-pink, tender and fragrant in just 10 minutes. If you like, substitute different herb combinations for the rosemary and thyme—try tarragon and chives or lemon verbena and parsley -
RecipeSpaghetti with Garlic and Spinach
Says one reviewer: "I love when something so simple has so much flavor." Don't pass this one up. -
RecipeRoast Chicken Breasts with Rosemary-Lemon Brown Butter
完全简单的准备,无法抗拒, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Serve with brown rice and green beans or asparagus, all of which would benefit from the nutty-lemony flavor of the sauce. -
RecipePork Chops with Balsamic Onions
Cooking onions in balsamic vinegar is a shortcut of sorts, helping them develop a deep, caramelized flavor that usually takes lots of time. It also offers a tangy counterpoint to the sweetness. -
RecipeBrazilian Skirt Steak with Golden Garlic Butter
Based on a dish you’ll find in many Rio de Janeiro restaurants, this recipe uses few ingredients but packs a lot of bold flavor. If your garlic has a green sprout growing in the center (the “germ”), be sure to remove it, because it will impart a bitter flavor to the final dish. -
RecipeClassic Pasta Carbonara
The original 5-ingredient dinner, the creamy sauce on this pasta is nothing more than olive oil, pancetta, eggs, and Parmigiano.Because there are so few ingredients, it’s important that they be high quality. -
RecipeMaple-Rosemary Salmon Skewers
OK, we're cheating a bit on this one, as it has a couple extra ingredients, but they're such basic pantry staples--soy sauce, Dijon, maple syrup--that you won't know the difference. They combine tomake an irresistible sweet and tangy sauce for salmon. -
RecipeFrench Onion Roast Chicken
Few dishes are as simple to make as this one—juicy roast chicken with a caramelized onion relish made right in the roasting pan. The wonderful flavor is reminiscent of French onion soup. Serve with good crusty bread.
