Easy 5 Ingredient Recipes

This simple caramel sauce was made for weeknight cravings that desperately demand scooping something sweet by the spoonful.

Sometimes, you just want to make a few little jars of preserves without all the fuss of a day-long canning ordeal. We hear that—here's the perfect place to start.

Here's a recipe for a small batch of strawberry jam, without all the fuss of traditional canning. Ready in less than an hour, with all the lush taste of peak strawberry season.

Juicy, seared pork and sweet fruit were made for each other—this jammy, balsamic vinegar-infused sauce proves it once and for all.

A chocolate lover's dream come true, in the form of a lightly textured, dark chocolate mousse. Not too sweet, not too rich—just right.

This pie pastry is as easy to make as, well, pie. It's flaky and rich but simple and plain enough to let any filling shine.

You've heard about it and wondered if it'd make you #Instafamous too. We can't guarantee that but we know that you'll make it over and over.

A sprinkle here, a pinch there, this stuff is the perfect little extra to jazz up anything savory that you're cooking. And you already love it.

Much less work than making bagels but just as delicious when slathered and schmeared with butter or cream cheese—or any soft cheese, really. And it's perfect for toasting.

Drag out your waffle iron and reacquaint yourself with it—then devour some of the most delectable hash browns you've ever had. Get ready for a diner-worthy dinner at home.

Grilled lobster tails are the summertime treat that you didn't know you needed. Quick and easy, you'll be surprised you didn't think to do this before.

If you're looking for a simple sauce, dip, and all-around condiment that you'll use all summer long and beyond, this is it. Citrusy and creamy and packed to the hilt with fresh dill.

A staple of Syrian snacking, moutabal is smoky and richly flavored. Spread it on everything that needs a pick-me-up of the delicious kind—you'll never have a boring lunch again.

Our fearless leader's very own incredibly adult-friendly, sweet-savory sauce that was tailor-made to drizzle all over chicken and waffles, and honestly, nearly everything else.

When you're in the mood for something with more vigor than regular mayo, give this a try. All the good stuff in it will make you want to slather it on everything.

Cream cheese frosting is adored for both its creaminess and cream cheesiness. This lighter-textured version even doubles up on the cheese factor. Get ready to lick that bowl.

A simple and cooling salad made with an increasingly trendy spring green that's capturing the attention of home gardeners and restaurant chefs across the country.

Sambal eggplant is an iconic Southeast Asian food because of its spicy, sweet flavors. Few ingredients and simple prep make it easy.

Here's how to use that leftover ham to embellish a classic grilled cheese to really quite exceptional effect.

A weeknight winner with three ingredients—cod, butter, and seasoning—that's ready in no time at all. Pretty nifty, huh?