5 Ingredients or Fewer

A good garlic mashed potato recipe can upstage even the flashiest of mains. Adding just a few cloves of garlic turns what could be a simple side dish into something with undeniable charm.

This Brie galette is party food at its finest—and easiest! A 5-ingredient sweet-salty appetizer that takes just five minutes to prep.

A buttery white wine glaze makes these an ideal holiday side, but leftovers are just as good on a cheeseboard or sandwich.

An optional splash of orange liqueur makes the simple condiment shine.

Cool off with this easy zaru soba recipe: a Japanese dish of chewy buckwheat noodles served with chilled mentsuyu dipping sauce, daikon, nori, and scallions.

The most vibrant pesto isn’t just about the ingredients; it’s also about the order in which you blend them.

Made with just a few ingredients, this is the ideal fancy-but-easy dinner.

Scallion-infused oil, or pa gireum in Korean, is a fragrant way to upgrade a pot of rice.

The simplest flatbread you can make.

This custardy and comforting tofu comes together in minutes, all thanks to your microwave. Serve with rice or bread for an easy meal.

Featuring a bright layer of sweet mango, these colorful chia puddings are worth waking up early for. Make them ahead of time for a quick breakfast treat.

A classic drink that never goes out of style. Stick with these steps and you’ll nail it every time.

Puff pastry is a reliable party staple. Just defrost, fill with a cheesy green curry blend, roll up, and bake off into savory palmiers.

Bright lemon juice, warming bourbon, and simple syrup combine for this easy, refreshing classic.

A super tart, refreshing, and simple fruit snack.

Loosely based on the WHO’s rehydration formula, this DIY electrolyte drink with cucumber, lime, and mint is the perfect salve for hot summer days.

We obsessed over all the details so you don’t have to.

Made with an ounce each of Campari and club soda, plus a good glug of sparkling wine, this Campari Spritz recipe is designed to be refreshing and not too sweet.

A low-alcohol cocktail made for the modern era, the Ginger Snap will be your go-to easy sipper all summer.

This Frozen Garibaldi recipe transforms frozen orange juice concentrate and Campari into a slushy cocktail worthy of a fancy summer brunch or hot afternoon by the pool.

Easy to remember and simple to make, this tart, smoky mezcal sour is a timeless drink.

This Americano recipe is so simple you’ll quickly memorize it. The classic Italian predinner cocktail combines Campari, sweet vermouth, and seltzer or club soda.

Classic, silky Alfredo sauce comes from the emulsion of grated Parmesan, cold butter, and starchy pasta water. Keep the cream out of it.

This minimalist cacio e pepe recipe is like a stripped-down mac and cheese.