5 Ingredients or Fewer

This ultra-chocolaty vegan mousse recipe is egg-free, dairy-free, and totally easy. Top the creamy yet light dessert with crackly sesame brittle for contrast.

Use this recipe for plain steamed buns, or bao for sandwiching char siu or spicy tofu, or swab them with sweet red bean paste for dessert.

Use brown sugar to mimic the sweetness of soft white sandwich bread.

Balanced and refreshing, this sparkling soda features plenty of fresh ginger for a sweet heat.

Inspired by classic blue cheese dressing, this citrusy version leans on pantry-friendly preserved lemon to bring the salty funk-factor.

Preserved lemon works its complex, briny magic in this unexpected, pantry-friendly, and speedy take on classic pasta al limone.

Like sparkling lemonade, but funkier

Crème fraîche gives this lighter, faster take on garlicky creamed spinach its bright, tangy flavor. 

Sweet strawberry, zingy ginger, and creamy yogurt join forces in this punchy pink refresher. Added dates ensure the final smoothie isn’t overly tart.

This green smoothie gets its kick of nutrients from a heap of spinach or kale and its energizing tropical vibes from coconut water.

Everything you want in an easy strawberry smoothie, it’s perfectly creamy from milk, Greek yogurt, and bananas, and just sweet enough from a dollop of honey.

A 4-ingredient glaze spikes holiday ham with extra flavor, while a gentle poaching to start keeps it extra juicy.

Tangy, floral citrus soaks up dark, smoky caramel for a sweet, sticky sundae unlike any other.

Simple but flavorful, this fluffy rice is the perfect accompaniment to all manner of dishes, from big holiday roasts to simple weeknight proteins.

Dead simple and highly visual, this is a fun spin on the classic radish-and-butter pairing.

This recipe for eggs en cocotte calls for a stovetop steaming method rather than an oven-baked one, which means you can sit down to brunch even faster.

This easy recipe for roasted sweet potatoes keeps the cooking and seasonings streamlined so you can dress them up however you wish.

Everyone’s suddenly an artist with this foolproof sugar cookie royal icing that will have you decorating in no time.

Be prepared to watch these fly off the plate. There’s a reason they’re a cocktail party staple. 

These deeply caramelized, tender, flavorful sprouts get coated in a simple, sweet-savory sauce and couldn’t be easier to throw together.

Parsnips are underappreciated—and so, so delicious. This four-ingredient side is as easy as it gets and highlights the essence of parsnip-ness.

This gravy takes full advantage of all the flavorful pan drippings left after roasting a turkey or any other large roast.

Boursin cheese’s shape practically begs to be turned into a nut-and-seed-coated, party-ready cheese ball.

This crowd-pleasing spritzer has no alcohol, but is full of bright, tangy flavor and fun. Serving in chilled martini glasses makes all the difference.