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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    14 Simple 5-Ingredient Recipes for Easy Cooking

    Published: Jan 29, 2026 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Cooking can be a hassle, especially when you're short on time or energy. These two easy recipes require just five ingredients each, making them perfect for anyone who wants to whip up something simple and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you're a beginner or just looking for quick meal ideas, these dishes will help you enjoy home-cooked food with minimal effort.

    No-Boil Ravioli Casserole

    Ravioli casserole.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is incredibly easy to prepare. With just four basic ingredients and some ready-made options, you can have it ready in 5 minutes and on the table in under 40.

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    Air Fryer Salmon

    Two slices of salmon with lemon slices on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This Air Fryer Salmon is perfect for a busy day when you want something special but easy to prepare. It's a simple dish that brings a delicious flavor without taking up too much of your time.

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    One-Pot Hummus Pasta

    Hummus pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Cook a delicious dinner in just 12 minutes using only 5 ingredients in one pot - it doesn't get much easier than this!

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    Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks + Legs

    Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks + Legs
    Photo Credit: Foodess.

    Cook up a delicious meal with just one dish and 5 simple ingredients, including chicken!

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    Creamy Pesto Pasta

    Creamy pesto pasta topped with cherry tomatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This creamy pesto pasta recipe only needs three ingredients and takes just 10 minutes to cook, making it a quick and easy weeknight dinner option.

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    Mini Calzones

    Mini Calzones
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    These mini calzones are super easy to make using store-bought biscuit dough, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

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    Crème Fraîche Carbonara

    Fake carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This recipe is a game-changer for carbonara lovers, offering a flavorful twist on the classic dish with just 5 simple ingredients.

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    Pesto Salmon

    Pesto salmon on a serving platter.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This baked salmon recipe is super easy with just a few ingredients like Greek yogurt and pesto - perfect for a quick dinner.

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    Tortellini Carbonara

    Tortellini carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This carbonara recipe is a simple and fast twist on the classic dish, using everyday ingredients you can easily pick up at the store.

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    Crispy Furikake Salmon

    Fruikake salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Cook up a delicious salmon dish using just salmon, soy sauce, and furikake seasoning.

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    Caprese Chicken

    Caprese chicken.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

    This simple Caprese Chicken recipe only needs 5 ingredients and is perfect for a quick and delicious one-pan dinner.

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    Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

    Crockpot Chicken Fajitas.
    Photo Credit: Quicker Kitchen.

    This is the easiest way ever to make a large batch of the classic fajitas. You only need three ingredients and the world's easiest prep and then you'll be well on your way to dinner being done!

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    Marinated Chicken Drumsticks

    Five Ingredient Chicken Drumstick
    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

    This recipe uses a simple marinade of tamari, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic to make incredibly tasty chicken.

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    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Easy, cheesy and totally delicious - this is comfort food at its best!

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    BBQ Chicken Flatbread

    5 Ingredient BBQ Chicken Flatbread
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Cook up this BBQ chicken flatbread in just 20 minutes using only 5 basic ingredients. It's packed with fresh flavors and a great way to use up leftover grilled or shredded rotisserie chicken.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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