1,083 mild recipes

Trust me; take the time to make fresh salsa. The jarred salsas can't even come close to the flavor of fresh salsa.

Arroz con pollo simmered in beer with chicken, long-grain rice, tomatoes, turmeric and saffron, finished with green olives, peas and pimentos. Cuban-style one-pot dinner.

A favorite among kids and kids at heart is the Colonel’s Mac aroni and cheese which was originally made fresh daily. Now it comes premade and is cooked in an oven, like it originally as when it was made fresh.

Easy kidney bean and corn salad tosses pantry staples with red onion, cilantro, salsa, and lime for a vegan, gluten-free side. Better the longer it sits, perfect for potlucks and meal prep.

A quick microwave chickpea and zucchini curry with seitan, raisins, and mild curry paste in tomato sauce. Vegetarian, low-fat, and ready in 30 minutes.

Vegan unstuffed bell pepper soup with brown basmati rice, tomato paste, and loads of diced peppers in a savory tamari broth. All the flavors of stuffed peppers without the stuffing.

Original Bisquick dumplings recipe straight from the box. Two ingredients, 15 minutes, fluffy every time. Drop into your favorite soup or stew and let them steam until pillowy soft.

Frozen hot chocolate blends frozen chocolate-milk cubes into a thick, slushy chill, the iconic NYC dessert made light with low-fat milk and cocoa. Top it with marshmallows or shaved chocolate.

Bisquick dumplings are the ultimate comfort food, transforming simple soups and stews into hearty, satisfying meals. Introduced in the 1930s, Bisquick revolutionized home cooking by offering a convenient baking mix that saved time without sacrificing flavor. Today, these dumplings remain a beloved staple, cherished for their fluffy texture and versatility. Whether you’re a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this recipe delivers foolproof results every time—perfect for cozy family dinners or chilly evenings.

Sri Lankan clay pot curd, traditional set yogurt made from just milk and a spoonful of starter, cultured overnight in a clay pot for a thick, creamy curd. Drizzle with treacle for a classic dessert.

No need to use store bought whipped topping, you can make your own with a much shorter ingredient list. This is much healthier, completely fat free and does not contain any chemicals or hydrogenated products at all.

Prepare your own biscuit mix for quick and easy biscuits anytime.

Two-ingredient peanut butter pancakes made from peanut-butter-flavored pancake mix and milk. Quick weekday breakfast served hot with fresh berries and maple syrup.

Easy iced coffee with instant coffee, sugar, and cold milk. A 5-minute shortcut to the coffeehouse classic, with a mocha variation using chocolate milk.

Two-ingredient whole wheat biscuits combine homemade wheat quick mix with milk for a quick rolled biscuit baked golden in 15 minutes. The 2-ingredient pantry biscuit shortcut.

A coffee fudge popsicle recipe asked for condensed milk that I didn't have on hand, but I did have a few cans of evaporated milk sitting in the pantry. Then I made my very first condensed milk, it came out surprisingly delicious, and those coffee fudge popsicles were absolutely the best on this planet.