141 quick easy recipes

Serves a large group and can be prepared the morning of the party and is assembled at the site of the party, 10 minutes before serving.

Puff pastry rolled with pressed-dry spinach, sautéed mushrooms, and nutty Gruyere, sliced into golden pinwheels for elegant 30-minute appetizers.

"Easy, fast and delicious! I created this recipe so I could feed a crowd on a moments notice and still expect raves. Make the sauce a day ahead and the flavor even improves. This way you can spend time with your guests, not slaving in the kitchen."

A delicious summer standard at our place. Easy to make with a mix of Southern European and Middle Eastern flavours. I use my Cucumber Raita (posted separately) to dress the lamb salad or you can use the quick yoghurt dressing provided here.

These easy and tasty bran muffins are excellent for breakfast, brunch or a snack during the day.

Five ingredients and zero fuss: angel hair pasta tossed with canned tomatoes, diced ham or pepperoni, and a mountain of melted mozzarella. This is the weeknight dinner that gets a 5-star rating from the whole family.

Poppy seed fruited slaw tosses shredded cabbage and carrots with juicy orange segments, halved red grapes, and a tangy poppy seed-cider vinaigrette. A sweet-savory summer side for picnics and barbecues.

Luxuriously creamy Colombian avocado vichyssoise with leeks, potatoes, and heavy cream. Serve it hot or cold as an elegant first course before fish. Ready in just 30 minutes.

Tender baby carrots glazed with melted brown sugar and butter. This quick side dish caramelizes as it cooks, creating a sweet, glossy coating that clings to every carrot.

Bring out the Scottish in you with these delicious snacks that are perfect to eat after having a hearty dinner.

Make this quick, easy and delicious peanut sauce for a dipping sauce to accompany spring rolls, seafood or vegetables.

Quick and easy to make pork chops in a tangy white wine sauce, bon appetite!

Whole wheat muffins made with pureed anasazi beans, molasses, and carob. No butter, no oil, all blender. Moist, earthy, and packed with fiber and protein.

Instead of deep-frying, these baked spring rolls have much less fat but still come out golden, brown and crispy. You will be amazed how delicious they are!

Delicious and nutritious cookies, they are not too sweet, and almost like granola bars that are perfect for grab-go breakfast.

Make your own chili oil by using a few simple ingredients, which is great for stir-fry or mixed with noodles.