2,540 simple recipes

Braided bread with a blend of whole wheat and white flour, shaped into a three-strand braid and brushed with milk for a golden crust. Simple yeast bread with beautiful presentation.

Tuna spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, green pepper, and parsley. A simple, budget-friendly weeknight pasta made with canned tuna and a homemade sieved tomato sauce.

Quick flour-and-water gravy made from braised turkey cooking liquid. A simple two-minute pan sauce to serve over leftover braised turkey.

Simple flour-based chicken dipping batter with seasoned salt and baking powder for light crispiness. Dip and fry for a crunchy golden coating on any chicken piece.

Sweet-tangy mustard vinaigrette with dry mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, and a touch of sugar whisked into olive oil. A simple, sharp dipping sauce for whole cooked artichokes.

Bodebiremus is a rustic German potato mush made with boiled potatoes, milk, and a touch of flour, topped with crispy cracklings or toasted breadcrumbs. Simple Bavarian comfort food at its finest.

Easy fried oysters, double-breaded in crumbs and pan-fried in butter until golden and crisp. A simple, fast way to crispy oysters with a tender center, seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Hearty lentil soup with bacon, shredded carrots, celery, and onions in a beef broth base. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and ready in about an hour.

Um'Bido, an African spinach and ground peanut side dish simmered until tender and nutty. Just five ingredients for a simple, protein-rich plant-based dish with earthy, wholesome flavor.

Masoor dahl soup with red lentils, turmeric, garlic, and whole peppercorns finished with lemon juice. A simple Indian lentil soup that's vegan, high-fiber, and ready in under an hour.

Bacon fried rice with mushrooms, peas, bell pepper, scallions, and scrambled egg tossed in soy sauce. A quick skillet fried rice using leftover rice and simple pantry ingredients.

Deep-fried buttermilk hush puppies with a crispy golden shell and soft, fluffy interior. A Southern classic side dish ready in 30 minutes with simple pantry staples.

Knabrus, a Pennsylvania Dutch steamed cabbage and onion side dish with butter. Layered in a kettle and slow-steamed until tender. Simple, old-fashioned, and just 4 ingredients.

Paper-thin cucumber slices with creamy goat cheese, lemon juice, and hazelnut oil. An elegant, no-cook salad where ingredient quality is everything. Simple, refined, and fresh.

Double-crust blackberry pie with a flaky shortening pastry and a simple sugar-and-flour-thickened filling. The kind of late-summer fruit pie that lets the berries do the talking.

Old-fashioned yeast ferment bread with a simple dough of flour, sugar, salt, and shortening. Double-risen and baked hot for a crisp crust and chewy crumb.