649 simple recipes

Nigiri sushi, the hand-formed Japanese rice fingers topped with raw or cooked seafood and a touch of mustard or wasabi. Make sushi at home with just rice, fish, and a few simple ingredients.

Bonchi is a quick Sri Lankan curried beans dish simmered in coconut milk with cumin, turmeric, curry leaves, and fresh chilies. A simple vegetarian side ready in 40 minutes.

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.

Tender red snapper baked in parchment packets with fresh tomatoes and herbs. This simple 3-ingredient fish recipe steams in its own juices for moist, flaky results every time.

Frozen peas in butter sauce tossed with tender zucchini strips and a pop of diced pimento. A simple, colorful vegetable side for two that's ready in under 40 minutes.

A simple vegetarian buckwheat and rice bake with fresh tomatoes, onion, and basil. Simmered on the stove, then baked until firm. Budget-friendly whole grain comfort in 45 minutes.

Simple European fruit cake with pastry crust topped with sliced apples or stoned plums. Bake until golden, then dust with sugar for a rustic dessert that highlights seasonal fruit.

A lighter blueberry pear cobbler with a fluffy drop-biscuit topping. Made with pears packed in juice and skim milk, this fruit-forward dessert keeps things simple and satisfying.

Iced cafe au lait blended with freshly brewed cold coffee, milk, crushed ice, and optional sugar until frothy. A simple French-style iced coffee drink ready in 10 minutes.

Simple lentil soup pureed with a full bunch of fresh cilantro and topped with yogurt. Six ingredients, one pot, and 50 minutes for a high-fiber, protein-rich bowl.

Baked apple pancake with cinnamon-sugar sliced apples beneath a simple egg batter, baked until the edges are golden and crisp. A one-pan breakfast for the whole family.

Don't have sour cream but a recipe calls for it? Here's a simple recipe for a substitute for sour cream that I found on the Recipe Talk Forums here.

Simple one-pot tuna chop suey with rice, celery, onion, and soy sauce. Budget-friendly, diabetic-friendly, and on the table in about an hour with almost no cleanup.

A rustic round whole wheat loaf sweetened with molasses and boosted with wheat germ, topped with oats. Simple yeast bread that fills the kitchen with the most incredible aroma.

Twice-baked sweet potatoes mashed with roasted garlic and sour cream. Just 6 simple ingredients for a savory side dish that brings out the natural sweetness of roasted yams.

Buttery thumbprint cookies with brown sugar and vanilla, filled with a dot of raspberry jam. A diabetic-friendly treat that's ready in 30 minutes with just 7 simple ingredients.