1,175 simple recipes

Stir flour, yeast, and water together to create a simple sourdough starter that bubbles to life in days, ready to bake tangy bread without fussing over wild yeasts.

One-bowl black bean casserole with cornmeal, sweet corn, tomatoes, and mild green chiles baked until set. Lacto-vegetarian, low-fat, and simple enough for a busy weeknight.

Wok-fried tofu coated in a glossy, spicy sauce of chili paste, garlic, ginger, soy, and sesame oil. Quick Chinese-style vegetarian stir-fry that's bold and simple.

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.

Baked adzuki beans with chopped mushrooms, scallions, tarragon, and dill seed in olive oil. A simple, earthy vegetarian side dish with just seven ingredients and 40 minutes total.

Classic double-crust blackberry pie with a flaky shortening crust and simple sugar-flour filling. No frills, just four cups of berries baked golden in a homemade shell.

Sauteed trout fillets with a warm bacon, chive, and lemon pan sauce. Lightly floured and golden-brown in minutes, this simple fish dinner comes together in one skillet.

Quick skillet cabbage sauteed with celery, green pepper, and onion until crisp-tender. A simple, low-calorie vegetable side dish that's on the table in 15 minutes flat.

Traditional Mexican tortilla soup with fried tortilla strips simmered in a garlicky tomato broth with chili powder, topped with grated cheese. Simple, warming, and ready in 45 minutes.

A clean, elegant Chinese soup with just five ingredients: fresh shrimp, crunchy water chestnuts, and green onions in light chicken broth. Simple, nourishing, and ready in 45 minutes.

Homemade croutons and croutes from French or Italian bread, tossed in extra-virgin olive oil and baked until golden and crisp. Two essential bread toppers, one simple method.

A traditional Welsh double-crust rhubarb tart with spiced lard pastry scented with cinnamon and mixed spice. Dead simple, properly old-fashioned, and adaptable to any seasonal fruit.

Sliced sweet potatoes baked under a golden, flaky pie crust with cinnamon and sugar. This old-fashioned Southern cobbler is simple as can be and twice as good.

Sticky caramel pecan buns with a melted chocolate kiss hiding inside each one. Made with refrigerator biscuit dough for a 4-ingredient shortcut that tastes anything but simple.

Learn how to cook fluffy quinoa or nutty teff on the stovetop with just water and salt. A simple base recipe for grain bowls, soups, and side dishes.

A simple 4-ingredient cookie pie crust made with flour, melted margarine, and powdered sugar. Bakes up crisp and buttery in just 10 minutes. No rolling pin needed.