5 Ingredients or Fewer

With deeply browned edges and creamy centers, these basic roasted sweet potatoes are ready to dress up however you’d like.

Made with just a few ingredients, this is the ideal fancy-but-easy dinner.

Bright lemon juice, warming bourbon, and simple syrup combine for this easy, refreshing classic.

Turn peak summer berries into a bright, sweet-tart shrub that keeps for months.

It’s like the laid-back cousin of an Aperol Spritz.

Whether you’re serving a dozen oysters or two, this vinegar-and-shallot dressing is the finishing touch they deserve.

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This creamy lemon pasta recipe is luscious and amply cheesy, but still bright and fresh. Best part: You can make it for dinner in just 15 minutes.

Literally “cheese and pepper,” this Roman classic comes together in minutes.

A why-didn't-I-think-of-that technique takes this classic from great to greater.

With four ways to dress it up, this simple risotto recipe is worthy of a dinner party—but it’s also delicious topped with nothing at all.

A light, frothy Italian dessert made from egg yolks, sugar, and Prosecco, this easy zabaglione recipe is perfect served warm with fruit and biscotti.

Team butter? Team mayo? This crisp, gooey sandwich won’t make you choose.

A good garlic mashed potato recipe can upstage even the flashiest of mains. Adding just a few cloves of garlic turns what could be a simple side dish into something with undeniable charm.

This Brie galette is party food at its finest—and easiest! A 5-ingredient sweet-salty appetizer that takes just five minutes to prep.

A buttery white wine glaze makes these an ideal holiday side, but leftovers are just as good on a cheeseboard or sandwich.

An optional splash of orange liqueur makes the simple condiment shine.

Cool off with this easy zaru soba recipe: a Japanese dish of chewy buckwheat noodles served with chilled mentsuyu dipping sauce, daikon, nori, and scallions.

The most vibrant pesto isn’t just about the ingredients; it’s also about the order in which you blend them.

Scallion-infused oil, or pa gireum in Korean, is a fragrant way to upgrade a pot of rice.

The simplest flatbread you can make.

This custardy and comforting tofu comes together in minutes, all thanks to your microwave. Serve with rice or bread for an easy meal.

Featuring a bright layer of sweet mango, these colorful chia puddings are worth waking up early for. Make them ahead of time for a quick breakfast treat.

A classic drink that never goes out of style. Stick with these steps and you’ll nail it every time.