One pan and just a few ingredients add up to a whole lot of flavor. One of my favorites isAlison Roman’s Vinegar Chicken with Crushed Olive Dressing. It delivers maximum deliciousness with minimal effort. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Kris Osborne The vinegar tenderizes the chicken and creates a bright pan sauce that mixes with the schmaltzy chicken fat. The skin crisps up beautifully, creating a perfect contrast to the juicy meat underneath....

A weeknight-friendly pasta I can pull off in under 15 minutes. Here’s how: Grab the widest lidded pot or braiser you own. The wider the vessel, the faster the water will boil. Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn Keeping the lid on also helps it boil more quickly. Below, I included an image ofmy go-to braiserfor when I need to cook pasta in a hurry. Fill the pot with water and salt it generously....

The coziest meal you’re free to make this week in under 30 minutes. But that’s OK! Because each year, the moment the temperature dips, I make Ina Garten’s easy tomato soup. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images First published in her 2012 cookbook,Foolproof,it calls for canned tomatoes. This soup doesn’t. True to Ina fashion, this is adelicioussoup that’s easy to make and calls for pantry staples....

Talk about quick and easy. This upbringing means I have obnoxious opinions about biscuits. ingredients, I was struck by two conflicting thoughts. Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph One, is this even a biscuit? And two, Ihaveto try it. Is It a Biscuit? Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph I believe you cant make a biscuit without at least one of these two ingredients: butter and buttermilk. I have never made an American-style biscuit that didnt call for one or both....

It calls for 5 ingredients and is one of the most delicious soups I’ve ever made. 15 minutes later I was done.Wait, that’s it? I must have missed a step… Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Myo Quinn I hadn’t missed anything. It has only five ingredients: olive oil, garlic, beans, broth, and parsley. The soup simmers for just 10 minutes. Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn I’ve discovered many of my go-to recipes through work, and this soup is one of my favorites....

Its a game-changing technique youll definitely want to steal. One such recipe is tucked away in the pages ofThe Martha Stewart Cookbook, among the potato dishes. Her extra flavorfulWarm French Potato Salademploys a trick that is a stroke of genius. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Robin Asbell Youll want to make this salad repeatedly, using this smart technique to make it truly exceptional. Next, boil the potatoes whole until they are just tender when pierced with a paring knife....

It’s rich, spongy, and barely sweet with a buttery crust that melts in your mouth. No big deal, but Meghan’s basically my neighbor. I’m just, y’know, two hours south in Los Angeles. Simply Recipes / Getty Images / Shilpa Uskokovic And thanks to an extra drizzle of limoncello on my slice, I also felt like I treated myself. I also went full Lemon Appreciation Society, using the zest, juice, and optional lemon extract....

Its not the holidays without them. Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer Granny Hurt was a really good home cook. After she and Grandpa both passed away, I inherited herrecipe box. Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer One of the first recipes I discovered and then made was her boozy balls. This recipe was originally for creme de menthe bonbons from her friend Judy Kowalski. Nancy took the plate out of her reach and told her she couldnt have anymore....

It dirties just one bowl and cooks entirely in the microwave. It was a big deal. My mom decided to take a microwave cooking class. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe This one does not. Some require breaking out the candy thermometer. This one does not. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Some require a hand mixer. This one does not. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Even my son can use it! The boys, in turn, are usually the ones on rice duty. Simply Recipes / Getty Images We taught Philip how to use the rice cooker when he was about eight or nine. Ive emphasized to Philip to always take good care of the scratch-proof inner pot. Its truly easy enough for all age groups to learn and use....

Its even easier to make in an Instant Pot. Turns out eight-year-olds are not super intocassoulet. One of my greatest inspirations for feeding a family and making it look effortless is my older sister Susan. Simply Recipes/ Getty Images / Molly Adams One such dish was The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummonds Chipotle Chicken Chili. ), and I love it for its simplicity. This gives the chili a beautiful creaminess, while still keeping it relatively light....

About 15 minutes is all you need. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Ive got a real thing forcreamy beans. And with a few flavorful additions, they can handle main dish territory. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek And you know what? You wont be disappointed. Creamy pesto beans are so, so much better than warming up a sad can of soup. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Choosing the Right Beans The first ingredient for these creamy peans is, well, beans....

I can enjoy a warm chocolatey brownie cookie in under 20 minutes. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm I am a chocolate fiend. Ineedthe stuff daily, preferably in the form of a fun dessert (cookie, brownie, etc.) Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm or a high-quality confection, although I have been known to eat little bowls of chocolate chips when desperate. Luckily, I always have this recipe for chocolate cookies in my back pocket....