Because we are all craving ease.

It’s all about enjoying the nice weather while it lasts.

Summers are not about being stuck in the kitchen, cooking anything elaborate or complicated.

5-Ingredient Pasta

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We rather finish the book we borrowed from the library.

Which is where these 10 recipes that call for five ingredients or less come to the rescue.

We got you covered, from dips, snacks, and cocktails to dinners and frozen treats.

Overhead Shot: Multiple Ramekins Filled with 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée Sitting on a Plate Next to Two Spoons, a Table Napkin, and Another Ramekin with More Pumpkin Spice Creme Brulee

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They’re easy without feeling uninspired and call for ingredients we likely have in the pantry.

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1.

This recipe is too good to be true (thank you,TikTok!

kid whisking salad dressing in the kitchen

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)it’s delicious and so easy.

3-Ingredient Salad Dressing

Never buy bottled dressing from the grocery store again!

This homemade version is cheaper, tastier, and can be altered to match every salad and palate present.

Trader Joe’s 3-ingredient margarita

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It’s so easy to put together, a kid could make it (and does!).

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3.

TJ’s comes to the rescue with this affordable, easy, and delicious three-ingredient Margaritas.

Jennifer Garner Pasta

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I’m making them all summer long!

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4.

Jennifer Garner’s 5-Ingredient Pasta

Are you looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner?

Overhead view of grilled and brined chicken on a plate.

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Jennifer Garner made this pasta to promote hershowand share a delicious five-ingredient pasta with the worldeveryone wins.

2-Ingredient Chicken Marinade

Use up the plain yogurt and spices in your pantry to elevate your grilled chicken.

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6.

Pizza beans in a red casserole

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3-Ingredient Pizza Beans

While contributorStephanie Ganzhas entered her “bean era,” her kids have not.

Try her cheesy, baked bean pizza that her bean-hesitant kids enjoy.

It’ll be ready in 20 minutes.

3-Ingredient Trader Joe’s Dip

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8.

3-Ingredient Fro-Yo

You don’t need to wait in the frozen yogurt self-serve line ever again.

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10.

Frozen yogurt in a clear tub

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2-Ingredient Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips

We were skeptical about dipping potato chips in melted chocolate.

Small saucepan of melted chocolate

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