How does Sous-Chef classify a recipe as easy?
Easy recipes avoid advanced techniques, have fewer steps, and use common pantry staples. They are designed to succeed on the first try.
Easy Recipes
445 recipes found
Easy recipes use straightforward techniques, familiar ingredients, and forgiving timing—perfect when you want confidence in the kitchen.
Steps stay linear, ingredients stay familiar, and timing stays forgiving—ideal whether you are learning stove basics or squeezing dinner between meetings.
Hearty Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup with Toasted Sourdough
50 min · Easy · Mediterranean
3-ingredient Quick Shortbread Cookies
30 min · Easy · Other
30-minute Pasta E Fagioli
45 min · Easy · Italian
Spicy Adobo Bean & Cotija Tacos
50 min · Easy · Mexican
Savory Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl
35 min · Easy · Chinese
Healthier Spiced Pumpkin Bread Loaf
75 min · Easy · American
Garlic Sesame Lo Mein Noodles (side Dish)
25 min · Easy · Chinese
The Best Whiskey Sour
5 min · Easy · American
Sheet Pan Italian Sausage and Rainbow Vegetables
40 min · Easy · Italian
Mixed Greens with Lemon-herb Vinaigrette
10 min · Easy · Mediterranean
Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes
40 min · Easy · American
Herbed Roasted Chicken Pieces
35 min · Easy · American
Hearty Beef & Black Bean Skillet
35 min · Easy · Mexican
Speedy Green Pea & Onion Pilaf
40 min · Easy · Indian
Homemade Classic Steak Sauce
20 min · Easy · American
Oven-glazed Salmon with Asparagus
30 min · Easy · Other
Hearty Beef and Vegetable Bake
55 min · Easy · American
Szechuan Firecracker Peanut Noodles
25 min · Easy · Chinese
Frequently asked questions
Can I filter other hubs to easy only?
Yes. On Browse, pick easy plus a cuisine and tag—or open Browse from this page with easy already selected.
Will easy recipes still taste great?
Absolutely. Easy does not mean bland—many rely on bold seasonings, good produce, and simple methods that let flavor shine.