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.
Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
10 min · Easy · Other
Gambas Al Ajillo (spanish Garlic Shrimp)
25 min · Easy · Spanish
Perfectly Roasted Sweet Potatoes
40 min · Easy · American
Grilled Flatbread Pepperoni Pizza
27 min · Easy · Italian
Mediterranean White Fish En Papillote
30 min · Easy · Mediterranean
Simple Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
10 min · Easy · American
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa
40 min · Easy · Mediterranean
Pan-seared Lemon Herb Chicken Breast
25 min · Easy · Mediterranean
Pan-seared Scallops with Zesty Garlic-lemon Butter
13 min · Easy · Other
Slow-cooked Lemon-dill Salmon with Asparagus
165 min · Easy · American
Simple Tomato, Basil, and Parmesan Pasta
35 min · Easy · Italian
Classic Homemade Tomato Sauce
60 min · Easy · Italian
Homemade Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew
5 min · Easy · American
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Thai Chicken Coconut Curry
30 min · Easy · Thai
Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Zest
17 min · Easy · American
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
40 min · Easy · American
Chocolate Protein Smoothie
5 min · Easy · Other
Bourbon Old Fashioned with Cherry & Citrus
5 min · Easy · American
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.