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
452 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.
Cucumber and Mint Salad
35 min · Easy · Mediterranean
Quick Spaghetti Marinara
30 min · Easy · Italian
Smoked Maple Old Fashioned
15 min · Easy · American
Crispy Bite-sized Roasted Potatoes
40 min · Easy · American
Mediterranean-asian Fusion Tuna with Couscous
35 min · Easy · Other
Italian Chicken and Pasta with Vegetables
90 min · Easy · Italian
Healthy Quinoa Bowl
35 min · Easy · Other
James Beard Award-winning Buffalo Chicken Dip
35 min · Easy · American
Smoked Paprika Deviled Eggs
35 min · Easy · American
Traditional Lo Mein
35 min · Easy · Chinese
French Style Fried Eggs
10 min · Easy · French
Beef and Barley Stew
140 min · Easy · American
Grilled Chicken with Medium Spices
30 min · Easy · American
Irish Fish Chowder
50 min · Easy · Other
Quick Homemade Lemonade
10 min · Easy · American
Classic Bourbon Old Fashioned
5 min · Easy · American
Tomato Basil Soup
40 min · Easy · American
Mashed Potatoes with Bacon
40 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.