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.
The Ultimate Cosmopolitan
10 min · Easy · American
Hot Water with Lemon
3 min · Easy · Other
Roasted Truffle Asparagus
20 min · Easy · Other
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
30 min · Easy · American
The Unhealthy Salad
15 min · Easy · American
Easy Shrimp Scampi
30 min · Easy · Italian
Teriyaki Beef and Broccoli
35 min · Easy · Japanese
Slow Cooker Bbq Pulled Chicken
380 min · Easy · American
Spicy Red Lentils with Mango Salsa
50 min · Easy · Indian
Crispy Roasted Potatoes
60 min · Easy · American
Gourmet Pigs in a Blanket
40 min · Easy · American
Cold Buster Chicken Soup
45 min · Easy · American
Irish Potato and Corned Beef Stew
45 min · Easy · Other
Goat Cheese and Mushroom Tart
55 min · Easy · French
James Beard Award-winning Buffalo Chicken Dip
40 min · Easy · American
Sweet French Fried Eggs
15 min · Easy · French
Shrimp Ceviche
50 min · Easy · Mexican
Kielbasa Skillet with Peppers and Onions
30 min · Easy · Other
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.