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.
Wholesome Maple Walnut Banana Bread
70 min · Easy · American
Fiesta Corn & Blackberry Chicken Quinoa Bowls
45 min · Easy · American
Garlic Butter Sirloin Skillet with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
50 min · Easy · American
Selenium-rich Seared Wild Salmon with Lemon-dill Quinoa
30 min · Easy · Mediterranean
Post-menopausal Powerhouse: Matcha-berry Muscle Builder
5 min · Easy · Other
Classic Bourbon Old Fashioned
5 min · Easy · American
Chef's Harvest High-protein Minestrone
70 min · Easy · Italian
The North Star Buck: a Switchable Holiday Cocktail
5 min · Easy · American
The North Star Buck (switchable Holiday Cocktail)
20 min · Easy · Other
Mediterranean Roasted Chickpea & Quinoa Power Bowls
55 min · Easy · Mediterranean
Horseradish Cream Sauce
10 min · Easy · American
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
40 min · Easy · American
Aromatic Rosemary Simple Syrup
10 min · Easy · Other
Chef's 15-minute Smoky Sweet Barbecue Sauce
15 min · Easy · American
Protein-packed Oat & Yogurt Griddle Cakes with Berries
25 min · Easy · American
Chef's Citrus-infused Cranberry Sauce
25 min · Easy · American
Maple-mustard Glazed Chicken Sausage & Butternut Squash Sheet Pan
55 min · Easy · American
Yucatan-style Lime Pickled White Onions
20 min · Easy · Mexican
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.