Best Recipes Using 5 Ingredients or Less

Posted by Parmjit Parmar on October 14, 2014

Feeling the time crunch and looking for quick fix meal ideas? We've compiled quick and easy dinners, sides and desserts that use five ingredients or less. Full disclosure: salt and pepper don't count as official ingredients.

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Baked Buffalo Chicken

Mouthwatering baked buffalo chicken is perfect for lunch, dinner or an afterschool snack. Get the <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/mouthwatering-baked-buffalo-chicken/14241/">recipe</a>.
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Salmon Herb Pasta

Uplift your weeknight dinner with this salmon herb pasta dish. Get the recipe for <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/salmon-herb-pasta/13800/">Salmon Herb Pasta </a>
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Easy Dinner Melts

Here's something quick to make with your post holiday leftovers.  Create the ultimate turkey melt. <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/easy-dinner-melts/4453/">Recipe</a> here.
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Steamed Blue Mussels with Wine

A quick and simple steamed mussel dish, serve with pasta or lots of crusty baguette to soak up all that broth. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/steamed-blue-mussels-with-wine/11027/">Recipe</a>
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Sriracha Chicken Salad Sandwich

Next time your wondering what to serve for lunch, try this delicious sandwich with a spicy kick. <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sriracha-chicken-salad-sandwich/14850/">Recipe</a>.
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Ham and Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Taking ham, eggs and cheese to the next level! A definite crowd pleaser, get the <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/ham-and-egg-grilled-cheese-sandwich/13767/" target="_blank">recipe</a>.
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Chicken Broccoli and Cheddar Frittata

Quick and easy to whip up for a one dish dinner. <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-broccoli-and-cheddar-frittata/11300/">Recipe</a> here.
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Apple Pie Carrots

A perfect side dish at the dinner table with all the great flavours of everyone's favourite, apple pie. <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/apple-pie-carrots/9557/">Recipe</a> here.
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Quick Mac ’n’ Cheese

Comfort food at its best. Who doesn't love Mac ’n’ Cheese. Get the <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/quick-mac-n-cheese/11065/quick/">recipe</a>.
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Michaels Smith’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Next time you feel like calling for fried chicken takeout, don't; try this delicious <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/michael-smiths-butermilk-fried-chicken/8572/">recipe</a> instead.
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Creme Caramel

Laura Calder has the right idea when it comes to dessert - make a french-styled creme caramel.  <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/creme-caramel-2/8300/">Recipe</a> here.
Carolyn

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Turkey Soup

Turn leftover thanksgiving turkey into a delicious soup, get the <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/thanksgiving/recipe/day-after-thanksgiving-sup/13760/">recipe</a>.
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Apple Cinnamon 5-Grain Pancakes

Pancakes for breakfast or dinner? You decide. Get the <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/apple-cinnamon-5-grain-pancakes/14301/">recipe</a>.
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Jam Breakfast Wrap

A perfect afterschool snack to stave off the hunger pangs before dinner.  Cut them into mini rolls to share. <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/in-a-jam-breakfast-wrap/12032/">Recipe</a> here.
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Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich

A grilled ham and cheese sandwich done right will win kudos with the family.  Follow Michael Smith's <a target="_self" href="http://foodnetworkcanada.galleries.newscred.com/galleries/#galleries/detail/e7d6fdb33af54a942ac6d704bc071226">recipe</a>.
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Roast Vegetable Fries

Kids not eating enough vegetables? Michael Smith's vegetable fries <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/root-veggie-frence-fries/10385/">recipe</a> will win them over.
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Pesto Pizza

Perfect dinner for two, or make several for an easy dinner party. <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pesto-pizza/13255/">Recipe</a> here.
Michael Gozum

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Breakfast Baskets

Impress your guests with this one dish breakfast basket. <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/breakfast-baskets/13884/">Recipe</a> here.
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Quick ‘n’ Easy Nacho Casserole

A surefire crowd pleaser; perfect for entertaining, watching a ball game or movie night!  Get the <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/quick-n-easy-nacho-casserole/11885/">recipe</a>.
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Vindaloo Pork

Love Indian food? Then try this quick <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/vindaloo-pork/13734/">recipe</a> for vindaloo pork.
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The Perfect Omelette

Omelettes are great for breakfast, lunch or dinner - any time of the day, really. And you can add those last leftovers you have hiding in the fridge. Get the recipe for <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/the-perfect-omelette/14862/">The Perfect Omelette</a>
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Cold Pasta Salad

Cold pasta salad for a quick grab and go meal. <a target="_self" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cold-pasta-salad/13114/">Recipe</a> here.Parmjit Parmar is  a freelance travel and food writer based in Toronto. Connect with her on twitter <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/ParmieP">@parmiep</a> or her blog <a target="_self" href="http://planetblueadventure.com/">Planet Blue Aventure.</a>
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