19 foolproof recipes that anyone can pull off
Sometimes cooking can feel intimidating, but these 19 foolproof recipes simplify things. They’re built to succeed even if the kitchen isn’t your favorite place. They work for family meals, simple snacks and even something sweet.
Easy Baked Apples
Fresh apple slices get baked with a warm cinnamon spice blend until they’re soft and juicy. As they cook, they make their own spiced caramel sauce that’s perfect for drizzling over a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a cozy treat. Get the recipe: Easy Baked Apples
Tex-Mex Chicken Rice Bake
This enchilada chicken rice bake will have everyone lined up with a plate. Loaded with chicken, enchilada sauce, beans, rice, and cheese, it’s a yummy dish that even fussy eaters will love. Get the recipe: Enchilada Chicken Rice Bake
Sheet Pan Shrimp And Asparagus
This 25-minute sheet pan shrimp and asparagus recipe is as easy as it gets. With just a few simple ingredients, it’s the perfect no-fuss weeknight dinner. Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Shrimp and Asparagus
Shrimp Chow Mein
This shrimp chow mein uses spaghetti for pan-fried noodles, creating a quick, easy, and flavor-packed one-pot meal. Everyone’s going to love it. Get the recipe: Shrimp Chow Mein
Chicken Cauliflower Casserole
This chicken cauliflower casserole is packed with tender chicken, cauliflower, broccoli, and a creamy sauce. It’s like a throwback to the good old casseroles but with a healthier twist. It’s filling and cozy, just how we like it. Get the recipe: Cauliflower Cheese and Chicken Bake
Cheeseburger Bowl (With Smashburger Sauce)
This easy cheeseburger bowl recipe brings all your favorite burger flavors into one low carb high protein meal. Think beef, cheese, pickles, and that signature burger sauce all in a bowl. Ready in 30 minutes and way easier than firing up the grill. Get the Recipe: Cheeseburger Bowl (With Smashburger Sauce)
Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta
Super easy, but it tastes like you ordered it in a restaurant! This creamy tomato and spinach pasta is a rich and delicious meal that everyone asks for over and over. Best part? It is ready in less than half an hour. Get the Recipe: Creamy Tomato Pasta
Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole
Creamy and comforting, this old-school recipe for tuna noodle casserole is simple and healthy. It takes no time to whip up, but it tastes like there was a lot of effort behind it. Get the Recipe: Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole
Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes
Saucy and tangy, these ground chicken sloppy Joes are a one-pan recipe that doesn’t require many ingredients. Added bonus: this American classic takes less than half an hour to make. Get the Recipe: Easy Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes
Easy Homemade Tortilla Chips
Crispy, salty, and fresh, these homemade tortilla chips are snack goals. Just 3 ingredients and under 30 minutes, and you’ve got the ultimate side for salsa or guac. Get the recipe: Easy Homemade Tortilla Chips
Smash Burger Tacos
Big Mac tacos might have started on TikTok, but they’re now a family favourite, and the kids love them. Quick to make in a hot pan, these bite-sized tacos are topped with cheese, classic fixings, and a drizzle of homemade burger sauce. Get the Recipe: Big Mac Tacos
Simple Chicken Enchiladas
This easy recipe shows how to make quick and delicious chicken enchiladas with only a few pantry ingredients. This tasty dish is super simple and a crowd-pleaser. Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken Enchiladas
30-Minute Taco Beef Salad
Who doesn’t love a good taco salad? This recipe is so quick and easy and perfect to customize with all your favourite toppings for those picky eaters. Get the Recipe: 30-Minute Taco Salad
Chili Mac
This one-pan Chili Mac is a quick and easy dinner the whole family will enjoy. With just a few ingredients, this better-than-the-box meal comes together fast and feeds the whole family. Get the recipe: Chili Mac
Churro Muddy Buddies
Sweet, crunchy, and coated in a mix of white chocolate and cinnamon-sugar, these churro muddy buddies are snack goals. Perfect for parties or a solo treat, this no-bake recipe disappears faster than you can say “pass me a handful.” Get the recipe: Churro Muddy Buddies
Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon
This Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon gives a modern twist to the classic Julia Child recipe. It’s quick, fuss-free, and delivers all the same amazing flavors. Get the recipe: Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon
Chicken Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce
This healthy chicken stir fry comes together in under 30 minutes and tastes way fancier than it is. Juicy chicken, crisp veggies, and a rich peanut sauce make it feel like takeout without the wait. Just add rice or noodles and dinner is done. Get the Recipe: Chicken Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce
Candied Sweet Potatoes
These candied sweet potatoes are basically Thanksgiving in a dish. Soft, buttery, and coated in a thick brown sugar syrup, they’re way easier than they taste. Just a few ingredients and suddenly your side game is strong. Get the recipe: Candied Sweet Potatoes
Air Fryer Apple Crisp
This Air Fryer apple crisp is fall in dessert form, easy, cozy, and impossible to resist. Apples, oats, maple syrup, and cinnamon come together for a small-batch treat full of crunch and apple-cinnamon vibes. Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Crisp