Maybe I was too ambitious when I chose a recipe.

Maybe I forgot an ingredientor my husband used that ingredient for lunch.

But there are only so many meals I can whip up without exhausting my options.

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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

And that’s where this new collection of quick, easy andverydelicious recipes comes in.

The others are ready in15 minutesor less.

And some are even a combination of both5 ingredientsandready in 15 minutes, like thisMiso-Glazed Salmon.

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Now when the clock strikes 5:15 p.m., we hope you feel a little bit more calm and relaxed.

What will you make first?

We can’t wait to find out.

Angled view of 5-Ingredient Black Bean Patties recipe

5-Ingredient Dinners

You don’t need a lot of ingredients to make a recipe taste brilliant.

By relying on flavorful condiments (some of which you may already have on hand!)

like balsamic vinegar, canned chipotles and Cajun seasoning, these5-ingredientmain dishes burst with flavor.

The 5-Ingredient miso-glazed salmon recipe served with broccolini on a white plate, with two lemon wedges as garnish and a red fork leaning on the left side of the plate

Plus, fewer ingredients means you spend less time slicing and dicing, and more time enjoying your evening.

A Month of Meal Plans

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The Peanutty soba noodles recipe in a white bowl, with two forks in the background

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5-ingredient honey-ginger chicken recipe in a wok pan

balsamic-marinated sirloin mushroom skewers

A serving of the spicy shrimp with cauliflower rice recipe on a white and brown plate, with a fork in the right corner

overhead view of Roasted Cauliflower soup in bowls

A serving plate with spicy-sweet grilled chicken & pineapple with avocado

Overhead view of a bowl of Creamy Green Pea Pesto Pasta recipe

Sheet-Pan Carrots & Chickpeas with Tahini

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

A serving plate with roasted sliced carrots, topped with a tahini sauce and crispy chickpeas

Garlic-ginger mushroom lettuce wraps on a wooden cutting board

Overhead view of a skillet with pork chops from Pork Chops with White Wine & Capers recipe

overhead view of Spicy White Bean & Spinach Salad in a bowl

Sesame-crusted tofu with radish-apple slaw on a white plate with a fork, places on a blue surface

Overhead view of The Best Shrimp & Grits recipe in a white bowl

Chicken Beet Salad

Overhead view of a plate of Braised Lentils & Kale with Fried Eggs recipe

Arugula & Cucumber Salad with Tuna

Steak enchilada skillet with a wooden serving spoon in it, as well as a bowl of brown rice and cilantro next to it

Side view of a bowl of Chicken & Cabbage Salad with Nuoc Cham Dressing recipe

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