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Chili-glazed salmon -

Salmon doesn’t need to be a complicated dish. Combine salmon filets with some chili sauce and scallions. Bake it in the oven until the fish is tender and voilà!

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Ice cream French toast -

While this may not be conventional, it’s still tasty. Soak some brioche bread in melted vanilla ice cream. Then, melt a few tablespoons of butter on a skillet and place the bread on top. Cook it on both sides until it’s golden brown, and serve.

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Crème brûlée -

Crème brûlée may seem complicated, but this recipe makes it look easy. Combine melted vanilla ice cream with an egg yolk and bake it. Let it sit in the fridge before browning a little sugar on top.

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Peanut butter cookies -

If you’re craving something sweet, these cookies are simple and easy to make. Just combine peanut butter with sugar and an egg, then bake.

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Honey-roasted carrots -

Three ingredients and you have an easy side dish. Coat your carrots in some melted butter and honey (add salt and pepper if you want), and bake them. It’s that easy!

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Hash browns -

To make these brunch stars, cook the potatoes, grate them, and mix in melted butter. Then, divide them into patties and cook them in a pan of heated sunflower oil, making them nice and crispy on the outside.

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Pesto pasta -

Pasta is one of the simplest meals to make. Boil some spaghetti and combine it with your favorite pesto sauce. Grate some parmesan over the top for a simple and delectable meal.

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Chocolate avocado smoothie -

Want your smoothie just a little bit richer? No problem! Combine a banana with avocado and chocolate milk to make your breakfast taste like a treat.

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Quesadilla -

Quesadillas are a simple recipe with a lot of flavor. Just put your favorite shredded cheese and salsa in between two flour tortillas. Broil it until the cheese is gooey and delicious!

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Bacon-wrapped corn -

Looking for a new food to serve at a barbecue? Look no further! Wrap an ear of corn in a strip of bacon and sprinkle a bit of chili powder on top. Cover it in foil and grill normally until it’s all cooked.

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Cold-brew coffee -

For this simple yet delicious summer beverage, all you need are coffee grounds and water. Let it sit for 12-24 hours (the longer it sits the stronger it gets), then filter it. Pour it over ice and combine it with some milk or cream for a more refreshing version of your cup of joe.

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Omelette -

Of course you can add pretty much anything you want to an omelette, but the basic recipe is only three ingredients. Beat eggs together (with salt and pepper if desired), and pour it over a pan with oil and butter. 

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Buttermilk biscuits -

Mix together flour, vegetable shortening, and buttermilk in a bowl to create the dough. Knead it, then cut it into biscuit-sized circles. Bake them in the oven until they’re golden brown.

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Pancakes -

Pancakes don’t need to make such a mess in the kitchen. Just mash a ripe banana, add eggs and some cinnamon, and you have handmade batter. Cook it and serve with butter, maple syrup, or both!

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Hazelnut chocolate mug cake -

Mug cakes are the perfect solution to a dessert craving. Just combine chocolate hazelnut spread with eggs and flour in a mug. Microwave it for two minutes, and you have a tiny cake for your enjoyment!

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Cheesy garlic broccoli -

Enjoy your vegetables a different way by combining shredded cheese and garlic, and sprinkling it over broccoli florets. Add salt and pepper if you want, otherwise just bake it in the oven.

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Teriyaki chicken -

A quick meal option, teriyaki sauce is surprisingly easy to make! Just cook your chicken first, before adding both soy sauce and brown sugar into the pan (you can also add ginger and mirin to make it closer to the real thing). Cook it until it reduces to a glaze, and then serve.

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Peanut butter cups -

Do you or your kids love Reese’s Cups? Make your own at home! Combine peanut butter and powdered sugar, and melt down some chocolate, then layer it into a cupcake tin (chocolate, peanut butter, chocolate), and refrigerate. 

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Maple fudge -

Cook maple syrup, heavy cream, and salt together over high heat. After it’s cooked, whisk it until it’s stiff. At this point, you can fold in some pecans if you want an added crunch. Then put it in the fridge to cool, and enjoy!

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No-churn vanilla ice cream -

This has to be one of the simplest recipes out there. Combine condensed milk, double cream, and vanilla extract in a bowl and whisk it together. Then just put it in the freezer until it’s solid.

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Banana oat smoothie -

Combine oats, banana, and milk together in a blender for an easy morning smoothie. You could have your breakfast in under five minutes!

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Fresh pasta -

Combine eggs and flour together to create a dough. Knead it, let it rest, then feed it through a pasta machine. Cut it into the shape you want, sprinkle some semolina flour on it, and hang it to dry.

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Macaroni and cheese -

All you need to make a simple mac and cheese is milk, cheese, and macaroni. Boil the macaroni in the milk until the pasta is cooked, then turn off the stove and add your cheddar cheese. Stir it until everything is melted and gooey.

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Shortbread cookies -

Combine flour, butter, and sugar into a dough. Roll it out on a flour-covered surface, then cut out the size of cookies you want. Top them with some extra sugar before chilling them briefly and baking them.

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Peanut butter -

No need to go to the store for another jar of peanut butter when you run out! Just heat some peanuts in the oven and combine them in a food processor with sea salt and peanut oil to create your very own version.

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Fudge pops -

For this summer favorite, blend coconut milk, cocoa powder, and condensed milk together (you can also add a pinch of salt to balance the sweet). Pour it into popsicle molds with sticks, and then stick them in the freezer. Pull them out four hours later for a refreshing treat!

See also: Healthy snacks to help you power through the day

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