Category: Food Made Simple
FOOD MADE SIMPLE
Cooking delicious, budget-friendly meals shouldn’t have to be complicated. Find simple family-friendly meals that come together fast, no-cook freezer meals that can be assembled in minutes, and easy recipes that use 5 ingredients or less. All our recipes are field-tested in our LWSL test kitchen.
FOOD MADE SIMPLE
Cooking delicious, budget-friendly meals shouldn’t have to be complicated. Find simple family-friendly meals that come together fast, no-cook freezer meals that can be assembled in minutes, and easy recipes that use 5 ingredients or less. All our recipes are field-tested in our LWSL test kitchen.
FOOD MADE SIMPLE TOPICS:
5 INGREDIENTS OR LESS
MAIN COURSE
SIDES & STARTERS
DESSERT
BREAKFAST
MEAL PLANNING
One Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Looking for a new hearty, healthy, delicious and quick-cooking soup? Look no further than this One-pot Chicken Tortilla soup crafted with ready-made ingredients. Just dump, set, and go! A warm and filling dinner for the whole family to enjoy for lunch or dinner.
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Hearty One-Pot Dinners
These hearty one-pot dinners are not only super simple to create, but cleaning up will be a breeze. Spend less time in the kitchen and more time hanging out with your family! For Keto practitioners to pasta lovers, find a little something for everyone, and a meal for every night of the week.
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The Best Lemon Bar Recipe Ever
Craving something decadent? These fresh lemon bars are easy to make and the perfect balance of citrus and sweet, everyone will love them!
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Beer Cheese Soup
What’s better than beer and cheese? This super simple soup is the ultimate comfort food and oh-so-good! It comes together fast for a hearty meal the whole family will love!
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Slow Cooker Sausage & Peppers
Craving comfort food without any fuss? This ridiculously easy Slow Cooker Sausage & Peppers recipe is almost too good to be true! It comes together in minutes with just a few easy ingredients, then goes straight from the freezer to the crockpot for an effortless weeknight meal that tastes like you slaved all day. My family gave this one a 10–I guarantee yours will love it too!
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Vanilla Almond Granola – Simple, Healthy and Delicious
Craving a simple breakfast solution you can make ahead? Packed with goodness, this simple homemade Vanilla Almond Granola is a breeze to make and absolutely delicious too! Perfect with fruit, over yogurt, or just enjoyed on it’s own.
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How To Drastically Improve Your Freezer Space
Is it a struggle to get dinner on the table every night? You might not realize that you’ve got a secret weapon already on hand–one that can save you time, effort, and money! Don’t miss this super informative post for how to get more use out of your freezer, including freezer cooking tips, easy recipe ideas, and a few pitfalls to watch out for!
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8 Sweet (& Quick) Holiday Cookie Recipes
If you’ve waited until the last minute to bring something to your next holiday party, whip up a batch of of these easy and delicious holiday cookies today.
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Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole with Easy Sausage Gravy
This overnight croissant breakfast casserole with sawmill gravy can be made the night before so all you have to do the next morning is pop it into the oven! Perfect for the holidays (or anytime)!
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Easy 5 Ingredient Mint Brownie Cookies
Need a go-to holiday cookie recipe you can whip up FAST? These ridiculously delicious Mint Brownie Cookies are deceptively easy and come together in minutes with just five simple ingredients. Consider this your Christmas miracle! (You’re welcome!)
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Our 12 Best Make Ahead Holiday Recipes
Feel like you spend all your holidays stuck in the kitchen? It might be time to start preparing recipes that you can make ahead of time, then simply serve cold, reheat, or dump into the crockpot, saving you loads of time and energy on the big day! Here are 12 of our favorite holiday make-ahead recipes to try!
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Hot Cocoa Truffles (Just 4 Easy Ingredients!)
Craving a sweet treat for the holidays? These ridiculously easy Hot Cocoa Truffles come together in minutes with just 4 easy ingredients! Perfect for gifts or just because–and believe us, once you try them, you’ll be hooked!
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Easy Slow-Cooker Cranberry Chicken (It’s Freezer-Friendly Too!)
This deceptively easy dish makes everyday feel like a holiday! Moist, juicy, and full of flavor, this simple cranberry chicken whips up in minutes with just a few basic ingredients, and is freezer and crockpot friendly too!
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The Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu (Plus Everything You Need to Make it Happen)
Looking for the ultimate Thanksgiving menu? We’ve got you covered! We’ve even included a shopping list and a ready-to-print version of the entire plan (including all the recipes)!
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Stress Free Roast Turkey: The Foolproof Recipe You’ve Been Waiting For
Few endeavors in the kitchen feel more intimidating than your first Thanksgiving turkey. Luckily, help is here! Use this detailed, step-by-step tutorial to walk you through preparing the most perfect moist and juicy roast turkey from start to finish, including the stuffing and the gravy to serve with it.
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12 Make Ahead Appetizers Your Guests Will Go Crazy For
Throwing a party? These 12 make ahead appetizers can be made in advance or thrown in the crockpot on the day of your party and are sure to wow your guests!
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Creamy Corn Casserole
It’s hard to find a side dish that even the pickiest eaters will embrace, but this Creamy Corn Casserole with crushed Ritz Cracker topping definitely does the trick. It’s easy, delicious and always a hit–your new holiday go-to recipe!
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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
A word of warning–once you’ve tried these incredible Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes, no other sweet potatoes will ever quite compare! They’re not only utterly delicious (not to mention semi-addicting) and also a complete show-stopper for your Thanksgiving dinner.
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How To Make a Perfect Pie Crust (Our Best Tips + The Easiest Recipes Ever!)
While it might seem intimidating, mastering the flakiest, most delicious homemade pie crust is actually a snap! Don’t miss these step-by-step instructions for how to make the perfect pie crust!
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Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zoodles (20-Minute Keto-Friendly Recipe!)
A delicious Keto-friendly meal that comes together in less than 20 minutes? Yes, please! This oh-so-easy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zoodles is fancy enough for guests, but fast enough for every day. Best of all, it’s absolutely DELICIOUS & sure to please even the pickiest of eaters!
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5 Ingredient Pear Tart (It’s Fast, Easy & Delicious!)
Ready for fall dessert that doesn’t involve any pumpkins? Not only does this insanely amazing Pear Tart come together fast (less than 40 minutes from start to finish) AND call for just 5 easy ingredients, it’s absolutely DELICIOUS! Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a sweet treat your whole family will love!
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