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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    18 Simple Recipes That Will Make You Feel Like a Chef

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on December 20, 2024, updated December 16, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Cooking can be a fun and rewarding experience, especially when you can whip up delicious meals with ease. Here are 18 simple recipes that will help you feel like a pro in the kitchen, whether you're making a quick weeknight dinner, adding a tasty side, or treating your family for breakfast. With easy-to-follow steps and common ingredients, these dishes are perfect for anyone looking to enhance their cooking skills.

    Dijonnaise

    Dijonnaise in a glass jar.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This spicy Dijonnaise sauce is quick and simple to whip up at home in just 5 minutes. With basic ingredients and an easy method, you can enjoy a delicious sauce that feels gourmet.

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    Sheet Pan Pancakes

    A stack of sheet pan pancakes.
    Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

    Sheet pan pancakes are an easy way to enjoy a tasty breakfast with minimal work. They deliver the same great flavor as regular pancakes but are much simpler to prepare.

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    Whipped Feta

    Tyrosalata.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Whipped feta cheese is simple to prepare and incredibly delicious. With just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes, you can whip up this creamy treat flavored with garlic and fresh basil, making it a great choice for a dip, sauce, or spread.

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    Texas Toast

    Air fryer texas toast.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Garlicky Texas Toast is quick to make and delivers a crispy, buttery flavor packed with garlic. You can easily prepare a delicious garlic butter using simple ingredients without much work.

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    Greek Yogurt Egg Salad

    Greek yogurt egg salad.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This egg salad is a lighter choice for your lunch sandwiches. It's simple to make and packed with flavor.

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    Buffalo Ranch

    Buffalo ranch sauce.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This spicy ranch dip is great for dipping wings, fries, and burgers, and it gives your salad dressing an extra kick. It's an easy way to add some flavor to your favorite snacks and meals.

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    Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

    Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are quick and easy to make in just 10-12 minutes. These tasty potatoes are great for breakfast or any time you want a satisfying side dish.

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    Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

    Buffalo cauliflower bites.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This spicy and crispy snack can be ready in under 30 minutes and is sure to become a favorite. Pair it with blue cheese sauce for a tasty and addictive treat.

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    Vermicelli Rice (Armenian Rice Pilaf)

    Vermicelli Rice (Armenian Rice Pilaf) Recipe
    Photo Credit: Foreign Fork.

    This Armenian Vermicelli rice dish is easy to prepare using basic ingredients you probably already have. With just some brown rice and pasta cooked in butter and chicken stock, you can enjoy a delicious side that you'll want to make again and again.

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    Blue Cheese Sauce

    Blue cheese sauce.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This easy blue cheese sauce comes together in just 5 minutes with only 6 ingredients. It's full of rich blue cheese flavor and goes great with salads, meats, or anything spicy.

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    Smashed Potatoes

    Air fryer smashed potatoes.
    Image credit: Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju

    Crispy garlic smashed potatoes are delicious and easy to prepare in your air fryer. With only 6 ingredients and 45 minutes, you can have this vegan and gluten-free dish ready to enjoy.

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    Breakfast Egg Muffins with Broccoli and Cheddar

    Breakfast Egg Muffins with Broccoli and Cheddar.
    Photo credit: Cooking Compass.

    This breakfast dish is simple to prepare in advance, combining fluffy eggs, broccoli, and sharp cheddar for a delicious meal. It's perfect for busy mornings when you want something tasty without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.

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    Spicy Turkey Rice Bowl

    Spicy Turkey Rice Bowl
    Photo Credit: Tried and True Recipe.

    A spicy turkey bowl with avocado crema is a great choice for a quick and delicious dinner. It's full of flavor from orange and spices, and everyone will love it.

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    Caulislaw - Raw Cauliflower Salad

    Caulislaw - Raw Cauliflower Salad
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Caulislaw mixes cauliflower, carrots, and red onions with a tasty mayo dressing. It's a simple and healthy side dish that's perfect for barbecues or as a topping for burgers.

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    Shopska Salad

    Shopska salad.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Shopska salad is quick to prepare and full of flavor, taking only 15 minutes to make. With fresh vegetables, a simple vinaigrette, and topped with shredded Feta cheese, it works well as a starter, side dish, or a light meal with bread.

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    Pork Chops with Red Wine & Mushrooms

    Cast iron skillet pork chops.
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    These chops are quick to prepare and ready in just 25 minutes, offering a tasty dinner option. With garlic, mushrooms, and thyme, they are seared and simmered in red wine for incredibly juicy chops.

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    Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Salsa

    Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Salsa.
    Photo credit: Pups with Chopsticks.

    Pineapple salsa combines sweet and spicy flavors with fresh pineapples, tomatoes, and gochujang paste. It's simple to prepare and can be ready in just 15 minutes.

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    Air Fryer French Fries

    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Homemade fries are easy to make and taste great when cooked in an air fryer. These fries are a simple and tasty side dish that everyone will enjoy.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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