Four-Ingredient Recipes

Romulo Yanes

Practice the art of simplicity when you embrace these four-ingredient recipes. Assuming you've already got salt, pepper, and olive oil socked away in the pantry, you need only pull together a few more ingredients to make each of these delightful dishes for lunches, dinners, and desserts.

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Glazed Salmon with Zucchini

Romulo Yanes

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Practice the art of simplicity when you embrace these four-ingredient recipes. Assuming you’ve already got salt, pepper, and olive oil socked away in the pantry, you need only pull together a few more ingredients to make each of these delightful dishes for lunches, dinners, and desserts.

Glazed Salmon with Zucchini

The sweet and zesty combination of orange marmalade and grainy mustard makes the world’s easiest glaze for broiled salmon. Zucchini cooks right in the same pan for a complete meal.

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Ravioli with Tomatoes and Basil Dressing

Andrew Purcell

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Begin with fresh ravioli, puree basil and olive oil in the blender, add tomatoes, and boom: A light and lovely summer meal is on the table in a matter of minutes.

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Barbecued Chicken on Garlic Toast

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Using a rotisserie chicken and bottled barbecue sauce, these irresistible sandwiches are ready in just 15 minutes. Choose thick Texas toast or regular white sandwich bread to make the garlic toast.

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Mozzarella and Ham Panini

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Shaved deli ham, baby spinach, and double layers of fresh mozzarella on a loaf of Italian bread make a satisfying sandwich for four. No need for a panini press: This is toasted in the oven between two baking sheets.

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Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Garlic Oil

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Olive oil and garlic, plus parsley and red pepper flakes, compliment whole-wheat noodles in this quick and satisfying dish.

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Broiled Shrimp Scampi

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Sprinkle plump shrimp with minced garlic and olive oil, and broil for just a few minutes until opaque. Toss with lemon juice and parsley, and dinner is ready!

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Zucchini Pasta with Ricotta

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Roast thin slices of zucchini in a hot oven to make them tender and sweet, then toss with cooked linguine, ricotta cheese, and lemon zest for a light and delicious vegetarian pasta dinner.

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Cheese Steak Sandwich

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To make these Philly-style cheese steaks, melt provolone cheese over sauteed onion and rib-eye or eye-of-round steak. To achieve thin slices, freeze the beef for 30 minutes, then cut with a serrated knife.

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Tomato, Scallion, and Cheddar Frittata

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This easy, economical egg dish is a great way to feed a group. Switch out the fillings to your heart's content.

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Poached Salmon with Raita

Romulo Yanes

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Buttery salmon fillets with refreshing cucumber-yogurt sauce make a light but satisfying supper.

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Spicy Orecchiette with Broccoli

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Garlic and red-pepper flakes provide an excellent complement to steamed broccoli in this quick vegetarian meal.

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Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

Con Poulos

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Who knew that perfect chewy-crisp peanut butter cookies were so easy to make?

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Cinnamon-Sugar Palmiers

Romulo Yanes

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Make buttery French pastries with only four ingredients -- sugar, cinnamon, frozen dough, and bittersweet chocolate.

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Four-Ingredient Recipes

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Glazed Salmon with Zucchini

Glazed Salmon with Zucchini

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Ravioli with Tomatoes and Basil Dressing

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Barbecued Chicken on Garlic Toast

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Mozzarella and Ham Panini

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Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Garlic Oil

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Broiled Shrimp Scampi

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Zucchini Pasta with Ricotta

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Cheese Steak Sandwich

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Tomato, Scallion, and Cheddar Frittata

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Poached Salmon with Raita

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Spicy Orecchiette with Broccoli

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Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

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Cinnamon-Sugar Palmiers

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