When it comes to weeknight cooking, quick and easy meals are the way to go. We challenged ourselves to come up with truly delicious meals that require minimal effort and just four ingredients. These tasty, convenient recipes are ones you’ll recreate again and again.
Pork Tenderloin with Swiss Chard
Wrapping pork tenderloin in bacon infuses it with flavor, keeps it moist, and adds a crispy element to the dish. The sharp, bright flavor of chard balances out the richness of the meat. Best of all, it comes together in one skillet for lightning quick cleanup.
Golden Rice
This recipe is an endlessly versatile weeknight winner. Grains of rice are coated in rich, yellow egg yolk before being stir-fried, lending both color and flavor to this simple, delicious dish. Turn it into a heftier meal by adding chopped meats, frozen peas, or whatever vegetables you have on hand. It’s a great way to use up leftovers!
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
This homemade tomato soup comes together swiftly with four ingredients plus a little butter. Caramelized onions add a rich flavor boost to this straightforward soup. An artisan grilled cheese, oozing with melty cheese, makes the perfect dunking partner.
Stuffed Trout with Spinach Fennel Salad
Whole trout makes an elegant presentation, and it’s easy as can be to prepare. We stuff the fish with flavorful aromatics and cook it on the bone to keep it juicy. Thinly sliced fennel adds a crisp bite to a simple spinach salad that complements the stronger flavors of the fish.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Save the slow simmer for the weekend and use this recipe for weeknights when you’re short on time but craving a savory, satisfying bowl of pure comfort!
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