Well, lemme tell ya, cookin’ don’t gotta be a big ol’ fuss. Sometimes, the simplest things are the tastiest. I always say, the fewer things you gotta throw in the pot, the better! You don’t need a whole pantry full of fancy stuff to make a good meal. Nope, not at all. Here are some recipes with 6 ingredients, or maybe even less!
Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Chicken
This here’s a good one. My neighbor, she gave me this recipe. You just need a few things, and it’s done in a jiffy. Good for a weeknight when you’re tired and don’t wanna be slavin’ over the stove all day. Everyone likes this one. Even them picky eaters.
- Chicken, of course.
- Lemon. A big juicy one.
- Garlic. I love garlic!
- Salt. Just a pinch.
- Pepper.
- Butter, gotta have butter!
You just gotta put the chicken in a pan. Then you squeeze that lemon all over it. Chop up the garlic, not too small. Sprinkle it on top with the salt and pepper. Then you put some pats of butter on there. Bake it in the oven ’til it’s cooked through. See? Recipes with 6 ingredients ain’t so hard.
Tater Tot Casserole, Oh Boy!
Now this one’s a real crowd-pleaser. My grandkids, they go crazy for it. And it’s so easy, a child could make it. Almost! I usually make a big one so we have food for a few days. Tastes even better the next day.
- Ground beef.
- Tater tots. The frozen kind.
- Cream of mushroom soup.
- Onion.
- Cheese. Lots of cheese!
- Salt and pepper to taste.
First, you gotta brown that ground beef in a pan with the chopped onion. Then you mix it with the soup in a big ol’ dish. Sprinkle some salt and pepper, not too much. Then you put the tater tots on top. All nice and lined up. Cover it in cheese. Bake it ’til it’s bubbly and the tater tots are all crispy. Lord, it’s good! This is one of them recipes with 6 ingredients that you can change up. Add some veggies if you want. I sometimes do.
Sausage and Peppers, My Oh My!
This here’s a good one for when you got company comin’ over. It’s easy to make a big batch of it. And it smells so good when it’s cookin’. Fills the whole house up with a yummy smell! And only needs a few things!
- Sausage. The Italian kind.
- Bell peppers. All different colors.
- Onion.
- Garlic, gotta have more garlic!
- Olive oil.
- Salt.
Slice up them peppers and onions. Chop up the garlic. Heat up some olive oil in a big pan. Throw it all in there. Cook it ’til the sausage is cooked through and the peppers and onions are soft. Add a little salt. That’s it! You can eat it just like that, or you can put it on a roll. Recipes with 6 ingredients for the win! Easy and tasty.
Quick and Easy Tuna Noodle Thing
Now, when I was a little girl, we didn’t have much. But my mama, she could always whip up somethin’ good with what we had. This here’s one of them things. It ain’t fancy, but it fills you up. And it’s cheap, too!
- Tuna. The canned kind.
- Egg noodles.
- Cream of celery soup.
- Milk.
- Peas. The frozen kind.
- A little bit of shredded cheddar cheese.
Cook them egg noodles. Then you mix everything together in a big dish. The tuna, the soup, the milk, the peas, and a bit of cheese. Bake it in the oven ’til it’s hot and bubbly. This is one of those recipes with 6 ingredients that brings back memories. It ain’t pretty, but it’s good eatin’.
The End of the Story
So there you have it. Just a few recipes with 6 ingredients. See? You don’t need a whole lot of stuff to make a good meal. Just a few simple things, and a little bit of love. That’s all it takes. And don’t be afraid to change things up. Add a little somethin’ here, take a little somethin’ out there. Make it your own. That’s what cookin’s all about. And don’t worry about it being perfect, just make sure it is something you like. Make sure you enjoy your food.
These are easy dinners. You can do it! I know some folks think cooking is hard. It really isn’t. I hope you try some of these. And you will see, cooking can be easy and you don’t need a lot of stuff. Just a few things and you are good to go. Then you can have a nice meal with your family or friends. Everyone will love it! It is easy and good, what more do you want?
