7 Ingredients or Less

When you make your ingredients count, there's no need to go higher than seven. These easy recipes, including our Steak Diane, will get you in and out of the kitchen with little effort. Each contains fewer than seven ingredients (not counting salt, pepper, or water).

Recipe: Steak Diane

This recipe is a double time saverin addition to its short shopping list, it also features a no-cook sauce.

Recipe: Spaghetti with Peppery No-Cook Tomato Sauce

Balsamic vinegar lends both sweetness and a note of acidity to these hearty sandwiches – two flavors for the price of one ingredient.

Recipe: Balsamic-Glazed Chicken and Bell Pepper Sandwiches

Using cooked, peeled shrimp from the seafood counter makes prep time virtually disappear.

Recipe: Seviche-Style Shrimp and Avocado Tacos

Make the most of fresh, abundant summer corn with this savory soup that requires less than 15 minutes of cooking time.

Recipe: Summer Corn and White Bean Soup

The secret to keeping the ingredient count low in this Asian favorite is the five-spice powder, which incorporates the basic flavors of Chinese cooking – sweet, sour, bitter, savory, and salty.

Recipe: Five-Spice Pork Lo Mein