5-Ingredients or Less: January 2015

These easy bites feature one of our favorite ingredients: Quinoa! Make them ahead and simply bake before parties and last minute get-togethers.

Having your own homemade bread that's crusty-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside is more than a dream with this easy to follow recipe.

Believe it: This gorgeous dessert uses only five ingredients--sugar, butter, eggs, cake flour, and cocoa.

Flavor your taters in a flash with this quick and easy recipe. Cook the potatoes cut sides down, without stirring, to get perfectly browned, crispy edges.

Let the ripeness of your pears determine how long you cook them. Soft, juicy fruit will only need to cook a minute or two; underripe fruit will need to go longer.

The lemon rind garnish gives you a pop of flavor so you don't even need a sauce. If you don't love tarragon, use thyme.

Haricots verts, which are slender French green beans, get a huge flavor punch from sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, and toasted almonds.

Bake your eggs in individual ramekins is a surprising way and easy way to serve breakfast. Round out the meal with whole wheat toast and fruit slices.

Unlike classic pesto, there's no oil in this filling. Once everything is minced in the food processor, though, it develops a paste-like consistency.

Pick up inexpensive Chinese soup spoons at Asian markets, or serve on rice crackers or in hollowed-out pieces of cucumber. The chives, an optional sixth ingredient, perk up the look but aren't crucial to the flavor.

If you can find a container of multi-colored tomatoes, use those for the prettiest presentation.

This soup's delicious taste and creamy texture belie its simple preparation. Roasting the squash creates browned edges for a richer flavor.

Flaky on the outside and soft on the inside, this bread recipe can also be used to make focaccia or pizza crust.

Top Bartlett pear slices with baked pancetta, crumbled goat cheese, and a drizzle of honey for an easy, salty-sweet hors d'oeuvre that tastes delicious and looks gorgeous.

Spice up a classic beef brisket with a sauce made with apricot preserves, chili sauce, and sauerkraut.

To get the dough cracker thin, you have to abandon the rolling pin and tease the dough by hand. It takes some practice, but it's fun.

Great for kids of all ages, these warm PB&J sandwiches work well for a quick brown bag lunch or sweet breakfast.

Blood oranges are a little bit tart; navels are sweeter--try a mix of the two for a colorful, tasty combo.

Smoky bacon and salty cheese provide the perfect balance to lightly sweet gnocchi.

Shh! No need to tell anyone how easy this French Onion Soup is. A dash of sherry wine and flavorful Swiss cheese will fool your family into thinking you worked for hours on this soup.

Use convenience items such as jarred pasta sauce, cheese ravioli, and frozen chopped spinach as your layers in this fast dinner.

It's hard to say no to this spicy-sweet side dish. Ground red pepper is a great complement to sweet potatoes.

Dish up this classic turkey dinner with a spicy twist -- add a dash of Cajun seasoning to the flour.

For a more budget-friendly option, try substituting a similarly textured fish, such as cod, for the halibut fillets.

Mashing half of the beans provides creamy texture and helps to seal the quesadillas.

Pork tenderloin is always a great option for weeknight meals, and this recipe pairs it with a sweet-tart pomegranate glaze. Serve with steamed veggies and wild rice.

The buttery taste and creamy texture of Camembert cheese glorifies these potatoes. Camembert is similar in flavor and texture to Brie, which makes a fine substitute.

Make green beans company-worthy by flavoring them with hazelnuts, butter and lemon.

Few dishes are more satisfying that a well-seasoned chicken, and this version flavored with garlic powder, white wine, olive oil, salt and pepper is no exception.

Rub this tender cut of steak with a rub of grill seasoning and salt and sear for a flavorful crust. Serve with your favorite winter sides.

Bake your own tortilla chips flavored with cumin, lime juice, and salt.