5-Ingredients or Less: April 2015

A fool is a simple pudding of sweetened whipped cream studded with bits of tangy fruit and is ideal for this first day of April.

Jazz up bakery croissants for a special breakfast-in-bed surprise.

Stir fresh herbs into scrambled eggs for an easy brunch or light supper main dish.

Juicy springtime strawberries are delicious on their own and even better when they're dipped in chocolate!

Create a sweet and tangy glaze with maple syrup and mustard.

A good roasted chicken is like a little black dress--always appropriate and very versatile.

This easy potato omelet is a great brunch choice because you can make it up to 6 hours ahead.

Combine store-bought hummus and frozen spinach for a super-easy dip.

There are never enough deviled eggs at covered dish lunches and potluck dinners.

Dress up a plain chicken sandwich by adding tangy blue cheese and tart apple slices.

The nutrition experts advise to eat more fish, so here's a really easy way to do that.

You don't need to add much to tenderloin steaks to make them fabulous.

Start with frozen pizza dough for a super-easy homemade pizza.

The savory coating of Dijon mustard and dried herbs also tastes great on chicken thighs or beef fillets.

Turn canned white tuna into an elegant springtime salad.

Adding a layer of salt to a skillet provides a high-heat environment and results in a texture that's firm yet moist.

Combine fresh raspberries and yogurt, and spread on gingersnaps for an easy snack or quick dessert.

Chopped fresh herbs and a splash of lemon juice provide bright flavor for this simple pasta dish.

Get rave reviews at breakfast when you serve this sweet-and-salty bacon.

With blue-cheese dressing and a ready-made pie crust in the refrigerator, you're only minutes away from assembling a perfect brunch for your neighbors.

Add great flavor to steak with a marinade of jarred salsa and cider vingegar.

Start with a brownie mix to make this easy, guest-pleasing dessert.

For a versatile side dish, spice up seasonal asparagus with red pepper flakes.

Add savory flavor to biscuits with French onion soup mix.

Use whatever type of berries you have on hand for this impressive dessert.

Serve this tangy fruit cup as a starter salad or a simple dessert.

You can substitute catfish, flounder, or orange roughy for tilapia in this crispy, nutty fish recipe.

Clarified butter flavors these potatoes and helps them turn an attractive golden brown color as they cook.

Fresh rosemary adds a fragrant quality to these delicate cookies.

Try this easy pork version of Moroccan meat skewers.