Recipes from 5 Ingredients – Quick & Easy Food by Jamie Oliver ©2017. Published in Canada by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. All rights reserved.
We love leaning on our favourite chefs for inspiring (and doable) recipes to make make dinner (or dessert) an extra-special occasion. From the fast recipes featured in Jamie Oliver's cookbook 5 Ingredients (for the ultimate in last-minute rescue) to a show-stopping dessert from Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh or a classic Italian pasta from everyone's Italian nonna, Lidia Bastianich, there's a recipe to be found for every skill set, preference and time crunch.
Colourful beets, fresh tarragon, walnuts, goat cheese and clemetines (yes, just five ingredients!) give your salad course a major upgrade. Get Jamie Oliver’s Amazing Dressed Beets recipe.
Juicy steak atop white beans, rosemary, garlic and mushrooms (that’s it!) gets an entertaining-worthy meal on the table in just 26 minutes. Get Jamie Oliver’s Epic Rib-Eye Steak recipe.
Chocolate and cherries are the perfect duo. Whip up this ultra-simple dessert in just 30 minutes, and top with a few shiny dark cherries to finish. Get Jamie Oliver’s Cherry Chocolate Mousse recipe.
Salmon, cherry tomatoes, chorizo sausage, fresh basil and black olives—everything you need for a quick midweek meal. (Did we mention it’s ready in 11 minutes?) Get Jamie Oliver’s Smoky Chorizo Salmon recipe.
Only have one baking pan? No problem. Toss this chicken and vegetable dish together, put it in the oven, and forget it for an hour or so. Serve it up straight from the pan (side salad or rice optional). Get Jamie Oliver's Hit and Run Pan-Baked Chicken recipe.
(Photo: David Loftus)We love sticky toffee pudding—and this gorgeous bundt-cake version is no exception. (Everyone will want seconds, seriously.) Get Jamie Oliver's Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe.
(Photo: David Loftus)Go all in with the vegetables tonight—crisp grated potatoes, carrots, peas, spinach, feta and soft-boiled eggs for protein. Get Jamie Oliver's Giant Veg Rosti recipe.
A grab and go snack you can eat on the run! A batch will last for two weeks (you’ll run out before that happens), and is a great way to add a extra protein and fibre to your day. Get the recipe: Date, Cocoa and Pumpkin Seed Energy Balls.
Photo, Jamie Oliver.It starts its life as a simple, flat sponge cake on a baking sheet. Rolled up and covered in silky buttercream, it looks rather like a barrel. Cut into it, however (revealing the bold stripes) and it looks like a whole lot of vertically inclined (and very colourful) fun. – Yotam Ottolenghi & Helen Goh, Sweet. Get the recipe: Lemon and Blackcurrant Stripe Cake
A powerhouse dressing of jalapenos, toasted almonds, ginger, fennel, coriander and poppy seeds makes this already colourful salad even more memorable. Get the recipe: Three Citrus Salad
Photo, Jonathan Lovekin.An elegant meal for four that’s ready in under an hour. Packed with all the flavours that are the signature of Ottolenghi’s dishes, it’s a must-try. Get the recipe: Lamb Chops with Walnut, Fig and Goat Cheese Salad
Photo, Erik Putz.This cool-toned salad of fennel and feta gets topped with parsley, tarragon, fresh fennel fronds and pomegranate arils for vibrant hits of colour and flavour. Get the recipe: Fennel and Feta Salad with Pomegranate
Photo, Erik Putz.Comforting, sticky and delicious, this chocolate loaf is right up there with perfect-for-comfort desserts like sticky toffee pudding and crumbly apple crisp. Get the recipe: Sticky Chocolate Loaf
Photo, Erik Putz.This dish is on regular rotation at our associate editor’s house. “It’s always a hit. Plus, if you marinate the chicken the night before, dinner is on the table in about 20 minutes.” Tip: No grill? Cook your chicken in a heavy cast-iron pan or large skillet. Get the recipe: Piri-Piri Chicken
Photo, Ray Kachatorian.You can never go wrong with an upgraded grilled cheese. This version, with fresh tomatoes and pesto is melty, garlicky and all things delicious. Get the recipe: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Tomatoes and Pesto
Photo, Quentin Bacon.Packed with herbs, butter and garlic, this low-effort dish is terrific for a casual night in. Pair with salad and a frothy pint of ale. Get the recipe: New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp
Chicken, greens and fresh ribbons of zucchini dressed in a zesty vinagrette equals another easy weeknight meal in the bag. Get the recipe: Grilled Chicken with Arugula and Zuchinni Salad
Photo, Quentin Bacon.These sliders make grilling outdoors worth it, no matter the weather. (After the homemade onion marmalade and crumbly blue cheese, the best part about them (unlike the ones from the pub) is there’s more than enough to go around. Get the recipe: Sliders with Red Onion Marmalade and Blue Cheese
Photo, Quentin Bacon.Chewy, salty-sweet bites of joy. Get the recipe: Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownie
Photo, William Meppem.A simple and elegant dish you can serve during the week, or for guests. Get the recipe: Tarragon and Lemon Roasted Chicken
Photo, William Meppem.Dress up that fillet! Chili, sesame and mint give this stovetop salmon a delightful crunch, with the onions adding a hit of acid for a bright finish. Serve with spinach salad. Get the recipe: Crispy Salmon with Dill Pickled Onions
Photo, William Meppem.Savoury herbs can create wonderful flavours in baked goods too. We particularly love this lemon and thyme cake from the domestic goddess herself (whatever you do, don’t skip the glaze, it’s divine). Get the recipe: Thyme and Lemon Bundt Cake
Photo, Keiko Oikawa.A healthy salad that you can make anytime with simple and affordable ingredients. Tip: If you can’t find harissa at your local grocer, try making your own! Get the recipe: Spiced Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad
Photo, Keiko Oikawa.A flavourful lunch bowl you can feel good about, this dish stars brown rice (healthy) creamy avocado (good fat), fresh seeds, herbs, onion and radish. Get the recipe: Rice Bowl with Ginger, Radish and Avocado
Photo, Keiko Oikawa.Zesty and sweet, personal sized cheesecakes from one of our favoruite Montreal chefs. Get the recipe: Perfect Goat Cheese Cheesecake
A comforting Italian pasta you’ll want to make again and again. Lidia’s Tip? Slice the garlic so you can control the flavour. (Minced garlic can’t get pulled out or eaten around when the dish is plated.) Get the recipe: Penne with Ricotta and Mushrooms
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Pizza night just got a little more authentic. Get the recipe: Pizza Dough
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