In a rush but still want to enjoy a delicious meal? Look no further than these 5-minute prep recipes! From quick and easy stir-fries to no-fuss pasta dishes, these recipes are perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy a flavorful meal without having to spend hours in the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, these recipes will have you eating a delicious meal in no time. Whether you're looking for a quick dinner for two or a stress-free meal for the whole family, these 5-minute prep recipes are sure to become your go-to favorites.
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Recipe from Elko Nevada where there are a lot of Basque immigrants. You have to LOVE garlic to make this one. Very nice...
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Basque Garlic Dressing
recipe by: Engrossed on 22nd Oct 2012
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
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This is great breakfast smoothie I enjoy when I am rushed and don't have time for a sit down breakfast.
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Coffee Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie
recipe by: QueenBea on 28th Aug 2012
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
I had forgotten about this simple yet flavorful way to bake a potato. We first had this remarkable dish after my wife...
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Bay Baked Potato
recipe by: Shadows1 on 18th Jan 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 40-45 Minutes
I found this on the Weight Watcher site, how easy is this only 3 ingredients! - 4 servings at 4 Points per serving. Some...
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Weight Watcher's Diet Coke Chicken
recipe by: sweetcheeks on 30th Jan 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hours
You can make this with other types of fish but my favourite is whitefish fillets. This is a quick and easy fish recipe.
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Asian Whitefish Fillets
recipe by: QueenBea on 31st Jan 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
If you have never made lobster, this is a guideline of how long to cook them so they are cooked, but not cooked too...
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How To Cook A New England Lobster
recipe by: SeeFoodSal on 18th Apr 2013
Prep Time: 1 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
You can use either whole or low-fat Greek yogurt and mayonnaise (but don't use nonfat). Let the dips chill for at...
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Buttermilk Peppercorn Dip
recipe by: Luvcookn on 9th May 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
This is enough marinade for a butterflied leg of lamb. I also use it for chops & ribs. If you like a crust that is...
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Lemon Greek Marinade For Lamb
recipe by: Luvcookn on 23rd May 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
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This is a great marinade I make quite often when grilling steaks. The subtle taste of oregano is quite lovely in this...
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Awesome Steak Marinade For The Grill
recipe by: QueenBea on 20th Aug 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
This is a great cake made with brownie mix and a few other simple ingredients. It is so creamy and chewy and full of...
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Brownie Refrigerator Cake
recipe by: Kimber on 20th Jan 2014
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 24-26 Minutes
I recently discovered that Frank's RedHot Sauce is not available everywhere so I decided to make a copycat version...
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Franks RedHot Sauce Copycat
recipe by: QueenBea on 7th Aug 2014
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
This recipe came from Taste of Home. I have used cracker crumbs instead of bread crumbs, and it is just as good. You...
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Crispy Red Snapper
recipe by: Luvcookn on 10th Sep 2014
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 Minutes
Use this for egg rolls, dumplings, chicken fingers or nuggets or whatever you want, this is a hot and sweet sauce that...
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1-Minute Asian Hot & Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
recipe by: KittenCal on 11th Nov 2014
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
An easy lunch which is 6 points plus/serving (sandwich) Recipe source: WW cookbook Love it, cook it, eat it!
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Cheddar & Apple Panini (WW)
recipe by: ellie on 30th Dec 2014
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Recipe source: WW cookbook - Love it, cook it, eat it! 3 points plus/serving
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Parsnips & Carrots With Thyme (WW)
recipe by: ellie on 7th Jan 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
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Recipe source: Bon Appetit (january 2009)
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Roasted Broccoli With Garlic & Red Pepper
recipe by: ellie on 12th Jan 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Another wine cooler, but this is packed w/the rich, tropical flavor of pineapple. I seized the moment & used an excess...
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Pineapple Wine Cooler
recipe by: TwisSis on 17th Jan 2015
Prep Time: 2 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Recipe source: Bon Appetit (February 2010)
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Cumin Roasted Carrots
recipe by: ellie on 5th Feb 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Modified recipe from Cooking Light September 2007. Drizzle roasted asparagus with a delicate Dijon-citrus sauce for an...
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Roasted Asparagus With Citrus Drizzle
recipe by: Kerfuffle-Upo... on 8th Mar 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
This is so quick and very tasty! The prosciutto gives the fish a wonderful flavor. This is a slight variation on an...
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Easy Prosciutto Wrapped Fish
recipe by: Maito on 13th Mar 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Minutes
Chef Michael Smith's hard lemonade. I have seen all sorts of recipes for alcoholic lemonade but this is the...
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Michael’s Hard Lemonade
recipe by: Marramamba on 16th Mar 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
If you know my history, you know I lived in Dallas, TX B4 moving to Iceland. Imagine my surprise when I began to see...
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Texas Roadhouse Butter (Copycat)
recipe by: TwisSis on 21st Mar 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
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A quick and easy side dish.
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Orzo With Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Basil
recipe by: breezermom on 28th Jun 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Recipe source: Cooking Light (July 2007)
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Grilled Cheese With Basil
recipe by: ellie on 15th Jul 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
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Italian Coffee, Bicerin
recipe by: dienia b on 30th Aug 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
"Out of an old 1998 WW cookbook called "15 Minute Cookbook" I have this marked as "great". If you don't care for...
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Southwestern Pork Chops
recipe by: TeresaS on 30th Oct 2015
Prep Time: 2 Minutes
Cook Time: 13 Minutes
Recipe source: Bon Appetit (November 1991) Makes 1 1/4 cups - can be refrigerated for a week, bringing back to room temp...
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Cranberry Butter
recipe by: ellie on 27th Nov 2015
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
A little something I whipped up this morning to use up some of left over Christmas ham.
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Ham, Egg & Cheese On Toast
recipe by: ImPat on 1st Jan 2016
Prep Time: 2 Minutes
Cook Time: 5-8 Minutes
