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How Not to Make a Huge Mess in the Kitchen Start With an Empty Kitchen and a Clear Work Surface. ... Get a Lot of Dish Towels. ... Prep and Measure Out Everything Beforehand. ... Reuse Whatever Tools You Can. ... Cleaning As You Go Doesn't Have to Be Annoying. May 11, 2020

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19 Lazy But Brilliant Recipes That Won't Let You Down (2024)

Posted on Mar 19, 2017

You don't need to spend hours in the kitchen to enjoy a great homemade meal.

by Marie TellingBuzzFeed Staff

1. An easy, 25-minute orange chicken recipe.

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And it's budget friendly, too.

Get the recipe here.

2. A black bean soup ready in 35 minutes, tops.

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3. A skillet peach crisp ready in under an hour.

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Cobblers and crisps are such easy, great dessert options. This one also happens to be gluten-free, but you can sub all-purpose flour if you can eat gluten.

Get the recipe here.

4. A quick and easy way to upgrade your instant ramen.

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5. A beef and broccoli recipe that won't take you longer than 15 minutes to prepare.

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Serve with some rice or quinoa.

Get the recipe here.

6. A foolproof chicken breast recipe.

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7. A reliable and tasty 10-minute pasta recipe.

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You don't need much (in this case only fresh herbs, eggs, parmesan, and butter) to make delicious, creamy pasta.

Get the recipe here.

8. A lemon pie recipe that's so good and easy you'll want to make it every week.

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I'm legit obsessed with this pie. The crust is made out of just saltine crackers and butter and gives the pie an unexpected but delicious salty kick. The lemon curd is basically lemon juice mixed with sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks — no need to preheat it in a pan before it hits the oven. Top it all with whipped cream and you've got yourself the perfect pie.

Get the recipe here.

9. Indulgent skillet chicken chilaquiles for an easy weeknight dinner.

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10. A five-ingredient Nutella cookie recipe recipe that'll satisfy your weekend cravings.

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Ready in only 20 minutes.

Get the recipe here.

11. A great recipe for homemade French fries.

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12. The perfect grilled cheese recipe.

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If you're using only one type of cheese, you're doing it wrong.

Get the recipe here.

13. A butter chicken you can make in a slow cooker.

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14. A classic no muss, no fuss cheeseburger.

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15. A tinfoil garlic Parmesan salmon recipe.

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16. A straightforward but delicious chocolate cake recipe.

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I've already made this cake a few times. It only takes about 45 minutes to make and bake and the result is really good. (And if you're actually not feeling lazy, you can also use this recipe for a layer cake.)

Get the recipe here.

17. A slow cooker short ribs recipe for your taco night.

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Dump it all in a slow cooker in the morning, live your life, and enjoy perfectly tender barbacoa short ribs in the evening.

Get the recipe here.

18. A brilliant way to make a simple cake look fancier than it is.

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19. And a one-pan sausage and veggies recipe that only requires 10 minutes of prep.

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How Not to Make a Huge Mess in the Kitchen

Start With an Empty Kitchen and a Clear Work Surface. ...
Get a Lot of Dish Towels. ...
Prep and Measure Out Everything Beforehand. ...
Reuse Whatever Tools You Can. ...
Cleaning As You Go Doesn't Have to Be Annoying.

May 11, 2020

Fatigue, tiredness, boredom and lack of time can all influence our motivation levels. Fortunately, there are some easy things we can do to make cooking less of a struggle.

Typically, slow-cooker dishes, Instant Pot favorites and air fryer recipes all require little cleanup. But you aren't limited to using those gadgets either. Skillets, sheet pans and casserole dishes can also help you get a meal on the table with minimal mess.

“Some recipes can be quite intricate, involving multiple steps, techniques, and ingredients,” says Kevin Winston, a professional chef. “Trying to follow a complex recipe for the first time can be overwhelming and stressful, especially if you're not confident in your cooking skills.”

Here are some additional tips to help you overcome your fear and become a more confident cook:

Start with simple recipes: Begin with simple recipes that have few ingredients and are easy to follow. ...
Follow the recipe: you may know by now, I'm not so keen on recipes. ...
Practice: You MUST cook to get better at cooking.

More items...

Meal planning and cooking can be a challenge for people affected by ADHD. Preparation, time management, decision-making, and following multiple steps are all skills involved in creating any meal. Frustrated, many people with ADHD decide to eat out or order in rather than cook for themselves.

10 ways to lose weight even if you're lazy

Cut down your portions. You don't need to completely cut out foods you enjoy, whether it's carbs or fats. ...
Practice mindful eating. ...
Snack on nuts. ...
Eat more pulses. ...
Lower your room temperature. ...
Have your soup or salad first. ...
Opt for zero-calorie drinks. ...
Sip green tea.

More items...

19 Lazy But Brilliant Recipes That Won't Let You Down (2024)

1. An easy, 25-minute orange chicken recipe.

2. A black bean soup ready in 35 minutes, tops.

3. A skillet peach crisp ready in under an hour.

4. A quick and easy way to upgrade your instant ramen.

5. A beef and broccoli recipe that won't take you longer than 15 minutes to prepare.

6. A foolproof chicken breast recipe.

7. A reliable and tasty 10-minute pasta recipe.

8. A lemon pie recipe that's so good and easy you'll want to make it every week.

9. Indulgent skillet chicken chilaquiles for an easy weeknight dinner.

10. A five-ingredient Nutella cookie recipe recipe that'll satisfy your weekend cravings.

11. A great recipe for homemade French fries.

12. The perfect grilled cheese recipe.

13. A butter chicken you can make in a slow cooker.

14. A classic no muss, no fuss cheeseburger.

15. A tinfoil garlic Parmesan salmon recipe.

16. A straightforward but delicious chocolate cake recipe.

17. A slow cooker short ribs recipe for your taco night.

18. A brilliant way to make a simple cake look fancier than it is.

19. And a one-pan sausage and veggies recipe that only requires 10 minutes of prep.

FAQs

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