It takes just a little time and know-how to rustle up these super simple, delicious recipes 

<p>After a long day, any recipe with a lengthy ingredient list can seem pretty daunting &ndash; while any recipe necessitating just a handful of things (some of which you already have in the store cupboard) seems infinitely more achievable.</p><p>Thankfully, you won't have to look far to find the latter. In fact, we've done the hard work for you and rounded up the best recipes that use just five easily-obtainable ingredients. Never has cooking been easier…</p><h2>roasted red pepper and crab soup</h2><p>Once you've roasted your peppers, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/red-pepper-crab-soup" target="_blank">this soup</a> can be blitzed together in a matter of minutes. With flavoursome spring onions and garlic, a dollop of crème fraîche and meaty crab meat, this easy dish packs a punch.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="red-pepper-crab-soup__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/red-pepper-crab-soup__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>lemon, chicken & smashed pea pasta </h2><p>Spaghetti, chicken breasts, honey, lemon and peas work together to create a seriously <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/lemon-chicken-pea-pasta" target="_blank">fresh, zesty supper</a>. A total breeze to make, this feast can be on the table in just 25 minutes.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="lemon-chicken-pasta__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/lemon-chicken-pasta__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Hidden pear loaf </h2><p>A <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/hidden-pear-loaf-cake" target="_blank">cake with just five key ingredients</a>? We're sold! After poaching the pears in syrup, stand them up in your tin before pouring in the chocolate cake mix. Crystallized ginger adds a little spice and an icing sugar drizzle provides extra sweetness &ndash; and looks stunning too.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="hidden-pear-loaf-cake__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/hidden-pear-loaf-cake__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>mixed berry buns </h2><p>Who would have thought that these <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/mixed-berry-buns" target="_blank">berry buns</a> could be made using just five ingredients? One shortcut comes courtesy of white bread mix &ndash; and another from frozen mixed berries. Once these beauties have come out of the oven, mix up icing sugar with a tablespoon of orange juice for the perfect zingy glaze.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mixed-berry-buns__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/mixed-berry-buns__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>cheat's apple tart </h2><p>The 'cheat' aspect of this recipe is simply the fact that it's made with ready-rolled shortcrust pastry &ndash; which is a brilliant time-saver. Grating apple into the egg and sugar mixture gives it an extra-fruity twist (and helps it to cook quicker), while those wafer-thin slices on the top keep it professional-looking. Bring <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cheats-apple-tart" target="_blank">this dessert</a> out at your next (last minute) dinner party, and your event will be one to remember!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="cheats-apple-tart__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/cheats-apple-tart__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Feel like trying any of these shortcut recipes? Find everything you need <a href="https://groceries.asda.com" target="_blank">online</a>, or just pop into your <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">local store</a>.</em></p>

Tasty recipes made with just 5 ingredients

By ASDA Admin,26th November 2019

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