10 Dinners Made With 10 Ingredients or Less

By Gary P. • Apr 02, 2024

Whether it be a busy weeknight, an unplanned dinner party, or you simply don't want to make a trip to the grocery store, this list of 10 Dinners Made With 10 Ingredients or Less is here to help you put a delicious dinner on the table without the fuss. Let this list guide you to uncomplicated yet undeniably delicious meals with just a handful of ingredients!

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#1. Brazilian Pork Loin

Are you itching to get away? Well, leave your suitcase in the closet and head to the kitchen instead. This Brazilian Pork Loin is the kind of adventure you need to really reset and recharge. You'll feel like a brand-new person after slicing into this juicy slab of meat that's coated in a sweet-and-herby escape. It takes some time to bake in the oven, but use that time to crack a cold one (whatever drink you desire) and unwind. Brazilian Pork Loin brings an unexpected getaway with all sorts of rewards!

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#2. Buttermilk Tenders

Buttermilk Tenders know how fried chicken is done right. Marinating the chicken in tangy buttermilk ensures they're juicy and flavorful. Then they're coated in crispy, seasoned breadcrumbs and fried to a golden-brown. This is honestly one of the easiest and most direct fried chicken dishes you can find, with results that will leave you speechless. Nothing beats Buttermilk Tenders when you need a finger-licking dinner!

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#3. Springtime Penne

Usually, pasta dishes are considered cold-weather food, but they're so tasty and filling that they need to be eaten year-round! Enter Springtime Penne. It starts with crunchy asparagus, whose peak season is–you guessed it–spring, savory onions, salty ham, and rich, heavy whipping cream. Tossed into a buttery bed of penne pasta and sprinkled with parmesan cheese, Springtime Penne will have you rethinking seasonal mealtime standards!

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#4. Citrus Marinated Ribeye

A sunny day and a sunny season needs a sunny kind of steak! Citrus-Marinated Ribeye is soaked in bright fruit flavors with a touch of sweetness and zest to bring out even more of the savory taste! Grilled to juicy perfection, Citrus-Marinated Ribeye sparkles with flavors, making it perfect for pairing with a glass of wine on the patio!

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#5. Dirty Fried Fish

You've heard of beer-battered fish before, but Dirty Fried Fish goes all-in on liquor and beer in the batter! Dirty Fried Fish uses vodka as well as beer, so the flavor of the beer is still incorporated into the final dish, but the vodka helps to add extra crunchiness. Meanwhile the fish is juicy, tender, and savory... and fried. You may not even need tartar sauce to dig into Dirty Fried Fish!

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#6. Mimi's Spring Ham

Mimi always loves this time of year and loves cooking for her family. When this staple, Mimi's Spring Ham, is on the menu, you know the flowers are in full bloom again. A bone-in ham is slowly baked and topped with a brown sugar-mustard-vinegar glaze with a pop of a secret ingredient — Dr Pepper®! She always prepares the best and with her signature Mimi's Spring Ham, we are excited that spring has sprung! Let the good times blossom!

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#7. Garlic Mahi-Mahi

What happens when you pair the sweet flavor of mahi-mahi with the fragrant savoriness of garlic? Garlic Mahi-Mahi is a speedy and scrumptious seafood dish that will shake up your weeknights! The fish is flaky and tender, the sauce is zesty, herby, and bright, and the sautéed asparagus is crunchy and fresh. Garlic Mahi-Mahi invokes enjoying dinner by the shore even if you're landlocked! Grab some white wine and enjoy the summer sun with this dish!

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#8. Taste-of-Caprese Sandwiches

Ah, it's finally lunchtime. You need to escape from the manic morning you just had and enjoy something delicious. These Taste-of-Caprese Sandwiches bring a little luxury with every bite and help you (sort of) forget about the madness that had just materialized. From the perfect texture of the fluffy bread, to the creamy slices of mozzarella, and the juicy, garden-fresh tomatoes, you'll be dreaming of walking the cobbled streets of Italy in no time. Believe it or not, it gets even better with some tangy pickled onions and earthy fresh herbs on top. Head back to work (whatever your occupation — retired or mom-ing included) refreshed and re-energized with these Taste-of-Caprese Sandwiches!

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#9. Ultimate Baked Chicken Legs

The tried and true is here for you. Ultimate Baked Chicken Legs are here to welcome you into a nice, cozy home, that's filled with the familiar aromas of warm, savory, and delicious chicken. The beauty with the basics is you can really make them what you want them to be. Meaning, you can serve these slightly spicy-seasoned pieces of meat with a whole spread of buttery, hearty, comforting sides, or simply with a veggie or two. However you do it, these Ultimate Baked Chicken Legs taste like home, and boy oh boy, is it good to be back!

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#10. Easy Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon

Easy Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon is, as the name suggests, an easy recipe that will spice up your fish cooking skills! This sweet and simple recipe cooks up in minutes! The fish comes out of the oven perfectly flaky and full of flavor. Easy Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon is a delicious baked dish that pairs perfectly with any side of your choosing!

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