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Category: 5 ingredients or less

“Minimalist Magic” – Embrace the beauty of simplicity with our “5 ingredients or less” category. Here at ChampsDiet.com, we believe in making cooking accessible and enjoyable, even with the most basic pantry. These recipes demonstrate how a few ingredients, when combined thoughtfully, can create dishes that are both easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Ideal for beginners, busy individuals, or anyone who appreciates the art of minimalist cooking.

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Creamy Granita
5 ingredients or lessDessertFrozen desserts

Creamy Granita – 25 Calories Per Serving

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons instant decaffeinated coffee 1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute, sugar substitute 2...

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Egg Noodles With Brown Butter and Feta
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessSide dishes

Egg Noodles With Brown Butter and Feta

Ingredients: 1 lb dried egg noodles or 1 lb egg pasta1/2 cup butter6 ounces...

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Baked Cream Cheese Appetizer
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Baked Cream Cheese Appetizer

Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls1 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream...

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Shmaltz
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessFor large groups

Shmaltz

Ingredients: 3 chicken fat, and skin ( from 3 chickens)1 large onionssalt, to taste...

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Ww  2 Points - Caramel Apple Salad
5 ingredients or lessApplesFruit

Ww 2 Points – Caramel Apple Salad

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) containers fat-free cool whip4 large apples ( Whatever you prefer,...

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Ham 'n Cheddar Cornbread
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessBreads

Ham ‘n Cheddar Cornbread

Ingredients: 2 (8 1/2 ounce) packages cornbread-muffin mix2/3 cup milk2 eggs1/4 lb thinly sliced...

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Pierogi Skillet Dinner
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessMain dish

Pierogi Skillet Dinner

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1 medium onions, coarsely chopped1 lb kielbasa, cut diagonally in 1/2-inch...

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Octopus-N-Cheese
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessMain dish

Octopus-N-Cheese

Ingredients: 4 hot dogs1 (7 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix1/4 cup milk1/4 cup...

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Baked Carrots in Creamy Horseradish Sauce
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessSide dishes

Baked Carrots in Creamy Horseradish Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh baby carrots4 cups chicken broth1 cup of any brand horseradish...

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Iced Vanilla Tea
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBeverages

Iced Vanilla Tea

Ingredients: 5 vanilla tea bags3/4 cup sugar4 cups water Directions: Boil tea bags with...

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Onion Soup Mix Pretzels
5 ingredients or lessLunch/snacksSnacks

Onion Soup Mix Pretzels

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, melted ( I use unsalted)1/4 cup onion soup mix (...

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Chive Crescents
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBreads

Chive Crescents

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls1 tablespoon butter, melted1/4 cup fresh...

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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnut
< 4 hours5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnut

Ingredients: 16 ounces whole water chestnuts, drained1 lb bacon1/2 cup mayonnaise1 cup chili sauce1...

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Delicious Saltines
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessDessert

Delicious Saltines

Ingredients: 24 saltines ( aprox)3/4 cup butter1/2 cup sugar2 cups chocolate chips Directions: Line...

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Tgi Friday's B-52 Shooters
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBeverages

Tgi Friday’s B-52 Shooters

Ingredients: 1/2 ounce Kahlua1/2 ounce Grand Marnier1/2 ounce Baileys Irish Cream Directions: Layer each...

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Peppermint Ice Cream (from Cooking Light)
5 ingredients or lessDessertFrozen desserts

Peppermint Ice Cream (from Cooking Light)

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk, divided2 large egg yolks2 teaspoons vanilla1 (14...

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Toffee-Flavored Coffee
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBeverages

Toffee-Flavored Coffee

Ingredients: 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup chocolate-covered toffee bits5 cups...

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< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessVegetables

Green Beans and Bacon

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon, diced1 small onions, sliced1/2 cup red wine vinegar1 -2 teaspoon...

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Cheesy California Vegetables
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessVegetables

Cheesy California Vegetables

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) packages california-blend frozen vegetables8 ounces processed cheese ( velveeta)6 tablespoons...

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Sore Throat Remedy
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessFor 1 or 2

Sore Throat Remedy

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons dried sage1/4 teaspoon salt8 ounces water Directions: Simmer all ingredients together...

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Easy Green Beans
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessSide dishes

Easy Green Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans1 tablespoon butter1 1/2 tablespoons McCormick’s Montreal Brand steak...

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Lynne's Cheesecake
5 ingredients or lessCheesecakeDessert

Lynne’s Cheesecake

Ingredients: 24 ounces cream cheese, softened1 (7 1/2 ounce) jars marshmallow creme2 eggs3 tablespoons...

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Simple Syrup Iced Tea
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBeverages

Simple Syrup Iced Tea

Ingredients: 5 cups water1/2 cup sugar6 -7 tea bags Directions: Heat water to boiling.For...

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Angel's Tomato Cucumber Salad
< 4 hours5 ingredients or lessSalads

Angel’s Tomato Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes, peeled and sliced1 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced1/2 cup red...

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"magic" Cookie Bars
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessDessert

“magic” Cookie Bars

Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter1 1/2 cups digestive cookie crumbs170 g Nestle sweetened condensed milk...

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Butterscotch Parfaits
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessDessert

Butterscotch Parfaits

Ingredients: 2 cups cold milk1 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant butterscotch pudding mix18 vanilla...

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Crusty Cheese Bread
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBreads

Crusty Cheese Bread

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 loaf French bread,...

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Snicker Candy Bar Cake
5 ingredients or lessCakesDessert

Snicker Candy Bar Cake

Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) packages chocolate cake mix1 1/3 cups water1/3 cup oil3 eggs5...

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Orange Dreamsicle Mousse
5 ingredients or lessDessertPuddings and mousses

Orange Dreamsicle Mousse

Ingredients: 1 (1/3 ounce) box sugar-free orange gelatin1 (1 ounce) box sugar-free instant white...

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Baked Catalina Chicken
5 ingredients or lessFor large groupsMain dish

Baked Catalina Chicken

Ingredients: 5 lbs chicken pieces ( wings, legs, thighs)1 (16 ounce) cans whole berry...

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Spicy Pretzels
5 ingredients or lessLunch/snacksSnacks

Spicy Pretzels

Ingredients: 1/4 lb small pretzels1/4 cup crisco vegetable oil1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley...

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Dream Berry Salad
5 ingredients or lessDessertSalads

Dream Berry Salad

Ingredients: 2 (1 ounce) packages fat free sugar-free instant cheesecake pudding mix1 (32 ounce)...

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Lil Smokie Wraps
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Lil Smokie Wraps

Ingredients: 1 lb Little Smokies sausages1 lb bacon1/8 cup Splenda granular, sugar substitute Directions:...

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Tortilla Pinwheel Appetizer
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Tortilla Pinwheel Appetizer

Ingredients: 3 (10 inch) tortillas ( any flavour)1 (250 g) containers cream cheese with...

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Crescent Sausage Rolls
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessBreakfast

Crescent Sausage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls1 lb bulk sausage4 ounces cream...

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Crunchy Oat Cereal
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessBreakfast

Crunchy Oat Cereal

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups large rolled oats1 1/4 cups roughly chopped pecans ( you...

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Crispy  Frying  Batter
< 4 hours5 ingredients or lessMain dish

Crispy Frying Batter

Ingredients: 2 eggs, separated,whites set aside1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup lukewarm water1 tablespoon oil3/4 cup...

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Easy Rolls
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessBreads

Easy Rolls

Ingredients: 2 cups Bisquick1/2 cup butter1 (8 ounce) containers sour cream Directions: Melt butter...

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Bacon Wrap Arounds
5 ingredients or lessAppetizersWeeknight

Bacon Wrap Arounds

Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce2 (5 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained2 tablespoons sugar10 slices...

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Beauty Parlor Garlic Bread
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBreads

Beauty Parlor Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf crusty French bread1/2 cup butter, room temperature ( 8 tbsp)garlic powder...

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Very Quick Soft Breadsticks
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessBreads

Very Quick Soft Breadsticks

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuits1 egg whites, slightly beatencoarse salt Directions:...

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Mom Florence's Baked Chicken
5 ingredients or lessMeatPoultry

Mom Florence’s Baked Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (4 lb) whole chickens1 cup onions5 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper...

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Bisquick Shortcakes
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessDessert

Bisquick Shortcakes

Ingredients: 2 1/3 cups Bisquick ( original)1/2 cup milk3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons melted butter...

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Home Fried Yams
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessSide dishes

Home Fried Yams

Ingredients: 4 medium yams, peeled1 quart water1/2 teaspoon salt4 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons sugar Directions:...

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< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBreads

Grilled Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread ( approx. 16 oz.)1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup...

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Japanese Miso Soup
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessSoups & stews

Japanese Miso Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon red miso ( fermented soybean paste)1 tablespoon white miso ( fermented...

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Orange Pineapple Deluxe
5 ingredients or lessDessertPuddings and mousses

Orange Pineapple Deluxe

Ingredients: 20 ounces crushed pineapple in syrup ( drained)8 ounces mandarin oranges ( drained)16...

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Cool Angel Cake
5 ingredients or lessCakesDessert

Cool Angel Cake

Ingredients: 1 angel food cake1 (8 ounce) packages soft cream cheese1 cup powdered sugar1...

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Maple Pancake Syrup (Low-Carb)
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBreakfast

Maple Pancake Syrup (Low-Carb)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Splenda granular ( not packets)1 1/2 cups water1 tablespoon cornstarch1...

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French Vanilla Cafe Mix
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBeverages

French Vanilla Cafe Mix

Ingredients: 1/3 cup instant coffee1 cup instant powdered milk1/2 cup powdered coffee creamer1/3 cup...

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Grilled Ciabatta Bread
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessBreads

Grilled Ciabatta Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf ciabatta1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 large garlic cloves1 tomatoes,...

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< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBeverages

Pearl Tea

Ingredients: 1/2 cup prepared tapioca, chilled2 cups strong tea, chilled2 cups milk2 tablespoons granulated...

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S'more Wraps
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessDessert

S’more Wraps

Ingredients: 1 cup creamy peanut butter8 8-inch flour tortillas2 cups miniature marshmallows1 cup miniature...

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Sharp Cheddar Potato Bake
5 ingredients or lessOvenSide dishes

Sharp Cheddar Potato Bake

Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled, and cubed1 cup mayonnaise ( no substitutions)1/2 cup...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) and Mozzarella
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Eggplant (Aubergine) and Mozzarella

Ingredients: 1/2 cup garlic oil3 large eggplants, thickly sliced6 ounces mozzarella cheese or 6...

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Chicken Cheese Ball
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Chicken Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, slightly softened2 (4 ounce) cans chicken, spread ( Underwood...

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Buttermilk Ranch Cucumbers
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessSalads

Buttermilk Ranch Cucumbers

Ingredients: 2 cucumbers ( sliced)1 (16 ounce) jars of kraft buttermilk ranch dressing Directions:...

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< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Turkey Pastrami Roll

Ingredients: 1 puff pastry1/2 lb sliced turkey breast1/2 lb sliced pastrami6 ounces Dijonnaise mustard...

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Peanut Butter Polvoron
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessDessert

Peanut Butter Polvoron

Ingredients: 3/4 cup graham crackers, crushed1/3 cup Equal sugar substitute1 tablespoon butter, softened1/4 cup...

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Congealed Pepper Jelly Mold
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Congealed Pepper Jelly Mold

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temp1 cup hot pepper jelly1 tablespoon...

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