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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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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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Low Carb Mini Cheesecakes
5 ingredients or lessCheesecakeDessert

Low Carb Mini Cheesecakes

Ingredients: 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese ( softened)3 eggs3/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute1/2...

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Lemonade-Gramma Style
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessBeverages

Lemonade-Gramma Style

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice2 cups sugar syrup ( recipe follows)8 cups...

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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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Lime Angel Food Cake
5 ingredients or lessCakesDessert

Lime Angel Food Cake

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/2 ounce) packages sheriff lemon pie filling or 1 (7 1/2...

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Crock Pot Nacho Pork Chops
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessMain dish

Crock Pot Nacho Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed nacho cheese soup2 teaspoons...

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Garlic and Rosemary Steak Marinade
5 ingredients or lessCondimentsetc.

Garlic and Rosemary Steak Marinade

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 cup balsamic vinegar8 garlic cloves, minced4...

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Seafoam Salad - Dessert
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessSalads

Seafoam Salad – Dessert

Ingredients: 1 pint cottage cheese1 (4 ounce) containers Cool Whip, defrosted1 (3 ounce) boxes...

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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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Raspberry Royale
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBeverages

Raspberry Royale

Ingredients: 6 teaspoons raspberry liqueur1/2 pint fresh raspberries750 ml of good champagne, chilled Directions:...

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Old Fashioned Ham Glaze
< 4 hours5 ingredients or lessMeat

Old Fashioned Ham Glaze

Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon dry mustard2 -4 tablespoons vinegar Directions: Combine all...

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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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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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Cocoa Espresso Cooler
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessBeverages

Cocoa Espresso Cooler

Ingredients: 2 cups espresso blend coffee, Cold2 cups cocoa, Cold ( 2-3 heaping teaspoons...

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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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Honey Cheesecake
5 ingredients or lessCheesecakeDessert

Honey Cheesecake

Ingredients: 2 lbs cream cheese2/3 cup honey4 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla Directions: Have ingredients at...

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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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Corn Dog Twists
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessLunch/snacks

Corn Dog Twists

Ingredients: 1 (11 1/2 ounce) packages refrigerated cornbread twists dough8 hot dogs1 tablespoon butter,...

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Cheese Zombies
< 4 hours5 ingredients or lessBreads

Cheese Zombies

Ingredients: 32 ounces frozen bread dough16 ounces cheddar cheese ( or cheese of your...

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Ultimate Quesadillas
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessMain dish

Ultimate Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks1 (10 ounce)...

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Peas and Peanuts
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessSalads

Peas and Peanuts

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages frozen peas, thrawed1 (16 ounce) packages Spanish peanuts1 cup...

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Pat's Blue Margarita
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBeverages

Pat’s Blue Margarita

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups frozen limeade concentrate1 1/2 cups tequila3/4 cup blue curacao1/4 cup...

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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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< 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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< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessBreads

Olive Parmesan Beer Bread

Ingredients: 2 2/3 cups self-rising flour12 ounces beer, freshly opened,chilled or room temperature1 cup...

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Greg's Reunion Dressing
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessSalads

Greg’s Reunion Dressing

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 cup blue cheese1 grated pearspepper Directions:...

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Quick and Easy Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin - Ww
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessMain dish

Quick and Easy Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin – Ww

Ingredients: 1 whole pork tenderloins4 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon...

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Apricot Congealed Salad
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessSalads

Apricot Congealed Salad

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple1 (3 ounce) boxes apricot gelatin1 cup buttermilk1...

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Icing-in-the-Cake Cake
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessDessert

Icing-in-the-Cake Cake

Ingredients: 4 eggs1 cup water1/2 cup oil1 (18 1/4 ounce) boxes butter pecan cake...

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Yum Yum Yogurt
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessFor 1 or 2

Yum Yum Yogurt

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fruit ( fresh or frozen)1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt1 teaspoon Splenda...

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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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< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessFor 1 or 2

Delicious Knockout Sleep-aid

Ingredients: 1 envelope hot cocoa mix2 ounces cherry brandy6 ounces boiling water Directions: Empty...

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Goof Balls
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessFor large groups

Goof Balls

Ingredients: 2 (10 count) packages refrigerated biscuits20 milk chocolate candy kisses2/3-3/4 cup miniature marshmallows1/4...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Pork Chops and Rice Pilaf
5 ingredients or lessMain dishOven

Pork Chops and Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) boxes rice pilaf mix3 -6 pork chops1 teaspoon oilsaltpepper...

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Peppered Cheese Crisps
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Peppered Cheese Crisps

Ingredients: 2 round pita bread, 6 inch1/4 cup mayonnaise1 garlic cloves, pressed1/4 cup parmesan...

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Spinach Gruyere Puff Pastry
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessAppetizers

Spinach Gruyere Puff Pastry

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed4 tablespoons butter, divided1 cup sliced...

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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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Balsamic-Shallot Green Beans
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessSide dishes

Balsamic-Shallot Green Beans

Ingredients: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 large shallots, finely chopped2 tablespoons butter, room temperature1 lb...

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Rosemary Onion Potatoes
5 ingredients or lessPotatoesVegetables

Rosemary Onion Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 white potatoes1/2 cup butter, meltedrosemary, minced1 ounce dry onion soup mix Directions:...

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Strawberry Balsamic Salad
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessSalads

Strawberry Balsamic Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups fresh sliced strawberries1/2 cup good balsamic vinegarfresh cracked pepper Directions: Slice...

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Green Pea-Goober Salad
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessSide dishes

Green Pea-Goober Salad

Ingredients: 1 package frozen green peas1 cup dry roasted salted peanuts3 tablespoons sour cream...

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< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessVegetables

Garlic Beets

Ingredients: 6 medium beets3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 cloves garlic, crushedsalt...

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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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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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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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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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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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< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessBeverages

Lemon Lift Cooler

Ingredients: 4 cups cool water2 lipton cold brew blend tea bags (pitcher size) or...

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Oriental Grilled Chicken
< 60 mins5 ingredients or lessMain dish

Oriental Grilled Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Miracle Whip1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 teaspoon ginger1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper4...

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Pittsburgh Kielbasa
5 ingredients or lessAppetizersFor large groups

Pittsburgh Kielbasa

Ingredients: 2 lbs kielbasa1 large onions, chopped1 (16 ounce) jars applesauce1 (1 lb) box...

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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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Lemon Fluff
5 ingredients or lessDessertPuddings and mousses

Lemon Fluff

Ingredients: 1 (1/3 ounce) package sugar-free lemon gelatin1 cup boiling water1/2 cup lemon juice8...

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Tomato on Toast
< 15 mins5 ingredients or lessFor 1 or 2

Tomato on Toast

Ingredients: 2 slices tomatoes1 slice toasted English muffins2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese1 dash italian...

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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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