Fast Five: Celeb Chef 5-Ingredient Recipes

Celeb chefs show you how to create delicious meals with just five ingredients.

By Kara RodemerPublished: May 12, 2014

Don't skimp on the sides. Emeril Lagasse has put together two simple vegetable dishes good enough to make kids ask for seconds. The bread crumbs in his <a href="/recipefinder/emeril-lagasse-roast-cauliflower-recipe" target="_blank"><b>Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan Bread Crumbs</b></a> give the veggies an extra pop of flavor and crunch, and the red pepper flakes in his <a href="/recipefinder/emeril-lagasse-garlic-chili-greens-recipe" target="_blank"><b>Sautéed Greens</b></a> add a little spice to dark, healthy greens.

Courtesy of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

Cook like the pros and stick to your budget with these five-ingredient recipes from star chefs like Martha Stewart, Lidia Bastianich, and Emeril Lagasse. Just stock up on the staples (salt, pepper, and olive oil) and you can whip up fabulous — and cheap — meals any day of the week.

Emeril Lagasse

Courtesy of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

Don't skimp on the sides. Emeril Lagasse has put together two simple vegetable dishes good enough to make kids ask for seconds. The bread crumbs in his Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan Bread Crumbs give the veggies an extra pop of flavor and crunch, and the red pepper flakes in his Sautéed Greens add a little spice to dark, healthy greens.

Lidia Bastianich

Paul Gelsobello

lidia bastianich feast of seven fishes

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Charlie Trotter

Kipling Swehla

Make comfort food elegant using only five ingredients with celebrated Chicago chef Charlie Trotter's

Orange Blossom Honey-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato Puree.

Martha Stewart

Anders Krusberg/The Martha Stewart Show

Martha Stewart is always brimming with fun, creative, and mouthwatering recipe ideas. For a healthy, summerlike treat, why not try out her Tropical-Fruit Skewers with Green-Tea Ice Cream, made with mangoes and pineapples? Her versatile crepes are perfect for a family brunch, a sweet breakfast, or a showstopping dessert. These Basic Crepes can be jazzed up with fruit, ice cream, and warm chocolate sauce, or served warm with jam and powdered sugar.

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