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51 of Our Best 3-Ingredient Recipes

Not counting olive oil, salt, and other pantry staples, all of these dishes—which include buttermilk biscuits and the world's easiest mozzarella sticks—can be made with only three ingredients.

By Epicurious Editors

July 18, 2017

A plate of grilled peaches and chicken with char marks and dollops of pesto.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
One egg and equal parts peanut butter and sugar is all you need to make these sweet and salty treats. Watch how it's done.
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3-Ingredient Ice Cream French Toast
Use velvety ice cream to provide a shortcut custard for this rich and satisfying version of French toast. Pile on the maple syrup for an extra-sweet treat. Watch how it's done.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Katherine Sacks
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3-Ingredient Japanese Cheesecake
This cheesecake is one part soufflé and one part custard, resulting in a lightly sweet and airy cake that couldn't be easier to make. Watch how it's done.
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3-Ingredient Roasted Carrots With Pistachio Pesto
Sweet roasted carrots are even better with a pistachio pesto made with their own greens. Watch how it's done.
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3-Ingredient Charred Green Beans With Ricotta and Lemon
Crisp-tender grilled green beans on a bed of creamy whipped ricotta is the ultimate summer side, super-simple but elegant enough for company. Add some grilled bread for a fun family-style appetizer.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
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3-Ingredient Microwave Caramel Sauce
Drizzle this simple caramel sauce over ice cream or pancakes, or stir it into your morning mug of coffee. Watch how it's done.
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3-Ingredient Grilled Watermelon, Feta, and Tomato Salad
Grilling the watermelon adds a savory depth to the fruit, giving this refreshing summer salad much more flavor than you’d imagine from this simple combination.
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3-Ingredient Grilled Steak, Pineapple, and Avocado Salad
A fresh, bright pineapple dressing ties together this irresistible platter of grilled pineapple rings, strip steak, and creamy avocado.
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3-Ingredient Thanksgiving Turkey with Orange and Sage
Spatchcocking the turkey before roasting ensures that all parts of the bird will cook evenly at the same rate—and in just 1 1/2 hours.
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3-Ingredient Thanksgiving Gravy
This simple gravy can be made in advance to avoid a last minute scramble before serving your Thanksgiving feast. Or use the rendered turkey fat and pan juices to make the gravy after roasting your bird for maximum flavor.
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3-Ingredient Gochujang Grilled Chicken Wings With Scallion
A quick toss in sweet, not-too-spicy Korean red pepper sauce makes these wings irresistible, while sliced scallion adds a fresh finish.
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3-Ingredient Shakshuka
Serve this simmered egg dish for breakfast, or pair with a salad for a hearty dinner. Watch how it's done.
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3-Ingredient Sweet and Savory Short Ribs
Slowly braised in tangy teriyaki sauce and bottled prune juice (that's right!), these flavorful, succulent short ribs are a comfort-food favorite. Watch how it's done.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Astrid Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
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3-Ingredient Lemony Green Beans With Frizzled Leeks
Olive oil–fried leeks add crunch, flavor, and an impressive look to this classic Thanksgiving side.
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