Cooking doesn't get much easier than this. BTW, these are mostly desserts. I hope you're OK with that.
1. Nutella + Eggs = Flourless Nutella Cake
The batter takes less than 10 minutes to make. The cake bakes for 25 minutes. Get the full recipe here.
2. Pitted Dates + Coconut Butter = No Bake Coconut Cookie Dough Balls
Pinch of salt, coconut flakes, and chocolate chips are optional. Get the full directions here.
3. White Chocolate Chips + Oreos = Cookies n' Cream Oreo Bark
Full details here.
4. Can of Strawberry Frosting + White Chocolate Chips = Strawberry Fudge
Get the recipe here. You could also use chocolate frosting and chocolate chips for regular fudge.
5. 1 Part Balsamic Vinegar + 1 Part Whiskey = Steak Marinade
6. Chocolate Chips + Coconut Oil = Magic Shell
Scientifically, it works because coconut oil is a liquid when warmed, but a solid at room temperature. See the full recipe here.
7. Self-Rising Flour + Greek Yogurt = Pizza Dough
A little olive oil and Italian seasoning are optional. Get the recipe here.
This pizza dough is actually good, if you don't mind it a little chewy and focaccia-esque. Read a testimony here.
You can also make an easy flatbread using these same ingredients.
8. Peanut Butter + Ripe Bananas = Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
Get the recipe here.
You could also use Nutella instead of peanut butter.
9. Soy Yogurt + Sweetener = Vegan Pinkberry
Get more info here.
10. Chicken Breasts + Italian Dressing = Easy Italian Chicken
Here's a no-fail, no-brainer of a recipe.
11. Yellow Cake Mix + Lemon Lime Soda = Soda Can Cupcakes
12. Self-Rising Flour + Eggnog = Eggnog Muffins
You'll want to be eating these this winter.
13. Granulated Sugar + Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets = Palmiers
Real Simple has the recipe.
14. Cool Whip + Lemon Curd = Lemon Mousse
Get the full instructions here.
15. Lemon-Lime Soda + Sweetened Condensed Milk = Soda Pop Sorbet
Get the recipe here.
16. Broccoli Florets + Garlic Hummus = Creamy Garlic Broccoli
Cook the broccoli however you'd like: roast it, steam it, sauté it. Then toss in the garlic hummus. More variations and ideas here.
17. Colby Jack Cheese + Cheese Nips = Cheese Crisps
Get the recipe here.
18. Ripe Banana + Flax Seeds = Banana Flax Seed Crackers
This recipe does require a little baking.
19. Melting Chocolate + Cream Cheese = Chocolate Truffles
But if you want to get fancy, you can drizzle some melted peanut butter as shown
here.
21. Refrigerated Pie Crust + Hershey's Kisses = Kiss Pies
This recipe gets slightly fancy by using mint truffle kisses.
22. Nutella + Milk = Hot Chocolate
You can make this in the microwave.
23. Ice Cream + Self-Rising Flour = Ice Cream Bread
The bread will turn out subtly sweet and flavored, but don't use the low fat ice cream! More info here.
25. Buttermilk + Self-Rising Flour = Biscuits
Sugar and butter are optional, but these are just fine on their own.
26. Eggs + Maple Syrup = Maple Soufflé
Get the full directions here.
27. Flour + Pureed Baby Food = DIY Dog Treats
Just make sure there's no garlic or onions in the baby food.
28. Ripe Bananas + Rolled Oats = Oatmeal Cookies
Get the full recipe here.
29. Spice Cake Mix + Can of Pumpkin = Pumpkin Muffins (Or Cookies)
30. Onion Soup Mix + Raw Almonds = Onion Dip
The soaked almonds will create a creamy puree in a blender or food processor, and you can find healthy, organic versions of onion soup mix.
31. Medjool Dates + Oats = No Bake Energy Bars
Get the recipe for these date squares here.
32. Ginger Ale + Mustard = Ham Marinade
Ginger ale sounds odd, but it really keeps the ham moist. Use 2 parts ginger ale and 1 part mustard.
33. Sliced American Cheese + Package of Crescent Rolls = Grilled Cheese Bites
Get the recipe here.
34. Pineapple Chunks + Fresh Mint = Pineapple Ice
It's an easy, icy dessert.
All images created by John Gara
