30 recipes you can make in 10 minutes
When 20 minutes is still too long, start here. Every recipe on this list is done in 10 minutes or less, from opening the fridge to eating.
Updated October 2026 · ranked by popularity
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1. Classic guacamole
Chunky, zingy guacamole with ripe avocado, lime, tomato, red onion, chile and plenty of cilantro. Made in one bowl in ten minutes.
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2. Restaurant-style salsa
Smooth, scoopable blender salsa like the kind that comes with chips at Mexican restaurants, made with canned tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, cilantro and lime.
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3. Classic coleslaw
Crunchy shredded cabbage and carrot in a creamy, tangy mayo and cider vinegar dressing with a touch of sugar and celery seed. Ready in 10 minutes.
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4. Copycat Olive Garden salad
Our take on the Olive Garden house salad: crisp lettuce, tomato, red onion, olives, pepperoncini and croutons in a tangy, slightly creamy Italian dressing.
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5. Egg drop soup
Silky ribbons of egg swirled through a gently thickened ginger chicken broth with white pepper, sesame oil and scallions. Ten minutes, start to finish.
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6. Greek salad (horiatiki)
The real village salad: chunky tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, red onion and Kalamata olives under a whole slab of feta, with oregano and good olive oil.
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7. Pico de gallo
Fresh, chunky pico de gallo with ripe Roma tomatoes, white onion, jalapeño, cilantro and lime. Ready in 10 minutes for chips, tacos and eggs.
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8. Copycat Wendy's chocolate Frosty
Our take on the Wendy's Frosty: vanilla ice cream, milk and cocoa blitzed into a thick, mellow chocolate soft-serve you eat with a spoon. Five minutes.
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9. Five-minute hummus
Smoother, lighter hummus than the tub, made from a can of chickpeas, good tahini and a splash of ice water. Ready in five minutes flat.
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10. Perfect scrambled eggs
Soft, creamy scrambled eggs cooked low and slow in butter into small, custardy curds, finished with a splash of cream and fresh chives.
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11. Puppy chow
Rice cereal coated in melted chocolate and peanut butter, then shaken in powdered sugar. The crunchy, snowy snack mix is ready in 10 minutes.
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12. Quick chocolate mousse
Melted dark chocolate folded through softly whipped cream for a light, spoonable mousse you can eat right away. No eggs, no chilling, topped with raspberries.
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13. Molten chocolate mug cake
A rich, gooey-centered chocolate cake made in one mug in the microwave, with a hidden square of molten dark chocolate. Five minutes from craving to spoon.
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14. Ten-minute tiramisu cups
Coffee-dunked ladyfingers layered with a whipped vanilla mascarpone cream and a heavy dusting of cocoa, in glasses and on the table in ten minutes.
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15. Affogato
A scoop of vanilla gelato 'drowned' in a shot of hot espresso. The Italian dessert that doubles as after-dinner coffee, ready in five minutes.
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16. Cheesy spinach omelette
A soft, golden three-egg omelette folded around melting cheddar and wilted baby spinach. On the plate in under ten minutes.
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17. Mango coconut smoothie bowl
Frozen mango and banana blitzed thick with coconut yogurt, topped with fresh fruit, toasted coconut and crunchy granola.
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18. Copycat Din Tai Fung spicy wontons
Our take on Din Tai Fung's spicy wontons: frozen pork or shrimp wontons in a garlicky chili oil sauce with black vinegar and soy. Ready in about 10 minutes.
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19. Cranberry orange relish
Fresh cranberries and a whole navel orange pulsed in a food processor with sugar. A bright, tart, no-cook relish for turkey and holiday sandwiches.
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20. Movie theater popcorn
Bright yellow, buttery stovetop popcorn popped in coconut oil and seasoned with butter-flavored salt, just like the concession stand.
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21. Pumpkin spice mug cake
A soft, warmly spiced pumpkin cake made with canned pumpkin puree and cooked in a mug in the microwave. Top with whipped cream and a pinch of spice.
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22. Smoked salmon scrambled eggs
Silky, slow-stirred buttery eggs piled on hot sourdough with ribbons of smoked salmon, chives, dill, capers and a squeeze of lemon.
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23. Caramelized bananas with ice cream
Bananas seared in bubbling brown sugar butter until sticky and golden, spooned warm over vanilla ice cream with toasted walnuts.
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24. Pan con tomate
Crisp toasted bread rubbed with garlic, topped with fresh grated tomato, a drizzle of good olive oil and flaky salt. The simplest Spanish tapa there is.
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25. Campfire s'mores cones
Waffle cones stuffed with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows and strawberries, wrapped in foil and warmed by the fire. Gooey s'mores with less mess.
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26. Candy corn fruit cups
Clear cups layered with yellow pineapple, orange mandarin segments and a cap of sweetened whipped cream so they look like candy corn. No cooking needed.
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27. Pumpkin cream cheese dip
A fluffy, sweet pumpkin pie dip whipped from cream cheese, canned pumpkin and warm spices, served with gingersnaps and crisp apple slices for dunking.
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28. Smashed chickpea sandwiches
Chickpeas smashed with tahini, lemon, celery, capers and dill into a creamy, tangy filling, piled onto grainy bread with tomato and lettuce. All vegan.
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29. Strawberry Eton mess
Juicy sugared strawberries folded through softly whipped cream and yogurt with shards of crisp meringue. No oven, no fuss, ten minutes.
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30. Gingerbread mug cake
A soft, sticky gingerbread cake made in a mug in the microwave with molasses, ginger and cinnamon. Holiday baking for one, ready in about five minutes.
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Ten-minute cooking relies on quick-cooking ingredients: eggs, tortillas, canned fish, rotisserie chicken, deli meats, ripe tomatoes and good bread. Keep a few of these around and dinner is never far away.
Common questions
Are 10-minute meals filling enough for dinner?
Many are. Look for the ones with eggs, chicken, beans or fish, or pair a lighter one with a salad or bread.