20 Recipes to Make When You’re Feeling Lazy

We’ve all been there: those days when even the thought of picking up the phone to order takeout feels like too much work. So what do you do when you need to get a meal on the table? Or whip up dessert for a potluck or bake sale? Reach for recipes that don't require many ingredients; ones that come together as easily as one, two, three. (Or, better yet — one, two!). Whether you’re looking for a couldn’t-be-simpler dump dinner, hacks for feeding a crowd all in one go from a single sheet pan or a few easy desserts, you’ll find that these no-fuss recipes are just what you need, starting with this moist banana bread. It’s made with just three common ingredients (bananas, eggs and store-bought cake mix) so you can save time and effort when it comes to measuring and prepping. The bananas keep the quick bread from drying out and the spice cake mix adds a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. You’ll be rewarded with everything you love about the traditional loaf — for almost no work at all.

We love multi-purpose kitchen gadgets that make life easier, so that's why the Instant Pot (a slow cooker, pressure cooker and stove-top stand-in, all in one) is a go-to for quick meals. Especially this creamy kid-friendly mac and cheese, which cooks up in no time. And after it's been gobbled up, you'll only have one pot to clean!

Never play short-order cook to a group of friends with this easy hack that guarantees everyone's breakfast is done at the same time.

This one-pot meal is perfect for the beginner cook: Everything but the cheese goes into one skillet, and it all magically comes together. The tomato paste is here for a little flavor insurance, just in case your tomatoes aren't at their best; feel free to add an extra tablespoon when tomatoes are out of season.