Man and woman cooking in home kitchen. As a home cook, let me tell you a small secret: it’s so much easier than I act like it is. Yes, I love a good fussy Ottolenghi dish as much as the next person but the classics that I..." /> Man and woman cooking in home kitchen. As a home cook, let me tell you a small secret: it’s so much easier than I act like it is. Yes, I love a good fussy Ottolenghi dish as much as the next person but the classics that I..." /> Man and woman cooking in home kitchen. As a home cook, let me tell you a small secret: it’s so much easier than I act like it is. Yes, I love a good fussy Ottolenghi dish as much as the next person but the classics that I..." />
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6 Home Cooks Share The Dishes That Look Impressive But Are Super Easy To Make

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20.04.2025

Becca Tapert on Unsplash" />Man and woman cooking in home kitchen.

As a home cook, let me tell you a small secret: it’s so much easier than I act like it is.

Yes, I love a good fussy Ottolenghi dish as much as the next person but the classics that I break out whenever we have people over for food? That’s the time for easy-but-impressive dishes.

A whole roasted chicken with perfectly crispy skin? Not a problem.

Now, home cooks on Reddit are sharing their tips for the best impressive-but-easy dishes.

Risotto

Don’t let the richness of this dish fool you – risotto is surprisingly simple, and Reddit user FireWinged-April agrees, saying: “The secret is keeping the rice al dente, which restaurants can’t pre make in bulk, and also won’t stay that way for long.

“I prefer mushroom risotto and I serve with pan seared chicken breast or a white fish. Fancy plating tip - use a........

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