If you’re looking for easy and delicious recipes but can’t seem to find ones you actually like, we’ve got you covered. We know that professionals in short term apartments don’t want to fuss with a recipe that includes a laundry list of ingredients. Rather, you want something that’s not going to take forever to make.

That’s why we’ve compiled 5 easy and delicious recipes to choose from that will simplify any mealtime throughout the day, so you have more time to kick back and relax.

Easy Recipes for Professionals

1. Simple Grilled Ribs

Who says you have to cook ribs for hours? Not with this simple grilled ribs recipe!

Ingredients:

  • 3lb. baby back pork ribs (1–2 racks)
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Directions:

  • Let ribs sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cut pork between rib bones into 2- or 3-rib sections. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Season both sides with salt and pepper (about 1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt per 1 lb. ribs)
  • Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for medium heat.
  • Grill ribs bone side down until deep golden brown. This usually takes about 15 minutes. Turn ribs and continue to grill until golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes more.
  • When they’re done, cut between bones and plate!

(Recipe Courtesy of Bon Appetit)

2. Beer Steamed Clams

Clams are easy and delicious. Plus, there are hardly any ingredients involved. It doesn’t get much easier than that!

Ingredients:

  • 1 12-ounce bottle of pale lager
  • 5 pounds of hard-shell clams (littlenecks are recommended)
  • Lemon halves (for serving)

Directions:

  • Bring beer to a boil in a large heavy pot. Add clams. Cover pot and reduce heat to medium.
  • Steam clams until they open, 6–8 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, put the clams in a large bowl or platter (discard any that do not open). Serve with lemon halves.

(Recipe Courtesy of Bon Appetit)

3. Tomato Toast with Chives and Sesame Seeds

When busy professionals are looking for easy recipes, this one is great for an appetizer or a lunch snack.

Ingredients:

  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Kosher salt
  • ½ lemon
  • 4 ¾”-thick slices of country-style bread, toasted
  • 3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped chives
  • 2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Aleppo-style pepper (for serving; optional)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)

Directions:

  • Mix garlic and mayonnaise in a small bowl.
  • Squeeze about 1 teaspoon of lemon juice into a bowl and season with kosher salt. Keep the lemon for later.
  • Spread a generous layer of seasoned mayonnaise over the toast and shingle a few tomato slices on top.
  • Sprinkle with chives, sesame seeds, sea salt, black pepper, and Aleppo-style pepper.
  • Grate lemon zest from the reserved lemon and drizzle with oil before serving.

(Recipe Courtesy of Bon Appetit)

4. Baked Buffalo Chicken

If you want to add a little spice to your meal, try this tangy chicken recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce, divided
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-1/4 cups panko bread crumbs

Directions:

  • Pour 1/3 cup wing sauce into a shallow dish.
  • Add chicken breasts and turn to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes or refrigerate, covered for no more than 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Drain chicken and discard marinade.
  • In a shallow bowl, mix flour, tarragon, and pepper.
  • Place breadcrumbs and remaining wing sauce in separate bowls.
  • Dip chicken in flour mixture to coat all sides. Dip in wing sauce, then in breadcrumbs.
  • Place chicken on a rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.

(Recipe Courtesy: Taste of Home)

5. Shrimp Fried Rice

If you’re looking for another quick seafood recipe, this one is a good one to try if you enjoy tasty vegetables as well!

Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 cups cold cooked rice
  • 1 package (16 ounces) of frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, optional

Directions:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Pour eggs into skillet. As they set, lift the edges, letting the uncooked portion flow underneath.
  • Remove eggs and keep them warm.
  • In the same skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter.
  • Add the rice, vegetables, and shrimp.
  • Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Meanwhile, chop eggs into small pieces.
  • Put the eggs back in the pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • You can top it with bacon if desired.

(Recipe Courtesy Taste of Home)

There you have it! Five easy and delicious meals for professionals in furnished apartments. Try one of these or all five and see how easy mealtime can be!

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