Would you believe that apart from the indispensable salt and ground pepper, each of these recipes makes use of just a few ingredients? You can count them on one hand! That's right, FNites—none of these recipes need more than 5 ingredients. But don't think fewer ingredients equate to bland flavors! Serve these dishes to family and friends and watch them reach for second helpings!

(First published in the September 2011 issue of Good Housekeeping Philippines' Features section as "Simpli-Five Dishes"; photos by Ocs Alvarez; recipes by Roselle Miranda; styling by Bel Alvarez; adapted for use in Female Network)