Easy Chrissy Teigen Recipes | POPSUGAR Food (2024)

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By Erin Cullum

Updated on 5/18/2020 at 4:30 PM

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Chrissy Teigen's cookbooks, Cravings and Cravings: Hungry For More, have more than lived up to their hype. The books are not only fun to read, but they're also filled with doable and easy recipes that won't intimidate the everyday cook. From John Legend's famous chili to jalapeño grilled cheese, Chex Mix chocolate chip cookies, and more, you won't be able to choose just one! Check out 18 of the easiest recipes that will inspire you to get in the kitchen, get cooking, and embrace your fun inner Chrissy. We guarantee you'll be satisfied with the result!

— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes

01

Chrissy Teigen's Lemony Arugula Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e pepe (pasta with cheese and pepper) is one of the easiest and most delicious Italian recipes ever, and Chrissy's version adds just a few ingredients to make it even more flavorful, like lemon and pancetta.

Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's lemony arugula spaghetti cacio e pepe

02

Chrissy Teigen's Banana Bread

Yes, you need a bundt pan for this recipe, and yes, it's worth it. With shredded coconut and chopped dark chocolate, this is a step above an average banana bread.

Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's banana bread

03

Chrissy Teigen's Jalapeño Parmesan-Crusted Grilled Cheese

This next-level grilled cheese from Cravings: Hungry For More takes less than 30 minutes to make. Thin slices of jalapeño are actually pressed into the bread so there's a hint of spice in every bite.

Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's jalapeño parmesan-crusted grilled cheese

04

John's Breakfast Sandwich

Sunday mornings are the perfect time to skip the drive-through and tackle John's breakfast sandwich, which is made with a pork sausage patty seasoned with garlic, sage, and red pepper. Topping it with American cheese, a runny fried egg, and plenty of sriracha is the only way to go.

Get the recipe: John Legend's breakfast sandwich

05

Chrissy Teigen's Coconut Rice

Chrissy's sweet and salty coconut rice pairs well with anything and only requires five ingredients to whip up! Talk about easy. Just make sure you don't burn the coconut, and you'll have a delicious side dish.

Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's coconut rice

06

Chrissy Teigen's Chex Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies

First off, Chrissy is an absolute genius for this one. Adding Chex Mix to chocolate chip cookies is dangerously good. Plus, they only take 13 minutes to bake — that's it!

Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's Chex Mix chocolate chip cookies

07

Chrissy Teigen's Rice Pudding

This rice pudding recipe isn't your ordinary milk and rice; Chrissy puts her own unique twist on it with ingredients like cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar that pack a flavorful punch.

Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's rice pudding

08

Chrissy Teigen's Armadillo Cheesy Garlic Bread

In her "Party Time" portion of Cravings, Chrissy offers up easy and crowd-pleasing appetizers, like this insanely cheesy pull-apart garlic bread.

Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's armadillo cheesy garlic bread

09

Chrissy Teigen's Avocado Toast

You could feed your whole family based on the section of Chrissy's cookbook labeled "Sh*t on Toast." From quick and easy avocado toast, like the one pictured with sun-dried tomatoes, to more dinner-friendly toasts like crab and jalapeño toast, there's something for every occasion.

Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's avocado prosciutto toast

10

Pepper's Spicy Clams and Pasta

Pasta with clam sauce might sound fancy, but Chrissy's version from her mom (Pepper) is made with fewer than 10 ingredients and is as easy as waiting about three minutes for the clams to open up before tossing them with pasta and a quick sauce.

Get the recipe: Pepper's spicy clams and pasta

11

Chrissy Teigen's Dump and Done Ramen Salad

For this recipe, truly all you have to do is "dump" six ingredients (including chicken-flavored ramen packets) into a bowl and add a quick homemade dressing of apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, and sugar.

Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's dump and done ramen salad

12

Chrissy Teigen's Spicy Tomato Skillet Eggs

Chrissy's take on shakshuka involves a spicy tomato sauce and prosciutto. This one-pan dish is perfect for brunch, but it's a meal you can make any time of day.

Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's spicy tomato skillet eggs

13

Chrissy Teigen's Frito Pie Bar

You can use a big batch of John's chili to set up an easy DIY dinner: a Frito pie bar with Fritos, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, jalapeños, and scallions.

Get the recipe Chrissy Teigen's Frito pie bar

14

John's Chili

John's chili has a hearty base of both ground beef and mushrooms, and a combination of garlic, cayenne, and brown sugar gives it a sweet and savory punch.

Get the recipe: John's chili

15

Chrissy Teigen's Zucchini Fries

Chrissy's ingenious take on "fries" will make you forget you're being kind of healthy. The baked zucchini fries are coated in a crunchy panko breadcrumb mixture seasoned with salt, pepper, cayenne, and parmesan cheese.

Get the recipe Chrissy Teigen's zucchini fries

16

Chrissy Teigen's Cheesy Jalapeño Tuna Noodle Casserole

This is definitely not your grandmother's tuna noodle casserole. With its spicy jalapeño kick and cheesy, crunchy potato chip topping, it's something you'd look forward to serving.

Get the recipe Chrissy Teigen's cheesy jalapeño tuna noodle casserole

17

Chrissy Teigen's Super Tuna Melts

If you're in the mood for something really cheesy, buttery, and mayonnaise-y (seriously, there's half a cup of mayo and half a stick of butter in these), opt for Chrissy's ultracomforting tuna melts.

Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's super tuna melts

18

Chrissy Teigen's Cheesy Guacamole

The "secret" ingredient that Chrissy swears by for taking guacamole to the next level? Cheddar cheese.

Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's cheesy guacamole

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FAQs

Is Chrissy Teigen a cook? ›

Chrissy Teigen is more than just a supermodel, TV star, and executive producer — she's also her own celebrity chef.

Which cravings cookbook is best? ›

If you're only going to buy/try one of them, go with her first one. If you want to rifle through them both, I'm happy to let you see both of mine, but cooking my way through both of them it was very clear that the first book is much better. Cravings 1 is better in my opinion for a number of reasons.

What does Chrissy Teigen eat for breakfast? ›

What does Chrissy Teigen eat for breakfast? Chrissy, 35, has admitted she is not a fan of pastries or pancakes in the morning, but often chooses a cooked breakfast – always with eggs! She told Shape: "I have to have breakfast and breakfast has to be eggs, whether in omelet form, hard-boiled, or over-easy."

What was Chrissy Teigen's medical condition? ›

In a poignant Medium post in 2020, Teigen disclosed that she had been bedridden for over a month before she was diagnosed with "partial placenta abruption" and subsequently lost her pregnancy at 20 weeks. "Let's just call it what it was: It was an abortion," she said Thursday.

What scent does John Legend wear? ›

John Legend, the multifaceted talent celebrated for his music and more, has an unwavering devotion to Black Orchid by Tom Ford. Reflecting on his journey with the scent, he recalls, “I bought this cologne one time when I was at a Tom Ford store many years ago, and now it's my only scent.”

What religion does John Legend have? ›

John Legend (Jesus)

On religion I grew up in a Pentecostal Christian family, pretty fundamentalist. My grandfather was my pastor growing up.

What cologne does John Legend wear? ›

Tom Ford Black Orchid Cologne

Legend's cologne of choice is Tom Ford's Black Orchid Eau De Parfum “because it smells luxurious and sophisticated day or night,” he says.

Why did people cancel Chrissy Teigen? ›

Story at a glance: Chrissy Teigen has been “canceled” after allegations of cyberbullying surfaced. The supermodel said she wants to mind her own business and not comment on celebrity affairs.

What is Chrissy Teigen's tagine? ›

This year she's introducing a new tool to her arsenal: a tajine. A tajine is both a North African dish and the name of the cone-shaped vessel it's made in. Teigen treats hers like a Dutch oven, using it for stews and, most recently, husband John Legend's chili.

Is Chrissy Teigen a trained chef? ›

Perhaps more importantly for those concerned with degrees and such, Chrissy has had some formal training. While she didn't go to culinary school in the traditional sense, she did complete a condensed program at the French Culinary Institute, POPSUGAR reports.

What is the most sold cookbook of all time? ›

Betty Crocker's Cookbook (originally called Betty Crocker's Picture Cook Book) by Betty Crocker (1950) – approx. 65 million copies. When the Betty Crocker Picture Cook Book was published by the fictional Betty Crocker in 1950, its sales actually rivaled those of the Bible.

What cookbook does Jennifer Garner use? ›

Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

On Instagram, she gushed about her fave cookbook Modern Comfort Food.

How many cookbooks has Chrissy Teigen written? ›

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more. Years after the release of Chrissy Teigen's three cookbooks, she is opening up about what she would have done differently.

What is Chrissy Teigen's diet? ›

Chrissy Teigen doesn't follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, but she prioritizes a healthy and mindful eating plan for herself and her family that prioritizes fruits and veggies. How much weight did Chrissy Teigen gain during pregnancy?

How much is John Legend and Chrissy Teigen worth together? ›

With multiple chart-topping hits and accolades to his name, it's no wonder John Legend's net worth—combined with Chrissy Teigen's—is a staggering $100 million.

How old was Chrissy Teigen's baby when she miscarried? ›

And to be honest, I never, ever put that together until, actually, a few months ago." Several weeks after losing her baby, Teigen wrote a moving blog explaining that she had been induced to deliver Jack at 20 weeks after being diagnosed with partial placental abruption.

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