Welcome to No More Than 5. We’re a mother and son team passionate about making cooking simple, fun, and doable for everyone, all with no more than five ingredients!

I’m Vicky Hadley, a food photographer and recipe developer, and the creator behind Little Chef Within, where I’ve spent years sharing easy, family-friendly meals and baking recipes. Cooking has always been a big part of our home – that’s why I started my original blog to begin with, to teach my 6 sons how to cook! I’m excited to bring that same love of food here with my son as my partner. It makes my heart so happy to have one of my sons in the kitchen with me!

My son, Justin, is my 4th son, and he has loved food from the start! He has an incredible palate, a knack for creating new recipes, and brings fresh, creative energy to everything he makes. When he’s not in the kitchen, you can usually find him playing basketball or soccer. He’s also a straight-A student and a beginner photographer – every single image on this blog is taken entirely by him!

Together, we are building No More Than 5 as a place for quick and delicious recipes that use no more than 5 ingredients. Whether you are a busy parent, a college student, or simply someone who enjoys cooking without all the fuss, we hope you will find meals here that make your life easier and more flavorful.

Thank you for stopping by, and we look forward to cooking with you!