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Five & Dine: Main Dish Recipes

Five & Dine: Main Dish Recipes

Updated July 03, 2012

Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Dan Becker

Browse our entire collection of featured "Five & Dine" entrees, from Chicken-Tortilla Pie to Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, complete with how-to videos from host Adrien Sharp.

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Pork Tenderloin in Phyllo

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke

Pork Tenderloin in Phyllo Tout

Wrap seasoned pork tenderloin in phyllo dough, bake, and top with mango chutney for an impressive 5-ingredient meal.

Video: How to Cook Pork Tenderloin in Phyllo

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Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Credit: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro

Buffalo Chicken Pizza Tout

This 5-ingredient grilled pizza features bottled Buffalo-style hot sauce, a prebaked pizza crust, deli-roasted chicken, and provolone and blue cheeses.

Video: How to Cook Buffalo Chicken Pizza

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Crunchy Pan-Fried Chicken

Crunchy Pan-Fried Chicken Tout

For a satisfying chicken dinner, dredge chicken breasts in cornmeal mix and breadcrumbs, then lightly fry.

Video: How to Cook Crunchy Pan-Fried Chicken

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Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan Tout

Whip up this vegetarian Italian favorite with just 4 ingredients: eggplant, shredded Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, and bottled marinara sauce.

Video: How to Cook Eggplant Parmesan

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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Tout

Wrap pork tenderloin in bacon and bake for an easy weeknight main dish.

Video: How to Cook Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

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Chicken with Morels

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Chicken with Morels Tout

Simmer browned chicken thighs with morel mushrooms, chicken broth, and bay leaves for a simple yet elegant meal.

Video: How to Cook Chicken with Morels

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Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions and Balsamic Glaze

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Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions and Balsamic Glaze Tout

Dress up a humble cut of flank steak with caramelized onions and a made-from-scratch balsamic glaze.

Video: How to Cook Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions and Balsamic Glaze

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Maple Grilled Salmon

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Maple Grilled Salmon Tout

Go out to the grill or use a grill pan indoors on the stove for this sweet and savory 5-ingredient salmon recipe.

Video: How to Cook Maple Grilled Salmon

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Chicken-Tortilla Pie

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Chicken-Tortilla Pie Tout

Rotisserie chicken, salsa, bean dip, cheese and tortillas are all you need for this easy take on a traditional tostada.

Video: How to Cook Chicken-Tortilla Pie

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Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Glaze

Credit: Lee Harrelson

Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Glaze Tout

For an easy weeknight dinner that's good enough for company, coat lean pork tenderloin with a tart-sweet pomegranate glaze.

Video: How to Cook Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Glaze

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Prosciutto and Smoked Gouda Panini

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Prosciutto and Smoked Gouda Panini Tout

These easy panini sandwiches feature thinly sliced prosciutto and smoked Gouda cheese pressed between two slices of Italian bread.

Video: How to Cook Prosciutto and Smoked Gouda Panini

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Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp

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Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp Tout

This quick salt-and-pepper shrimp recipe is a lighter version of the deep-fried Asian favorite.

Video: How to Cook Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp

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Corn Chowder

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Corn Chowder Tout

For quick and easy comfort food, try a corn chowder that tastes like it's been simmering all day on the stove, but takes less than 10 minutes to make. Serve with a handful of oyster crackers.

Video: How to Cook Corn Chowder

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Marian's Easy Roast Chicken

Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

Marian's Easy Roast Chicken Tout

A good roasted chicken is like a little black dress--always appropriate and very versatile. Use leftovers for casseroles, sandwiches, pizzas, and more.

Video: How to Cook Marian's Easy Roast Chicken

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Last-Minute Lasagna

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Last-Minute Lasagna Tout

Using convenience items, such as jarred pasta sauce, cheese ravioli, and frozen chopped spinach, gets this lasagna on the table in no time.

Video: How to Cook Last-Minute Lasagna

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Creamy Fettuccine with Porcini Mushrooms

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Creamy Fettuccine with Porcini Mushrooms Tout

This 5-ingredient vegetarian pasta dish features a rich white sauce, earthy porcini mushrooms, and a sprinkling of fresh chives.

Video: How to Cook Creamy Fettuccine with Porcini Mushrooms

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Pulled-Pork Sandwiches

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Pulled-Pork Sandwiches Tout

Make your own juicy pulled pork in a slow cooker with this simple recipe. Serve on hamburger buns and top with prepared coleslaw.

Video: How to Cook Pulled-Pork Sandwiches

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After School Pizza

After School Pizza Tout

This easy baguette pizza makes for a great after school pick-me-up snack.

Video: How to Cook After School Pizza

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Chicken-Fried Steak

Chicken-Fried Steak Tout

Don't be intimidated by the frying pan! This chicken-fried steak is super easy to prepare and requires just a handful of ingredients.

Video: How to Cook Chicken-Fried Steak

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Almond-Crusted Tilapia

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Almond-Crusted Tilapia Tout

Impress friends and family with this delicious tilapia dinner that takes just minutes to prepare.

Video: How to Cook Almond-Crusted Tilapia

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Classic Steak House Rubbed Filet Mignon

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Classic Steak House Rubbed Filet Mignon Tout

Serve restaurant-style filet mignon at home with this simple recipe. The secret ingredient? Fresh rosemary.

Video: How to Cook Classic Steak House Rubbed Filet Mignon

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Crispy Oven-Fried Catfish

Crispy Oven-Fried Catfish Tout

Oven-frying catfish that's been dredged in buttermilk and crushed cornflakes lets you enjoy the delicious crunch of fried fish without all the extra fat.

Video: How to Cook Crispy Oven-Fried Catfish