5-Ingredient Recipes

Photo: Jeffery Cross

Get a month of delicious and easy 5-ingredient recipes.

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Soy and Sesame Kale Chips

Photo: Annabelle Breakey

The secret to getting these crisp is to avoid crowding the leaves on the baking sheets.
Soy and Sesame Kale Chips Recipe

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Banana-Coconut Ice Cream

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Break out of the vanilla box when you make homemade ice cream this holiday.
Banana-Coconut Ice Cream Recipe

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Watermelon with Mint and Lime

Photo: Christopher Baker

Turn watermelon wedges into dessert with the addition of fresh mint, lime juice and sugar.
Watermelon with Mint and Lime Recipe

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Citrus-Herb Roasted Baby Carrots

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Linda Hirst

Fresh oj and tarragon flavor Citrus-Herb Roasted Baby Carrots. Serve with your favorite chicken or pork entree.
Citrus-Herb Roasted Baby Carrots Recipe

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Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Photo: Karry Hosford

Cool, crunchy, refreshing, and simple to make, this side salad is ideal for picnics and family reunions.
Tomato and Cucumber Salad Recipe

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TennTucky Blackberry Cobbler

Make an amazing fruit cobbler with staples you already have in your pantry.
TennTucky Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

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Grilled Scallop Kabobs

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett

Grab the skewers, fire up the grill, and enjoy these easy and delicious kabobs, great for any night of the week. Round out the meal with grilled pita wedges and deli tabbouleh salad.
Grilled Scallop Kabobs Recipe

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Pita Chips with Goat Cheese Dip

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley

Serve this quick recipe as an appetizer or side dish. Refrigerate leftover dip up to 3 days; chips keep about 1 day.
Pita Chips with Goat Cheese Dip Recipe

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Cracked Pepper-Rosemary Honey Drizzle

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Brighten up the flavor of grilled chicken wings with Cracked Pepper-Rosemary Honey Drizzle.
Cracked Pepper-Rosemary Honey Drizzle Recipe

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Espresso Slushy

Photo: Charles Maraia

Get your caffeine fix in frozen form today.
Espresso Slushy Recipe

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Dijon Potato Salad

Photo: David Prince

A jar of coleslaw dressing is the secret ingredient in this super-easy potato salad.
Dijon Potato Salad Recipe

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Coffee and Almond Milk Granita

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon

This is a frozen dessert version of an almond latte—creamy and nutty.
Coffee and Almond Milk Granita Recipe

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Creamed Silver Queen Corn

Jennifer Davick

Silver Queen is a variety of white corn with milky, creamy kernels. It’s beloved for its lightly sweet flavor.
Creamed Silver Queen Corn Recipe

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Pan-Seared Strip Steak

Charles Masters

A little butter adds richness and keeps leaner-than-usual beef moist without adding much total fat.
Pan-Seared Strip Steak Recipe

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Lamb Steaks with Herbes de Provence

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

A slice of Vidalia onion rounds out the plate and accents the lamb with its smoky sweetness.
Lamb Steaks with Herbes de Provence Recipe

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Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp Kebabs

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Enjoy an island-style dinner with shrimp-pineapple skewers flavored with a tasty teriyaki sauce glaze.
Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp Kebabs Recipe

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Caramelized Tomato Bruschetta

Photo: Erin Kunkel

Five fresh summetime ingredients are all you need for this crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Caramelized Tomato Bruschetta Recipe

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Mixed Greens Salad

Photo: Levi Brown; Styling: Thom Driver

Keep it simple, healthy, and colorful with a salad of mixed greens, shaved summer squash, and radishes.
Mixed Greens Salad Recipe

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Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

The tang in the salt and vinegar chips mellows as these fish fillets bake in the oven, creating a crunchy spin on fish and chips.
Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets Recipe

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Bean and Chicken Taquitos

Photo: Andrea M. Gómez; Styling: Miranda Jones

Make your own bean and chicken taquitos with only a few pantry staples.
Bean and Chicken Taquitos Recipe

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Lemon-Rosemary Chicken

Photo: Ryan Benyl; Styling: Stephana Bottom

Lemon, garlic and rosemary make ideal flavor partners for roasted chicken.
Lemon-Rosemary Chicken Recipe

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Salmon with Maple-Lemon Glaze

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Add tangy sweetness to salmon with a glaze of maple syrup and fresh lemon juice.
Salmon with Maple-Lemon Glaze Recipe

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Peach-Bourbon Sours

Photo: Beau Gustafson; Styling: Sissy Lamberton

Give the classic whiskey sour a fruity twist with in-season peach preserves and plenty of lemon.
Peach-Bourbon Sours Recipe

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Halibut Kebabs with Grilled Bread and Pancetta

Photo: Peden & Munk; Styling: Amy Wilson

We couldn't believe how outrageously yummy these halibut skewers are. Crusty Italian bread and halibut are seasoned with fresh rosemary, then woven with pancetta and grilled until golden.
Halibut Kebabs with Grilled Bread and Pancetta Recipe

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Blackberry Smoothies

Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Margaret Dickey

Make a fresh fruit smoothie for a quick breakfast or satisfying snack.
Blackberry Smoothies Recipe

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Fluffy Corn and Goat Cheese Omelet

Photo: Beatriz Da Costa

Add fresh corn and goat cheese to a basic omelet for a special breakfast or light dinner.
Fluffy Corn and Goat Cheese Omelet Recipe

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Savory Granola

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Sprinkle Savory Granola over Greek yogurt that has grape tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion stirred in.
Savory Granola Recipe

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Smashed Avocado on Toast

Photo: Grant Cornett; Styling: Alistair Turnbull

Smashed Avocado on Toast is a great snack before a run or workout. With the perfect combination of healthy fats and carbohydrates, this snack will keep your body energized without weighing you down.
Smashed Avocado on Toast Recipe

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Steamed Lobster with Parsley Emulsion

Becky Luigart-Stayner

If this is your first time cooking a whole lobster, this steaming method is easy, and you don't have to handle the live lobster.
Steamed Lobster with Parsley Emulsion Recipe

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Mini Pita Sammy

Photo: Grant Cornett; Styling: Alistair Turnbull

Mini Pita Sammy brightens up your afternoon with a perfect little combination of whole-grains, protein, and vegetables.
Mini Pita Sammy Recipe

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Kumquat Conserva

Photo: Jeffery Cross

Spread this delicious Kumquat Conserva over ricotta cheese on toasted challah, or spoon it into a bowl of oatmeal.
Kumquat Conserva Recipe

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5-Ingredients or Less: July 2014

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Soy and Sesame Kale Chips

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Banana-Coconut Ice Cream

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Watermelon with Mint and Lime

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Citrus-Herb Roasted Baby Carrots

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Tomato and Cucumber Salad

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TennTucky Blackberry Cobbler

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Grilled Scallop Kabobs

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Pita Chips with Goat Cheese Dip

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Cracked Pepper-Rosemary Honey Drizzle

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Espresso Slushy

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Dijon Potato Salad

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Coffee and Almond Milk Granita

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Creamed Silver Queen Corn

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Pan-Seared Strip Steak

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Lamb Steaks with Herbes de Provence

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Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp Kebabs

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Caramelized Tomato Bruschetta

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Mixed Greens Salad

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Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets

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Bean and Chicken Taquitos

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Lemon-Rosemary Chicken

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Salmon with Maple-Lemon Glaze

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Peach-Bourbon Sours

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Halibut Kebabs with Grilled Bread and Pancetta

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Blackberry Smoothies

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Fluffy Corn and Goat Cheese Omelet

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