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  2. 5-Ingredients or Less: July 2014

5-Ingredients or Less: July 2014

June 24, 2013
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Soy and Sesame Kale Chips

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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

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr
Break out of the vanilla box when you make homemade ice cream this holiday.
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Watermelon with Mint and Lime

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Turn watermelon wedges into dessert with the addition of fresh mint, lime juice and sugar.
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Citrus-Herb Roasted Baby Carrots

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

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Cool, crunchy, refreshing, and simple to make, this side salad is ideal for picnics and family reunions.
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TennTucky Blackberry Cobbler

Make an amazing fruit cobbler with staples you already have in your pantry.
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Grilled Scallop Kabobs

Credit: 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.
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Pita Chips with Goat Cheese Dip

Credit: 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.
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Cracked Pepper-Rosemary Honey Drizzle

Credit: 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

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Get your caffeine fix in frozen form today.
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Dijon Potato Salad

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A jar of coleslaw dressing is the secret ingredient in this super-easy potato salad.
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Coffee and Almond Milk Granita

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This is a frozen dessert version of an almond latte—creamy and nutty.
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Creamed Silver Queen Corn

Credit: Jennifer Davick
Silver Queen is a variety of white corn with milky, creamy kernels. It’s beloved for its lightly sweet flavor.
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Pan-Seared Strip Steak

Credit: 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

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A slice of Vidalia onion rounds out the plate and accents the lamb with its smoky sweetness.
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Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp Kebabs

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Enjoy an island-style dinner with shrimp-pineapple skewers flavored with a tasty teriyaki sauce glaze.
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Caramelized Tomato Bruschetta

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Five fresh summetime ingredients are all you need for this crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Mixed Greens Salad

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Keep it simple, healthy, and colorful with a salad of mixed greens, shaved summer squash, and radishes.
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Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets

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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.
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Bean and Chicken Taquitos

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Make your own bean and chicken taquitos with only a few pantry staples.
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Lemon-Rosemary Chicken

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Lemon, garlic and rosemary make ideal flavor partners for roasted chicken.
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Salmon with Maple-Lemon Glaze

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Add tangy sweetness to salmon with a glaze of maple syrup and fresh lemon juice.
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Peach-Bourbon Sours

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Give the classic whiskey sour a fruity twist with in-season peach preserves and plenty of lemon.
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Halibut Kebabs with Grilled Bread and Pancetta

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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.
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Blackberry Smoothies

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Make a fresh fruit smoothie for a quick breakfast or satisfying snack.
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Fluffy Corn and Goat Cheese Omelet

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Add fresh corn and goat cheese to a basic omelet for a special breakfast or light dinner.
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Savory Granola

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Sprinkle Savory Granola over Greek yogurt that has grape tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion stirred in.
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Smashed Avocado on Toast

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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.
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Steamed Lobster with Parsley Emulsion

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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.
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Mini Pita Sammy

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

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Spread this delicious Kumquat Conserva over ricotta cheese on toasted challah, or spoon it into a bowl of oatmeal.
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1 of 31 Soy and Sesame Kale Chips
2 of 31 Banana-Coconut Ice Cream
3 of 31 Watermelon with Mint and Lime
4 of 31 Citrus-Herb Roasted Baby Carrots
5 of 31 Tomato and Cucumber Salad
6 of 31 TennTucky Blackberry Cobbler
7 of 31 Grilled Scallop Kabobs
8 of 31 Pita Chips with Goat Cheese Dip
9 of 31 Cracked Pepper-Rosemary Honey Drizzle
10 of 31 Espresso Slushy
11 of 31 Dijon Potato Salad
12 of 31 Coffee and Almond Milk Granita
13 of 31 Creamed Silver Queen Corn
14 of 31 Pan-Seared Strip Steak
15 of 31 Lamb Steaks with Herbes de Provence
16 of 31 Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp Kebabs
17 of 31 Caramelized Tomato Bruschetta
18 of 31 Mixed Greens Salad
19 of 31 Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets
20 of 31 Bean and Chicken Taquitos
21 of 31 Lemon-Rosemary Chicken
22 of 31 Salmon with Maple-Lemon Glaze
23 of 31 Peach-Bourbon Sours
24 of 31 Halibut Kebabs with Grilled Bread and Pancetta
25 of 31 Blackberry Smoothies
26 of 31 Fluffy Corn and Goat Cheese Omelet
27 of 31 Savory Granola
28 of 31 Smashed Avocado on Toast
29 of 31 Steamed Lobster with Parsley Emulsion
30 of 31 Mini Pita Sammy