5-Ingredient Recipes

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Easy Garlic Rolls

Photo: John O'Hagan; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Dress up artisan rolls for your weeknight dinners.

Easy Garlic Rolls Recipe

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Horseradish-Mustard Beef Tenderloin

Horseradish and Mustard-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

Randy Mayor

Prep this company-worthy entrée up to a day ahead, then just pop it in the oven. It'll be ready in only 35 minutes.

Horseradish-Mustard Beef Tenderloin Recipe

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Chicken with Morels

Karry Hosford

This restaurant-style chicken dish is one that's good for either a weeknight dinner or for entertaining. You can use dried morels instead of fresh, or even substitute another type of mushroom.

Chicken with Morels Recipe

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Caramelized Onion Dip

John O'Hagan

Throw together a quick dip for your next casual party.

Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe

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Prosciutto and Smoked Gouda Panini

Shelly Strazis

These savory pressed sandwiches make hearty lunch fare on their own, or serve them with a tossed green salad for an easy dinner.

Prosciutto and Smoked Gouda Panini Recipe

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Quick Hummus Dip

We freshened plain hummus dip from the deli by adding simple, on-hand ingredients.

Quick Hummus Dip Recipe

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Eggplant Parmesan

Here's the easiest version of eggplant parmesan you'll ever see.

Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

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Savory Sausage Breakfast Rolls

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Savory sausage roll-ups are a good choice for breakfast, but you can also serve them with salad or soup for a light dinner.

Savory Sausage Breakfast Rolls Recipe

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Molten Chocolate Mousse Cups

Photo: Peden & Munk; Styling: Amy Wilson

You can make this decadent chocolate dessert ahead of time, freeze it and bake it directly from the freezer whenever you're ready.

Molten Chocolate Mousse Cups Recipe

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Fig and Blue Cheese-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Randy Mayor

This easy and elegant pork entrée is an ideal choice for last-minute entertaining.

Fig and Blue Cheese-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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Mashed Potatoes with Chives

Photo: Jan Smith

Yukon gold potatoes lend a buttery color and flavor, and they are great for mashing.

Mashed Potatoes with Chives Recipe

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Classic "Prime" Rib

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

The only ingredients you need for seasoning a rib-eye roast to perfection are salt and pepper.

Classic "Prime" Rib Recipe

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Champagne and Orange-Steamed Lobster Tails

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Have a special dinner at home and impress your sweetie with this easy and elegant seafood entrée.

Champagne and Orange-Steamed Lobster Tails Recipe

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Balsamic and Black Pepper Filet Mignon

Lee Harrelson

Add amazing flavor to beef tenderloin steaks with balsamic vinegar and a bit of molasses.

Balsamic and Black Pepper Filet Mignon Recipe

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Orange Sorbet with Bittersweet Chocolate

Photo: Jan Smith

Tangy orange and bittersweet chocolate turn out to be amazing dessert flavor partners.

Orange Sorbet with Bittersweet Chocolate Recipe

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Spanish-Style Halibut

Add savory flavor to fresh fish with smoked paprika, black pepper and bacon, and serve the fish over a bed of fresh spinach.

Spanish-Style Halibut Recipe

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Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions

Randy Mayor

Simmer balsamic vinegar on the stovetop for five minutes to make a thick, mellow glaze that complements the meat and its bed of sweet caramelized onions.

Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions Recipe

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Monster Meatball Sandwiches

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey, Rose Nguyen

Start with frozen meatballs for a hearty supper sandwich.

Monster Meatball Sandwiches Recipe

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Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish

The bacon drippings used to cook the catfish lend this southern family favorite authentic flavor.

Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish Recipe

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Chocolate-Covered Bananas

For a kid-friendly snack, dip frozen bananas in chocolate and sprinkle with a sweet, crunchy topping of your choice.

Chocolate-Covered Bananas Recipe

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Lemon-Parmesan Broccoli

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Simple, high-quality ingredients such as fresh Parmesan and exta-virgin olive oil make the difference in this easy brocooli side dish.

Lemon-Parmesan Broccoli Recipe

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Apricot Grilled Duck Breasts

Take a break from chicken and serve duck breasts that are grilled and glazed with apricot preserves.

Apricot Grilled Duck Breasts Recipe

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Roasted Winter Squash

Make the most of the season's best squash by roasting it with a little butter, honey, salt and pepper.

Roasted Winter Squash Recipe

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Citrus-Rubbed Skirt Steak

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Brighten up fhe flavor of steak with orange and lemon rind. If you can't find skirt steak, you can substitute flank steak.

Citrus-Rubbed Skirt Steak Recipe

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Goat Cheese Grits

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

The addition of goat cheese makes this traditional Southern side dish smooth and satisfying.

Goat Cheese Grits Recipe

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Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Lisa Powell Bailey

Start with a streusel muffin mix for a super-easy breakfast treat.

Cinnamon Streusel Muffins Recipe

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Roasted Pepper-Cheddar Soup

Warm up with a cup of easy, cheesy soup.

Roasted Pepper-Cheddar Soup Recipe

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Broiled Salmon with Marmalade-Dijon Glaze

Lee Harrelson

Brush a sweet and tangy glaze of marmalade and mustard over the succulent salmon while it's broiling.

Broiled Salmon with Marmalade-Dijon Glaze Recipe

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Rock Salt-Roasted Potatoes

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Roasting potatoes in a bed of rock salt produces evenly cooked spuds with buttery-soft flesh and firm skin.

Rock Salt-Roasted Potatoes Recipe

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5-Ingredients or Less: February 2012

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Easy Garlic Rolls

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Horseradish-Mustard Beef Tenderloin

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Chicken with Morels

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Caramelized Onion Dip

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Prosciutto and Smoked Gouda Panini

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Quick Hummus Dip

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Eggplant Parmesan

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Savory Sausage Breakfast Rolls

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Molten Chocolate Mousse Cups

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Fig and Blue Cheese-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

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Mashed Potatoes with Chives

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Classic "Prime" Rib

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Champagne and Orange-Steamed Lobster Tails

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Balsamic and Black Pepper Filet Mignon

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Orange Sorbet with Bittersweet Chocolate

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Spanish-Style Halibut

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Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions

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Monster Meatball Sandwiches

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Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish

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Chocolate-Covered Bananas

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Lemon-Parmesan Broccoli

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Apricot Grilled Duck Breasts

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Roasted Winter Squash

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Citrus-Rubbed Skirt Steak

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Goat Cheese Grits

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Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

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Roasted Pepper-Cheddar Soup

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Broiled Salmon with Marmalade-Dijon Glaze

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Rock Salt-Roasted Potatoes

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