5-Ingredients or Less: September 2014

Updated: October 11, 2014
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Crunchy-Bottomed Biscuits

Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham 
When biscuits are made in a cast-iron skillet, the bottoms will end up crunchy and golden brown and provide a sturdy base that holds up to a smothering of sausage gravy.
Crunchy-Bottomed Biscuits Recipe
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Grilled Flank Steak with Onions, Avocado, and Tomatoes

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
Instead of grilling burgers this weekend, go for something a little more adventurous like this flank steak with fresh veggies.
Grilled Flank Steak with Onions, Avocado, and Tomatoes Recipe

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Strawberry-Pomegranate Smoothie

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps
These easy smoothies are a nutritious way to start your morning. What makes it great: Pomegranates and strawberries are both packed with vitamin C.
Strawberry-Pomegranate Smoothie Recipe
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S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches

Get a double dose of chocolate and marshmallow by layering traditional s'mores with a scoop of rocky road ice cream.
S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe

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Honey-Pepper Grilled Goat Cheese

Photo: Stephen Devries; Styling: Lynn Nesmith 
There are plenty of reasons to fire up the grill in September, including this honey-pepper goat cheese appetizer.
Honey-Pepper Grilled Goat Cheese Recipe

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Pasta with Ricotta and Edamame

Edamame and two types of cheese provide the protein in the meatless pasta main dish.
Pasta with Ricotta and Edamame Recipe
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Warm Steak Salad with Marinara Sauce

Photo: Leo Gong; Styling: Dan Brecker
In this restaurant-style meal, the heat of the steaks melts the fresh mozzarella and the greens add a peppery bite.
Warm Steak Salad with Marinara Sauce Recipe

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Sesame Broccolini

Photo: Jason Wallis; Styling: Cindy Barr 
Sesame Broccolini gets a double hit of sesame flavor from the seeds and oil. Ready in just a couple of minutes, it's a quick and easy green to whip up for dinner.
Sesame Broccolini Recipe

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Poppy Seed Chicken Salad

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell
Go tropical and substitute chopped pineapple for the grapes and macadamia nuts for the pecans.
Poppy Seed Chicken Salad Recipe
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Beet and Arugula Salad

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Kefalotyri is a hard, salty Greek cheese, but you can also use Parmigiano-Reggiano in this colorful starter salad.
Beet and Arugula Salad Recipe

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Seasoned Strip Steaks

Photo: Stephen Devries; Styling: Lynn Nesmith 
This rub of ancho chili powder, garlic salt, brown sugar, and cumin on Seasoned Strip Steaks will awaken the taste buds.
Seasoned Strip Steaks Recipe

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BLT Pasta

Photo: Justin Walker; Styling: Kaitlyn du Ross
In this spin on the classic sandwich, the "lettuce" is actually tender baby spinach.
BLT Pasta Recipe
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Root Beer Floats

Photo: Mark Thomas; Styling: Lynn Miller
Enjoy a bit of nostagia with a root beer float for a snack or quick dessert.
Root Beer Floats Recipe

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Chocolate-Raspberry Dessert Sandwiches

Photo: Stephen Devries; Styling: Lynn Nesmith 
While the coals are still hot, add dessert to the grill. Grilled Chocolate-Raspberry Dessert Sandwiches are as decadent tasting as they sound!
Chocolate-Raspberry Dessert Sandwiches Recipe

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Broiled Salmon with Peppercorn-Lime Rub

Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Rose Nguyen
Lime rind and peppercorns offer just the right flavor accents for succulent salmon.
Broiled Salmon with Peppercorn-Lime Rub Recipe
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Ricotta Omelet with Swiss Chard

Photo: Cyd McDowell
Whip up an omelet for an easy one-dish meatless meal.
Ricotta Omelet with Swiss Chard Recipe

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Corn with Chile-Cheese Mayo

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower 
Corn with Chile-Cheese Mayo delivers a flavorful kick with fresh cilantro, grated Parmesan cheese, and a touch of chili powder.
Corn with Chile-Cheese Mayo Recipe

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Mesquite-Smoked Beer Can Chicken

Photo: Justin Walker; Styling: Kaitlyn du Ross
Pop open a cold one for a moist bird and serve this dish at a backyard barbecue or tailgate.
Mesquite-Smoked Beer Can Chicken Recipe
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Grilled Sausage and Peppers

Photo: Stephen Devries; Styling: Lynn Nesmith 
Our recipe for Grilled Sausage and Peppers is an update on the original. Here we toss with sherry vinegar and honey, and then grill--quick and delicious.
Grilled Sausage and Peppers Recipe

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Ultimate Grilled Cheese

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower 
For the Ultimate Grilled Cheese, a mixture of Cheddar cheese, light cream cheese, and canola mayo melts into a gloriously silk, ultra-cheesy filling.
Ultimate Grilled Cheese Recipe

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Halibut Meunière

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
Flavor the fish with a light butter sauce accented with fresh lemon juice and parsley for dish that's definitely company worthy.
Halibut Meunière Recipe
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Strawberry Citrus Punch

Refreshing Strawberry-Citrus Punch is the perfect way to perk up sleepy kids (and adults, too).
Strawberry Citrus Punch Recipe

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Roasted Orange-Fennel Striped Bass

Photo: Justin Walker; Styling: Kaitlyn du Ross
Roasting the whole fish with fresh citrus and fennel keeps it tender and succulent.
Roasted Orange-Fennel Striped Bass Recipe

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Cilantro Burgers with Sriracha Mayo

Photo: Justin Walker; Food Styling: Simon Andrews; Prop Styling: Kaitlyn du Ross
Chopped cilantro flavors the beef, while whole sprigs replace the usual lettuce in these punchy burgers.
Cilantro Burgers with Sriracha Mayo Recipe
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Boiled Peanuts

Jennifer Davick
Get these Southern staples ready just in time for tailgating.
Boiled Peanuts Recipe

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Slow-Roasted Roast Beef

Photo: Quentin Bacon
Cook a rib roast the easy way—in a slow cooker with some salt, pepper, garlic and oregano.
Slow-Roasted Roast Beef Recipe

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Strawberry-Hazelnut Graham

Photo: Grant Cornett; Styling: Alistair Turnbull 
Guaranteed to satisfy you sweet tooth, Strawberry-Hazelnut Graham is a fast and easy treat that you'll make again and again.
Strawberry-Hazelnut Graham Recipe
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Asparagus, Ricotta, and Egg Pizza

Photo: Justin Walker; Styling: Kaitlyn du Ross
Arranging the dough on a hot pizza stone or skillet will get the crust nice and crisp.
Asparagus, Ricotta, and Egg Pizza Recipe

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Cherry-Port Glazed Pork Loin Roast

Photo: Justin Walker; Styling: Kaitlyn du Ross
Port reduces to an intensely fruity, syrupy glaze in this impressive dish.
Cherry-Port Glazed Pork Loin Roast Recipe

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Easy Ice Cream Cake

Photo: Marcus Nilsson
It's like magic to turn basic ice cream sandwiches into an impressive frozen dessert.
Easy Ice Cream Cake Recipe
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