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  2. 5-Ingredients or Less: September 2014

5-Ingredients or Less: September 2014

September 01, 2011
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Crunchy-Bottomed Biscuits

Credit: 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.
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Grilled Flank Steak with Onions, Avocado, and Tomatoes

Credit: 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.
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Strawberry-Pomegranate Smoothie

Credit: 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.
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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.
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Honey-Pepper Grilled Goat Cheese

Credit: 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.
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Warm Steak Salad with Marinara Sauce

Credit: 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.
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Sesame Broccolini

Credit: 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.
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Poppy Seed Chicken Salad

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

Credit: 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.
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Seasoned Strip Steaks

Credit: 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.
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BLT Pasta

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

Credit: Photo: Mark Thomas; Styling: Lynn Miller
Enjoy a bit of nostagia with a root beer float for a snack or quick dessert.
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Chocolate-Raspberry Dessert Sandwiches

Credit: 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!
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Broiled Salmon with Peppercorn-Lime Rub

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Rose Nguyen
Lime rind and peppercorns offer just the right flavor accents for succulent salmon.
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Ricotta Omelet with Swiss Chard

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Whip up an omelet for an easy one-dish meatless meal.
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Corn with Chile-Cheese Mayo

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Corn with Chile-Cheese Mayo delivers a flavorful kick with fresh cilantro, grated Parmesan cheese, and a touch of chili powder.
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Mesquite-Smoked Beer Can Chicken

Credit: 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

Credit: 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.
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Ultimate Grilled Cheese

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For the Ultimate Grilled Cheese, a mixture of Cheddar cheese, light cream cheese, and canola mayo melts into a gloriously silk, ultra-cheesy filling.
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Halibut Meunière

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Flavor the fish with a light butter sauce accented with fresh lemon juice and parsley for dish that's definitely company worthy.
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Strawberry Citrus Punch

Refreshing Strawberry-Citrus Punch is the perfect way to perk up sleepy kids (and adults, too).
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Roasted Orange-Fennel Striped Bass

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Roasting the whole fish with fresh citrus and fennel keeps it tender and succulent.
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Cilantro Burgers with Sriracha Mayo

Credit: 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.
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Boiled Peanuts

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Get these Southern staples ready just in time for tailgating.
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Slow-Roasted Roast Beef

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Cook a rib roast the easy way—in a slow cooker with some salt, pepper, garlic and oregano.
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Strawberry-Hazelnut Graham

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Guaranteed to satisfy you sweet tooth, Strawberry-Hazelnut Graham is a fast and easy treat that you'll make again and again.
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Asparagus, Ricotta, and Egg Pizza

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Arranging the dough on a hot pizza stone or skillet will get the crust nice and crisp.
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Cherry-Port Glazed Pork Loin Roast

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Port reduces to an intensely fruity, syrupy glaze in this impressive dish.
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Easy Ice Cream Cake

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It's like magic to turn basic ice cream sandwiches into an impressive frozen dessert.
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1 of 30 Crunchy-Bottomed Biscuits
2 of 30 Grilled Flank Steak with Onions, Avocado, and Tomatoes
3 of 30 Strawberry-Pomegranate Smoothie
4 of 30 S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches
5 of 30 Honey-Pepper Grilled Goat Cheese
6 of 30 Pasta with Ricotta and Edamame
7 of 30 Warm Steak Salad with Marinara Sauce
8 of 30 Sesame Broccolini
9 of 30 Poppy Seed Chicken Salad
10 of 30 Beet and Arugula Salad
11 of 30 Seasoned Strip Steaks
12 of 30 BLT Pasta
13 of 30 Root Beer Floats
14 of 30 Chocolate-Raspberry Dessert Sandwiches
15 of 30 Broiled Salmon with Peppercorn-Lime Rub
16 of 30 Ricotta Omelet with Swiss Chard
17 of 30 Corn with Chile-Cheese Mayo
18 of 30 Mesquite-Smoked Beer Can Chicken
19 of 30 Grilled Sausage and Peppers
20 of 30 Ultimate Grilled Cheese
21 of 30 Halibut Meunière
22 of 30 Strawberry Citrus Punch
23 of 30 Roasted Orange-Fennel Striped Bass
24 of 30 Cilantro Burgers with Sriracha Mayo
25 of 30 Boiled Peanuts
26 of 30 Slow-Roasted Roast Beef
27 of 30 Strawberry-Hazelnut Graham
28 of 30 Asparagus, Ricotta, and Egg Pizza
29 of 30 Cherry-Port Glazed Pork Loin Roast
30 of 30 Easy Ice Cream Cake

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