5-Ingredient Recipes

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

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Passion-fruit Fool

Scott Peterson

A fool is a simple pudding of sweetened whipped cream studded with bits of tangy fruit and is ideal for this first day of April.

Passion-fruit Fool Recipe

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Chocolate-Almond Croissants

Rob Brodman

Jazz up bakery croissants for a special breakfast-in-bed surprise.

Chocolate-Almond Croissants Recipe

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Eggs with Herbs

Photo: Monica Buck

Stir fresh herbs into scrambled eggs for an easy brunch or light supper main dish.

Eggs with Herbs Recipe

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Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Juicy springtime strawberries are delicious on their own and even better when they're dipped in chocolate!

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries Recipe

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Maple Mustard-Glazed Ham

Photo: Helen Dujardin; Styling: Mindi Shapiro-Levine

Create a sweet and tangy glaze with maple syrup and mustard.

Maple Mustard-Glazed Ham Recipe

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Marian's Easy Roast Chicken

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

A good roasted chicken is like a little black dress--always appropriate and very versatile.

Marian's Easy Roast Chicken Recipe

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Spanish Potato Omelet

Rachel Weill

This easy potato omelet is a great brunch choice because you can make it up to 6 hours ahead.

Spanish Potato Omelet Recipe

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Last-Minute Spinach Dip

Photo: Antonis Achilleos

Combine store-bought hummus and frozen spinach for a super-easy dip.

Last-Minute Spinach Dip Recipe

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Deviled Eggs

There are never enough deviled eggs at covered dish lunches and potluck dinners.

Deviled Eggs Recipe

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Chicken Sandwiches with Melted Cheese

Photo: Michael Paul

Dress up a plain chicken sandwich by adding tangy blue cheese and tart apple slices.

Chicken Sandwiches with Melted Cheese Recipe

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Fish Kebabs

Photo: Andre Baranowski

The nutrition experts advise to eat more fish, so here's a really easy way to do that.

Fish Kebabs Recipe

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Pan-Seared Steak Au Poivre

Photo: Jim Franco

You don't need to add much to tenderloin steaks to make them fabulous.

Pan-Seared Steak Au Poivre Recipe

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Pizza Margherita

Photo: Maria Robledo

Start with frozen pizza dough for a super-easy homemade pizza.

Pizza Margherita Recipe

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Herbes de Provence-Crusted Lamb Chops

Howard L. Puckett; Melanie J. Clarke

The savory coating of Dijon mustard and dried herbs also tastes great on chicken thighs or beef fillets.

Herbes de Provence-Crusted Lamb Chops Recipe

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Salad Nicoise Lettuce Cups

Photo: Antonis Achilleos

Turn canned white tuna into an elegant springtime salad.

Salad Nicoise Lettuce Cups Recipe

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Salt-Cooked Salmon

Photo: Paul Whicheloe

Adding a layer of salt to a skillet provides a high-heat environment and results in a texture that's firm yet moist.

Salt-Cooked Salmon Recipe

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Raspberry Yogurt Cheese with Gingersnaps

Photo: James Baigrie

Combine fresh raspberries and yogurt, and spread on gingersnaps for an easy snack or quick dessert.

Raspberry Yogurt Cheese with Gingersnaps Recipe

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Pasta with Ricotta, Herbs, and Lemon

Photo: Kana Okada

Chopped fresh herbs and a splash of lemon juice provide bright flavor for this simple pasta dish.

Pasta with Ricotta, Herbs, and Lemon Recipe

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Pecan Sugared Bacon

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Get rave reviews at breakfast when you serve this sweet-and-salty bacon.

Pecan Sugared Bacon Recipe

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The Quickest Quiche

Photo: Monica Buck

With blue-cheese dressing and a ready-made pie crust in the refrigerator, you're only minutes away from assembling a perfect brunch for your neighbors.

The Quickest Quiche Recipe

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Skirt Steak Diablo

Photo: Andre Baranowski

Add great flavor to steak with a marinade of jarred salsa and cider vingegar.

Skirt Steak Diablo Recipe

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Brownie-Peanut Ice Cream Roll

Start with a brownie mix to make this easy, guest-pleasing dessert.

Brownie-Peanut Ice Cream Roll Recipe

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Spicy Asparagus Spears

Photo: Wendell Webber

For a versatile side dish, spice up seasonal asparagus with red pepper flakes.

Spicy Asparagus Spears Recipe

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French Onion Biscuits

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Cari South

Add savory flavor to biscuits with French onion soup mix.

French Onion Biscuits Recipe

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Berry Meringues

Pornchai Mittongtare

Use whatever type of berries you have on hand for this impressive dessert.

Berry Meringues Recipe

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Strawberry-Orange Salad

Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Dan Becker

Serve this tangy fruit cup as a starter salad or a simple dessert.

Strawberry-Orange Salad Recipe

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Almond-Crusted Tilapia

Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Buffy Hargett

You can substitute catfish, flounder, or orange roughy for tilapia in this crispy, nutty fish recipe.

Almond-Crusted Tilapia Recipe

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Yukon Gold Potatoes Sautéed in Clarified Butter

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Clarified butter flavors these potatoes and helps them turn an attractive golden brown color as they cook.

Yukon Gold Potatoes Sautéed in Clarified Butter Recipe

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Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

Oxmoor House

Fresh rosemary adds a fragrant quality to these delicate cookies.

Rosemary Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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Spicy Pork Skewers