5-Ingredient Recipes

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Bistro Roast Chicken

Photo: Raymond Hom; Styling: Pamela Duncan Silver

Fresh herbs, butter, and Dijon mustard provide big flavor in this simple roast chicken.

Bistro Roast Chicken Recipe

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Honey-Roasted Pears

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Gerri Williams

Pack a little more fruit into your meals with a simple dessert of Honey-Roasted Pears.

Honey-Roasted Pears 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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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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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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Sausage and Cheddar Grits with Fried Eggs

Bring Southern flavor to the table in a hearty skillet breakfast of sausage and fried egg.

Sausage and Cheddar Grits with Fried Eggs 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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Pan-Grilled Ginger-Honey Pork Tenderloin

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

When it's too nippy to fire up the barbie, stovetop-grill your way to a toasty, charred flavor.

Pan-Grilled Ginger-Honey Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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Parmesan Potatoes

Photo: Johnny Autry and Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

When time is tight and you're in need of a quick side, pick up a package of refrigerated mashed potatoes and doctor up the flavor.

Parmesan Potatoes Recipe

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Lamb Shanks Braised with Tomato

Photo: Levi Brown; Styling: Tiziana Agnello

Lamb shanks and a handful of pantry staples are all you need to this elegant dinner recipe.

Lamb Shanks Braised with Tomato 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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Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Pecans

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kevin Crafts

The pecans add a bit of sweetness to these sauteed brussels sprouts.

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Pecans Recipe

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Pear Sorbet

Leigh Beisch

Light and refreshing, this sorbet is a delightful way to end a heavy meal.

Pear Sorbet 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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Roasted Romanesco Broccoli

Photo: Thomas J. Story

Sometimes, simple is best. An easy preparation of olive oil, salt, and pepper offers a no-fuss side to any meal.

Roasted Romanesco Broccoli Recipe

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Chipotle-Barbecue Meatballs

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro

BBQ sauce and cherry preserves serve as a glaze for frozen meatballs.

Chipotle-Barbecue Meatballs Recipe

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Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktail

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Prosecco and champagne come together in an elegant winter cocktail.

Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktail 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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Baked Crab Rangoon

Photo: Alison Miksch; Food Styling: Cat Steele; Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower

Serve crab-stuffed rangoon as easy finger food for your next party.

Baked Crab Rangoon 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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Butter Muffins

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Angie Mosier

Three pantry staples are all you need to make perfect dinner muffins to serve as a side or snack.

Butter 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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Northwest Salmon Canapés

Pile cucumber slices with salmon and a garlicky cheese dip for easy, crowd-pleasing appetizers.

Northwest Salmon Canapés Recipe

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Bistro Roast Chicken

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Honey-Roasted Pears

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Caramelized Onion Dip

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Easy Garlic Rolls

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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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Sausage and Cheddar Grits with Fried Eggs

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Molten Chocolate Mousse Cups

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Pan-Grilled Ginger-Honey Pork Tenderloin

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Parmesan Potatoes

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Lamb Shanks Braised with Tomato

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Champagne and Orange-Steamed Lobster Tails

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Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Pecans

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Pear Sorbet

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Spanish-Style Halibut

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Roasted Romanesco Broccoli

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Chipotle-Barbecue Meatballs

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Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktail

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Chocolate-Covered Bananas

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Lemon-Parmesan Broccoli

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Baked Crab Rangoon

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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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Butter Muffins

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