5-Ingredient Recipes

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

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Blackberry-Mango Breakfast Shake

Jan Smith

This delicious, creamy drink is loaded with protein, fiber, and vitamin C, so it's perfect for breakfast on the run or a post-workout snack.

Blackberry-Mango Breakfast Shake Recipe

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Popovers

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke

If you don't have a popover pan, no worries. You can use a muffin pan for this easy bread recipe.

Popovers Recipe

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Lemon-Grilled Chicken Breasts

Photo: Greg DuPree Food Styling: Rishon Hanners Prop Styling: Thom Driver

Add simple flavor to griled chicken with lemon juice, garlic and olive oil.

Lemon-Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Roasted Wild Salmon and Dill

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Fresh lemon and dill make ideal flavor partners for roasted salmon.

Roasted Wild Salmon and Dill Recipe

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Summer Tomato Chopped Salad

Karry Hosford

Hurry and make this salad while you've still got juicy fresh summer tomatoes.

Summer Tomato Chopped Salad Recipe

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High Plains Steaks

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Add easy flavor to sirloin steaks with a rub mixture of mustard and Worcestershire sauce.

High Plains Steaks Recipe

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Grilled Corn with Mint Butter

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Summer corn gets even better with the addition of fresh mint and cilantro.

Grilled Corn with Mint Butter Recipe

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Espresso Ice with Anise Cream

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Beat the heat with this espresso-flavored frozen treat.

Espresso Ice with Anise Cream Recipe

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Grilled Basil-and-Garlic Pork Chops

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Coat pork chops in dried basil and garlic powder before grilling, and you've got dinner ready in under 20 minutes.

Grilled Basil-and-Garlic Pork Chops Recipe

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Pecan-Crusted Trout

Photo: Kana Okada; Styling: Sara Quessenberry

A pan-fried coating of ground nuts and panko yields crunchy texture to this river-fresh fish.

Pecan-Crusted Trout Recipe

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Mango-Cucumber Salad

Karry Hosford

This cool and crisp salad is an ideal accompaniment for grilled meat or seafood.

Mango-Cucumber Salad Recipe

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Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Pornchai Mittongtare

The oldest diner sandwich in the book becomes a great summer meal when you make it live up to its name—cook it on the grill.

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Recipe

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Lime and Pepper Grilled Chicken Breasts

Annabelle Breakey

Throw a few sliced fresh vegetables on the grill with this chicken, add thick corn tortillas, and enjoy a tasty summer dinner.

Lime and Pepper Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Grilled Summer Veggies

Photo: Van Chaplin; Styling: Buffy Hargett

As long as you're grilling, you might as well cook some veggies to go along with your meal.

Grilled Summer Veggies Recipe

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Grilled Lamb Brochettes with Lemon and Dill

Dan Goldberg

Add bright flavor to these easy lamb kebabs with fresh lemon juice, lemon rind, and dill.

Grilled Lamb Brochettes with Lemon and Dill Recipe

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Nectarine, Prosciutto, and Arugula Bundles

Randy Mayor

Combine the sweetness of fresh nectarines with the saltiness of prosciutto and you get an easy appetizer that's pure summertime magic.

Nectarine, Prosciutto, and Arugula Bundles Recipe

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Herbed Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Dish up a company-worthy dish that calls for only four ingredients, plus salt and pepper. Choose roasted asparagus as a bright, fresh partner for this main dish.

Herbed Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Simple Garlicky Lima Beans

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Cindy Barr

Flavor limas, or any other kind of shell bean or pea, with a simple mixture of garlic, olive oil, and fresh thyme.

Simple Garlicky Lima Beans Recipe

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Chilled Corn Soup

Thomas J. Story

This summer soup is pure essence of corn. Blanching the basil, an herb that tends to blacken once it's cut, keeps it jewel green.

Chilled Corn Soup Recipe

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Cindy Barr

Marinate the pork in a simple marinade of orange juice and olive oil before grilling for a citrus-flavored main dish.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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Tomato-Watermelon Sorbet

Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Before summer's over, you need to make this frozen treat that combines two of your favorite foods of summer in a surprisingly sweet way.

Tomato-Watermelon Sorbet Recipe

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Lemon-Oregano Lamb Chops

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie Clark

Thirty minutes and five ingredients are all you need to get this fresh-flavored lamb dish on the dinner table.

Lemon-Oregano Lamb Chops Recipe

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Peach-Blackberry-Yogurt Fruit Cups

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Stylist: Rose Nguyen

You decide whether this granola-and yogurt-topped fruit mixture is breakfast or dessert. Either way, you'll surely decide that it's delicious.

Peach-Blackberry-Yogurt Fruit Cups Recipe

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Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp

Photo: Dan Goldberg; Styling: Karen Shinto

This salt-and-pepper shrimp recipe is a lighter (stir-fried) version of the deep-fried Asian dish that's quick and keeps the intense flavor of the original.

Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp Recipe

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Grilled Beer-cooked Sausages

Thayer Allyson Gowdy

For grilled brats, all you need is beer plus some onions.

Grilled Beer-cooked Sausages Recipe

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Sautéed Green Beans With Bacon

Bacon just makes everything better.

Sautéed Green Beans With Bacon Recipe

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Spicy Pork Ribs

Jim Henkens

These tender ribs get their flavor from a Tunisian-style spice rub and from basting them in beer.

Spicy Pork Ribs Recipe

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Peaches with Dates

Lisa Romerein

Make an easy summer dessert with fresh peaches, dates and a splash of orange liqueur or orange juice.

Peaches with Dates Recipe

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Deep-Summer Tomato-Basil Salad