5-Ingredient Recipes

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

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

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Pita Chips with Goat Cheese Dip

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley

Serve this quick recipe as an appetizer or side dish. Refrigerate leftover dip up to 3 days; chips keep about 1 day.
Pita Chips with Goat Cheese Dip Recipe

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Butter Crust Sandwich Bread

Photo: Jan Smith

Having your own homemade bread that's crusty-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside is more than a dream with this easy to follow recipe.

Butter Crust Sandwich Bread Recipe

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Biscuits and Veggie Sausage Gravy

Karry Hosford

This Biscuits and Vegetarian Sausage Gravy recipe puts a surprising but delicious twist on a classic Southern breakfast.

Biscuits and Veggie Sausage Gravy Recipe

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Classic Steak House Filet Mignon

Howard L. Puckett; Melanie J. Clarke

This simple steak house rub uses the perfect combination of seasonings to turn an ordinary steak dinner into a memorable meal. As one of our readers said - "This rub made an excellent cut of beef even better."

Classic Steak House Filet Mignon Recipe

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Asian Marinated Striped Bass

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Although it contains only four ingredients, this marinade packs a lot of flavor when paired with bass. Serve this flaky fish with seasoned rice noodles.

Asian Marinated Striped Bass Recipe

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Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Fruit

Serve this saucy dish with plain couscous or quick-cooking brown rice. Add a savory green salad or steamed vegetables to balance the sweetness of the pork chops.
Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Fruit Recipe

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Green Bean Salad Amandine

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Haricots verts, which are slender French green beans, get a huge flavor punch from sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, and toasted almonds.

Green Bean Salad Amandine Recipe

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Simple Baked Eggs

Photo: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Mary Claire Britton and Kady Wohlfarth; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland

Bake your eggs in individual ramekins is a surprising way and easy way to serve breakfast. Round out the meal with whole wheat toast and fruit slices.

Simple Baked Eggs Recipe

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Oven Fries with Crisp Sage Leaves

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

As beautiful to look at as they are great to eat, these golden slices of potato are scented and subtly flavored with crisp cooked sage. They are an incredible snack or a perfect savory side to any meal, from chicken to filet mignon.

Oven Fries with Crisp Sage Leaves Recipe

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Pan-Roasted Pork Loin with Leeks

This easy pan roast is served with a supple sauce. Leeks, a mild, sweet member of the onion family, are cooked slowly along with the pork until they're very tender.

Pan-Roasted Pork Loin with Leeks Recipe

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Butternut Squash Soup with Walnuts

Butternut Squash Soup with Toasted Walnuts

This soup's delicious taste and creamy texture belie its simple preparation. Roasting the squash creates browned edges for a richer flavor.
Butternut Squash Soup with Walnuts Recipe

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Italian Bread

Flaky on the outside and soft on the inside, this bread recipe can also be used to make focaccia or pizza crust.
Italian Bread Recipe

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Cornish Hens with Cherry Glaze

Roasted Cornish Hens with Cherry-Port Glaze

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Impress dinner guests with this simple yet elegant dish. Ginger gives the sweet-tart cherry glaze a little bite.

Cornish Hens with Cherry Glaze Recipe

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Pancetta Crisps With Goat Cheese

Ralph Anderson; Mindi Shapiro Levine

The sweetness of pear and honey and the saltiness of the pancetta and cheese unite for a perfectly flavored appetizer.
Pancetta Crisps With Goat Cheese Recipe

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Spicy Apricot Brisket

Spice up a classic beef brisket with a sauce made with apricot preserves, chili sauce, and sauerkraut.

Spicy Apricot Brisket Recipe

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Baked Curry-Glazed Chicken

This glaze made with curry powder, mustard, and honey evokes the flavors of India without needing to spend hours cooking.

Baked Curry-Glazed Chicken Recipe

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Baby PB&J Bagel Sandwiches

Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Great for kids of all ages, these warm PB&J sandwiches work well for a quick brown bag lunch or sweet breakfast.

Baby PB&J Bagel Sandwiches Recipe

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Smoked Salmon with Mustard and Dill

Randy Mayor

Rich, meaty salmon fillets are seasoned with a paste of dill, lemon juice, and sweet-hot mustard that offers more flavor than a marinade.

Smoked Salmon with Mustard and Dill Recipe

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French Onion Soup

Photo: Jonelle Weaver

Shh! No need to tell anyone how easy this French Onion Soup is. A dash of sherry wine and flavorful Swiss cheese will fool your family into thinking you worked for hours on this soup.

French Onion Soup Recipe

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Last-Minute Lasagna

Photo: Rick Lew

Use convenience items such as jarred pasta sauce, cheese ravioli, and frozen chopped spinach as your layers in this fast dinner.

Last-Minute Lasagna Recipe

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Garlic and Herb Standing Rib Roast

A standing rib roast makes a grand statement at the table, but this easy recipe guarantees you'll have time to mingle with your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen!

Garlic and Herb Standing Rib Roast Recipe

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Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

It's hard to say no to this spicy-sweet side dish. Ground red pepper is a great complement to sweet potatoes.

Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe

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Turkey Scaloppine

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Dish up this classic turkey dinner with a spicy twist -- add a dash of Cajun seasoning to the flour.

Turkey Scaloppine Recipe

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Cranberry-Almond Wild Rice

Cranberries and toasted almonds add tart and nutty flavor notes to two types of rice. Pair this quick winter side with chicken or fish.

Cranberry-Almond Wild Rice Recipe

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Sausage Bread

Refrigerated dough is the secret to whipping up this quick and easy bread recipe that's filled with hearty sausage and gooey cheese.

Sausage Bread Recipe

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Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Glaze

Lee Harrelson

Pork tenderloin is always a great option for weeknight meals, and this recipe pairs it with a sweet-tart pomegranate glaze. Serve with steamed veggies and wild rice.

Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Glaze Recipe

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Camembert Mashed Potatoes

The buttery taste and creamy texture of Camembert cheese glorifies these potatoes. Camembert is similar in flavor and texture to Brie, which makes a fine substitute.

Camembert Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Green Beans with Hazelnut Butter

Green Beans with Toasted Hazelnut-Lemon Butter

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Prepare the butter up to a week ahead and refrigerate, or up to three weeks in advance and freeze. Prepare extra butter to serve with bread or baked potatoes.
Green Beans with Hazelnut Butter Recipe

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Angela's Stovetop Chicken

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

Few dishes are more satisfying that a well-seasoned chicken, and this version flavored with garlic powder, white wine, olive oil, salt and pepper is no exception.

Angela's Stovetop Chicken Recipe

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Pan-Seared Flat Iron Steak

Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Buffy Hargett

Rub this tender cut of steak with a rub of grill seasoning and salt and sear for a flavorful crust. Serve with your favorite winter sides.

Pan-Seared Flat Iron Steak Recipe

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Cumin Chips

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Bake your own tortilla chips flavored with cumin, lime juice, and salt.

Cumin Chips Recipe

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Pita Chips with Goat Cheese Dip

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Butter Crust Sandwich Bread

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Biscuits and Veggie Sausage Gravy

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Classic Steak House Filet Mignon

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Asian Marinated Striped Bass

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Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Fruit

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Green Bean Salad Amandine

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Simple Baked Eggs

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Oven Fries with Crisp Sage Leaves

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Pan-Roasted Pork Loin with Leeks

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Butternut Squash Soup with Walnuts

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Italian Bread

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Cornish Hens with Cherry Glaze

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Pancetta Crisps With Goat Cheese

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Spicy Apricot Brisket

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Baked Curry-Glazed Chicken

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Baby PB&J Bagel Sandwiches

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Smoked Salmon with Mustard and Dill

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French Onion Soup

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Last-Minute Lasagna

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Garlic and Herb Standing Rib Roast

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Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges

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Turkey Scaloppine

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Cranberry-Almond Wild Rice

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Sausage Bread

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Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Glaze

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