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5-Ingredients or Less

May 23, 2011
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Ribs McCoy

Easiest ribs ever. We promise.


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Banana-Coconut Ice Cream

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Break out of the vanilla box when you make homemade ice cream this holiday.


Banana-Coconut Ice Cream Recipe

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Steamed Lobster with Parsley Emulsion

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

If this is your first time cooking a whole lobster, this steaming method is easy, and you don't have to handle the live lobster.


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Smoky Peppered Pork Tenderloins

Credit: Photo: Jan Smith

Try this high-flavor, low-fat pork option for your 4th of July cookout.


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Tomato and Cucumber Salad

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Cool, crunchy, refreshing, and simple to make, this side salad is ideal for picnics and family reunions.


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TennTucky Blackberry Cobbler

Make an amazing fruit cobbler with staples you already have in your pantry.


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Jalapeño-Basil Pork Chops

Credit: William Dickey

Perk up your pork chops with pepper jelly and garden-fresh basil.


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Sauteed Scallops with Parsley and Garlic

A simple butter sauce seasoned with salt, pepper, parsley, and garlic lets the delicate flavor of these scallops really shine.


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Pink Lemonade-Lime Dip

Serve this tart dip with fresh fruit for a healthy snack or with sugar cookies for an easy dessert.


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Mojo-Marinated Chicken

Get your mojo on by marinating chicken in a mixture of Spanish mojo sauce and enchilada sauce.


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Espresso Slushy

Credit: Photo: Charles Maraia

Get your caffeine fix in frozen form today.


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Dijon Potato Salad

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A jar of coleslaw dressing is the secret ingredient in this super-easy potato salad.


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Chili-Lime Grilled Corn

Grill corn in the husks to keep it moist and tender, then slather on chili-lime flavored butter.


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Grilled New York Steaks

Invite the neighbors over for a steak dinner that requires very little prep time.


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Lamb Steaks with Herbes de Provence

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

A slice of Vidalia onion rounds out the plate and accents the lamb with its smoky sweetness.


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Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp Kebabs

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Enjoy an island-style dinner with shrimp-pineapple skewers flavored with a tasty teriyaki sauce glaze.


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Couscous and Summer Vegetable Sauté

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Make the most of summer's corn and zucchini crop in this hearty side dish.


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Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes with Tarragon

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Summer tomatoes and fresh herbs are a must for this simple summer salad.


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Light and Crispy Pan-Fried Catfish

Here's a great way to duplicate the light and crispy taste of fried fish without the fat.


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Fresh Corn Salad

Credit: Randy Mayor

Fresh sweet corn requires no cooking, which makes this a particularly appealing summertime side dish.


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Lemon-Rosemary Chicken

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Lemon, garlic and rosemary make ideal flavor partners for roasted chicken.


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Salmon with Maple-Lemon Glaze

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Add tangy sweetness to salmon with a glaze of maple syrup and fresh lemon juice.


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Peaches with Cava and Lemon Verbena

Feature sweet summertime peaches in a simple and sophisticated dessert.


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Lamb Kebabs with Roasted Peppers

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Brighten grilled lamb kebabs with pieces of sweet red and yellow bell pepper.


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Blackberry Smoothies

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Make a fresh fruit smoothie for a quick breakfast or satisfying snack.


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Fluffy Corn and Goat Cheese Omelet

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Add fresh corn and goat cheese to a basic omelet for a special breakfast or light dinner.


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Rosemary Flatbread

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As long as you're grilling, you might as well grill some yummy bread to add to the menu.


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Basic Grilled Steak

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All you need to add is salt and pepper and it's perfect.


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Key Lime Frozen Yogurt

The tangy sweet frozen treat only has 3 ingredients. Add one more ingredient and get these cool ice cream sandwiches.


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Pan-Fried Trout with Herb Salad

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A simple mixture of fresh herbs and lemon juice adds bright flavor to fresh trout.


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Watermelon with Mint and Lime

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Turn watermelon wedges into dessert with the addition of fresh mint, lime juice and sugar.


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1 of 31 Ribs McCoy
2 of 31 Banana-Coconut Ice Cream
3 of 31 Steamed Lobster with Parsley Emulsion
4 of 31 Smoky Peppered Pork Tenderloins
5 of 31 Tomato and Cucumber Salad
6 of 31 TennTucky Blackberry Cobbler
7 of 31 Jalapeño-Basil Pork Chops
8 of 31 Sauteed Scallops with Parsley and Garlic
9 of 31 Pink Lemonade-Lime Dip
10 of 31 Mojo-Marinated Chicken
11 of 31 Espresso Slushy
12 of 31 Dijon Potato Salad
13 of 31 Chili-Lime Grilled Corn
14 of 31 Grilled New York Steaks
15 of 31 Lamb Steaks with Herbes de Provence
16 of 31 Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp Kebabs
17 of 31 Couscous and Summer Vegetable Sauté
18 of 31 Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes with Tarragon
19 of 31 Light and Crispy Pan-Fried Catfish
20 of 31 Fresh Corn Salad
21 of 31 Lemon-Rosemary Chicken
22 of 31 Salmon with Maple-Lemon Glaze
23 of 31 Peaches with Cava and Lemon Verbena
24 of 31 Lamb Kebabs with Roasted Peppers
25 of 31 Blackberry Smoothies
26 of 31 Fluffy Corn and Goat Cheese Omelet
27 of 31 Rosemary Flatbread
28 of 31 Basic Grilled Steak
29 of 31 Key Lime Frozen Yogurt
30 of 31 Pan-Fried Trout with Herb Salad
31 of 31 Watermelon with Mint and Lime

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