5-Ingredient Recipes

Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil Salad

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Grilled Chicken Parmesan

Photo: Frances Janisch

Enjoy a summertime version of your favorite Italian dish.

Grilled Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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Arctic Lime Freeze

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Manning Barr

Chill out with a tangy frozen treat featuring the benefits of soy protein.

Arctic Lime Freeze Recipe

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Sea Bass and Cucumbers in Champagne Sauce

Photo: Jim Franco

Poach fish in a delicate wine sauce for a simple and elegant entrée.

Sea Bass and Cucumbers in Champagne Sauce Recipe

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Quesadillas Huevos Rancheros

Photo: Antonis Achilleos

Transform easy quesadillas into a brunch dish with the addition of hard-cooked eggs.

Quesadillas Huevos Rancheros Recipe

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Sweet Corn and Squash Soup

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Savor fresh summer corn and yellow squash in this simple and satisfying cream soup.

Sweet Corn and Squash Soup Recipe

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Perfect Roast Chicken

Photo: Wendell Webber

Perfectly roasted. Perfectly simple. All you need are chicken, fresh herbs, olive oil, and garlic.

Perfect Roast Chicken Recipe

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Feta-Basil Sandwiches

Photo: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Jan Gautro

Treat yourself to a simple lunch from the garden with this tomato and cheese sandwich.

Feta-Basil Sandwiches Recipe

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Pork Chops with Cherry Preserves Sauce

Randy Mayor

Use cherry preserves and balsamic vinegar in a simple pan sauce for the chops.

Pork Chops with Cherry Preserves Sauce Recipe

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Hurry-Up Crescent Rolls

Photo: Beau Gustafson; Styling: Sissy Lamberton

Baking mix is the shortcut ingredient for these easy homemade crescent rolls.

Hurry-Up Crescent Rolls Recipe

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Hake Fillet with Jasmine Rice

Photo: Cyd McDowell

Hake is a mild-flavored salt water fish that's similar to cod. If it's not available, you can substitute either cod or snapper.

Hake Fillet with Jasmine Rice Recipe

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Honey-Broiled Nectarines

Photo: Christopher Baker

Make the most of summer fruit with this easy 3-ingredient dessert. If you top the nectarines with ice cream, it's still only 4 ingredients!

Honey-Broiled Nectarines Recipe

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Oven-Fried Okra

Indulge, guilt free, in this reduced-fat version of a Southern summer classic.

Oven-Fried Okra Recipe

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Whole Grain Marshmallow Crispy Bars

Van Chaplin

Kids will love this sweet snack that's actually good for them.

Whole Grain Marshmallow Crispy Bars Recipe

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Land of the Free Lemonade

It's Flag Day, so show your patriotism with a glass of lemonade.

Land of the Free Lemonade Recipe

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Lemon-Blueberry Layered Dessert

If you’re lucky, you might already have all of the ingredients in your pantry for this easy dessert.

Lemon-Blueberry Layered Dessert Recipe

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Maple Grilled Salmon

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Add flavor to grilled salmon with a marinade of vinegar, maple syrup and orange juice that's brushed on the fish as it cooks.

Maple Grilled Salmon Recipe

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Ice Cream Sandwiches

Photo: Maria Robledo

Desserts don't get any easier or cooler than this. Let your imagination go wild.

Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe

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Fried Soft-Shell Crab

Oxmoor House

If soft shell crabs aren't your favorite seafood, you can use this simple coating mixture on shrimp, oysters or grouper.

Fried Soft-Shell Crab Recipe

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Italian Ribeye Steak

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Treat Dad to a perfect steak on Father's Day.

Italian Ribeye Steak Recipe

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Seared Scallops with Roasted Tomatoes

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Roasted grape tomatoes and fresh basil are tasty teammates for the tender seared scallops. Serve over pasta for a one-dish meal.

Seared Scallops with Roasted Tomatoes Recipe

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Chilled Cantaloupe Soup

Photo: Christopher Baker

Serve a refreshing melon soup as either a first course, dessert, or even a light lunch.

Chilled Cantaloupe Soup Recipe

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Blackened Cumin-Cayenne Tilapia

Photo: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Get your Cajun on with this spicy fish that's quick enough for weeknight dinners.

Blackened Cumin-Cayenne Tilapia Recipe

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Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken

Howard L. Puckett

Fresh herbs, lemon juice, salt and pepper are all you need for perfectly flavored chicken.

Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken Recipe

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Berry Delicious Summer Salad

Toss fresh blueberries with mixed greens, nuts and a bottled vinaigrette for a colorful summer salad.

Berry Delicious Summer Salad Recipe

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Grilled Lamb Chops

Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Simply seasoned with oregano, garlic and sherry, these easy chops are great for last-minute company.

Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe

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Fig, Prosciutto, and Gorgonzola Salad

Photo: Jeff Kauck; Styling: Andrea Kuhn

Sweet-tangy balsamic vinegar reduces to a syrupy glaze that glistens atop this simple, elegant salad.

Fig, Prosciutto, and Gorgonzola Salad Recipe

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Watermelon-Lime Cooler

Photo: Maura McEvoy

Turn juicy watermelon into a tangy, refreshing beverage that's perfect for summertime entertaining.

Watermelon-Lime Cooler Recipe

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Fish Tacos

Photo: Mark Lund

Start with a package of frozen fish tenders for the super-easy, kid-friendly tacos.

Fish Tacos Recipe

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Grilled Steaks Balsamico

Balsamic vinegar, fig preserves and herbed cheese take the flavor of these grilled steaks over the top.

Grilled Steaks Balsamico Recipe

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Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil Salad

One of summer's finest salads is also one of the simplest.

Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil Salad Recipe

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5-Ingredients or Less: June 2011