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  2. 5-Ingredients or Less: June 2011

5-Ingredients or Less: June 2011

May 23, 2011
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Grilled Chicken Parmesan

Credit: Photo: Frances Janisch

Enjoy a summertime version of your favorite Italian dish.


Grilled Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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Arctic Lime Freeze

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Manning Barr

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


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Sea Bass and Cucumbers in Champagne Sauce

Credit: Photo: Jim Franco

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


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Quesadillas Huevos Rancheros

Credit: Photo: Antonis Achilleos

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


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Sweet Corn and Squash Soup

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

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


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Perfect Roast Chicken

Credit: Photo: Wendell Webber

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


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Feta-Basil Sandwiches

Credit: Photo: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Jan Gautro

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


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Pork Chops with Cherry Preserves Sauce

Credit: Randy Mayor

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


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Hurry-Up Crescent Rolls

Credit: Photo: Beau Gustafson; Styling: Sissy Lamberton

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


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Hake Fillet with Jasmine Rice

Credit: 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.


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Honey-Broiled Nectarines

Credit: 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!


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Oven-Fried Okra

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


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Whole Grain Marshmallow Crispy Bars

Credit: Van Chaplin

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


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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.


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Maple Grilled Salmon

Credit: 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.


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Ice Cream Sandwiches

Credit: Photo: Maria Robledo

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


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Fried Soft-Shell Crab

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


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Italian Ribeye Steak

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

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


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Seared Scallops with Roasted Tomatoes

Credit: 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.


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Chilled Cantaloupe Soup

Credit: Photo: Christopher Baker

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


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Blackened Cumin-Cayenne Tilapia

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


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Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken

Credit: Howard L. Puckett

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


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Berry Delicious Summer Salad

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


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Grilled Lamb Chops

Credit: Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

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


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Fig, Prosciutto, and Gorgonzola Salad

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


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Watermelon-Lime Cooler

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


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Fish Tacos

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


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Grilled Steaks Balsamico

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


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Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil Salad

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


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1 of 30 Grilled Chicken Parmesan
2 of 30 Arctic Lime Freeze
3 of 30 Sea Bass and Cucumbers in Champagne Sauce
4 of 30 Quesadillas Huevos Rancheros
5 of 30 Sweet Corn and Squash Soup
6 of 30 Perfect Roast Chicken
7 of 30 Feta-Basil Sandwiches
8 of 30 Pork Chops with Cherry Preserves Sauce
9 of 30 Hurry-Up Crescent Rolls
10 of 30 Hake Fillet with Jasmine Rice
11 of 30 Honey-Broiled Nectarines
12 of 30 Oven-Fried Okra
13 of 30 Whole Grain Marshmallow Crispy Bars
14 of 30 Land of the Free Lemonade
15 of 30 Lemon-Blueberry Layered Dessert
16 of 30 Maple Grilled Salmon
17 of 30 Ice Cream Sandwiches
18 of 30 Fried Soft-Shell Crab
19 of 30 Italian Ribeye Steak
20 of 30 Seared Scallops with Roasted Tomatoes
21 of 30 Chilled Cantaloupe Soup
22 of 30 Blackened Cumin-Cayenne Tilapia
23 of 30 Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken
24 of 30 Berry Delicious Summer Salad
25 of 30 Grilled Lamb Chops
26 of 30 Fig, Prosciutto, and Gorgonzola Salad
27 of 30 Watermelon-Lime Cooler
28 of 30 Fish Tacos
29 of 30 Grilled Steaks Balsamico
30 of 30 Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil Salad

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