5-Ingredient Recipes

1 of 30 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Beef Tenderloin with Mustard and Herbs

Grill the beef tenderloin first, and then coat it in the mustard and herb mixture for bright, fresh flavors. Serve the tenderloin with grilled polenta and a simple salad.
Beef Tenderloin with Mustard and Herbs Recipe

2 of 30 Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

Chicken with Ginger and Green Onion Salt Dip

This pungent dip is, as the name suggests, salty. Use it in small amounts. The Vietnamese boil chicken with the skin on and chop the bird into bite-sized pieces through the bones. The chicken is then dipped into this fragrant condiment and eaten with rice on the side. Steamed, roasted, or grilled chicken also will work. Here, shredded rotisserie chicken breast makes this a quick and easy dish. You can also drizzle some of the dip over the chicken and serve the rest in a small bowl.
Chicken with Ginger and Green Onion Salt Dip Recipe

3 of 30 Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

Simply Roasted Pork

Use apple jelly in place of the apricot preserves for a slightly sweeter flavor. This roasted pork makes a quick transition from warm Sunday dinner to cool Monday lunch without compromising flavor. Serve with roasted red skin potatoes or mashed potatoes, broccoli spears or collard greens, and warm dinner rolls.
Simply Roasted Pork Recipe

4 of 30 Photo: Douglas Mirriam

Cool Couscous with Fruit and Nuts

Vary this side salad with whatever type of dried fruit and nuts you have on hand—dried apricots and toasted hazelnuts, for example, or dried cherries and pecans. Serve with grilled jerk-style chicken or pork.
Cool Couscous with Fruit and Nuts Recipe

5 of 30 Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Green Beans With Caramelized Garlic

Gently cooking the garlic in oil mellows the flavor and tenderizes the cloves. Once you've removed the cloves, store garlic-infused oil in a jar in the fridge up to one month to add garlicky goodness to other dishes.
Green Beans With Caramelized Garlic Recipe

6 of 30 Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Extra Cheesy Grilled Cheese

Love grilled cheese sandwiches? Then this recipe is for you. Spread a mixture of butter and grated Parmesan cheese on slices of Italian bread, then top with high-quality provolone and mozzarella.

Extra Cheesy Grilled Cheese Recipe

7 of 30 Photo: Jean Allsopp; Styling: Julia Dowling Rutland

Chocolate Coconut-Cream Fondue

For tropical flair, serve with bowls of toasted coconut and toasted sliced almonds.
Chocolate Coconut-Cream Fondue Recipe

8 of 30 Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Pepperoni Pizza

Pepperoni pizza is a classic favorite, and in less than 20 minutes, you can make this light and healthy version. The whole wheat crust has more fiber and nutrients than a white flour crust, and using part-skim mozzarella saves on calories without compromising any flavor.
Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

9 of 30 Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Erynn Hedrick Hassinger

Frozen White Chocolate

Drink your dessert with this decadent milkshake-for-adults. It features white chocolate liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, crème de cacao, and plenty of vanilla ice cream.

Frozen White Chocolate Recipe

10 of 30 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Tenderloin Steaks with Red Onion Marmalade

Serve this company-worthy entrée with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans, and pour a bottle of cabernet sauvignon.
Tenderloin Steaks with Red Onion Marmalade Recipe

11 of 30 Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Yukon gold potatoes yield a texture that's just right for holding a pool of flavorful turkey gravy or melted butter.
Perfect Mashed Potatoes Recipe

12 of 30 Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Ginger-Brie Bites

Ginger-Brie Bites Recipe

13 of 30

Salmon Skin Fritters

Salmon Skin Fritters Recipe

14 of 30 Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Chocolate-Hazelnut Tartlets

Chocolate-Hazelnut Tartlets Recipe

15 of 30 Becky Luigart-Stayner; Leigh Ann Ross

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Garlic and Herbed Goat Cheese

Roasting the garlic mellows its bite and gives the stuffing a subtle hint of flavor. Stuff the chicken breasts up to a day ahead, refrigerate, and cook them just before guests arrive. Garnish each plate with a rosemary sprig.
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Garlic and Herbed Goat Cheese Recipe

16 of 30 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Fonda Shaia

Crisp Fried Onions

Fried onions are a great topper on a classic burger and work equally as well when served as a mouthwatering side dish.
Crisp Fried Onions Recipe

17 of 30 Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Pecan-Honey Butter

Pecan-Honey Butter Recipe

18 of 30 Jennifer Davick

Sweet Potato Pockets

Sweet Potato Pockets Recipe

19 of 30

On-the-Go Munchies

On-the-Go Munchies Recipe

20 of 30 Becky Luigart-Stayner

Chicken with Cider and Bacon Sauce

Apple cider and bacon give this easy sauce a salty, tangy-sweet flavor that's hard to resist. In fact, you might want to double the amount of sauce so you'll have a little extra to spoon over rice. Pounding the chicken into thinner pieces helps decrease the cooking time.
Chicken with Cider and Bacon Sauce Recipe

21 of 30 Randy Mayor; Katie Stoddard

Butternut Squash and Apple Relish

Brown suggests using an heirloom variety of apple in this dish, if available. Also, we found Fuji apples work well. Serve with turkey, duck, or pork. At the White Dog Cafe, Brown also serves this raw relish with smoked salmon.
Butternut Squash and Apple Relish Recipe

22 of 30 Becky Luigart-Stayner; Cindy Barr

Persimmon-Walnut Oil Salad

This simple salad is made special with the use of high-quality ingredients. Choose crisp, globe-shaped Fuyu persimmons, which remain firm even when ripe--making them an ideal ingredient for fall salads. The heart-shaped Hachiya persimmon, which does not become sweet until its flesh is quite soft, is better suited for baking.
Persimmon-Walnut Oil Salad Recipe

23 of 30 Randy Mayor

Simple Baked Ham

This easy baked ham recipe makes a great starring entrée for holiday meals.

Simple Baked Ham Recipe

24 of 30 Photo: Beau Gustafson; Styling: Cindy Barr

Roast Peppered Cornish Hens

For a small holiday gathering, hens offer a smart-sized option in lieu of a large turkey. Mustard, jelly, and black pepper combine for a simple glaze.
Roast Peppered Cornish Hens Recipe

25 of 30 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Filet Mignon with Fresh Herb and Garlic Rub

Filet mignon is extra delicious with a rub of herbs and garlic. Serve this quick-fix recipe with roasted red potato wedges and steamed broccoli florets.

Filet Mignon with Fresh Herb and Garlic Rub Recipe

26 of 30

Thanksgiving Salad

Use your Thanksgiving leftovers to make a hearty salad. Cut cornbread dressing into cubes and toast for croutons, and top mixed greens with leftover turkey and cranberry sauce.
Thanksgiving Salad Recipe

27 of 30 Karen Steffens

Chocolate-Coconut Caramel Apples

Chocolate-Coconut Caramel Apples Recipe

28 of 30 Brown Cannon III

Pumpkin Spice-infused Vodka

Infuse your favorite vodka with the comforting flavors of vanilla, pumpkin, and nutmeg for a one-of-a-kind cocktail.
Pumpkin Spice-infused Vodka Recipe

29 of 30 Monica Buck

Fennel and Comice Pear Soup

Fennel, also called sweet anise or finocchio, is crunchy and has a lovely anisey flavor. It has three distinct parts: the stalks, the feathery fronds (which can be used as an herb), and the pale green bulbs. Comice pears are large and very sweet and juicy. Together they make a perfect seasonal first course.
Fennel and Comice Pear Soup Recipe

30 of 30

Oatmeal-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Oatmeal-crusted chicken tenders are delightfully crunchy, and are sure to be a hit with adults and children alike.

Oatmeal-Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipe

5-Ingredients or Less: November

Beef Tenderloin with Mustard and Herbs

Chicken with Ginger and Green Onion Salt Dip

Simply Roasted Pork

Cool Couscous with Fruit and Nuts

Green Beans With Caramelized Garlic

Extra Cheesy Grilled Cheese

Chocolate Coconut-Cream Fondue

Pepperoni Pizza

Frozen White Chocolate

Tenderloin Steaks with Red Onion Marmalade

Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Ginger-Brie Bites

Salmon Skin Fritters

Chocolate-Hazelnut Tartlets

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Garlic and Herbed Goat Cheese

Crisp Fried Onions

Pecan-Honey Butter

Sweet Potato Pockets

On-the-Go Munchies

Chicken with Cider and Bacon Sauce

Butternut Squash and Apple Relish

Persimmon-Walnut Oil Salad

Simple Baked Ham

Roast Peppered Cornish Hens

Filet Mignon with Fresh Herb and Garlic Rub

Thanksgiving Salad

Chocolate-Coconut Caramel Apples

Pumpkin Spice-infused Vodka

Fennel and Comice Pear Soup

Oatmeal-Crusted Chicken Tenders

You May Like

Build-a-Meal

Read More

5-Ingredients or Less: November

Beef Tenderloin with Mustard and Herbs

Chicken with Ginger and Green Onion Salt Dip

Simply Roasted Pork

Cool Couscous with Fruit and Nuts

Green Beans With Caramelized Garlic

Extra Cheesy Grilled Cheese

Chocolate Coconut-Cream Fondue

Pepperoni Pizza

Frozen White Chocolate

Tenderloin Steaks with Red Onion Marmalade

Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Ginger-Brie Bites

Salmon Skin Fritters

Chocolate-Hazelnut Tartlets

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Garlic and Herbed Goat Cheese

Crisp Fried Onions

Pecan-Honey Butter

Sweet Potato Pockets

On-the-Go Munchies

Chicken with Cider and Bacon Sauce

Butternut Squash and Apple Relish

Persimmon-Walnut Oil Salad

Simple Baked Ham

Roast Peppered Cornish Hens

Filet Mignon with Fresh Herb and Garlic Rub

Thanksgiving Salad

Chocolate-Coconut Caramel Apples

Pumpkin Spice-infused Vodka

Fennel and Comice Pear Soup

Oatmeal-Crusted Chicken Tenders

You May Like

Build-a-Meal

Read More

Sign Up for our Newsletter

Sign Up for our Newsletter