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5-Ingredients or Less: October

October 01, 2010
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Lemon-Rosemary Chicken

Credit: Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Stephana Bottom
All you need are 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time to make this citrusy lemon-rosemary chicken for dinner.
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Balsamic-Marinated Flank Steak

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Thin-Crust Turkey Pepperoni Pizzas

Credit: Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Lynn Miller

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Beef Fillets with Orange Cream

Credit: Photo: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Leslie Byars Simpson

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Aunt Mary's Pot Roast

To reduce the fat in this recipe, substitute an eye of round roast for the chuck roast. Both cuts of meat become fall-apart tender when cooked with slow, moist heat. Long before the advent of electricity, pioneers were using cast-iron Dutch ovens as "slow cookers."
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Chicken-Fried Steak

Chicken-fried steak is a down-home, 5-ingredient main dish that's easier to prepare than you may think.  Simply coat cubed steaks in seasoned flour, fry in hot vegetable oil until golden brown, and serve with a delicious homemade gravy. 


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Pan-Fried Pork Chops

You only need five ingredients to make these old-fashioned fried pork chops.  Serve with turnip greens, mashed potatoes or grits and biscuits for a down-home dinner.
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Spicy-Sweet Deviled Eggs


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Blue Cheese Biscuits

Pair these savory biscuits with Beef Tenderloin With Horseradish Cream for a flavorful appetizer.
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Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Credit: Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Who said sugar cookies have to be basic? You can make unlimited cookie variations with these chocolate sugar cookies. Just break out your favorite cookie cutters and start creating. If you'd rather have vanilla sugar cookies, this recipe still works: Omit the cocoa, increase the flour, and beat in some vanilla extract with the butter (see the last step in the recipe for specific instructions and ratios). Truly, this chocolate sugar cookie recipe simply can't be beat. 

Looking for more inspiration? Check out 25+ Very Merry Christmas Cookie Recipes next. 


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Barbecue Sandwiches

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey
These quick sandwiches get a boost from store-bought barbecue sauce. We used a spicy sauce, but use regular if you prefer.
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Espresso-Grilled Tenderloin Steaks

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Try a new twist on the usual weeknight steak dinner. Pair with steamed veggies or a side of rice.


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Southwestern Chicken Roll-Ups

Credit: Karry Hosford
Ths recipe is fast and easy, and I can prepare it in advance for guests. Use toothpicks to secure the chicken before dredging. -CL Reader
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Salmon with Wilted Watercress and Balsamic Drizzle

Credit: Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro
The warm, sweet balsamic dressing tenderizes the peppery watercress to make a bed for the seared salmon.
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Ancho-Rubbed Flank Steak

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Rose Nguyen

Tonight, make dinner with ingredients almost entirely from the pantry! Roasted, simply seasoned potato wedges and a tartly dressed salad topped with smoky bacon complement this satisfying main dish.


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Chicken with Citrus

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke
Enjoy this simple dish in winter or early spring when citrus is still at its peak. Free-range chickens are worth the extra expense for their fresh, pure flavor, but this recipe will work with a commercial chicken, too.
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Roasted Tilapia with Tomatoes and Olives

Credit: Photo: Beau Gustafson; Styling: Cindy Barr

Juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and fresh parsley add a savory bite to this roasted mild white fish. For speedy cleanup, line your jelly-roll pan with aluminum foil. Be sure to coat it with cooking spray before adding the tilapia and other ingredients.


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Orange and Red Onion Salad with Red Pepper

Credit: Randy Mayor
This simple salad is a refreshing start to winter meals at Simpatica Dining Hall. You can garnish with fresh mint or flat-leaf parsley, if desired.
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Salt-and-Pepper Oven Fries

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford
Serve these with any of our dipping sauces or just plain ketchup, but be sure to try them the French way at least once—with Lemon-Garlic Mayo.
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Dressed-up Tomato Soup

Credit: Jennifer Davick
Add a little zing to canned tomato soup by blending with canned Italian-style diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and fresh ground pepper.  If desired, top with a dollop of sour cream and chopped fresh parsley before serving. 
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Breakfast Tortillas

Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Wrap these individually in parchment paper or foil for a portable breakfast.


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Prosciutto and Gruyere Strombolis

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke and Celine Chenoweth

This is no ordinary ham and Swiss. This five-ingredient recipe comes together quickly to yield a tasty Italian sandwich.


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Veggie Sausage and Egg Strata

Credit: Karry Hosford

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Cider-Braised Mussels with Bacon

Hard cider is fermented apple cider. Accompany with a loaf of crusty bread and tossed spinach salad.
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Lamb Shanks Braised with Tomato

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Creamy Fettuccine with Porcini Mushrooms

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

Pasta needs to cook at a full boil to ensure an even al dente texture. The sauce, made of cream, porcini, and porcini soaking liquid, simmers and reduces for a short time to thicken it enough to cling to the pasta.


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Pork Tenderloin in Phyllo

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke

This recipe is simplicity itself--place the meat on the phyllo, and roll up. You don't even have to tuck in the ends of the dough. The meat is partially cooked before it's wrapped to ensure it cooks completely.


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Tomato-Ricotta Spaghetti

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Roasting tomatoes intensifies their sweetness. We also tested this pasta recipe with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano—it's a splurge that makes the difference.
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Skillet Stuffed Peppers

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Cindy Manning Barr
Shepherd's pie meets the classic stuffed pepper. This recipe can also be made with red, yellow, or orange bell peppers.
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Sautéed Chicken Breasts

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Staynor; Stylist: Cindy Barr
It's hard to find a simpler chicken dinner than sautéed chicken breasts.  Simply season with kosher salt and pepper and cook in a skillet in hot olive oil until golden brown.

 
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Caramel Apples

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1 of 31 Lemon-Rosemary Chicken
2 of 31 Balsamic-Marinated Flank Steak
3 of 31 Thin-Crust Turkey Pepperoni Pizzas
4 of 31 Beef Fillets with Orange Cream
5 of 31 Aunt Mary's Pot Roast
6 of 31 Chicken-Fried Steak
7 of 31 Pan-Fried Pork Chops
8 of 31 Spicy-Sweet Deviled Eggs
9 of 31 Blue Cheese Biscuits
10 of 31 Chocolate Sugar Cookies
11 of 31 Barbecue Sandwiches
12 of 31 Espresso-Grilled Tenderloin Steaks
13 of 31 Southwestern Chicken Roll-Ups
14 of 31 Salmon with Wilted Watercress and Balsamic Drizzle
15 of 31 Ancho-Rubbed Flank Steak
16 of 31 Chicken with Citrus
17 of 31 Roasted Tilapia with Tomatoes and Olives
18 of 31 Orange and Red Onion Salad with Red Pepper
19 of 31 Salt-and-Pepper Oven Fries
20 of 31 Dressed-up Tomato Soup
21 of 31 Breakfast Tortillas
22 of 31 Prosciutto and Gruyere Strombolis
23 of 31 Veggie Sausage and Egg Strata
24 of 31 Cider-Braised Mussels with Bacon
25 of 31 Lamb Shanks Braised with Tomato
26 of 31 Creamy Fettuccine with Porcini Mushrooms
27 of 31 Pork Tenderloin in Phyllo
28 of 31 Tomato-Ricotta Spaghetti
29 of 31 Skillet Stuffed Peppers
30 of 31 Sautéed Chicken Breasts
31 of 31 Caramel Apples