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5-Ingredients or Less: October

5-Ingredients or Less: October

October 01, 2010

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Photo: Charles Schiller; Styling: Lynn Miller

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Lemon-Rosemary Chicken

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.
Lemon-Rosemary Chicken Recipe

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Balsamic-Marinated Flank Steak

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Stephana Bottom

Balsamic-Marinated Flank Steak Recipe

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Thin-Crust Turkey Pepperoni Pizzas

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Lynn Miller

Thin-Crust Turkey Pepperoni Pizzas Recipe

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Beef Fillets with Orange Cream

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

Beef Fillets with Orange Cream Recipe

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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."
Aunt Mary's Pot Roast Recipe

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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.

Chicken-Fried Steak Recipe

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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.
Pan-Fried Pork Chops Recipe

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Spicy-Sweet Deviled Eggs

Spicy-Sweet Deviled Eggs Recipe

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Blue Cheese Biscuits

Pair these savory biscuits with Beef Tenderloin With Horseradish Cream for a flavorful appetizer.
Blue Cheese Biscuits Recipe

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Chocolate Sugar Cookies

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.

Chocolate Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Barbecue Sandwiches

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.
Barbecue Sandwiches Recipe

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Espresso-Grilled Tenderloin Steaks

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.

Espresso-Grilled Tenderloin Steaks Recipe

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Southwestern Chicken Roll-Ups

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
Southwestern Chicken Roll-Ups Recipe

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Salmon with Wilted Watercress and Balsamic Drizzle

Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

The warm, sweet balsamic dressing tenderizes the peppery watercress to make a bed for the seared salmon.
Salmon with Wilted Watercress and Balsamic Drizzle Recipe

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Ancho-Rubbed Flank Steak

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.

Ancho-Rubbed Flank Steak Recipe

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Chicken with Citrus

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.
Chicken with Citrus Recipe

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Roasted Tilapia with Tomatoes and Olives

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.

Roasted Tilapia with Tomatoes and Olives Recipe

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Orange and Red Onion Salad with Red Pepper

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.
Orange and Red Onion Salad with Red Pepper Recipe

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Salt-and-Pepper Oven Fries

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.
Salt-and-Pepper Oven Fries Recipe

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Dressed-up Tomato Soup

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.
Dressed-up Tomato Soup Recipe

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Breakfast Tortillas

Beth Dreiling Hontzas

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

Breakfast Tortillas Recipe

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Prosciutto and Gruyere Strombolis

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.

Prosciutto and Gruyere Strombolis Recipe

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Veggie Sausage and Egg Strata

Karry Hosford

Veggie Sausage and Egg Strata Recipe

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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.
Cider-Braised Mussels with Bacon Recipe

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Lamb Shanks Braised with Tomato

Photo: Levi Brown; Styling: Tiziana Agnello

Lamb Shanks Braised with Tomato Recipe

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Creamy Fettuccine with Porcini Mushrooms

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.

Creamy Fettuccine with Porcini Mushrooms Recipe

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Pork Tenderloin in Phyllo

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.

Pork Tenderloin in Phyllo Recipe

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Tomato-Ricotta Spaghetti

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.
Tomato-Ricotta Spaghetti Recipe

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Skillet Stuffed Peppers

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.
Skillet Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Sautéed Chicken Breasts

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.

Sautéed Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Caramel Apples

Photo: Charles Schiller; Styling: Lynn Miller

Caramel Apples Recipe

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5-Ingredients or Less: October

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Lemon-Rosemary Chicken

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Balsamic-Marinated Flank Steak

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Thin-Crust Turkey Pepperoni Pizzas

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Beef Fillets with Orange Cream

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Aunt Mary's Pot Roast

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Chicken-Fried Steak

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Pan-Fried Pork Chops

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Spicy-Sweet Deviled Eggs

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Blue Cheese Biscuits

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Chocolate Sugar Cookies

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Barbecue Sandwiches

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Espresso-Grilled Tenderloin Steaks

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Southwestern Chicken Roll-Ups

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Salmon with Wilted Watercress and Balsamic Drizzle

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Ancho-Rubbed Flank Steak

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Chicken with Citrus

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Roasted Tilapia with Tomatoes and Olives

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Orange and Red Onion Salad with Red Pepper

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Salt-and-Pepper Oven Fries

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Dressed-up Tomato Soup

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Breakfast Tortillas

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Prosciutto and Gruyere Strombolis

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Veggie Sausage and Egg Strata

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Cider-Braised Mussels with Bacon

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Lamb Shanks Braised with Tomato

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Creamy Fettuccine with Porcini Mushrooms

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