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Grilled Flank Steak with Onions, Avocado, and Tomatoes

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Instead of grilling burgers this weekend, go for something a little more adventurous like this flank steak with fresh veggies.

Grilled Flank Steak with Onions, Avocado, and Tomatoes Recipe

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Cucumber Salad

James Carrier

This easy Asian-inspired cucumber salad recipe is a great way to enjoy summer's harvest.

Cucumber Salad Recipe

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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Double your pork pleasure with both tenderloin and bacon. It's a great choice for carefree entertaining.

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches

Get a double dose of chocolate and marshmallow by layering traditional s'mores with a scoop of rocky road ice cream.

S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe

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Baby-Back Ribs

Photo: William Meppem

Grilling ribs is easy with a rub of a few simple spices.

Baby-Back Ribs Recipe

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Poppy Seed Chicken Salad

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

Go tropical and substitute chopped pineapple for the grapes and macadamia nuts for the pecans.

Poppy Seed Chicken Salad Recipe

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Pasta with Ricotta and Edamame

Edamame and two types of cheese provide the protein in the meatless pasta main dish.

Pasta with Ricotta and Edamame Recipe

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Warm Steak Salad with Marinara Sauce

Photo: Leo Gong; Styling: Dan Brecker

In this restaurant-style meal, the heat of the steaks melts the fresh mozzarella and the greens add a peppery bite.

Warm Steak Salad with Marinara Sauce Recipe

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Jalapeño Shrimp

Photo: Quentin Bacon

Marinate shrimp overnight in a mixture of pickled jalapeños, lime juice, and cilantro.

Jalapeño Shrimp Recipe

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Beet and Arugula Salad

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Kefalotyri is a hard, salty Greek cheese, but you can also use Parmigiano-Reggiano in this colorful starter salad.

Beet and Arugula Salad Recipe

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Roasted Tilapia with Orange-Parsley Salsa

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

All parts of the orange—juice, rind, and pulp—flavor the quickly cooked fish.

Roasted Tilapia with Orange-Parsley Salsa Recipe

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Pork Chops with Ancho Chile Rub Ancho

Lee Harrelson

Ancho chile powder, made from dried poblano peppers, adds a mild heat, which is mellowed by the sweetness of the preserves in the glaze.

Pork Chops with Ancho Chile Rub Ancho Recipe

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Broiled Salmon with Peppercorn-Lime Rub

Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Rose Nguyen

Lime rind and peppercorns offer just the right flavor accents for succulent salmon.

Broiled Salmon with Peppercorn-Lime Rub Recipe

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Root Beer Floats

Photo: Mark Thomas; Styling: Lynn Miller

Enjoy a bit of nostagia with a root beer float for a snack or quick dessert.

Root Beer Floats Recipe

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Pulled-Pork Sandwiches

Photo: Jim Franco; Styling: Lynn Miller

The slow cooker yields tender meat that's just right for these pulled-pork sandwiches.

Pulled-Pork Sandwiches Recipe

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Ricotta Omelet with Swiss Chard

Photo: Cyd McDowell

Whip up an omelet for an easy one-dish meatless meal.

Ricotta Omelet with Swiss Chard Recipe

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Oven-Roasted Tomatoes with Goat Cheese

Randy Mayor

It's very cool to make your own dried tomatoes and serve them with goat cheese and rosemary sprigs.

Oven-Roasted Tomatoes with Goat Cheese Recipe

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Spinach-Grape Chopped Salad

Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Grapes and feta cheese provide a sweet-savory balance for this simple spinach salad.

Spinach-Grape Chopped Salad Recipe

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Maple-Balsamic-Glazed Pork Medallions

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Balsamic vinegar and maple syrup combine for a sweet-tart sauce, and the Dijon mustard adds a savory note.

Maple-Balsamic-Glazed Pork Medallions Recipe

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Halibut Meunière

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Flavor the fish with a light butter sauce accented with fresh lemon juice and parsley for dish that's definitely company worthy.

Halibut Meunière Recipe

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Ginger and Thyme–Brined Pork Loin

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Marinating for a day in brine infuses the loin with subtle sweetness and makes the meat juicy.

Ginger and Thyme–Brined Pork Loin Recipe

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Sun-Dried Tomato Spiced Shrimp

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Marinate the shrimp for two hours in a mixture of pureed sun-dried tomato, cilantro and curry paste for maximum flavor.

Sun-Dried Tomato Spiced Shrimp Recipe

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Fennel-Rosemary-Crusted Lamb

Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

A handful of well-chosen ingredients yields an impressive entrée.

Fennel-Rosemary-Crusted Lamb Recipe

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Boiled Peanuts

Jennifer Davick

Just in time for tailgating.

Boiled Peanuts Recipe

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Slow-Roasted Roast Beef

Photo: Quentin Bacon

Cook a rib roast the easy way--in a slow cooker with some salt, pepper, garlic and oregano.

Slow-Roasted Roast Beef Recipe

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Stuffed Smoked Pork Chops

Fill bone-in chops with a mixture of Gruyere cheese and Dijon mustard for the easiest stuffed pork chops ever.

Stuffed Smoked Pork Chops Recipe

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Balsamic Pork with Shallots

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

This dish is reminiscent of bistro-style steak with shallot sauce. Serve with rice, egg noodles, or roasted potatoes.

Balsamic Pork with Shallots Recipe

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Sweet-Potato Chips

Photo: David Prince

These chips are similar to sweet potato fries but are coated in a breadcrumb and Parmesan cheese mixture for extra flavor. Serve as an appetizer or as a side dish with meats or sandwiches.

Sweet-Potato Chips Recipe

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Easy Ice Cream Cake

Photo: Marcus Nilsson

It's like magic to turn basic ice cream sandwiches into an impressive frozen dessert.

Easy Ice Cream Cake Recipe

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Beef Tenderloin with Mustard and Herbs

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Offer this elegant but easy beef tenderloin meal the next time you entertain.

Beef Tenderloin with Mustard and Herbs Recipe

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5-Ingredients or Less: September 2011

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Grilled Flank Steak with Onions, Avocado, and Tomatoes

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Cucumber Salad

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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

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S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Baby-Back Ribs

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Poppy Seed Chicken Salad

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Pasta with Ricotta and Edamame

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Warm Steak Salad with Marinara Sauce

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Jalapeño Shrimp

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Beet and Arugula Salad

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Roasted Tilapia with Orange-Parsley Salsa

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Pork Chops with Ancho Chile Rub Ancho

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Broiled Salmon with Peppercorn-Lime Rub

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Root Beer Floats

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Pulled-Pork Sandwiches

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Ricotta Omelet with Swiss Chard

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Oven-Roasted Tomatoes with Goat Cheese

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Spinach-Grape Chopped Salad

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Maple-Balsamic-Glazed Pork Medallions

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Halibut Meunière

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Ginger and Thyme–Brined Pork Loin

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Sun-Dried Tomato Spiced Shrimp

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Fennel-Rosemary-Crusted Lamb

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Boiled Peanuts

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Slow-Roasted Roast Beef

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Stuffed Smoked Pork Chops

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Balsamic Pork with Shallots

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Sweet-Potato Chips

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Easy Ice Cream Cake

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Beef Tenderloin with Mustard and Herbs

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