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  2. 5-Ingredients or Less: September 2011

5-Ingredients or Less: September 2011

September 01, 2011
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Grilled Flank Steak with Onions, Avocado, and Tomatoes

Credit: 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.


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Cucumber Salad

Credit: James Carrier

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


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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Credit: 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.


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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.


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Baby-Back Ribs

Credit: Photo: William Meppem

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


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Poppy Seed Chicken Salad

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

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


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Pasta with Ricotta and Edamame

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


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Warm Steak Salad with Marinara Sauce

Credit: 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.


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Jalapeño Shrimp

Credit: 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

Credit: 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.


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Roasted Tilapia with Orange-Parsley Salsa

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

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


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Pork Chops with Ancho Chile Rub Ancho

Credit: 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.


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Broiled Salmon with Peppercorn-Lime Rub

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Rose Nguyen

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


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Root Beer Floats

Credit: Photo: Mark Thomas; Styling: Lynn Miller

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


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Pulled-Pork Sandwiches

Credit: Photo: Jim Franco; Styling: Lynn Miller

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


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Ricotta Omelet with Swiss Chard

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


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Oven-Roasted Tomatoes with Goat Cheese

Credit: Randy Mayor

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


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Spinach-Grape Chopped Salad

Credit: Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

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


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Maple-Balsamic-Glazed Pork Medallions

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

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


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Halibut Meunière

Credit: 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.


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Ginger and Thyme–Brined Pork Loin

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

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


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Sun-Dried Tomato Spiced Shrimp

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


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Fennel-Rosemary-Crusted  Lamb

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


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Boiled Peanuts

Credit: Jennifer Davick

Just in time for tailgating.


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Slow-Roasted Roast Beef

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


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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.


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Balsamic Pork with Shallots

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


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Sweet-Potato Chips

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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.


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Easy Ice Cream Cake

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


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Beef Tenderloin with Mustard and Herbs

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


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1 of 30 Grilled Flank Steak with Onions, Avocado, and Tomatoes
2 of 30 Cucumber Salad
3 of 30 Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
4 of 30 S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches
5 of 30 Baby-Back Ribs
6 of 30 Poppy Seed Chicken Salad
7 of 30 Pasta with Ricotta and Edamame
8 of 30 Warm Steak Salad with Marinara Sauce
9 of 30 Jalapeño Shrimp
10 of 30 Beet and Arugula Salad
11 of 30 Roasted Tilapia with Orange-Parsley Salsa
12 of 30 Pork Chops with Ancho Chile Rub Ancho
13 of 30 Broiled Salmon with Peppercorn-Lime Rub
14 of 30 Root Beer Floats
15 of 30 Pulled-Pork Sandwiches
16 of 30 Ricotta Omelet with Swiss Chard
17 of 30 Oven-Roasted Tomatoes with Goat Cheese
18 of 30 Spinach-Grape Chopped Salad
19 of 30 Maple-Balsamic-Glazed Pork Medallions
20 of 30 Halibut Meunière
21 of 30 Ginger and Thyme–Brined Pork Loin
22 of 30 Sun-Dried Tomato Spiced Shrimp
23 of 30 Fennel-Rosemary-Crusted  Lamb
24 of 30 Boiled Peanuts
25 of 30 Slow-Roasted Roast Beef
26 of 30 Stuffed Smoked Pork Chops
27 of 30 Balsamic Pork with Shallots
28 of 30 Sweet-Potato Chips
29 of 30 Easy Ice Cream Cake
30 of 30 Beef Tenderloin with Mustard and Herbs

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