7 Ingredients or Less

May 07, 2007
Photo: Jan Smith
Quick and easy recipes that will get you in and out of the kitchen with little effort
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Steak Diane

Steak Diane Recipe
When you make your ingredients count, there's no need to go higher than seven. These easy recipes, including our Steak Diane, will get you in and out of the kitchen with little effort. Each contains fewer than seven ingredients (not counting salt, pepper, or water).
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Spaghetti with Peppery No-Cook Tomato Sauce

Spaghetti with Peppery No-Cook Tomato Sauce Recipe
This recipe is a double time saverin addition to its short shopping list, it also features a no-cook sauce.

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Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Sandwiches

Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
Balsamic vinegar lends both sweetness and a note of acidity to these hearty sandwiches – two flavors for the price of one ingredient.
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Seviche-Style Shrimp and Avocado Tacos

Seviche-Style Shrimp and Avocado Tacos Recipe
Using cooked, peeled shrimp from the seafood counter makes prep time virtually disappear.

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Basic Deviled Eggs

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro, Laura Zapalowski
Basic Deviled Eggs Recipe
The filling for Southern-style basic deviled eggs is nothing more than egg yolks, mayonnaise, mustard and sweet pickle relish. These deviled eggs are perfect for potlucks, tailgates, and summer suppers.

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Corn and White Bean Soup

Corn and White Bean Soup Recipe
Make the most of fresh, abundant summer corn with this savory soup that requires less than 15 minutes of cooking time.
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Five-Spice Pork Lo Mein

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Five-Spice Pork Lo Mein Recipe
The secret to keeping the ingredient count low in this Asian favorite is the five-spice powder, which incorporates the basic flavors of Chinese cooking – sweet, sour, bitter, savory, and salty.
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