The 5:30 Challenge 5 Ingredients, 30 Minutes,

IT'S 5:30. DO YOU KNOW WHAT'S FOR DINNER?Long commutes and busy schedules leave us all wondering the same thing, but don't worry, becauseThe 5:30 Challengeis the perfect solution to creating healthy and delicious meals in a snap!Forget the fast food and frozen packaged meals -- with just five easy-to-find ingredients you can have dinner on the table in thirty minutes or less every night, guaranteed. Based on the popular newspaper column fromThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution,these tasty recipes are sure to appeal to any appetite, from hearty dinner entrees to satisfying seasonal salads, zesty soups, and chilies to tantalizing stir-fries, plus pizzas, pastas, and more. You won't believe how easy it is to make great meals such as:Lamb Shanks with Tomato and MintFilet and Portobellos with Blue CheeseCajun Chicken PastaMid-Week Madness ChiliPolenta and Meatball CasseroleFarfalle with Smoked Salmon and SpinachFresh Tomato and Ricotta PizzaTrout AmandineBacon, Tomato, and Avocado QuesadillasTex-Mex RibsWhether you're cooking for a hungry family or whipping up something for just one or two,The 5:30 Challengeis the ideal cookbook for creating a terrific meal without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. From kid-friendly to restaurant-style, each simple, streamlined recipe is designed for maximum flavor in minimum time. Each recipe has detailed nutritional information, as well as suggestions for substituting ingredients and using easy cooking shortcuts. In addition, there are recipes for quick and tasty desserts, plus helpful tips on shopping for quality convenience products and keeping the basics on hand for a quick meal anytime. For busy home cooks,The 5:30 Challengeis the answer to eating a great dinner every night and having plenty of time to enjoy it.

Susan Puckett has been the food editor of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Food & Drink section since 1990.

INTRODUCTION

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The 5:30 Challenge and How It Works

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

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The most essential tools and appliances you need for speedy cooking

How to stock your kitchen with staples while avoiding clutter

Our favorite quality convenience foods

Flashes in the Pan

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SAUTÉS, STIR-FRIES, AND SKILLET DINNERS

Crispy Rye and Mustard Pork Chops with Quick-Fried Cabbage

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Mole in Minutes

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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

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Smoked Pork and Wild Rice with Dried Fruit

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Thai Sweet Pork with Browned Shallots

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Sole with Bananas and Macadamia Nuts

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Uptown Tuna Burgers

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Turkey with Lemon and Capers

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Stir-Fried Asparagus with Mushrooms

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Filets with Onion-Jalapeño Cream and Plantains

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Portuguese Thin Steaks with Onion and Tomato Sauce

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Filets and Portobellos with Blue Cheese

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Tofu, Bok Choy, and Baby Corn in Black Bean Sauce

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Chicken Livers in Red Wine Sauce

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Pork Scallops with Rosemary-Wine Sauce

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Veal Chops with Anchovy-Garlic Sauce

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Trout Amandine

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Spicy Scallops with Arugula and Cherry Tomatoes

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Corn Chip-Crusted Tilapia

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Chicken with Wild Mushroom Sauce

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Bulgogi

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Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Garlic

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Steamed Salmon and Rainbow Vegetables

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Poached Salmon with Tartar Sauce

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Mediterranean Catfish

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Shrimp with Hoisin Sauce

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Grilled to Order

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OUTDOOR COOKING AT ITS SPEEDIEST

Grilled Open-Face Eggplant Sandwich

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Barbecue Portobello "Burgers"

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Polenta-Mushroom Stacks

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Twice-Grilled Stuffed Zucchini

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Cilantro-Lime Chicken

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Tex-Mex Ribs

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Pancetta-Gorgonzola Hamburgers

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Brown Sugar—Glazed Salmon

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Fennel-Stuffed Trout Wrapped In Bacon

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Thai-Style Grilled Beef with Vidalia Onions and Peanut Dipping Sauce

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Grilled Lamb Chops with Mango-Lime Salsa

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Beef and Pineapple Skewers

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Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Honey-Teriyaki Chicken

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Bacon-Wrapped Chipotle-Glazed Shrimp with Banana—Sweet Potato Mash

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Wasabi-Soy Scallops

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Grilled Bratwurst with Onion-Mustard Sauce

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Grilled Strip Steaks with Olive-Artichoke Relish

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Hot from the Oven

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PIZZAS, FRITTATAS, CASSEROLES, AND ANYTHING BAKED, BROILED, OR ROASTED

Tropical Pork with Crispy Sweet Potatoes, Pineapple, and Onions

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Broiled Shrimp with Rosemary and Garlic

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Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Pears

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Oven-Baked Ziti

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Rolled Chicken with Cheese and Greens

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Mexican Fish Fillets

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Mustard-Pecan Catfish

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Fresh Tomato and Ricotta Pizza

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Vegetable Frittata

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Black Bean Chilaquiles

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Crunchy "Oven-Fried" Chicken

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Polenta and Meatball Casserole

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Portobello Pizzas

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Cheeseburger Pie

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Dana's Chicken

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Barbecued Chicken Pizza

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Chicken Enchiladas

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Chile Rellenos Bake

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Chicken Breasts with Sage and Onion Polenta

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Blackberry Salmon

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Grouper with Fresh Tomato—Caper Sauce

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One-Pot Wonders

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SOUPS, STEWS, CHILIS, AND CHOWDERS

Spicy Broccoli-Cheese Soup

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Corn and Crab Chowder with Vanilla

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Mushroom-Barley Soup

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Carrot and Ginger Soup

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Cold Cucumber-Yogurt Soup

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African Peanut-Yam Bisque

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Stuffed Spud Soup

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Italian Vegetable and Meatball Soup

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Frogmore Stew

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Mid-Week Madness Chili

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Coconut-Shrimp Curry

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Rustic Chicken Stew with White Beans and Kale

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Greek Lemon Soup

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Mexican Chicken Soup

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From Pasta Pot to Plate .

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NOODLES-TOPPED, TOSSED, AND READY TO SERVE

Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Kid-Friendly Asian Beef and Noodles

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Linguine with Garlic and Spinach

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Pierogi and Spicy Black Beans

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Grilled Corn and Red Pepper Feta-ccine

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Seashells with Feta, Bacon, and Peas

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Linguine with Basil, Tomato, and Brie

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Noodles with Greek-Style Meat Sauce

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Spaghetti alla Carbonara

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Salmon and Broccoli Ravioli

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Siciliano Spaghetti with Anchovies and Nuts

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Farfalle with Smoked Salmon and Spinach

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Fusilli with Sausage and Leeks

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Fettuccine with Lemon, Pesto, and Shrimp

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Linguine with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

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Angel Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomato—Clam Sauce

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Salad Nights

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FORGET THE RABBIT FOOD

Mixed Field Greens with Pears, Walnuts, and Feta

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Strawberry-Spinach Salad with Pecans and Blue Cheese

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Steak, Watercress, Radish, and Cucumber Salad

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Tuna and Garbanzo Bean Salad

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Thai Peanut Noodle Salad

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Pasta Salad with Scallops, Peppers, and Pine Nuts

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Fried Chicken Salad with Pickled Okra and Cheddar Cheese

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Spinach, Smoked Trout, and Plum Salad

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Wilted Chicken Salad

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Shrimp-Stuffed Tomatoes

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Tropical Chicken Salad with Mango and Macadamia Nuts

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Black-Eyed Pea and Smoked Turkey Salad with Roasted Peppers

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Black Bean—Pepper Jack Salad with Cumin-Lime Dressing

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Brown Rice Salad with Oranges and Broccoli Slaw

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Antipasto Salad

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Wrapped, Rolled, Filled, and Folded .

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SANDWICHES, QUESADILLAS, AND MORE

Smoked Salmon Pinwheels

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Mediterranean Wraps

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Italian Rolled Sandwiches

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Roast Beef and Boursin Wraps

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Turkey Club Rolls

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Messy Pepper Sandwiches

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Coca-Cola Sloppy Joes

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Lettuce Wraps with Moo Shu Pork

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Melted Mozzarella, Prosciutto, and Fig Jam Sandwiches

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Bacon, Tomato, and Avocado Quesadillas

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Caprese Sandwich

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Sausage and Pepper Calzones

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Zap Happy

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MICROWAVE MEALS WITHOUT THE PLASTIC CONTAINERS

Kielbasa with Sauerkraut and Apples

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Lamb Shanks with Tomato and Mint

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Simplified Sole Veronique

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Tortilla Pizza with Broccoli and Olives

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Red, White, and Green Tortilla Pizza

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World's Easiest Homemade Lasagna

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Grecian Chicken and Artichoke Casserole

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Chicken, Asparagus, and Goat Cheese Packets

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Turkey Breast with Cranberry Relish

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Cheesey Crab-Stuffed Potatoes

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Ham- and Chutney-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Short and Sweet

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PERFECT ENDINGS

Chocolate—Peanut Butter Swirl Rice Krispies Bars

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Fresh Melon with Mint

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Berry Gratin

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Gingered Pears in Parchment

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Walnut-Raisin Stuffed Baked Apples

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Almond Macaroons

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Balsamic Strawberries with Mascarpone

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Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons

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Brie and Blueberries with Gingersnaps

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Harried Man's Rugalach

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Chocolate-Hazelnut Napoleons

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Ice Cream Mud Pie

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Index

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The 5:30 Challenge 5 Ingredients, 30 Minutes, Dinner on the Table

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