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Dinner Tonight

Dinner Tonight

May 01, 2010

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Serve up easy, delicious dinners in 45 minutes or less every night of the week with these healthy, family-friendly recipes.

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Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Orange and Red Onion Salsa

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

Comfort food is perfect for family night, so dish up a hearty pork dish with a tangy salsa topping. A quick and hearty rice-and-beans side dish complements the roast.

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Jerk-Spiced Shrimp

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie Clark

Sweet, spicy, and definitely juicy, this shrimp recipe brings the flavor of the Caribbean from the grill to the table in no time. Serve a refreshing fruit salsa on the side to tame the fiery spice of the shrimp.

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Grilled Chicken with Mint and Pine Nut Gremolata

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

Cover your basic grilled chicken with the zesty herb topping for an anything-but-average meal. It also works well over steak or fish.

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Caramelized Scallops

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

Save this recipe for your next date night at home. Scallops cook quickly and are packed with delicious flavor. Serve with wide rice noodles and sugar snap peas.

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Oven-Fried Chicken Parmesan

Credit: Photo: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Serve a classic family-favorite for an easy weeknight meal in minutes. Pair with an easy starch and a small green salad.

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Oven-Fried Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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Grilled Balsamic Skirt Steak

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

For an easy al fresco meal, head outdoors and fire up your grill to prepare this budget-friendly cut of meat.

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Fresh Salmon-Cilantro Burgers

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Rose Nguyen

Skip the beef and serve a Mexican-inspired salmon burger topped with a fresh lime-cilantro mayonnaise sauce. Cook the salmon patties in a skillet to enjoy this hearty burger year-round. A spinach salad with a sweet, slightly spicy Asian-influenced dressing makes a tasty accompaniment.

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Greek Pasta with Meatballs &

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley

This riff on spaghetti and meatballs uses rice-shaped pasta, ground lamb, and feta cheese.

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Skillet Chicken Souvlaki

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie Clark

Prepare a family-friendly Mediterranean-style dish that's sure to please even the pickiest eater. The quick-cooking chicken and simple homemade yogurt sauce make this a perfect dish for a busy weeknight. Serve with a simple side salad.

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Asparagus and Smoked Trout Frittata

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

This fancy frittata is perfect for your next brunch, and guests will never know it only took 30 minutes to make.

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Peppery Monterey Jack Pasta Salad

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

Acini di pepe [ah-CHEE-nee dee-PAY-pay] are tiny pasta rounds resembling peppercorns. Use ditalini (very short tube-shaped macaroni) or any other small pasta shape if you can't find acini di pepe in your supermarket. Serve with Asiago breadsticks.

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Flank Steak with Cucumber-Pepperoncini Relish

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Pepperoncini peppers are yellow, wrinkled, and slightly spicy; we use both the chopped pickled pepper and pickling liquid to flavor the crunchy relish.

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Chicken Milanese with Spring Greens

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

Create a healthy kid-friendly meal by slicing the chicken into "fingers" and serving over a colorful salad.

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Chicken Milanese with Spring Greens Recipe

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Snapper with Grilled Mango Salsa

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

Keep the kitchen cool and grill your entire main dish tonight. Grilling the mango brings out the sweetness, which perfectly balance the flavor of the fish. Serve with orange-scented couscous.

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Cheddar Burgers with Red Onion Jam

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

A quick five-ingredient sauce tops cheesy homemade burgers to make an easy, delicious dinner in no time. Serve with baked chips and blue cheese dip.

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Noodles with Roast Pork and Almond Sauce

Credit: Photo: Kana Okada; Styling: Sara Quessenberry

Serve this delicious pork dish over noodles or, if you prefer, rice.

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Caprese Wraps with Chicken &

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Pick up a rotisserie chicken and assemble this hearty sandwich for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

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Shrimp and Pine Nut Spaghetti

Because the noodles will quickly absorb the creamy sauce, it's best to serve this calcium-rich entrée right away. It's also good with rotisserie chicken.

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Chicken, Cashew, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry

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

This dish balances salty, sweet, tangy, and spicy ingredients. Spoon it alongside a quick rice pilaf.

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Turkey Panini with Watercress and Citrus Aioli

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Take your average turkey sandwich to the next level with a citrusy spread and a few minutes on the panini press.

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Oatmeal-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Oatmeal-crusted chicken tenders are delightfully crunchy, and are sure to be a hit with adults and children alike. Serve with commercial honey mustard or light ranch dressing for dipping.

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Spiced Lamb and Vegetable Kebabs with Cilantro-Mint Sauce

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Rose Nguyen

A bright sauce, made with mint, cilantro, lime juice, and peppers, brings out the fresh flavor in the lamb-and-veggie kebabs. For dessert, try ice cream with mango-cardamom sauce.

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Antipasto-Style Penne

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

A one-dish Italian-style meal with olives, red bell peppers, and prosciutto is sure to hit the spot tonight.

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Open-Faced Sandwiches with Ricotta, Arugula, and Fried Egg

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

You'll need a knife and fork to dig in to these filling sandwiches that give a unique take on breakfast for dinner.

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Pork Noodle Salad

Credit: Photo: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Pork cooks quickly in the broiler, making this meal a clear choice for busy weeknight dinners.

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Pork Noodle Salad Recipe

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Chicken, Mushroom, and Gruyere Quesadillas

Chicken, Mushroom, and Gruyère Quesadillas

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

Build on the traditional Mexican classic by adding fun new ingredients like sliced mushrooms and a different creamy cheese. Watermelon-jicama salad is a refreshing side dish for this easy summer dish.

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Herbed Arugula-Tomato Salad with Chicken

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

Dress up quick-cooking cutlets with a homemade vinaigrette and fresh produce for an easy Mediterranean-inspired meal.

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Herbed Arugula-Tomato Salad with Chicken Recipe

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Chicken with Southwestern Salsa

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Serve with a mixed green salad. For the dressing, combine 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cumin in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add 6 cups torn romaine lettuce, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup diced avocado; toss gently to combine.

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Coconut and Basil Steamed Mussels

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

Impress guests with this elegant and easy main dish. Pair with spinach and scallion rice for a complete meal in about 20 minutes.

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Moroccan Pita Sandwiches

Credit: Photo: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Upgrade sandwich night by serving these hearty pitas mini burgers. Pair with a small salad for a light, simple dinner in minutes.

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Chipotle Chicken Cheesesteaks

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

This sandwich packs in gooey cheese, smoky spices, and chunks of chicken for a comforting family-friendly dinner.

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Dinner Tonight

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Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Orange and Red Onion Salsa

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Jerk-Spiced Shrimp

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Grilled Chicken with Mint and Pine Nut Gremolata

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Caramelized Scallops

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Oven-Fried Chicken Parmesan

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Grilled Balsamic Skirt Steak

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Fresh Salmon-Cilantro Burgers

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Greek Pasta with Meatballs &

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Skillet Chicken Souvlaki

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Asparagus and Smoked Trout Frittata

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Peppery Monterey Jack Pasta Salad

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Flank Steak with Cucumber-Pepperoncini Relish

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Chicken Milanese with Spring Greens

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Snapper with Grilled Mango Salsa

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Cheddar Burgers with Red Onion Jam

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Noodles with Roast Pork and Almond Sauce

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Caprese Wraps with Chicken &

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Shrimp and Pine Nut Spaghetti

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Chicken, Cashew, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry

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Turkey Panini with Watercress and Citrus Aioli

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Oatmeal-Crusted Chicken Tenders

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Spiced Lamb and Vegetable Kebabs with Cilantro-Mint Sauce

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Antipasto-Style Penne

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Open-Faced Sandwiches with Ricotta, Arugula, and Fried Egg

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Pork Noodle Salad

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Chicken, Mushroom, and Gruyere Quesadillas

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