Dinner Tonight

Updated: December 03, 2014
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               

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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Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Orange and Red Onion Salsa               < Recipe

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Jerk-Spiced Shrimp                  

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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Jerk-Spiced Shrimp                  

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Grilled Chicken with Mint and Pine Nut Gremolata                

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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Grilled Chicken with Mint and Pine Nut Gremolata                 Recipe

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Caramelized Scallops                  

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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Caramelized Scallops                  < Recipe

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Oven-Fried Chicken Parmesan                 

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                 

Photo: 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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Grilled Balsamic Skirt Steak                 

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Fresh Salmon-Cilantro Burgers                 

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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Fresh Salmon-Cilantro Burgers                 < Recipe

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Greek Pasta with Meatballs                 &

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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Greek Pasta with Meatballs                 & Recipe

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Skillet Chicken Souvlaki                 

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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Skillet Chicken Souvlaki                  Recipe

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Asparagus and Smoked Trout Frittata                 

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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Asparagus and Smoked Trout Frittata                  Recipe

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Peppery Monterey Jack Pasta Salad                 

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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Peppery Monterey Jack Pasta Salad                 < Recipe

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Flank Steak with Cucumber-Pepperoncini Relish                

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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Flank Steak with Cucumber-Pepperoncini Relish                

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Chicken Milanese with Spring Greens                 

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                 

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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Snapper with Grilled Mango Salsa                 

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Cheddar Burgers with Red Onion Jam                 

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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Cheddar Burgers with Red Onion Jam                  Recipe

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Noodles with Roast Pork and Almond Sauce                

Photo: Kana Okada; Styling: Sara Quessenberry
Serve this delicious pork dish over noodles or, if you prefer, rice.

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Noodles with Roast Pork and Almond Sauce                 Recipe

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Caprese Wraps with Chicken                 &

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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Caprese Wraps with Chicken                 & Recipe

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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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Shrimp and Pine Nut Spaghetti                 < Recipe

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Chicken, Cashew, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry                

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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Chicken, Cashew, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry                 Recipe

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Turkey Panini with Watercress and Citrus Aioli                

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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Turkey Panini with Watercress and Citrus Aioli                < Recipe

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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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Oatmeal-Crusted Chicken Tenders                 

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Spiced Lamb and Vegetable Kebabs with Cilantro-Mint Sauce               

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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Spiced Lamb and Vegetable Kebabs with Cilantro-Mint Sauce               

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Antipasto-Style Penne                  

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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Antipasto-Style Penne                   Recipe

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

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

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Pork Noodle Salad                  

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                

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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Chicken, Mushroom, and Gruyere Quesadillas                < Recipe

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Herbed Arugula-Tomato Salad with Chicken                

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                 

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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Chicken with Southwestern Salsa                 

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Coconut and Basil Steamed Mussels                 

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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Coconut and Basil Steamed Mussels                 < Recipe

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Moroccan Pita Sandwiches                 

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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Moroccan Pita Sandwiches                  Recipe

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Chipotle Chicken Cheesesteaks                 

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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Chipotle Chicken Cheesesteaks                 < Recipe

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