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Dinner Tonight

April 01, 2010
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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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Spaghetti with Sausage and Simple Tomato Sauce 

Credit: Photo: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Mary-Ellen Weinrib
This versatile Italian dish goes from stovetop to table in less than 30 minutes. Serve with a simple salad for a filling weeknight meal.

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Greek Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Rose Nguyen
Sweet onion, rich feta cheese, and fresh dill provide dynamic flavor in this easy weeknight meal. The hardest part about making risotto is the constant stirring, so grab a magazine or plan to call out homework while you let this dish simmer, about 20 minutes. Balance the plate with a lively fennel salad.

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Asian Chicken Salad

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
This no-cook salad is perfect for summer. Rotisserie chicken adds lean protein, and napa and red cabbage add a cool crunch and bright color. The flavor-packed dressing highlights familiar Asian flavors such as sesame oil and fresh ginger, and is great with other salads.

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Broiled Salmon with Peppercorn-Lime Rub 

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Rose Nguyen
Try a fresh, quick, and satisfying quinoa-vegetable salad with your broiled fish to round out the meal.

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Crispy Fish with Lemon-Dill Sauce  

Credit: Photo: Raymond Hom; Styling: Pamela Duncan Silver
For sustainability reasons, be sure to choose Alaskan cod, or substitute halibut or even tilapia.

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Grilled Cumin Chicken with Fresh Tomatillo Sauce  

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Rose Nguyen
Bring the heat of the southwest to the dinner table with a delicious take on the weeknight meal of grilled chicken. Serve with chipotle rice.

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Prosciutto, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwiches 

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie Clark
Update the traditional BLT sandwich with this scrumptious stacker. The grocery deli will slice prosciutto in very thin pieces, making three ounces of the good stuff more than enough for four sandwiches. For a zesty and pretty garnish, attach 1 small sweet gherkin pickle to the top of each sandwich with a toothpick. A toss-together fruit salad makes a speedy side.

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Roasted Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta Salad  

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Use rotisserie chicken from the deli to cut preparation time on this no-cook chicken pasta salad recipe. Make this the night before for a portable lunch.

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Pork Medallions with Pomegranate-Cherry Sauce   

Credit: Photo: Ellen Silverman; Styling: Toni Brogan
Tender pork medallions are covered with a sweet and tart reduction of pomegranate juice, cherries, and balsamic vinegar. Pair with rice and vegetables for a well-rounded meal.

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Seared Scallops with Lemon Orzo    

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Sear the scallops while the orzo cooks. Serve this easy but impressive meal with a green salad, garlic bread, and a crisp white wine.

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Peanutty Baked Chicken Cutlets

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A quick spritz of cooking spray on the cutlets before they hit the hot oven enhances the crispness and color of the crust. Serve with baked sweet potatoes and broccoli spears.

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Shrimp and Okra Gumbo     

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Thanks to savory spices and a quick-cooking roux, this gumbo cuts back on time (and calories!) and keeps the rich flavor.

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Barbecue Sirloin and Blue Cheese Salad   

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Lean sirloin steak sits atop a bed of fresh veggies for an easy weeknight main-dish salad. Top with crumbles of rich blue cheese to bring out the bold flavors in the homemade vinaigrette.

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Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi    

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Sautéed asparagus makes a fine accompaniment.

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Chicken Carne Asada Tacos with Pickled Onions     

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
We replaced beef with seasoned chicken for a fresh take on this traditional Mexican dish.

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Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops      

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A hint of brown sugar rounds out the flavors of the smoky, robust spice rub. Although this recipe serves two people, you can easily double or even triple the ingredients to serve more.

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Chipotle Sloppy Joes       

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Add Mexican-inspired spice to this traditional family favorite.

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Filet Mignon with Arugula Salad        

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Arugula, a peppery salad green, makes a tasty bed for pan-seared steak. Asiago garlic bread is a fitting accompaniment. Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 minced garlic clove; brush evenly over 4 (1-inch-thick) French bread slices. Top each bread slice with 1 tablespoon grated Asiago cheese. Broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts and bread is toasted.

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Soft Chicken Tacos         

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Forty percent of WOW's cafeteria sales come from its healthful Mexican station, where tacos and burritos are assembled to order. Learning to prepare this recipe teaches students grilling techniques, as well as knowledge about Mexican spices and basic salsas. Thigh meat makes these tacos especially moist, but you can use breast meat instead. Serve with Pico de Gallo or Tomatillo Salsa.

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Mediterranean Turkey Burgers          

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Serve a light-and-fresh turkey burger flavored with pesto and feta cheese. Prepare a spicy and creamy tzatziki sauce to spread on the burgers or to serve on the side for dipping.

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Two-Step Macaroni and Cheese           

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Processed cheese is a must in this quintessential quick-and-easy dish. It melts easily and gets smooth and creamy without help from flour, eggs, or other ingredients used in fancier counterparts. You can make prep even simpler by heating the first four ingredients in the microwave for about 3 minutes in a covered dish instead of cooking them on the stovetop.

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Vietnamese Beef-Noodle Soup with Asian Greens            

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Introduce your taste buds to Vietnamese cuisine with this quick and easy soup. The rich broth, aromatic herbs, and tender steak will leave you wanting more.

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Black Pepper and Molasses Pulled Chicken Sandwiches             

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This sauce delivers great barbecue taste. Chili powder and cumin add smokiness, while ketchup and molasses provide sweetness. 'Cue lovers in North Carolina put the slaw on the sandwich. Try it for a change.

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Tuscan Pork Kebabs              

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Coming in at under 200 calories per serving, this colorful grilled summer dish is perfect for a light picnic on the patio. Sautéed chard makes a simple side.

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Tofu Fried Rice               

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This veggie fried rice packs a protein punch with the addition of firm tofu. Its fantastic flavor comes from the combination of soy sauce, sake, hoisin sauce, and dark sesame oil. For more fried rice dinners, see our complete collection of Chinese recipes.

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Southwest Shrimp and Corn Chowder                

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Pair quesadillas with a rich and creamy soup for a delicious meal in about fifteen minutes.

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Greek Mahimahi                 

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Serve a delicious fish dinner that takes just 15 minutes to prepare and has under 250 calories per serving.

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Pizza Provencal                  

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Upgrade pizza night by making a pie loaded with fresh basil, rotisserie chicken, and all the best of Italian-inspired ingredients. A food processor makes quick work of the homemade sauce. Serve with artichoke–green bean salad.

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Chicken Tamale Casserole                 

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This Chicken Tamale casserole is a quick and easy swap for more traditional tamales - but just as delicious!

"I came up with this Mexican dish to satisfy my cravings for the tamales I had at Mexican restaurants when I was growing up in Houston. Homemade tamale recipes are too time-consuming to prepare for weeknight meals, but I discovered a corn bread mix approximates the flavor." —Risë Minton, Smyrna, GA

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This recipe features a surprise ingredient–green grapes–that add the just-right amount of sweetness to the simple, two-step pasta dinner. Serve with pan-grilled asparagus.

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1 of 30 Spaghetti with Sausage and Simple Tomato Sauce 
2 of 30 Greek Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto
3 of 30 Asian Chicken Salad
4 of 30 Broiled Salmon with Peppercorn-Lime Rub 
5 of 30 Crispy Fish with Lemon-Dill Sauce  
6 of 30 Grilled Cumin Chicken with Fresh Tomatillo Sauce  
7 of 30 Prosciutto, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwiches 
8 of 30 Roasted Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta Salad  
9 of 30 Pork Medallions with Pomegranate-Cherry Sauce   
10 of 30 Seared Scallops with Lemon Orzo    
11 of 30 Peanutty Baked Chicken Cutlets
12 of 30 Shrimp and Okra Gumbo     
13 of 30 Barbecue Sirloin and Blue Cheese Salad   
14 of 30 Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi    
15 of 30 Chicken Carne Asada Tacos with Pickled Onions     
16 of 30 Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops      
17 of 30 Chipotle Sloppy Joes       
18 of 30 Filet Mignon with Arugula Salad        
19 of 30 Soft Chicken Tacos         
20 of 30 Mediterranean Turkey Burgers          
21 of 30 Two-Step Macaroni and Cheese           
22 of 30 Vietnamese Beef-Noodle Soup with Asian Greens            
23 of 30 Black Pepper and Molasses Pulled Chicken Sandwiches             
24 of 30 Tuscan Pork Kebabs              
25 of 30 Tofu Fried Rice               
26 of 30 Southwest Shrimp and Corn Chowder                
27 of 30 Greek Mahimahi                 
28 of 30 Pizza Provencal                  
29 of 30 Chicken Tamale Casserole                 
30 of 30 Bow Ties with Tomatoes, Feta, and Balsamic Dressing               &#

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