Dinner Tonight
June 01, 2010
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Photo: Lee Harrelson
Serve up easy, delicious dinners in 45 minutes or less every night of the week with these healthy, family-friendly recipes.
Arugula, Italian Tuna, and White Bean Salad
This no-cook dinner recipe is packed with colorful vegetables and gets a flavor kick from its zesty vinaigrette.
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Arugula, Italian Tuna, and White Bean Salad Recipe
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Pork Chops with Bourbon-Peach Sauce
This Southern-style entrƩe is a one-pan dish that's sure to impress guests. Serve with steamed asparagus to round out the meal.
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Walnut and Rosemary Oven-Fried Chicken
Get the crispy taste of fried chicken for less than 300 calories. Add kid appeal to this dish with a honey-mustard dipping sauce.
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Peanut-Crusted Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Pick up a container of fresh pineapple chunks in the produce section of the supermarket; chop into half-inch pieces for the salsa. Serve with steamed broccoli and warm rolls to complete the dinner.
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Italian Beef Subs
Giardiniera are spicy pickled vegetables; the heat varies depending on the amount of hot peppers in the product.
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Chicken-Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese
Leftover salad is also good the next day for lunch; stir in a handful of arugula to add a fresh touch, if you have extra on hand. Serve with pita wedges.
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Thai Red Curry Shrimp
Get restaurant-quality cuisine right in your own kitchen with this shrimp recipe that is packed with Thai flavors.
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Insalata Pizzas
Savor the tastes of Italy by serving individual pita pizzas loaded with fresh vegetables, melted cheese, and a cider vinegar sauce. It's a one-dish meal that's sure to please.
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Grilled Chicken with Fruit Salsa
Combine lemon juice, soy sauce, fresh ginger, lemon pepper, and garlic to make a kickin' marinade for grilled chicken. Fruit salsa adds sweetness and crunch to this tropical dish.
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Lamb Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli
Give your everyday burger recipe a twist by using lean ground lamb. The homemade aioli can be made ahead to cut back on dinner prep.
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Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish
The bacon drippings used to cook the catfish lend this southern family favorite authentic flavor. Use the bacon in the coleslaw, or reserve for another use.
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Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce
Serve quick-cooking pork tenderloin in a zesty Dijon mustard sauce over egg noodles for dinner tonight. The noodles soak up the extra sauce so you don't lose any flavor. Pair with steamed asparagus or broccoli.
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Meatless Monday: Fontina Baked Pasta
The nutty flavor of fontina and creaminess of mascarpone create a delicious updated version of mac and cheese. If your supermarket doesn't stock mascarpone cheese, substitute full-fat cream cheese. For a dinner party, bake the pasta in individual gratin dishes for 15 minutes.
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Grilled Lime-Soy Tuna with Noodles
This Asian-inspired meal is an impressive date-night dinner, and it can easily be doubled to feed a family.
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Romaine and Turkey Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Chop oven-roasted turkey breast from the deli counter into chunks for a quick start on this salad. With crisp parmesan toasts, it's a complete meal.
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Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich
This sandwich provides two grain servings from the ciabatta, a little more than two servings of meat from the chicken, and half a dairy serving from the cheese. Serve with orange wedges and baked chips.
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Simple Seared Scallops
These sea scallops are crisp and glazed outside, then seared to keep tender and moist inside. For a simple meal, serve with orzo tossed with chopped tomato, feta cheese, basil, salt, and black pepper.
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Filet Mignon with Fresh Herb and Garlic Rub
The filet mignon comes from the small end of the tenderloin. Serve with roasted red potato wedges and steamed broccoli florets. Place florets in a microwave-safe bowl with a little water. Cover with wax paper and microwave at HIGH three minutes or until crisp tender.
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Chipotle Barbecue Burgers with Slaw
The cool sour cream dressing in the slaw balances the spiciness of chiles in the burger. Toast the buns while the patties cook. Serve with baked sweet potato chips.
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Shrimp and Grits Casserole
A few spoonfuls of cream cheese give the casserole a velvety texture. Garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley, if you like.
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Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce
Chicken Souvlaki features the fresh-tasting combination of lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil that is so prevalent in Greek cuisine. Serve it alongside a Greek salad of chunked tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese. Tzatziki is a traditional Greek yogurt-based sauce flavored with lemon, garlic, and crisp cucumbers.
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Summer Corn and White Bean Soup
This quick, fiber-packed soup is a terrific way to use fresh corn. Add a slight kick with a sprinkle of Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeƱo peppers just before serving.
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Pork Chops with Country Gravy
This savory pork chops and gravy recipe is a lightened version of the Southern-style classic. Plus, you can use the simple gravy technique in a number of other dishes.
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Pasta Primavera
Use fresh seasonal vegetables for a hearty meatless meal. For the meat lovers in the family, feel free to add chicken or shrimp to this pasta recipe.
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Chicken and Summer Vegetable Tostadas
The tostadas can easily become soft tacos if you skip broiling the tortillas. Serve with black beans.
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Pesto Halibut Kebabs
If you can't find fresh halibut, substitute another mild, firm white fish. Serve this dish with Israeli couscous tossed with toasted sliced almonds, dried cranberries, and chopped fresh parsley.
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Grilled Portobello-Goat Cheese Pitas
If the tomatoes are ripe, skip grilling them. Serve with a tropical fruit salad of mangoes, cantaloupe, and pineapple sprinkled with toasted coconut.
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Chicken and Mushrooms in Garlic White Wine Sauce
Put this Chicken and Mushrooms in Garlic White Wine Sauce recipe together in less than 15 minutes, probably without a trip to the store. It's adaptable to your pantry--if you don't have egg noodles, use another kind of pasta, and if you're out of tarragon, try basil, oregano, or thyme.
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Chicken Scaloppine over Broccoli Rabe
Serve with baby carrots and roasted new potatoes. If you can't find cutlets, place chicken breast halves between two sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet.