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Dinner Tonight: April 2011

April 01, 2011
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Serve up easy, delicious dinners every night (in 45 minutes or less!) with these healthy, family-friendly recipes.
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Gnocchi with Shrimp, Asparagus, and Pesto

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Give pasta a break and try gnocchi instead. The potato dumplings paired with fresh ingredients make for a healthy, comforting meal.


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Chipotle Sloppy Joes

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Add Mexican-inspired spice to this traditional family favorite. Serve with your favorite coleslaw for an easy side.


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Orange-Glazed Salmon Fillets with Rosemary

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Fresh rosemary and a little maple syrup infuse aromatic and faintly sweet flavor into this speedy seafood dish.


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Greek Sandwich with Feta Vinaigrette

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell; Food Kellie Gerber Kelley

Serve a sandwich piled high with the fresh flavors of Greece. The vinaigrette adds bright flavor to the stacker and is also tasty on salad greens.


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Grilled Lamb Chops and Mint Chimichurri

Credit: Photo: Ellie Miller; Styling: Angharad Bailey

Complement pan-grilled lamb chops with chimichurri, a sauce made of fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil.


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Pasta with Prosciutto and Spinach

Credit: Photo: Beau Gustafson; Styling: Jan Gautro

Dress up pasta night with a hearty bowl of fresh cheese tortellini tossed in a homemade sauce.


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Vietnamese Beef-Noodle Soup

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Introduce your taste buds to Vietnamese cuisine with this quick and easy soup. The rich broth, aromatic herbs, and tender steak will have your guests going back for seconds.


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Chicken Tamale Casserole

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

A simple cornbread base is the secret to getting a hearty (usually time-consuming) Mexican dish on the dinner table in no time. This Chicken Tamale casserole is a quick and easy swap for more traditional tamales - but just as delicious!


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Glazed Pork Chops

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Port wine, plum preserves, and balsamic vinegar combine for a sweet and savory glaze for these juicy pork chops. Couscous and green beans complete the meal.


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Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

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Serve a light and fresh turkey burger flavored with pesto and feta cheese for dinner tonight.
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Spinach Calzones with Blue Cheese

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Mary Catherine Muir

The combination of onions, mushrooms, and fresh spinach packs a serving of veggies into each of these easy, impressive calzones.


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Chipotle Pork Tacos

Credit: Photo: Ellie Miller; Styling: Angharad Bailey

This simple pork taco recipe highlights traditional Mexican ingredients like cilantro, lime, and chipotle chiles. Cook the corn tortillas over an open gas flame or in a grill pan for chargilled flavor.


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Flank Steak with Asian Cucumber Salad

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Enjoy a quick steak dinner infused with fragrant Asian flavor. Spiced wonton chips that bake while the steak rests are an easy accompaniment.


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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 chicken pasta salad recipe. Serve it for dinner tonight, and then pack the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.


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Blackened Cumin-Cayenne Tilapia

Credit: Photo: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Use your broiler to make already quick-cooking fish fillets an even speedier dinner option.


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Egg Salad BLTs

Got leftover eggs? Combine bacon and tomatoes with homemade egg salad for a quick, satisfying sandwich tonight.


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Broiled Salmon with Marmalade-Dijon Glaze

Credit: Lee Harrelson

Although quick enough for a hectic weeknight, this broiled salmon dish will impress guests. Serve with salad and roasted potatoes.


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Pasta Primavera

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro
Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for a hearty meatless meal tonight. For the meat lovers in the family, feel free to add chicken or shrimp to this recipe.
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Herb and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Dress up a basic chicken breast by stuffing with an herb and goat cheese mixture. Serve with fresh spinach sauteed with crushed red pepper.


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Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Orange and Red Onion Salsa

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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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Peppery Monterey Jack Pasta Salad

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Enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired supper for a quick-fix meal. Serve alongside Asiago breadsticks.


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Halibut with Caper Salsa Verde

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The robust salsa is a dominant presence on the plate. Sweet and mellow roasted fennel makes a particularly fitting side.


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Thai Beef Salad

Credit: Photography: Becky-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Budget-friendly flank steak paired with traditional Thai flavors gives you a filling salad for dinner that's less than 300 calories.


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Lemon-Oregano Lamb Chops

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

Thirty minutes and five ingredients are all you need to get this fresh-flavored lamb dish on the dinner table. Nestle an oregano sprig under each serving for a lively garnish. A side of orzo pilaf rounds out the menu.


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Open-Faced Egg Sandwiches

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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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Linguine with Clams and Fresh Herbs

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Serve an Italian-inspired dish featuring quick-cooking linguine and clams in a light, fresh white wine sauce.


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Chicken Carne Asada Tacos with Pickled Onions

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Pickled onions, diced avocado, and crumbled Cotija cheese make delicious toppings for these fresh chicken tacos.


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Baked Shrimp with Feta

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Dig into a delicious shrimp bake topped with tomatoes and feta cheese for a company-worthy dinner in a flash. Orzo accented with fresh herbs completes this Mediterranean-inspired seafood meal.


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Chicken, Cashew, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry

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This chicken stir-fry dish perfectly balances salty, sweet, tangy, and spicy ingredients. Spoon it alongside a quick rice pilaf for the perfect meal.
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Penne with Sausage, Eggplant, and Feta

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Breakfast sausage, eggplant, and zesty feta pair perfectly in this hearty pasta dish.


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1 of 30 Gnocchi with Shrimp, Asparagus, and Pesto
2 of 30 Chipotle Sloppy Joes
3 of 30 Orange-Glazed Salmon Fillets with Rosemary
4 of 30 Greek Sandwich with Feta Vinaigrette
5 of 30 Grilled Lamb Chops and Mint Chimichurri
6 of 30 Pasta with Prosciutto and Spinach
7 of 30 Vietnamese Beef-Noodle Soup
8 of 30 Chicken Tamale Casserole
9 of 30 Glazed Pork Chops
10 of 30 Mediterranean Turkey Burgers
11 of 30 Spinach Calzones with Blue Cheese
12 of 30 Chipotle Pork Tacos
13 of 30 Flank Steak with Asian Cucumber Salad
14 of 30 Roasted Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta Salad
15 of 30 Blackened Cumin-Cayenne Tilapia
16 of 30 Egg Salad BLTs
17 of 30 Broiled Salmon with Marmalade-Dijon Glaze
18 of 30 Pasta Primavera
19 of 30 Herb and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
20 of 30 Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Orange and Red Onion Salsa
21 of 30 Peppery Monterey Jack Pasta Salad
22 of 30 Halibut with Caper Salsa Verde
23 of 30 Thai Beef Salad
24 of 30 Lemon-Oregano Lamb Chops
25 of 30 Open-Faced Egg Sandwiches
26 of 30 Linguine with Clams and Fresh Herbs
27 of 30 Chicken Carne Asada Tacos with Pickled Onions
28 of 30 Baked Shrimp with Feta
29 of 30 Chicken, Cashew, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry
30 of 30 Penne with Sausage, Eggplant, and Feta

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