Dinner Tonight: April 2015

March 16, 2015
Photo: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
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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Blackened Chicken with Dirty Rice

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

Serve this Cajun-inspired chicken-and-rice dinner for a quick and easy weeknight meal that weighs in at less than 500 calories.


Blackened Chicken with Dirty Rice Recipe
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Chicken Tostadas and Avocado Salsa

Photo: Johnny Autry, Randy Mayor; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

Chicken Tostadas are a snap to make for a busy weeknight meal. Keep the Avocado Salsa recipe on hand to use for a number of different dishes.


Chicken Tostadas and Avocado Salsa Recipe

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Halibut with Olive and Bell Pepper Couscous

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

Briny kalamata olives add a salty punch to Halibut with Olive and Bell Pepper Couscous. This one-dish dinner will be a favorite, especially since it's table-ready in 30 minutes.


Halibut with Olive and Bell Pepper Couscous Recipe
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Open-Faced Blackened Catfish Sandwiches

John Autry

This Cajun-inspired catfish sandwich is served open faced and topped with a creamy slaw packed with fresh cilantro.


Open-Faced Blackened Catfish Sandwiches Recipe

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Greek Lamb Chops and Mint Yogurt Sauce

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Cindy Barr

Give lamb chops a Greek twist with the addition of fresh oregano and a minty yogurt sauce.


Greek Lamb Chops and Mint Yogurt Sauce Recipe

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Egg Salad BLTs

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


Egg Salad BLTs Recipe
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Avocado Chicken Salad

Photo: José Picayo

Salsa, avocado, and cilantro give this chicken salad its addictive, south-of-the-border flavors. Serve over greens of your choice for a light and fresh dinner.


Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe

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Shrimp Korma and Basmati Rice

John Autry

Whip up this spicy and flavorful Indian shrimp korma in just 30 minutes. Top the dish with a spoonful of thick, tangy Greek-style yogurt to counter the heat. And did we mention it's only 300 calories?


Shrimp Korma and Basmati Rice Recipe

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Pasta with Prosciutto and Spinach

Photo: Beau Gustafson; Styling: Jan Gautro

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


Pasta with Prosciutto and Spinach Recipe
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Ancho-Rubbed Flank Steak

Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Rose Nguyen

Tonight, make dinner with ingredients almost entirely from the pantry! Roasted, simply seasoned potato wedges and a tartly dressed salad topped with smoky bacon complement this satisfying main dish.


Ancho-Rubbed Flank Steak Recipe

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Baked Shrimp with Feta

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

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.


Baked Shrimp with Feta Recipe

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Moroccan Pita Sandwiches

Photo: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

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


Moroccan Pita Sandwiches Recipe
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Chipotle Pork Tacos

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.


Chipotle Pork Tacos Recipe

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Soy Citrus Scallops with Soba Noodles

Oxmoor House
Entertain dinner guests with a flavorful scallop supper served on a bed of tender noodles and steamed peas.
Soy Citrus Scallops with Soba Noodles Recipe

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Pasta Primavera

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.
Pasta Primavera Recipe
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Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Feta

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

This stuffed chicken recipe is filled with Mediterranean flavors and pairs well with couscous.


Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Feta Recipe

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Chipotle Bean Burritos

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Add guacamole and chips to this hearty vegetarian dish for an easy Mexican meal.


Chipotle Bean Burritos Recipe

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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.


Antipasto-Style Penne Recipe
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Stir-Fried Shrimp with Spicy Orange Sauce

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Serve a tasty take on sweet-and-sour shrimp at home in about 10 minutes.


Stir-Fried Shrimp with Spicy Orange Sauce Recipe

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Chicken Cacciatore

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Rose Nguyen
The rich flavors of fresh vegetables, herbs, and red wine give this Italian recipe maximum taste with minimum calories.
Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

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Asian Beef Rolls

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie Clark

Roll up a colorful beef main dish for a fun restaurant-quality dinner. While the rolls are perfectly portioned for dinner, they could also be served as a festive appetizer at your next cocktail party.


Asian Beef Rolls Recipe
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Herbed Shrimp and White Bean Salad

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Shrimp is the star of this main course salad that is full of white beans, colorful veggies and topped with a lemon juice vinaigrette.


Herbed Shrimp and White Bean Salad Recipe

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Penne with Sausage, Eggplant, and Feta

Randy Mayor

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


Penne with Sausage, Eggplant, and Feta Recipe

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Orange-Glazed Salmon Fillets with Rosemary

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

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


Orange-Glazed Salmon Fillets with Rosemary Recipe
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Caramelized Scallops

Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Leigh Ann Ross

Toss seared scallops with flavorful sauce for a simple, elegant dinner. Round out your plate with wide rice noodles and sugar snap peas.


Caramelized Scallops Recipe

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Pasta with Asparagus, Pancetta, and Pine Nuts

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. Your family will love the comforting flavors, and you'll love that it's surprisingly low in calories.


Pasta with Asparagus, Pancetta, and Pine Nuts Recipe

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Vegetarian Fried Rice

Oxmoor House

Bring a favorite takeout dinner packed with fresh veggies to the table in about 15 minutes.


Vegetarian Fried Rice Recipe
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Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Indulge in the flavor of the Mediterranean with plump shrimp tossed with lemon and pepper and served over a bed of orzo.


Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi Recipe

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Chipotle Sloppy Joes

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

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


Chipotle Sloppy Joes Recipe

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Filet Mignon with Port and Mustard Sauce

Photo: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Port wine and Dijon mustard team up for a sweet-and-sharp sauce to top this 15-minute steak. Serve with mashed potatoes and fresh green beans for a winning meal.


Filet Mignon with Port and Mustard Sauce Recipe
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