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Dinner Tonight: August 2011

Dinner Tonight: August 2011

August 01, 2011

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Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Serve up easy, delicious dinners every night (in 45 minutes or less!) with these healthy, family-friendly recipes.

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Peach and Brie Quesadillas

This intriguing dish is both savory and sweet. Ripe yet firm peaches work best; if they're too soft, they'll make the tortillas soggy.

Peach and Brie Quesadillas Recipe

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Herbed Chicken Parmesan

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

This lightened version of an Italian favorite loses some of the fat but none of the flavor.

Herbed Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Pork

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

Serve a one-dish dinner loaded with fresh veggies, tender pork, and bold Asian-inspired flavor. A bed of coconut rice is an ideal accompaniment.

Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Pork Recipe

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Garlic-and-Herb Oven-Fried Halibut

Credit: Beau Gustafson

Batter your fillets in crunchy, Japanese-style breadcrumbs called panko. They bake up so crispy, you'll swear these tender halibut fillets are deep-fried.

Garlic-and-Herb Oven-Fried Halibut Recipe

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Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

One of the most popular Cooking Light chicken recipes of all time, these sweet and spicy broiled chicken thighs are flavored with chili powder, cumin, garlic and cider vinegar.

Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Roasted Rosemary Shrimp with Arugula and White Bean Salad

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Leigh Ann Ross

Baked shrimp top a crisp salad for a refreshingly light meal in about 15 minutes. Serve with garlic ciabatta.

Roasted Rosemary Shrimp with Arugula and White Bean Salad Recipe

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Classic Steak House Filet Mignon

Credit: Howard L. Puckett; Melanie J. Clarke

This 10-minute dish uses the perfect combination of seasonings to turn an ordinary steak dinner into a memorable meal.

Classic Steak House Filet Mignon Recipe

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Double-Bean Burritos

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor

Serve these colorful burritos with your favorite salsa for a Mexican meal the whole family will enjoy.

Double-Bean Burritos Recipe

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Herbed Shrimp and White Bean Salad

Credit: 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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Mushroom and Sweet Onion Cheesesteaks

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

Don't leave cheesesteaks on the back burner. Bring them to the dinner table in this delicious, lightened recipe. Serve with a cucumber salad.

Mushroom and Sweet Onion Cheesesteaks Recipe

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Feta Chicken and Vegetables

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Crumbled feta cheese and fresh vegetable strips bring the flavor of the Mediterranean to the table in no time with this quick all-in-one dish.

Feta Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

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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 jalapeno peppers just before serving.

Corn and White Bean Soup Recipe

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Pan-Seared Scallops with Tomatoes and Pesto

Credit: Randy Mayor; Bob Gager

Entertain on the fly with a quick-cooking and delicious scallop dinner.

Pan-Seared Scallops with Tomatoes and Pesto Recipe

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Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Sandwiches

Balsamic-Glazed Chicken and Bell Pepper Sandwiches

Balsamic vinegar cooks down to a glaze that clings to the sandwich fillings, adding a hint of sweetness and a touch of acidity.

Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

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Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Great for any time of day, whip up fluffy yet filling pancakes in only 20 minutes.

Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe

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Grilled Salmon with Roasted Corn Relish

Roasted corn and chiles gives cumin-spiced salmon a kick in a southwestern-inspired dish, ready in about 40 minutes. Serve with a mixed green salad to round out the meal.

Grilled Salmon with Roasted Corn Relish Recipe

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Peppered Flank Steak and Salsa

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Serve a summery steak dinner tonight in just 30 minutes! Add a side of fresh veggies and plenty of crusty bread to round out the meal.

Peppered Flank Steak and Salsa Recipe

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Pizza Provençal

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Leigh Ann Ross

Upgrade pizza night by topping Italian bread with fresh basil, rotisserie chicken, and all the best of Italian-inspired ingredients. A food processor makes quick work of the homemade sauce.

Pizza Provençal Recipe

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Jerk-Spiced Shrimp

Credit: 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.

Jerk-Spiced Shrimp Recipe

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Antipasto Chicken Sandwich

Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a picnic lunch, this warm, melty sandwich pairs well with sliced fruit or a bunch of grapes. Purchase roasted chicken breasts to save on preparation time.

Antipasto Chicken Sandwich Recipe

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Steak Salad with Creamy Ranch Dressing

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Topped with homemade croutons and juicy slices of spice-rubbed steak, this salad is macho enough to satisfy the most dedicated meat-eaters.
Steak Salad with Creamy Ranch Dressing Recipe

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Frittata with Mushrooms, Linguine, and Basil

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Cindy Barr

A generous shower of basil adds freshness and flavor to this hearty egg dish. For a well-balanced meal, serve with a tangy green salad.
Frittata with Mushrooms, Linguine, and Basil Recipe

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Grilled Scallop Salad

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Grill scallops and cucumber for tasty toppings on this summer salad.

Grilled Scallop Salad Recipe

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Mushroom, Steak, and Poblano Tacos

Wild Mushroom, Flank Steak, and Poblano Tacos

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

This Tex-Mex favorite tastes as good as it looks. Please your family by letting everyone choose their own toppings to add to the tacos.

Mushroom, Steak, and Poblano Tacos Recipe

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Stir-Fried Chicken Salad

Credit: Lee Harrelson

A light, weeknight dinner can be on the table in a flash thanks to quick-cooking chicken tenders.

Stir-Fried Chicken Salad Recipe

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Feta-Stuffed Turkey Burgers

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Leigh Ann Ross

A simple yogurt-based sauce and a rich feta-and-spice stuffing makes these turkey burgers stand out above the rest.

Feta-Stuffed Turkey Burgers Recipe

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Pork Tenderloin with Olive-Mustard Tapenade

Credit: Randy Mayor; Cindy Barr

A combination of olives, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard gives this Mediterranean-inspired pork tenderloin a tangy, slightly tart taste.

Pork Tenderloin with Olive-Mustard Tapenade Recipe

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Greek Pasta Salad

Credit: Randy Mayor; Katie Stoddard

A citrus dressing brightens this Greek-inspired salad. Great-tasting leftovers are an added bonus to this recipe, so bring any extra to work the next day.

Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

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Vegetarian Fried Rice

Credit: 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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Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Credit: Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

This sandwich goes together as fast as an ordinary turkey sandwich but is much more interesting. Serve with sliced fresh fruit for a casual dinner for two.

Cashew Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe

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Lamb Chops and Cilantro Relish

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Prechopped onion speeds prep for the relish in this restaurant-worthy lamb dish that is ready in 40 minutes.
Lamb Chops and Cilantro Relish Recipe

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Dinner Tonight: August 2011

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Peach and Brie Quesadillas

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Herbed Chicken Parmesan

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Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Pork

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Garlic-and-Herb Oven-Fried Halibut

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Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

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Roasted Rosemary Shrimp with Arugula and White Bean Salad

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Classic Steak House Filet Mignon

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Double-Bean Burritos

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Herbed Shrimp and White Bean Salad

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Mushroom and Sweet Onion Cheesesteaks

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Feta Chicken and Vegetables

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Corn and White Bean Soup

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Pan-Seared Scallops with Tomatoes and Pesto

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Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Sandwiches

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Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes

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Grilled Salmon with Roasted Corn Relish

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Peppered Flank Steak and Salsa

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Pizza Provençal

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Jerk-Spiced Shrimp

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Antipasto Chicken Sandwich

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Steak Salad with Creamy Ranch Dressing

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Frittata with Mushrooms, Linguine, and Basil

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Grilled Scallop Salad

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Mushroom, Steak, and Poblano Tacos

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Stir-Fried Chicken Salad

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Feta-Stuffed Turkey Burgers

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