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Dinner Tonight: August 2011

August 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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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Sandwiches

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


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.
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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.
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Grilled Scallop Salad

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


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Mushroom, Steak, and Poblano Tacos

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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.


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Stir-Fried Chicken Salad

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


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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.


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Pork Tenderloin with Olive-Mustard Tapenade

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


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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.


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Vegetarian Fried Rice

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


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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.


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Lamb Chops and Cilantro Relish

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Prechopped onion speeds prep for the relish in this restaurant-worthy lamb dish that is ready in 40 minutes.
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1 of 31 Peach and Brie Quesadillas
2 of 31 Herbed Chicken Parmesan
3 of 31 Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Pork
4 of 31 Garlic-and-Herb Oven-Fried Halibut
5 of 31 Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs
6 of 31 Roasted Rosemary Shrimp with Arugula and White Bean Salad
7 of 31 Classic Steak House Filet Mignon
8 of 31 Double-Bean Burritos
9 of 31 Herbed Shrimp and White Bean Salad
10 of 31 Mushroom and Sweet Onion Cheesesteaks
11 of 31 Feta Chicken and Vegetables
12 of 31 Corn and White Bean Soup
13 of 31 Pan-Seared Scallops with Tomatoes and Pesto
14 of 31 Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Sandwiches
15 of 31 Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes
16 of 31 Grilled Salmon with Roasted Corn Relish
17 of 31 Peppered Flank Steak and Salsa
18 of 31 Pizza Provençal
19 of 31 Jerk-Spiced Shrimp
20 of 31 Antipasto Chicken Sandwich
21 of 31 Steak Salad with Creamy Ranch Dressing
22 of 31 Frittata with Mushrooms, Linguine, and Basil
23 of 31 Grilled Scallop Salad
24 of 31 Mushroom, Steak, and Poblano Tacos
25 of 31 Stir-Fried Chicken Salad
26 of 31 Feta-Stuffed Turkey Burgers
27 of 31 Pork Tenderloin with Olive-Mustard Tapenade
28 of 31 Greek Pasta Salad
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