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Dinner Tonight: August 2014

July 23, 2014
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Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Serve up easy, delicious dinners every night (in 45 minutes or less!) with these healthy, family-friendly recipes.
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Filet Mignon with Fresh Herb and Garlic Rub

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Filet mignon is extra delicious with a rub of herbs and garlic. Serve this quick-fix recipe with roasted red potato wedges and steamed broccoli florets.


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Arctic Char with Orange-Caper Relish

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

An orange and caper relish gives fresh fish a punch of flavor in this 15-minute recipe.


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Coconut Curried Pork, Snow Pea, and Mango Stir-Fry

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Adding tropical ingredients like chopped mango and coconut milk make this 15-minute pork stir-fry special.


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Pan-Seared Shrimp Po' Boys

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Serve a classic New Orleans shrimp po'boy featuring a homemade, five-ingredient tartar sauce made with pantry staples.


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Chicken Kebabs and Nectarine Salsa

Credit: Photo: John Autry and Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

This company-worthy meal that doubles as a super-fast weeknight supper blends spice from the chicken with sweet and tangy nectarine salsa.


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Fish Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Crema

Credit: Randy Mayor

Fresh herbs and warm spices crank up the flavor in these 40-minute tacos.


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Mongolian Beef

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

Forget the fast food--this take on Mongolian Beef delivers all the flavor without the insane sodium and fat levels. Serve this bold, Asian-inspired beef favorite over wide rice noodles with a side of steamed or roasted broccoli.


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Spaghetti with Peppery No-Cook Tomato Sauce

Pungent cheese, sharp olives, fruity olive oil, and briny capers give this no-cook pasta sauce tons of flavor.


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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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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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Gnocchi with Asparagus and Pancetta

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Italian potato dumplings are the foundation for this filling 30-minute dinner which also features pancetta, a cured unsmoked Italian bacon available at the grocery deli counter.


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Mushroom and Provolone Patty Melts

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Your family won’t believe this comforting sandwich is light. For the kids, use beef broth instead of beer, and try mild wheat bread.


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Shrimp Caesar Salad

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

Give this 10-minute salad a delicious twist by adding a smidge of hot sauce to the dressing.


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Rotini with Chicken

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Reminiscent of a pasta salad, this recipe coats rotini and colorful vegetables with a basil-flecked balsamic vinaigrette.


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Open-Faced Pimiento Cheese BLTs

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry and Randy Mayoy; Styling: Cindy Barr and Lindsey Lower
Slather toasted sourdough bread with homemade pimiento cheese and top with tomato, crisp bacon, and arugula for a hearty sandwich supper.
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White Bean and Roasted Chicken Salad

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Users rave about this 5-ingredient salad that combines pre-cooked roasted chicken breasts with white beans and fresh basil. For a quick finishing touch, drizzle with a lemon, vinegar, and Dijon mustard dressing and serve with a glass of iced tea or white wine.


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Turkey Panini with Citrus Aioli

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Take your average turkey sandwich to the next level with a citrusy spread and a few minutes on the panini press.


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Greek Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Rose Nguyen

Sweet onion, rich feta cheese, and fresh dill provide dynamic flavor in this easy weeknight meal. The hardest part about making risotto is the constant stirring, so grab a magazine or plan to call out homework while you let this dish simmer, about 30 minutes.


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Hazelnut-Crusted Halibut with Asparagus

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

Fish is a great choice for quick dinners—most fillets cook to perfection in less than 10 minutes. You can use pecans, walnuts, or pine nuts in place of hazelnuts.


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Spaghetti with Sausage and Tomato Sauce

Credit: Photo: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Mary-Ellen Weinrib

This versatile Italian dish goes from stovetop to table in less than 30 minutes. Serve with a simple salad for a filling weeknight meal.


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Sweet-Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

This colorful, 20-minute chicken and veggie stir-fry features a sweet-spicy sauce and a topping of dry-roasted peanuts, which add delicious crunch.


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Peach and Gorgonzola Chicken Pizza

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Ditch the tomato sauce and give pizza a makeover by topping with chicken, fresh peach slices and Gorgonzola cheese. A drizzle of tangy balsamic reduction provides the perfect balance to the sweet summer fruit.


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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 Peaches and Pork

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Pairing peaches with succulent pork is the ultimate summer supper. Balsamic vinegar and turbinado sugar bring out the sweetness of the peaches, while grilling the fruit caramelizes the sugars.


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Chicken with Provençal Sauce

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

Made from chicken broth, butter, garlic, and lemon juice, this simple sauce is the secret to a mouthwatering, 20-minute chicken dish. Serve with roasted potato wedges.


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Crab Cakes with Spicy Rémoulade

Credit: Caitlin Bensel

Bring restaurant-worthy crab cakes to the table in just 40 minutes tonight! We love the spice in our homemade rémoulade, but if you prefer a milder sauce, omit the red pepper.


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Chicken Kebabs with Creamy Pesto

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindy Shapiro Levine

Use the vegetables you have on-hand with chunks of protein-rich chicken for a 20-minute, family-friendly meal.


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Halibut with Caper Salsa Verde

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

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


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Filet Mignon with Arugula Salad

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Arugula, a peppery salad green, makes a tasty bed for tender, simply seasoned pan-seared steak.


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Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

A few special ingredients--like freshly baked ciabatta bread or imported Dijon mustard--make a quick, simple sandwich seem like a treat.


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Asparagus Frittata

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

This fancy frittata is perfect for your next brunch or a quick breakfast for dinner, and no one will know it only took 30 minutes to make.


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1 of 31 Filet Mignon with Fresh Herb and Garlic Rub
2 of 31 Arctic Char with Orange-Caper Relish
3 of 31 Coconut Curried Pork, Snow Pea, and Mango Stir-Fry
4 of 31 Pan-Seared Shrimp Po' Boys
5 of 31 Chicken Kebabs and Nectarine Salsa
6 of 31 Fish Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Crema
7 of 31 Mongolian Beef
8 of 31 Spaghetti with Peppery No-Cook Tomato Sauce
9 of 31 Peach and Brie Quesadillas
10 of 31 Pizza Provençal
11 of 31 Gnocchi with Asparagus and Pancetta
12 of 31 Mushroom and Provolone Patty Melts
13 of 31 Shrimp Caesar Salad
14 of 31 Rotini with Chicken
15 of 31 Open-Faced Pimiento Cheese BLTs
16 of 31 White Bean and Roasted Chicken Salad
17 of 31 Turkey Panini with Citrus Aioli
18 of 31 Greek Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto
19 of 31 Hazelnut-Crusted Halibut with Asparagus
20 of 31 Spaghetti with Sausage and Tomato Sauce
21 of 31 Sweet-Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry
22 of 31 Peach and Gorgonzola Chicken Pizza
23 of 31 Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes
24 of 31 Grilled Peaches and Pork
25 of 31 Chicken with Provençal Sauce
26 of 31 Crab Cakes with Spicy Rémoulade
27 of 31 Chicken Kebabs with Creamy Pesto