Dinner Tonight: August 2016

July 29, 2016
Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Buffy Hargett
Serve up easy, delicious dinners every night (in 45 minutes or less!) with these healthy, family-friendly recipes. 
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Ricotta-Spinach Pasta

Photo: José Picayo

Ready in less than 20 minutes, Ricotta-Spinach Pasta is the perfect solution for a quick and easy Meatless Monday dish.


Ricotta-Spinach Pasta Recipe
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Maple-Glazed Salmon

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Combine a sweet glaze, homemade spice rub, and healthy salmon fillets to create a guest-worthy meal in just 20 minutes.


Maple-Glazed Salmon Recipe

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Chicken Kebabs and Nectarine Salsa

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.


Chicken Kebabs and Nectarine Salsa Recipe
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Baked Ziti and Summer Veggies

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

Add pops of color to this 40-minute baked ziti with summer veggies like squash, zucchini, and tomato.


Baked Ziti and Summer Veggies Recipe

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Summer Squash and Corn Chowder

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Enjoy a low-calorie soup in the summertime by making this satisfying chowder with the season's best produce. Top with cheese and bacon for kid appeal.


Summer Squash and Corn Chowder Recipe

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Chicken-Peanut Chow Mein

Lee Harrelson

Asian ingredients like sesame oil, soy sauce, and ginger boost the flavor in this 20-minute stir-fry. Chow mein noodles are often labeled chuka soba. If you can't find them in the Asian section of the supermarket, substitute spaghetti or linguine.


Chicken-Peanut Chow Mein Recipe
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Filet Mignon with Arugula Salad

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

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


Filet Mignon with Arugula Salad Recipe

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Pizza Provençal

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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Smothered Enchiladas

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro

Spiced ground beef wrapped in tortilla, covered in cheese, and smothered with a homemade sauce? Yeah, we'll have that.


Smothered Enchiladas Recipe
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Pan-Seared Shrimp Po' Boys

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.


Pan-Seared Shrimp Po' Boys Recipe

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Mongolian Beef

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.


Mongolian Beef Recipe

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Pesto Halibut Kebabs

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Make this fresh, colorful 20-minute meal with just 4 simple ingredients.


Pesto Halibut Kebabs Recipe
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Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad

Lee Harrelson

Serve a zesty chicken taco salad drizzled with a chipotle chile, cumin, and cilantro dressing. The smokiness of the chipotle brings out the rich flavors of the roasted chicken breasts.


Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad Recipe

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Mushroom and Provolone Patty Melts

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.


Mushroom and Provolone Patty Melts Recipe

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Farfalle with Tomatoes, Onions, and Spinach

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Give your family a taste of the Mediterranean with this simple pasta recipe. Add grilled chicken for an even heartier meal.


Farfalle with Tomatoes, Onions, and Spinach Recipe
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Salmon with Hoisin Glaze

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie Clark

This five-ingredient salmon recipe requires just over 15 minutes to prepare and is guaranteed to please friends and family. Serve with garlicky-spicy snow peas on the side.


Salmon with Hoisin Glaze Recipe

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Ground Beef and Pasta Casserole

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower

This casserole is perfect for a busy week when getting in and out of the kitchen needs to be a snap. The marrying of flavors in one pot from the ground sirloin, fresh vegetables, aromatic seasonings, and rigatoni make for a satisfying pasta dish with an easy cleanup.


Ground Beef and Pasta Casserole Recipe

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Cider-Glazed Chicken with Pecan Rice

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

With chicken cutlets and boil-in-bag rice, this unique take on the chicken-and-rice dinner couldn’t be easier (or faster!) to make.


Cider-Glazed Chicken with Pecan Rice Recipe
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Chicken and Herb White Pizza

Photo: John Autry and Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Instead of the usual tomato sauce, make a white sauce for your pizza and top with shredded chicken and fresh oregano, chives, and parsley.


Chicken and Herb White Pizza Recipe

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Chicken and Black Bean-Stuffed Burritos

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

These skillet-grilled burritos come together in a flash thanks to store-bought rotisserie chicken. Keep this meal light by serving with a fresh green salad.


Chicken and Black Bean-Stuffed Burritos Recipe

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Garlic-and-Herb Oven-Fried Halibut

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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Sweet-Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

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.


Sweet-Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry Recipe

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Lemon-Grilled Chicken Breasts

Photo: Greg DuPree Food Styling: Rishon Hanners Prop Styling: Thom Driver

Fresh lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil are all that's needed to deliver big flavor to grilled chicken. Learn how to make this simple, 30-minute marinade for Lemon-Grilled Chicken Breasts--it might just become your go-to marinade and basting sauce.


Lemon-Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Tuna Noodle Casserole

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

One glance at this tuna noodle casserole as it comes out of the oven, golden and bubbly, and your family will be sold. Although the recipe calls for egg noodles, you can use any short pasta to make this dish.


Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe
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Orange-Sauced Chicken

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro

Orange-sauced chicken is a super fast supper idea that is rich with flavor, but only has around 200 calories per serving.


Orange-Sauced Chicken Recipe

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Cavatappi with Bacon and Summer Vegetables

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie Clark

A light and flavorful pasta toss, accented with crumbled bacon, is a quick and easy dinner solution for any night of the week.


Cavatappi with Bacon and Summer Vegetables Recipe

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Caprese Wraps with Chicken

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Pick up a rotisserie chicken and assemble this hearty sandwich for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Caprese Wraps with Chicken Recipe
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Rotini with Chicken

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

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


Rotini with Chicken Recipe

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Fish Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Crema

Randy Mayor

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


Fish Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Crema Recipe

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Parmesan Chicken and Rice

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro

Rice and broth are added to sauteed chicken, onion, garlic, mushrooms and parmesan for a simple entree that requires only one pan.


Parmesan Chicken and Rice Recipe
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King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Buffy Hargett

All the flavors of a favorite casserole come together in the comfort of mac and cheese. Serve King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese to your family, and it will become a quick favorite.


King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe
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