Dinner Tonight Calendar: September 2010

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

In 45 minutes or less, this easy, delicious dish can be on your table.

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Turkey and Bean Chili

Fruity and mild, the poblano pepper gives this chili flavor but not a lot of heat. Serve this one-pot dish with a wedge of cornbread for a warming weeknight supper.

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Turkey and Bean Chili Recipe

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Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

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

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Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Grilled Peaches and Pork

Randy Mayor

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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Grilled Peaches and Pork Recipe

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Blackened Grilled Flank Steak

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Grilled steak is a favorite summer dish. Serve with grilled corn with lime butter and a simple salad of field greens and cherry tomatoes.

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Blackened Grilled Flank Steak Recipe

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Blackened Grilled Flank Steak

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Grilled steak is a favorite summer dish. Serve with grilled corn with lime butter and a simple salad of field greens and cherry tomatoes.

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Blackened Grilled Flank Steak Recipe

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Crab and Grilled Corn Salad

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Serve this end-of-summer salad over crisp lettuce leaves for a light yet hearty dinner that's less than 250 calories.

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Crab and Grilled Corn Salad Recipe

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Penne with Sausage, Eggplant, and Feta

Randy Mayor

Meaty breakfast sausage, earthy eggplant, and zesty feta complement each other in this hearty pasta dish.

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Penne with Sausage, Eggplant, and Feta Recipe

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Chicken Kebabs with Creamy Pesto

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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Chicken Kebabs with Creamy Pesto Recipe

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Herbed Pork with Sauteed Wild Mushrooms

Randy Mayor

Serve over brown rice to soak up the mushroom sauce, or with instant polenta and Parmesan cheese. If you don't have steak seasoning - a blend of black pepper, crushed red pepper, salt, and garlic - use 1 teaspoon of cracked black pepper.

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Herbed Pork with Sauteed Wild Mushrooms Recipe

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Chicken Stuffed with Spinach, Feta, and Pine Nuts

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

This chicken recipe is filled with Mediterranean flavors and pairs well with couscous. Use mozzarella or provolone for a milder kid's dish.

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Chicken Stuffed with Spinach, Feta, and Pine Nuts Recipe

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Cumin, Honey, and Mint-Marinated Lamb Chops

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

A traditional lamb and mint combination is taken to the next level with balsamic vinegar and honey. The natural sugar in the honey helps the chops caramelize on the grill.

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Cumin, Honey, and Mint-Marinated Lamb Chops Recipe

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Chicken, Carrot, and Cucumber Salad

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Serve this chunky salad with pita wedges or pita chips. Purchase pita chips or make your own by spraying pita wedges with cooking spray, sprinkling them with a little shredded Parmesan cheese, and baking them at 400° for about 10 minutes.

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Chicken, Carrot, and Cucumber Salad Recipe

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Prosciutto, Fresh Fig, and Manchego Sandwiches

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

Prosciutto and fresh figs are a classic Italian combination. Here, along with the cheese and jam, they create a sweet-savory sandwich that's simple yet memorable.

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Prosciutto, Fresh Fig, and Manchego Sandwiches Recipe

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Spicy Orange Beef

Orange juice, crushed red pepper, and sesame oil add allure to this saucy Chinese entrée. A side of sliced cucumbers dressed with rice vinegar and a pinch of sugar would offer a good balance for this spicy meal.

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Spicy Orange Beef Recipe

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Lemon-Basil Chicken with Basil Aioli

A side of egg noodles complement the fresh lemon and basil flavors of this guest-friendly entrée.

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Lemon-Basil Chicken with Basil Aioli Recipe

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Pasta with Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

Though we paired this chunky sauce with fettuccine, it would also be nice with short pasta shapes, like penne, gemelli, or farfalle. For a more dramatic presentation, use multicolored cherry tomatoes, or a combination of cherry and pear (or teardrop-shaped) tomatoes.

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Pasta with Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce Recipe

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Barbecued Flank Steak Sandwiches

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Add smoky heat to this quick barbecue sauce with a dash of chipotle chile powder. Look for it in the spice section at the supermarket.

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Barbecued Flank Steak Sandwiches Recipe

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Teriyaki Pork and Vegetables with Noodles

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

The sweet-savory flavor of teriyaki sauce is a centuries-old mixture of soy sauce and mirin (sweet cooking wine). Over time, Japanese Americans added ginger, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and green onions, elements of the bottled teriyaki sauce Americans know today.

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Teriyaki Pork and Vegetables with Noodles Recipe

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Sirloin Steak and Pasta Salad

Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Katie Stoddard

Salt-free garlic-pepper seasons juicy steak. We recommend using sirloin, but using flank steak works great, too.

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Sirloin Steak and Pasta Salad Recipe

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Gnocchi with Shrimp, Asparagus, and Pesto

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Give pasta a break and try gnocchi instead. The potato dumplings paired with fresh ingredients make for a healthy, comforting meal.

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Gnocchi with Shrimp, Asparagus, and Pesto Recipe

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Broiled Salmon with Marmalade-Dijon Glaze

Lee Harrelson

Although quick enough for a hectic weeknight, this dish will impress guests. Serve with salad and roasted potatoes.

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Broiled Salmon with Marmalade-Dijon Glaze Recipe

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Beef Lettuce Wraps

Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Leigh Ann Ross

Fill crisp lettuce leaves with sliced flank steak topped with a zesty sauce made from lime juice, brown sugar, and minced pepper. Soba noodle salad complements the meaty wraps and brings another texture to the plate.

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Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe

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Grilled Chicken and Tomato Salad

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

This salad recipe may sound ordinary, but you�ll think otherwise once you taste the fresh produce and flavorful goat cheese in every bite.

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Grilled Chicken and Tomato Salad Recipe

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BBQ Chicken Pizza

Randy Mayor; Katie Stoddard

Online reviews raved about the contrast of flavors provided by tangy tomato chutney, savory chicken, and sharp cheddar cheese. If you can't find tomato chutney, make your own using the recipe provided, or use store-bought barbecue sauce.

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BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe

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Pan-Fried Sole with Cucumber and Tomato Salsa

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

This simple pan-fried fish is brightened with a mild but colorful fresh salsa. Any variety of sole or flounder will work in this recipe - try lemon sole or butter sole.

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Pan-Fried Sole with Cucumber and Tomato Salsa Recipe

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Farfalle with Sausage, Cannellini Beans, and Kale

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Use a vegetable peeler to shave fresh Parmesan cheese on top of this rustic pasta dish.

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Farfalle with Sausage, Cannellini Beans, and Kale Recipe

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Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini

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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Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini Recipe

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Kung Pao Shrimp

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

High in protein and low in calories, this classic Asian shrimp dish is fresh, spicy, and on the dinner table in no time.

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Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe

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Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad

Lee Harrelson

The creamy dressing mellows the heat from the chiles—and best of all, it can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.

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Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad Recipe

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Maple-Glazed Salmon

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Put together a big batch of the spice rub, and keep it in an airtight container; use it to add flavor to meat and fish on weeknights. Serve with Tomato-Dill Couscous.

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Maple-Glazed Salmon Recipe

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Turkey and Bean Chili

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Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

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Grilled Peaches and Pork

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Blackened Grilled Flank Steak

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Blackened Grilled Flank Steak

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Crab and Grilled Corn Salad

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Penne with Sausage, Eggplant, and Feta

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Chicken Kebabs with Creamy Pesto

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Herbed Pork with Sauteed Wild Mushrooms

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Chicken Stuffed with Spinach, Feta, and Pine Nuts

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Cumin, Honey, and Mint-Marinated Lamb Chops

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Chicken, Carrot, and Cucumber Salad

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Prosciutto, Fresh Fig, and Manchego Sandwiches

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Spicy Orange Beef

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Lemon-Basil Chicken with Basil Aioli

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Pasta with Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce

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Barbecued Flank Steak Sandwiches

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Teriyaki Pork and Vegetables with Noodles

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Sirloin Steak and Pasta Salad

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Gnocchi with Shrimp, Asparagus, and Pesto

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Broiled Salmon with Marmalade-Dijon Glaze

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Beef Lettuce Wraps

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Grilled Chicken and Tomato Salad

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BBQ Chicken Pizza

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Pan-Fried Sole with Cucumber and Tomato Salsa

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Farfalle with Sausage, Cannellini Beans, and Kale

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