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Dinner Tonight: December 2014

Dinner Tonight: December 2014

December 01, 2013

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Pork Chops Stuffed with Feta and Spinach

Credit: Lee Harrelson; Jan Gautro

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

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Pork Chops with Ancho Chile Rub Ancho

Pork Chops with Ancho Chile Rub and Raspberry Glaze

Credit: Lee Harrelson

Ancho chile powder adds a mild heat, which is mellowed by the sweetness of the preserves in the glaze.
Pork Chops with Ancho Chile Rub Ancho Recipe

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Sweet and Sour Chicken

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

This Sweet and Sour Chicken recipe is faster and healthier than take-out. It's a win-win!

Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

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Pan-Grilled Thai Tuna Salad

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Plan a festive, colorful dinner of lightly-seared tuna steaks in about ten minutes.

Pan-Grilled Thai Tuna Salad Recipe

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Quick Beef Stroganoff

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry/Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr/Lindsey Lower

Make a classic family favorite in a fraction of the time. Best of all, this comforting dish comes in at less than 400 calories per serving.

Quick Beef Stroganoff Recipe

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Pan-Grilled Halibut with Chimichurri

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Tangy herb sauce over pan-grilled fresh fish makes an impressive 30-minute meal.

Pan-Grilled Halibut with Chimichurri Recipe

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White Bean and Sausage Ragout with Kale

White Bean and Sausage Ragout with Tomatoes, Kale, and Zucchini

Credit: Randy Mayor

Chock-full of vegetables, this one-pot ragout warms up a chilly winter evening.

White Bean and Sausage Ragout with Kale Recipe

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Greek Mahimahi

Credit: Photo: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Serve a delicious fish dinner that takes just 15 minutes to prepare and has under 250 calories per serving.

Greek Mahimahi Recipe

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Herbed Pork with Wild Mushrooms

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Serve thyme-seasoned pork over brown rice to soak up the mushroom sauce, or with instant polenta and Parmesan cheese. This 20-minute recipe is a perfect company-worthy dish.

Herbed Pork with Wild Mushrooms Recipe

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Pasta with Sausage, Leeks, and Fontina

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Serve a heart-warming veggie, sausage, and pasta toss for a quick dinner on a cool night.

Pasta with Sausage, Leeks, and Fontina Recipe

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Southwest Shrimp and Corn Chowder

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

Pair quesadillas with a rich and creamy shrimp corn chowder for a delicious meal in about thirty minutes.

Southwest Shrimp and Corn Chowder Recipe

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Chicken and Black Bean-Stuffed Burritos

Credit: 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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Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops

Credit: Photo: Kana Okada; Styling: Sara Quessenberry

Serve a fragrant six-ingredient pork dish for a smoky-sweet dinner in less than 15 minutes.

Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops Recipe

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Barbecue Sirloin and Blue Cheese Salad

Credit: Photo: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Lean sirloin steak sits atop a bed of fresh veggies for an easy weeknight main dish salad. Top with crumbles of rich blue cheese to bring out the bold flavors in the homemade vinaigrette.

Barbecue Sirloin and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

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Jerk-Rubbed Catfish with Spicy Cilantro Slaw

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

Introduce your family to the flavors of the Caribbean with this budget-friendly dish that's ready in less than 20 minutes. For maximum heat, leave the seeds and membranes in the pepper; habanero will be much hotter than serrano.

Jerk-Rubbed Catfish with Spicy Cilantro Slaw Recipe

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Fontina and Mascarpone Baked Pasta

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

Serve a cheesy pasta bake that is ready to eat in just 45 minutes. The nutty flavor of fontina and creaminess of mascarpone create a delicious updated version of mac and cheese.

Fontina and Mascarpone Baked Pasta Recipe

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Cheesy Potato Soup

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

Serve a rich and hearty cheesy soup for a comforting cool-weather dinner.

Cheesy Potato Soup Recipe

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Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Dish up flavorful shrimp tacos seasoned with chipotle chile powder in about 15 minutes.

Chipotle Shrimp Tacos Recipe

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Pork Noodle Salad

Credit: Photo: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Pork cooks quickly in the broiler, making this meal a clear choice for busy weeknight dinners.

Pork Noodle Salad Recipe

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White Wine-Marinated Steak

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

The three-ingredient marinade for these steaks also serves as the secret to the sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.

White Wine-Marinated Steak Recipe

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Spaghetti Carbonara with Pancetta

Spaghetti Carbonara with Leeks and Pancetta

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Make an Italian-favorite at home. This creamy, light pasta dish comes together quickly in just 30 minutes.

Spaghetti Carbonara with Pancetta Recipe

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Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Arugula Salad

Serve an elegant, company-worthy dinner in just 40 minutes. A mixture of lemon juice, honey, ginger, and garlic acts as both a marinade and a glaze for the salmon.

Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Arugula Salad Recipe

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Teriyaki Pork and Vegetables

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Try this 25-minute recipe for a sweet-and-savory spin on stir-fried noodles. The sweet-savory flavor of teriyaki sauce in this Teriyaki Pork and Vegetables with Noodles recipe 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.

Teriyaki Pork and Vegetables Recipe

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Pork and Hominy Chili

Credit: Randy Mayor

If you've never tried hominy before, you're in for a treat. Mix hominy with chunks of pork and bold spices in this hearty, Mexican-inspired chili.

Pork and Hominy Chili Recipe

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Beef and Vegetable Potpie

Credit: Randy Mayor

Brimming with chopped zucchini, carrot, and mushrooms, this meat-lover's potpie packs in a hearty serving of vegetables. Store-bought dough forms a quick topping for this hearty beef dinner, ready in less than 45 minutes.

Beef and Vegetable Potpie Recipe

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Peppered Pork and Pears

Ground mixed peppercorns give a slightly sweet, barely hot flavor to pork for a quick, rustic meal.

Peppered Pork and Pears Recipe

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Beef Filets with Pomegranate-Pinot Sauce

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

This 5-star recipe gives you rich and elegant flavors in just 20 minutes.

Beef Filets with Pomegranate-Pinot Sauce Recipe

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Hot Turkey Sandwiches

Already thinking about Thanksgiving leftovers? Put your turkey and cranberry sauce to use in these quick-to-make sandwiches.

Hot Turkey Sandwiches Recipe

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Miso-Glazed Salmon

Credit: Jim Bathie; Jan Gautro

A sweet-salty miso, brown sugar, and soy sauce glaze caramelizes in about 10 minutes as it cooks atop rich, meaty salmon. This Asian-inspired dish is oh-so-simple to prepare.

Miso-Glazed Salmon Recipe

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Noodles with Pork and Almond Sauce

Noodles with Roast Pork and Almond Sauce

Credit: Photo: Kana Okada; Styling: Sara Quessenberry

Serve this delicious Thai-inspired pork dish over noodles or, if you prefer, rice.

Noodles with Pork and Almond Sauce Recipe

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Shrimp Fried Rice

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

Fill your bowl with Asian flavors when you prepare this colorful 20-minute recipe.

Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

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Pork Stuffed with Feta and Spinach

Credit: Lee Harrelson; Jan Gautro

Ready in about 40 minutes, these easy, Greek-inspired chops are impressive enough for guests.

Pork Stuffed with Feta and Spinach Recipe

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Pork Chops with Ancho Chile Rub Ancho

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Sweet and Sour Chicken

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Pan-Grilled Thai Tuna Salad

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Quick Beef Stroganoff

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Pan-Grilled Halibut with Chimichurri

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White Bean and Sausage Ragout with Kale

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Greek Mahimahi

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Herbed Pork with Wild Mushrooms

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Pasta with Sausage, Leeks, and Fontina

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Southwest Shrimp and Corn Chowder

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Chicken and Black Bean-Stuffed Burritos

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Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops

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Barbecue Sirloin and Blue Cheese Salad

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Jerk-Rubbed Catfish with Spicy Cilantro Slaw

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Fontina and Mascarpone Baked Pasta

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Cheesy Potato Soup

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Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

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Pork Noodle Salad

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White Wine-Marinated Steak

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Spaghetti Carbonara with Pancetta

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Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Arugula Salad

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Teriyaki Pork and Vegetables

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Pork and Hominy Chili

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Beef and Vegetable Potpie

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Peppered Pork and Pears

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Beef Filets with Pomegranate-Pinot Sauce

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