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  2. Dinner Tonight: February 2014

Dinner Tonight: February 2014

February 01, 2013
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Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
Serve up easy, delicious dinners every night (in 45 minutes or less!) with these healthy, family-friendly recipes.
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Pasta with Chickpeas and Garlic Sauce

Credit: Randy Mayor

Bolstered with garlic, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese, this easy dish makes the most of flavorful kitchen staples.


Pasta with Chickpeas and Garlic Sauce Recipe

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Beef and Beer Chili

Credit: Randy Mayor
Kick Superbowl Sunday up a notch by serving a 40-minute Beef and Beer Chili to your hungry crowd.
Beef and Beer Chili Recipe

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Potato, Mushroom, and Leek Croquettes

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

For a low-calorie vegetarian option, try these crispy, pan-fried potato and mushroom croquettes.


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Caramelized Scallops

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

Toss seared scallops with flavorful sauce for a simple, elegant dinner. Round out your plate with wide rice noodles and sugar snap peas.


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Fiery Beef and Rice Noodle Salad

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Think salads aren't filling? Then you haven't tried this one packed with rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and tender steak.
Fiery Beef and Rice Noodle Salad Recipe

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Enchilada Casserole

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry and Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
Make a hearty, healthy Mexican casserole in just 30 minutes that the whole family will enjoy. Feel free to substitute ground turkey and chicken broth instead of beef, if desired.
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Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Take your basic beef stew to the next level by making this simple, fragrant beef tagine featuring butternut squash.


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Soft Black Bean Tostadas

Shredded chicken and avocado salsa top this 20-minute Mexican dinner.


Soft Black Bean Tostadas Recipe

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Pork Chops with Country Gravy

Credit: Photo: Beau Gustafson; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

This savory pork chops and gravy recipe is a lightened version of the Southern-style classic. Plus, you can use the simple gravy technique in a number of other dishes.


Pork Chops with Country Gravy Recipe

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Greek Sandwich with Feta Vinaigrette

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell; Food Kellie Gerber Kelley

Serve a sandwich piled high with the fresh flavors of Greece. The vinaigrette adds bright flavor to the stacker and is also tasty on salad greens.


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Roast Chicken with Balsamic Bell Peppers

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

This roast chicken dish adds Italian flair to your dinner table in just 40 minutes.


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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.


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Salmon Croquettes

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

By pairing this superfast recipe with a light salad, you can impress the family and still have time to enjoy the meal.


Salmon Croquettes Recipe

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Seafood Cioppino

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry and Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
Whether you've got a hot date or you're making plans for one this Valentine's Day, treat yourself to a restaurant-quality meal to remember.
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Five-Spice Pork Lo Mein

Credit: Photo: Jan Smith

Make a favorite Asian dish in a fraction of the time thanks to special shortcut spice, five-spice powder.


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Cornflake-Crusted Halibut with Aioli

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

We loved this halibut recipe so much, we gave it our highest rating. Make the mayonnaise-based aioli ahead, if you like.


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Chipotle Bean Burritos

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

Add guacamole and chips to this hearty vegetarian dish for an easy Mexican meal.


Chipotle Bean Burritos Recipe

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Greek Chicken Bread Salad

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

Low in calories and packed with fresh flavors, this Greek Chicken Bread Salad uses ingredients you probably already have on hand.


Greek Chicken Bread Salad Recipe

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Sesame Pork Rice

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

Brightly flavored with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, this pork fried rice recipe is faster than take-out—ready in just 15 minutes.


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Penne and Chicken with Tomato Sauce

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

Make this top-rated chicken pasta flavored with fennel and coriander in less than 40 minutes.


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Ancho Pork and Hominy Stew

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

This stew recipe is an easy way to feed your family meat and veggies in one dish. Readers rave it's quick, easy, and consistently delicious!


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Garlic Chicken Pizza

In about 20 minutes you can serve your family a garlicky-good, three-cheese and chicken pizza that's just as good as what you'd get at a pizza restaurant.
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Lowcountry Shrimp Pilaf

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Serve this quick dish with a green salad and crusty bread for a delicious meal inspired by the cuisine of South Carolina.
Lowcountry Shrimp Pilaf Recipe

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Brown Butter Gnocchi

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Pair pasta-like potato gnocchi with spinach and Parmesan for a light and flavor-packed dish in minutes.


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Chicken Scaloppine over Broccoli Rabe

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

A silky white wine pan sauce is served over quick-cooking, breaded chicken cutlets for a satisfying supper that comes together in just 20 minutes. Serve with baby carrots and roasted new potatoes.


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Spicy Chicken Quesadillas

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr and Leigh Ann Ross
It doesn't get much easier than quesadillas for busy weeknights. Best of all, each quesadilla is totally customizable, so those who want to avoid the spice can omit the pickled jalapeños.
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Tenderloin Steaks and Balsamic Green Beans

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

Pair simply seasoned beef tenderloin with a side of flavorful balsamic green beans tonight. Did we mention this is all under 250 calories?


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Farfalle with Lamb Ragu

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A classic flavor combination, lamb and mint meet bow-tie pasta for a hearty weeknight meal.


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    1 of 28 Pasta with Chickpeas and Garlic Sauce
    2 of 28 Beef and Beer Chili
    3 of 28 Potato, Mushroom, and Leek Croquettes
    4 of 28 Caramelized Scallops
    5 of 28 Fiery Beef and Rice Noodle Salad
    6 of 28 Enchilada Casserole
    7 of 28 Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash
    8 of 28 Soft Black Bean Tostadas
    9 of 28 Pork Chops with Country Gravy
    10 of 28 Greek Sandwich with Feta Vinaigrette
    11 of 28 Roast Chicken with Balsamic Bell Peppers
    12 of 28 Quick Beef Stroganoff
    13 of 28 Salmon Croquettes
    14 of 28 Seafood Cioppino
    15 of 28 Five-Spice Pork Lo Mein
    16 of 28 Cornflake-Crusted Halibut with Aioli
    17 of 28 Chipotle Bean Burritos
    18 of 28 Greek Chicken Bread Salad
    19 of 28 Sesame Pork Rice
    20 of 28 Penne and Chicken with Tomato Sauce
    21 of 28 Ancho Pork and Hominy Stew
    22 of 28 Garlic Chicken Pizza
    23 of 28 Lowcountry Shrimp Pilaf
    24 of 28 Brown Butter Gnocchi
    25 of 28 Chicken Scaloppine over Broccoli Rabe
    26 of 28 Spicy Chicken Quesadillas
    27 of 28 Tenderloin Steaks and Balsamic Green Beans
    28 of 28 Farfalle with Lamb Ragu

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