Dinner Tonight: January 2014

ck-Pan-Seared Steak with Chive-Horseradish Butter

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

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

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Pasta Fagioli Soup

Photo: Lee Harrelson

Sausage, kidney beans, and vegetables make this 30-minute soup a filling dinner in a bowl.

Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe

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Shrimp and Pine Nut Spaghetti

Homemade cream sauce is a delicious and easy topper to this pasta toss. Not a shrimp fan? It's also good with rotisserie chicken.

Shrimp and Pine Nut Spaghetti Recipe

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Chicken and Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce

Chicken and Mushrooms in Garlic White Wine Sauce

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

This easy chicken recipe is quick to make, comforting to eat, and low enough in calories for a guilt-free dinner tonight.

Chicken and Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce Recipe

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Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish

The bacon drippings used to cook the catfish lend this family favorite authentic flavor.

Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish Recipe

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Oatmeal-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Oatmeal-crusted chicken tenders are delightfully crunchy, and are sure to be a hit with adults and children alike.

Oatmeal-Crusted Chicken Tenders Recipe

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Portobello Cheeseburgers

Oxmoor House

Satisfy your burger craving with a meatless mushroom stacker topped with Gorgonzola cheese.
Portobello Cheeseburgers Recipe

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Scallop Piccata with Spinach

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley

Serve these quick-cooking scallops over a bed of whole-grain pasta or brown rice for a filling (and impressive!) meal.
Scallop Piccata with Spinach Recipe

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Asian Chicken Salad

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Use a rotisserie chicken to make dinner prep a breeze in this delicious, Asian-inspired chicken salad.

Asian Chicken Salad Recipe

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Cumin Lamb Chops with Couscous

Broiled Cumin Lamb Chops with Curried Couscous

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Enjoy lamb chops at home with this astonishingly easy 20-minute dinner.

Cumin Lamb Chops with Couscous Recipe

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Vietnamese Beef-Noodle Soup

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Introduce your taste buds to Vietnamese cuisine with this quick and easy soup. The rich broth, aromatic herbs, and tender steak will have your guests going back for seconds.

Vietnamese Beef-Noodle Soup Recipe

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Pork and Hominy Chili

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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Steak-and-Blue Cheese Quesadilla Salad

Beef up the standard array of fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and onions with tortillas filled with flank steak and tangy blue cheese.

Steak-and-Blue Cheese Quesadilla Salad Recipe

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Tofu Steaks with Shiitakes

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

Try a quick vegetarian entrée full of flavor and rich vegetables for dinner tonight.

Tofu Steaks with Shiitakes Recipe

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Pork Chops Oreganata

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Marinate pork for 30 minutes, then broil quickly for a delicious, saucy dinner in no time.

Pork Chops Oreganata Recipe

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Panini with Prosciutto and Mozzarella

Classic Italian Panini with Prosciutto and Fresh Mozzarella

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Use this easy sandwich recipe as a template, and customize it to your liking. The possibilities are endless!

Panini with Prosciutto and Mozzarella Recipe

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Cincinnati Turkey Chili

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Ladle bowlfuls of Midwestern-inspired chili for cozy dinners and tasty leftover lunches.

Cincinnati Turkey Chili Recipe

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Seafood Arrabbiata

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Italian for "angry," arrabbiata is a spicy tomato sauce. For true fury, use crushed red pepper in this seafood dish.

Seafood Arrabbiata Recipe

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Seared Lamb with Balsamic Sauce

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Get a healthy taste of the Mediterranean when you serve these hearty sweet-savory chops over rice pilaf.
Seared Lamb with Balsamic Sauce Recipe

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Steak and Blue Cheese Pizza

Randy Mayor; Katie Stoddard

Blue cheese crumbles and a creamy horseradish spread highlight the meaty slices of sirloin on this flavorful pizza.

Steak and Blue Cheese Pizza Recipe

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Red Bell Pepper Frittata

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Serve a veggie-packed frittata for a meatless main dish that's ready in about 30 minutes.
Red Bell Pepper Frittata Recipe

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Southern Shrimp and Grits

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

This Carolina Lowcountry specialty takes just over 30 minutes to make.

Southern Shrimp and Grits Recipe

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Ancho Pork Medallions

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Pepper jelly and aromatic spices give your average pork tenderloin a bold new flavor. Serve with a spinach salad for a complete meal.

Ancho Pork Medallions Recipe

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Seared Scallops with Tuscan Beans

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Pair this one-dish meal with a side of garlic bread. It's perfect for sopping up every last drop of the delicious sauce.

Seared Scallops with Tuscan Beans Recipe

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Shrimp Pad Thai

Photo: Lee Harrelson

This 35-minute, lightened Pad Thai is packed with vibrant ingredients like crushed red pepper, sliced green onions, and dry-roasted peanuts to add great flavor.

Shrimp Pad Thai Recipe

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Greek Steak Pitas

Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Leigh Ann Ross

Steak-filled pita sandwiches are stuffed with bright flavors including Greek seasoning, lemon juice, red onion, and feta cheese.

Greek Steak Pitas Recipe

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Croque Monsieur

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

This version of the French-style grilled ham and cheese sandwich is like a savory stuffed French toast.

Croque Monsieur Recipe

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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Photo: Lee Harrelson

Creamy macaroni and cheese is a recipe for comfort, while mustard, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce add some zip.

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Spinach Salad with Spiced Pork

Photo: Beau Gustafson; Styling: Jan Gautro

Bring Asian-inspired flavor to the table with this light and filling salad.

Spinach Salad with Spiced Pork Recipe

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Cheesy Potato Soup

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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Pork Stuffed with Feta and Spinach

Pork Chops Stuffed with Feta and Spinach

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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Steak with Chive-Horseradish Butter

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

Top tender filet mignon with a chive-horseradish butter for an indulgent, 4-ingredient recipe that comes in at only 220 calories per serving.

Steak with Chive-Horseradish Butter Recipe

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Dinner Tonight: January 2014

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Pasta Fagioli Soup

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Shrimp and Pine Nut Spaghetti

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Chicken and Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce

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Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish

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Oatmeal-Crusted Chicken Tenders

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Portobello Cheeseburgers

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Scallop Piccata with Spinach

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Asian Chicken Salad

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Cumin Lamb Chops with Couscous

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Vietnamese Beef-Noodle Soup

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Pork and Hominy Chili

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Steak-and-Blue Cheese Quesadilla Salad

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Tofu Steaks with Shiitakes

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Pork Chops Oreganata

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Panini with Prosciutto and Mozzarella

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Cincinnati Turkey Chili

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Seafood Arrabbiata

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Seared Lamb with Balsamic Sauce

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Steak and Blue Cheese Pizza

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Red Bell Pepper Frittata

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Southern Shrimp and Grits

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Ancho Pork Medallions

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Seared Scallops with Tuscan Beans

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Shrimp Pad Thai

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Greek Steak Pitas

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Croque Monsieur

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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

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Spinach Salad with Spiced Pork

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Cheesy Potato Soup

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Pork Stuffed with Feta and Spinach

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Steak with Chive-Horseradish Butter

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