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Dinner Tonight: July 2015

June 25, 2015
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Serve up easy, delicious dinners every night (in 45 minutes or less!) with these healthy, family-friendly recipes.
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Fresh Tomato, Sausage, and Pecorino Pasta

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

Ripe, summer tomatoes are juicy and delicious in this pasta dish, with no seeding or peeling necessary. 


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Grilled Chicken Breast with Salsa

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Sweet watermelon perfectly complements the earthy spices—oregano, chili powder, and cumin— used to marinate juicy chicken breasts.


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Barbecued Pork Chops

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

A simple 8-ingredient marinade, made with mostly pantry staples, brings out the vibrant flavor of these chops. Pair with kimchi-style slaw for a flavorful duo and a quick-cooking dinner solution.


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Honey-Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

You're less than an hour away from delicious barbecue chicken sandwiches flavored with honey and chipotle. Now, that's a celebratory bite!


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Shrimp Caesar Salad

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

Give this 10-minute salad a delicious twist by adding a smidge of hot sauce to the dressing.


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Grilled Salmon with Roasted Corn Relish

Roasted corn and chiles gives cumin-spiced salmon a kick in a southwestern-inspired dish, ready in about 40 minutes. Serve with a mixed green salad to round out the meal.


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Grilled Balsamic Skirt Steak

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

This budget-friendly grilled skirt steak is quick and easy to make, whether it’s outdoors on the grill or indoors on a grill pan. Use balsamic vinegar to create a base for a fast and easy marinade made up of kitchen staples. For bolder flavor, marinate the steak for 24 hours. For a perfectly complemented meal, serve with Sautéed Baby Spinach and Tomato-Vidalia-Blue Cheese Salad. 


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Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro, Laura Zapalowski

Make tonight taco night in less than 20 minutes with quick-cooking tilapia and an easy homemade slaw.


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Chicken Salad with Peaches

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

This simple, no-cook salad recipe features rip peaches and creamy goat cheese coated in a delicious vinaigrette. You can even use a store-bought rotisserie chicken to save more time in the kitchen.


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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr
Trade the traditional enchilada sauce for a creamy, cheesy topping on this 40-minute Mexican chicken casserole. Your family will never know they're enjoying a lightened meal.
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Skillet Fillets with Cilantro Butter

Lemon zest, cilantro, and paprika perk up this quick and easy fish supper.


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Pork Chops with Carolina Rub

Credit: Randy Mayor
Punch up the flavor of grilled pork chops with an easy spice rub. Serve with simple sides for a menu ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Grilled Scallop Salad

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Grill scallops and cucumber for tasty toppings on this summer salad.


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Chicken Tamale Casserole

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

A simple cornbread base is the secret to getting a hearty (usually time-consuming) Mexican dish on the dinner table in no time. This Chicken Tamale casserole is a quick and easy swap for more traditional tamales - but just as delicious!


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Chicken Kebabs with Creamy Pesto

Credit: 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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Baked Ziti and Summer Veggies

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


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Spicy Asian Noodles with Chicken

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Bring the flavor of your favorite takeout to the dinner table in just 30 minutes. Add sauteed snow peas to complete the meal.


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Seared Scallops with Lemon Orzo

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Serve this easy but impressive meal with a green salad, garlic bread, and a crisp white wine.


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Classic Steak House Filet Mignon

Credit: Howard L. Puckett; Melanie J. Clarke

This 10-minute dish uses the perfect combination of seasonings to turn an ordinary steak dinner into a memorable meal.


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Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Feta Vinaigrette

Credit: Lee Harrelson

Make a colorful dinner salad inspired by the Mediterranean in less than 30 minutes. Use part of the artichoke marinade in the vinaigrette to boost flavor and save time.


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Double-Bean Burritos

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Serve these colorful burritos with your favorite salsa for a Mexican meal the whole family will enjoy.


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King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

Credit: 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.


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Chicken and Couscous Salad

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Fonda Shaia

A great way to use leftover chicken, this 20-minute dinner salad uses quick-cooking couscous and lots of brightly flavored herbs.


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Maple and Soy-Glazed Flank Steak

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
Make use of a budget-friendly cut of meat by marinating in a rich Asian marinade, which serves double-duty in this recipe.
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Thai-Style Stir-Fried Chicken

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Enjoy this sweet and spicy one-pan meal in less than 40 minutes.


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Salmon with Pineapple-Jalapeno Relish

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Impress guests with a stylish tropical supper that cooks in just 20 minutes. Tangy, spicy and fruity, this inviting recipe belies its simple preparation. Serve over coconut rice accompanied by a crunchy salad.


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Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Pork

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie Clark

Serve a one-dish dinner loaded with fresh veggies, tender pork, and bold Asian-inspired flavor. A bed of coconut rice is an ideal accompaniment.


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Bow Ties with Tomatoes, Feta, and Balsamic Dressing

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This recipe features a surprise ingredient—green grapes—that adds just the right amount of sweetness to the simple, two-step pasta dinner. Serve with pan-grilled asparagus.

   
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Fiesta Chicken Tacos

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Add fresh fruits and vegetables to spicy chicken tacos for an inspired Mexican meal with the family.


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Broccoli and Rice Casseroles

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

These perfectly-portioned, mini casseroles are ready to serve after just 20 minutes of cooking. 


Broccoli and Rice Casseroles Recipe

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Chipotle-Rubbed Flank Steak

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Ready in 25 minutes and coming in at less than 300 calories, this spicy steak with Gorgonzola cheese sauce is a flavorful and filling meal.


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1 of 31 Fresh Tomato, Sausage, and Pecorino Pasta
2 of 31 Grilled Chicken Breast with Salsa
3 of 31 Barbecued Pork Chops
4 of 31 Honey-Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches
5 of 31 Shrimp Caesar Salad
6 of 31 Grilled Salmon with Roasted Corn Relish
7 of 31 Grilled Balsamic Skirt Steak
8 of 31 Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
9 of 31 Chicken Salad with Peaches
10 of 31 Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
11 of 31 Skillet Fillets with Cilantro Butter
12 of 31 Pork Chops with Carolina Rub
13 of 31 Grilled Scallop Salad
14 of 31 Chicken Tamale Casserole
15 of 31 Chicken Kebabs with Creamy Pesto
16 of 31 Baked Ziti and Summer Veggies
17 of 31 Spicy Asian Noodles with Chicken
18 of 31 Seared Scallops with Lemon Orzo
19 of 31 Classic Steak House Filet Mignon
20 of 31 Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Feta Vinaigrette
21 of 31 Double-Bean Burritos
22 of 31 King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese
23 of 31 Chicken and Couscous Salad
24 of 31 Maple and Soy-Glazed Flank Steak
25 of 31 Thai-Style Stir-Fried Chicken
26 of 31 Salmon with Pineapple-Jalapeno Relish
27 of 31 Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Pork
28 of 31 Bow Ties with Tomatoes, Feta, and Balsamic Dressing