Dinner Tonight: July 2016

June 30, 2016
Serve up easy, delicious dinners every night (in 45 minutes or less!) with these healthy, family-friendly recipes. 
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Szechuan Chicken Stir-Fry

Caitlin Bensel

Add a little zip to your weeknight dinners by learning how to make this 25-minute chicken stir fry. Chile paste and fresh ginger add just the right amount of heat to Szechuan Chicken Stir-Fry while peanuts add saltiness and crunch.


Szechuan Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe
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Classic Steak House Filet Mignon

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.


Classic Steak House Filet Mignon Recipe

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Salmon with Pineapple-Jalapeno Relish

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.


Salmon with Pineapple-Jalapeno Relish Recipe
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Honey-Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

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!


Honey-Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

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Chipotle-Rubbed Flank Steak

John Autry

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.


Chipotle-Rubbed Flank Steak Recipe

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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

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.
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
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Skillet Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Carrots

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Learn how to make this fresh and vibrant 35-minute Skillet Chicken with Roasted Potatoes dish for dinner tonight. The bright flavors of lemon and the smooth notes of a rich sauce accompany chicken, potatoes, and carrots in this easy and hearty one-pan supper.


Skillet Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Carrots Recipe

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Baked Ziti and Summer Veggies

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

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


Baked Ziti and Summer Veggies Recipe

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Fiesta Chicken Tacos

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

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


Fiesta Chicken Tacos Recipe
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Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Feta Vinaigrette

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.


Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Feta Vinaigrette Recipe

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Chicken Tamale Casserole

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!


Chicken Tamale Casserole Recipe

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Barbecued Pork Chops

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.


Barbecued Pork Chops Recipe
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Broccoli and Rice Casseroles

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Perfectly portioned and ready in 20 minutes, these mini casseroles will be regulars in your dinner rotation.


Broccoli and Rice Casseroles Recipe

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Lemon-Grilled Chicken Breasts

Photo: Greg DuPree Food Styling: Rishon Hanners Prop Styling: Thom Driver

Fresh lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil are all that's needed to deliver big flavor to grilled chicken. Learn how to make this simple, 30-minute marinade for Lemon-Grilled Chicken Breasts--it might just become your go-to marinade and basting sauce.


Lemon-Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

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.


Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw Recipe
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Thai-Style Stir-Fried Chicken

Randy Mayor

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


Thai-Style Stir-Fried Chicken Recipe

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Maple and Soy-Glazed Flank Steak

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.
Maple and Soy-Glazed Flank Steak Recipe

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Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower, Claire Spollen

Users rave over the homemade dressing in this easy Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. This healthy, satisfying dinner can be on your table in just 25 minutes tonight.


Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad Recipe
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Grilled Balsamic Skirt Steak

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

For an easy al fresco meal, head outdoors and fire up your grill to prepare this budget-friendly cut of meat. Serve with rosemary red potatoes and a fresh green salad to round out the meal.


Grilled Balsamic Skirt Steak 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.


Chicken Kebabs with Creamy Pesto Recipe

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Ground Beef and Pasta Casserole

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower

This casserole is perfect for a busy week when getting in and out of the kitchen needs to be a snap. The marrying of flavors in one pot from the ground sirloin, fresh vegetables, aromatic seasonings, and rigatoni make for a satisfying pasta dish with an easy cleanup.


Ground Beef and Pasta Casserole Recipe
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Bow Ties with Tomatoes, Feta, and Balsamic Dressing

Photo: Lee Harrelson

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.

   
Bow Ties with Tomatoes, Feta, and Balsamic Dressing Recipe

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Double-Bean Burritos

Photo: Randy Mayor

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


Double-Bean Burritos Recipe

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Spicy Asian Noodles with Chicken

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.


Spicy Asian Noodles with Chicken Recipe
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Chicken Salad with Peaches

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

Ease into the new week with a no-cook salad that features ripe peaches and creamy goat cheese and uses a store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time in the kitchen.


Chicken Salad with Peaches Recipe

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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.


Grilled Salmon with Roasted Corn Relish Recipe

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King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

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.


King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe
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Chicken Puttanesca with Angel Hair Pasta

Lee Harrelson

This Chicken Puttanesca with Angel Hair Pasta recipe serves as a quick variation on the Italian original. See how to spice up bottled pasta sauce with chicken, capers, olives, and red pepper for an impressive, no-fuss meal.


Chicken Puttanesca with Angel Hair Pasta Recipe

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Chicken and Couscous Salad

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.


Chicken and Couscous Salad Recipe

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Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Pork

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.


Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Pork Recipe
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Spaghetti with Peppery No-Cook Tomato Sauce

Pungent cheese, sharp olives, fruity olive oil, and briny capers give this no-cook pasta sauce tons of flavor.


Spaghetti with Peppery No-Cook Tomato Sauce Recipe
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