Dinner Tonight: July 2018

June 29, 2018
Credit: Victor Protasio
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

Credit: 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

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.


Classic Steak House Filet Mignon Recipe

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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.


Salmon with Pineapple-Jalapeno Relish Recipe
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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!


Honey-Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

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Basil-Ricotta Ravioli with Spinach

Credit: Caitlin Bensel

Wonton wrappers are the secret to these seemingly from-scratch pasta pillows. Skip the fancy folds; just make sure to seal the ravioli well. The ravioli fare better with a delicate sauce--here, just a drizzle of olive oil and lemon.


Basil-Ricotta Ravioli with Spinach Recipe

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

Credit: 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

Credit: 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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Blackened Grouper Sandwiches with Rémoulade

Firm white fish like grouper, tilapia, and mahi mahi are perfect for crusty sandwiches because they won't fall apart after cooking.


Blackened Grouper Sandwiches with Rémoulade Recipe
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Grilled Romaine Salad with Crab

Credit: Caitlin Bensel

Welcome to grilled salad season. A quick char adds smoky depth and a glossy finish to crisp romaine hearts, making them the perfect base for fresh fixings. You'll get smokier results on an outdoor grill, but a stovetop grill pan will give a subtler effect. Our guacamole dressing is a simple riff on green goddess, mastering the less-is-more summer motif. If you can't find crab, use frozen, thawed shrimp instead.


Grilled Romaine Salad with Crab Recipe

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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!


Chicken Tamale Casserole Recipe

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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.


Barbecued Pork Chops Recipe
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Broccoli and Rice Casseroles

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

Whether it’s for a special occasion or weeknight meal, this broccoli and rice casserole—complete with chicken and lots of cheese—is destined to impress. These mini casseroles are perfectly portioned and come together in 20 minutes, plus they’re brimming with flavor. For a vegetarian-friendly version, simply omit the chicken or replace it with a plant-based version. You can also save the milk and use it in another recipe, like stovetop macaroni and cheese. 


Broccoli and Rice Casseroles Recipe

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Lemon-Grilled Chicken Breasts

Credit: 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

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.


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

Credit: 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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Coriander-Crusted Flank Steak with Cuban Black Beans

Credit: Caitlin Bensel

Amp up canned black beans by simmering with sautéed bell pepper, onion, and cumin and finishing with a splash of vinegar.


Coriander-Crusted Flank Steak with Cuban Black Beans Recipe

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Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad

Credit: 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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Seared Cajun-Style Steak with Green Tomato Relish

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Many seasoning blends now offer low- or no-salt options, making spice rubs an easy, instant way to spruce up quickly seared chicken, seafood, or steak without overdoing the sodium.


Seared Cajun-Style Steak with Green Tomato Relish Recipe

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Pork Medallions with Red Wine-Cherry Sauce

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The pan sauce gets its concentrated fruit flavor, body, and thickness from tart-sweet cherry preserves, a great complement to the pork and red wine. Try a Merlot or Cabernet for the wine, or sub in unsalted chicken stock.


Pork Medallions with Red Wine-Cherry Sauce Recipe

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Ground Beef and Pasta Casserole

Credit: 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

Credit: 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

Credit: 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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Pasta with Charred Broccoli, Feta, and Lemon

Credit: Jennifer Causey

Author Colu Henry loves taking vegetables to the edge by roasting until they are deeply browned and caramelized, giving them great texture and amping up their flavor. The feta cheese emulsifies in the pasta water, creating a velvety sauce for the pasta.


Pasta with Charred Broccoli, Feta, and Lemon Recipe
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Chicken Salad with Peaches

Credit: 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

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.


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

Credit: 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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Grilled Chicken Drumsticks with Bourbon-Cherry BBQ Sauce

Credit: Jennifer Causey

This fruity, boozy take on barbecue has all the characteristics of your favorite sauce--deep caramel notes, a savory backbone, and a pleasant vinegar tang. You can sub sweet cherries for sour, adjusting the amount of honey and vinegar to taste. For a shortcut, start with 1 cup purchased unsweetened cherry juice.


Grilled Chicken Drumsticks with Bourbon-Cherry BBQ Sauce Recipe

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Brined Shrimp with Charred Corn Salad

Credit: Caitlin Bensel

Seared shrimp with a quick spice rub pairs with pan-charred summer vegetables in this simple dish that pops with fresh flavor. A little white wine vinegar balances the sweetness of the caramelized veggies and also complements the shrimp.


Brined Shrimp with Charred Corn Salad Recipe
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Turkey Sliders with Crunchy Green Apple Slaw

Credit: Victor Protasio

Sliders make any burger night more fun, especially since you get double the patties and double the creamy, crunchy slaw. Look for ground turkey rather than ground turkey breast--the former has a bit more fat and flavor from dark meat while still keeping a lean profile.


Turkey Sliders with Crunchy Green Apple Slaw Recipe
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