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Dinner Tonight: June 2011

June 01, 2011
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Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Serve up easy, delicious dinners every night (in 45 minutes or less!) with these healthy, family-friendly recipes.
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Fish Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Crema

Credit: Randy Mayor

Fresh herbs and warm spices crank up the flavor in these 40-minute tacos.


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Walnut and Rosemary Oven-Fried Chicken

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
Get the crispy taste of fried chicken for less than 300 calories. Add kid appeal to this dish with a honey-mustard dipping sauce.
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Grilled Peaches and Pork

Credit: Randy Mayor

Pairing peaches with succulent pork is the ultimate summer supper. Balsamic vinegar and turbinado sugar bring out the sweetness of the peaches, while grilling the fruit caramelizes the sugars.


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Pesto Halibut Kebabs

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Make this fresh, colorful 20-minute meal with just 4 simple ingredients.


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Flank Steak Salad with Plums and Blue Cheese

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Combine the comforting flavors of steak and cheese with fresh summer greens and fruit for a filling salad that's less than 300 calories.


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Farfalle with Tomatoes, Onions, and Spinach

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Give your family a taste of the Mediterranean with this simple pasta recipe. Add grilled chicken for an even heartier meal.


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Open-Faced Blackened Catfish Sandwiches

Credit: John Autry

This Cajun-inspired catfish sandwich is served open faced and topped with a creamy slaw packed with fresh cilantro.


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Thai Red Curry Shrimp

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

Get restaurant-quality cuisine right in your own kitchen with this quick-cooking shrimp dish that is packed with delicious Thai flavors.


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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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Caprese Wraps with Chicken

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Pick up a rotisserie chicken and assemble this hearty sandwich for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


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Salmon with Hoisin Glaze

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

This five-ingredient salmon recipe requires just over 15 minutes to prepare and is guaranteed to please friends and family. Serve with garlicky-spicy snow peas on the side.


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Pepper and Garlic-Crusted Tenderloin Steaks

Credit: Lee Harrelson
Carve into a company-worthy beef tenderloin with a dynamic pan sauce that cooks in about 10 minutes.
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Brown Butter Gnocchi

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

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


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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 Korma and Basmati Rice

Credit: John Autry

Whip up this spicy and flavorful Indian shrimp korma in just 30 minutes. Top the dish with a spoonful of thick, tangy Greek-style yogurt to counter the heat. And did we mention it's only 300 calories?


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Arugula, Tuna, and White Bean Salad

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

This no-cook dinner recipe is packed with colorful vegetables and gets a flavor kick from zesty vinaigrette.


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Rotini with Chicken

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Reminiscent of a pasta salad, this recipe coats rotini and colorful vegetables with a basil-flecked balsamic vinaigrette.


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Fresh Salmon-Cilantro Burgers

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Skip the beef and serve a Mexican-inspired salmon burger topped with a fresh lime-cilantro mayonnaise sauce. 


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Filet Mignon with Fresh Herb and Garlic Rub

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Filet mignon is extra delicious with a rub of herbs and garlic. Serve this quick-fix recipe with roasted red potato wedges and steamed broccoli florets.


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Red Bell Pepper Frittata

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke
Serve a veggie-packed frittata for a meatless main dish that's ready in about 30 minutes.
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Cavatappi with Bacon and Summer Vegetables

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

A light and flavorful pasta toss, accented with crumbled bacon, is a quick and easy dinner solution for any night of the week.


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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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Mediterranean Potato Salad with Shrimp and Feta

Credit: Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Combine potatoes with shrimp, feta, olives, and handfuls of crunchy veggies for this satisfying spin on an old favorite. "Baking" the potatoes in the microwave instead of the oven cuts cooking time in half.


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Chicken Kebabs with Creamy Pesto

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Use the vegetables you have on-hand with chunks of protein-rich chicken for a 20-minute, family-friendly meal.


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Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini

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A few special ingredients--like freshly baked ciabatta bread or imported Dijon mustard--make a quick, simple sandwich seem like a treat.


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Greek Mahimahi

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Serve a delicious fish dinner that takes just 15 minutes to prepare and has under 250 calories per serving.


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Garden Tomato and Basil Pesto Pizza

Six ingredients and 15 minutes are all you need to enjoy this mouth-watering tomato and basil pesto pizza.


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Grilled Chicken Sliders

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The whole family will adore these flavorful chicken sliders tonight. Dijon mustard gives the apricot chutney the perfect amount of peppery tang to complement the grilled chicken.
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Summer Squash and Corn Chowder

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Enjoy a low-calorie soup in the summertime by making this satisfying chowder with the season's best produce. Top with cheese and bacon for kid appeal.


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Beef and Sugar Snap Stir-Fry

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

Serve a veggie-laden stir-fry dinner that's ready in minutes. The best part? It cooks in one skillet, so clean up is a snap.


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1 of 30 Fish Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Crema
2 of 30 Walnut and Rosemary Oven-Fried Chicken
3 of 30 Grilled Peaches and Pork
4 of 30 Pesto Halibut Kebabs
5 of 30 Flank Steak Salad with Plums and Blue Cheese
6 of 30 Farfalle with Tomatoes, Onions, and Spinach
7 of 30 Open-Faced Blackened Catfish Sandwiches
8 of 30 Thai Red Curry Shrimp
9 of 30 Pork Chops with Carolina Rub
10 of 30 Caprese Wraps with Chicken
11 of 30 Salmon with Hoisin Glaze
12 of 30 Pepper and Garlic-Crusted Tenderloin Steaks
13 of 30 Brown Butter Gnocchi
14 of 30 Honey-Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches
15 of 30 Shrimp Korma and Basmati Rice
16 of 30 Arugula, Tuna, and White Bean Salad
17 of 30 Rotini with Chicken
18 of 30 Fresh Salmon-Cilantro Burgers
19 of 30 Filet Mignon with Fresh Herb and Garlic Rub
20 of 30 Red Bell Pepper Frittata
21 of 30 Cavatappi with Bacon and Summer Vegetables
22 of 30 Chipotle-Rubbed Flank Steak
23 of 30 Mediterranean Potato Salad with Shrimp and Feta
24 of 30 Chicken Kebabs with Creamy Pesto
25 of 30 Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini
26 of 30 Greek Mahimahi
27 of 30 Garden Tomato and Basil Pesto Pizza
28 of 30 Grilled Chicken Sliders
29 of 30 Summer Squash and Corn Chowder
30 of 30 Beef and Sugar Snap Stir-Fry

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