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Dinner Tonight: June 2011

Dinner Tonight: June 2011

June 01, 2011

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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

Randy Mayor

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

Fish Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Crema Recipe

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Walnut and Rosemary Oven-Fried Chicken

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.
Walnut and Rosemary Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe

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Grilled Peaches and Pork

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.

Grilled Peaches and Pork Recipe

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Pesto Halibut Kebabs

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

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

Pesto Halibut Kebabs Recipe

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Flank Steak Salad with Plums and Blue Cheese

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.

Flank Steak Salad with Plums and Blue Cheese Recipe

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Farfalle with Tomatoes, Onions, and Spinach

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.

Farfalle with Tomatoes, Onions, and Spinach Recipe

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Open-Faced Blackened Catfish Sandwiches

John Autry

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

Open-Faced Blackened Catfish Sandwiches Recipe

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Thai Red Curry Shrimp

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.

Thai Red Curry Shrimp Recipe

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Pork Chops with Carolina Rub

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.
Pork Chops with Carolina Rub Recipe

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Caprese Wraps with Chicken

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

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

Caprese Wraps with Chicken Recipe

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Salmon with Hoisin Glaze

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.

Salmon with Hoisin Glaze Recipe

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Pepper and Garlic-Crusted Tenderloin Steaks

Lee Harrelson

Carve into a company-worthy beef tenderloin with a dynamic pan sauce that cooks in about 10 minutes.
Pepper and Garlic-Crusted Tenderloin Steaks Recipe

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Brown Butter Gnocchi

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

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

Brown Butter Gnocchi 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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Shrimp Korma and Basmati Rice

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?

Shrimp Korma and Basmati Rice Recipe

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Arugula, Tuna, and White Bean Salad

Arugula, Italian Tuna, and White Bean Salad

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.

Arugula, Tuna, and White Bean Salad Recipe

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Rotini with Chicken

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

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

Rotini with Chicken Recipe

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Fresh Salmon-Cilantro Burgers

Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Rose Nguyen

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

Fresh Salmon-Cilantro Burgers Recipe

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Filet Mignon with Fresh Herb and Garlic Rub

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

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.

Filet Mignon with Fresh Herb and Garlic Rub 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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Cavatappi with Bacon and Summer Vegetables

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.

Cavatappi with Bacon and Summer Vegetables 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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Mediterranean Potato Salad with Shrimp and Feta

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.

Mediterranean Potato Salad with Shrimp and Feta 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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Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

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

Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini Recipe

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Greek Mahimahi

Photo: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Rose Nguyen

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

Greek Mahimahi Recipe

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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.

Garden Tomato and Basil Pesto Pizza Recipe

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Grilled Chicken Sliders

John Autry

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.
Grilled Chicken Sliders Recipe

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Summer Squash and Corn Chowder

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.

Summer Squash and Corn Chowder Recipe

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Beef and Sugar Snap Stir-Fry

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.

Beef and Sugar Snap Stir-Fry Recipe

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Dinner Tonight: June 2011

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Fish Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Crema

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Walnut and Rosemary Oven-Fried Chicken

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Grilled Peaches and Pork

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Pesto Halibut Kebabs

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Flank Steak Salad with Plums and Blue Cheese

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Farfalle with Tomatoes, Onions, and Spinach

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Open-Faced Blackened Catfish Sandwiches

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Thai Red Curry Shrimp

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Pork Chops with Carolina Rub

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Caprese Wraps with Chicken

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Salmon with Hoisin Glaze

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Pepper and Garlic-Crusted Tenderloin Steaks

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Brown Butter Gnocchi

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Honey-Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

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Shrimp Korma and Basmati Rice

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Arugula, Tuna, and White Bean Salad

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Rotini with Chicken

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Fresh Salmon-Cilantro Burgers

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Filet Mignon with Fresh Herb and Garlic Rub

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Red Bell Pepper Frittata

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Cavatappi with Bacon and Summer Vegetables

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Chipotle-Rubbed Flank Steak

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Mediterranean Potato Salad with Shrimp and Feta

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Chicken Kebabs with Creamy Pesto

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Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini

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Greek Mahimahi

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