Dinner Tonight: March 2011

Serve up easy, delicious dinners every night (in 45 minutes or less!) with these healthy, family-friendly recipes.

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Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Pair sea scallops with a cauliflower and potato puree for an elegant yet weeknight-friendly meal.

Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree Recipe

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Spiced Pork Chops with Apple Chutney

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Apple chutney is a heart-warming topping for pork in this family-friendly dinner of spicy, boneless chops.

Spiced Pork Chops with Apple Chutney Recipe

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Twenty-Minute Chili

Photo: Lee Harrelson

The name says it all—you can get this cold-weather comfort food on the table in a flash! Try a Texas take on this cold-weather comfort food by serving it over rice with warm corn bread sticks on the side.

Twenty-Minute Chili 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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Fiery Beef and Rice Noodle Salad

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

Think salads aren't filling? Then you haven't tried this one packed with rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and tender steak.
Fiery Beef and Rice Noodle Salad Recipe

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Crispy Fish with Lemon-Dill Sauce

Photo: Raymond Hom; Styling: Pamela Duncan Silver

Panko is the secret ingredient that makes these oven-fried fish fillets a family favorite. For best results, use Alaskan cod, halibut, or even tilapia for this 30-minute fish supper.

Crispy Fish with Lemon-Dill Sauce Recipe

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Southwestern Omelet

Randy Mayor

Black beans and cheddar make for a southwestern-inspired hearty omelet filling, but feel free to vary this recipe by using kidney beans or Monterey Jack cheese instead.

Southwestern Omelet Recipe

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Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Thanks to savory spices and a quick-cooking roux, this gumbo cuts back on time (and calories!) and keeps the rich flavor.

Shrimp and Okra Gumbo Recipe

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Grilled Turkey and Ham Sandwiches

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Update sandwich night with a hearty grilled stacker loaded with leftover turkey, ham, veggies, and a Dijon spread.

Grilled Turkey and Ham Sandwiches Recipe

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Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Fresh spinach, chicken, and a combination of cheeses make this pasta dish comforting enough for the last days of winter yet fresh enough for the first days of spring. And at just 345 calories a serving, you can afford to have seconds.

Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine Recipe

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Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Beau Gustafson; Melanie J. Clarke; Sabrina Bone; Mike Wilson

Stir-fry a zesty shrimp dish for a quick weeknight dinner. Spoon over basmati or jasmine rice. Try the recipe with chicken or steak, too.
Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe

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Filet Mignon with Arugula Salad

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Arugula, a peppery salad green, makes a tasty bed for tender, simply seasoned pan-seared steak.

Filet Mignon with Arugula Salad Recipe

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Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce

Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

Serve quick-cooking pork tenderloin in a zesty Dijon mustard sauce over egg noodles for dinner tonight. The noodles soak up the extra sauce so you don't lose any flavor. Pair with steamed asparagus or broccoli.

Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce Recipe

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White Pizza

Karry Hosford

Ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella are the three cheeses highlighted in this meatless pizza. A packaged pizza crust makes it an easy choice for busy weeknights.

White Pizza Recipe

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Chicken with Italian Sweet-Sour Fennel

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

You're 15 minutes to dinner in this healthy and flavorful chicken and fennel dinner. Fennel is a great source of vitamins and minerals, and this is the perfect starter recipe to experiment with the herb.

Chicken with Italian Sweet-Sour Fennel Recipe

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Pasta with Asparagus, Pancetta, and Pine Nuts

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. Your family will love the comforting flavors, and you'll love that it's surprisingly low in calories.

Pasta with Asparagus, Pancetta, and Pine Nuts Recipe

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Golden Potato-Leek Soup

Yukon gold potatoes are the key ingredient to give the soup rich, buttery flavor. This makes a generous amount, so share the bounty with friends or freeze half of the batch for a future meal.
Golden Potato-Leek Soup Recipe

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Halibut with Curry Sauce

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Serve this Thai-inspired halibut dish for a quick and easy dinner in minutes. Soak up the delectable coconut-red curry sauce with a side of seasoned rice and bok choy.
Halibut with Curry Sauce Recipe

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Flank Steak with Cucumber-Pepperoncini Relish

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Serve a simple steak dinner topped with a peppery veggie-and-cheese relish.

Flank Steak with Cucumber-Pepperoncini Relish Recipe

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Shiitake and Sweet Pea Risotto

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Intimidated by risotto? You won't be after following this easy, impressive recipe. To make the dish completely meatless, use vegetable broth in place of chicken.

Shiitake and Sweet Pea Risotto Recipe

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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Photo: Lee Harrelson

Creamy macaroni and cheese is a recipe for comfort, while mustard, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce add some zip.

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Caramel Pork

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Give pork tenderloin an Asian twist by cooking in a sweet and spicy sauce.

Caramel Pork Recipe

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Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Indulge in the flavor of the Mediterranean with plump shrimp tossed with lemon and pepper and served over a bed of orzo.

Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi Recipe

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Farfalle with Lamb Ragu

Farfalle with Lamb Ragù, Ricotta, and Mint

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

A classic flavor combination, lamb and mint meet bow-tie pasta for a hearty weeknight meal.

Farfalle with Lamb Ragu Recipe

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Jerk-Rubbed Catfish with Spicy Cilantro Slaw

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

Introduce your family to the flavors of the Caribbean with this budget-friendly dish that's ready in less than 20 minutes. For maximum heat, leave the seeds and membranes in the pepper; habanero will be much hotter than serrano.

Jerk-Rubbed Catfish with Spicy Cilantro Slaw Recipe

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Garlic Chicken Pizza

In about 20 minutes you can serve your family a garlicky-good, three-cheese and chicken pizza that's just as good as what you'd get at a pizza restaurant.
Garlic Chicken Pizza Recipe

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Turkey Tetrazzini

Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

You don't even need leftover turkey for this creamy make-ahead casserole because it starts with quick-cooking turkey cutlets that you season and cook in a skillet.

Turkey Tetrazzini 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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Arctic Char with Orange-Caper Relish

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

An orange and caper relish gives fresh fish a punch of flavor in this 15-minute recipe.

Arctic Char with Orange-Caper Relish Recipe

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Pork Chops Marsala

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Give your weeknight pork chops a makeover with the comforting flavors of Marsala sauce. Save time in the kitchen by purchasing pre-minced garlic and pre-chopped mushrooms.

Pork Chops Marsala 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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Dinner Tonight: March 2011

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Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree

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Spiced Pork Chops with Apple Chutney

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Twenty-Minute Chili

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Fiesta Chicken Tacos

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Fiery Beef and Rice Noodle Salad

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Crispy Fish with Lemon-Dill Sauce

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Southwestern Omelet

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Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

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Grilled Turkey and Ham Sandwiches

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Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine

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Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

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Filet Mignon with Arugula Salad

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Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce

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White Pizza

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Chicken with Italian Sweet-Sour Fennel

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Pasta with Asparagus, Pancetta, and Pine Nuts

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Golden Potato-Leek Soup

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Halibut with Curry Sauce

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Flank Steak with Cucumber-Pepperoncini Relish

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Shiitake and Sweet Pea Risotto

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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

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Caramel Pork

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Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi

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Farfalle with Lamb Ragu

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Jerk-Rubbed Catfish with Spicy Cilantro Slaw

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Garlic Chicken Pizza

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Turkey Tetrazzini

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Spaghetti with Peppery No-Cook Tomato Sauce

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Arctic Char with Orange-Caper Relish

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Pork Chops Marsala

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Spicy Asian Noodles with Chicken

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