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Dinner Tonight: March 2011

March 01, 2011
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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

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

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


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Spiced Pork Chops with Apple Chutney

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

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


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Twenty-Minute Chili

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

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


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Fiesta Chicken Tacos

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

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


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Fiery Beef and Rice Noodle Salad

Credit: 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.
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Crispy Fish with Lemon-Dill Sauce

Credit: 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.


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Southwestern Omelet

Credit: 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.


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Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Credit: 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.


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Grilled Turkey and Ham Sandwiches

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

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


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Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine

Credit: 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.


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Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Credit: 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.
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Filet Mignon with Arugula Salad

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


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Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce

Credit: 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.


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White Pizza

Credit: 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.


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Chicken with Italian Sweet-Sour Fennel

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

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


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Pasta with Asparagus, Pancetta, and Pine Nuts

Credit: 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.


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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.
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Halibut with Curry Sauce

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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.
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Flank Steak with Cucumber-Pepperoncini Relish

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


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Shiitake and Sweet Pea Risotto

Credit: 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.


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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

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


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Caramel Pork

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


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Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi

Credit: 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.


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Farfalle with Lamb Ragu

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


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Jerk-Rubbed Catfish with Spicy Cilantro Slaw

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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.


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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.
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Turkey Tetrazzini

Credit: 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.


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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.


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Arctic Char with Orange-Caper Relish

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

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


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Pork Chops Marsala

Credit: 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.


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Spicy Asian Noodles with Chicken

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Bring the flavor of your favorite takeout to the dinner table in just 30 minutes. Add sauteed snow peas to complete the meal.


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1 of 31 Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree
2 of 31 Spiced Pork Chops with Apple Chutney
3 of 31 Twenty-Minute Chili
4 of 31 Fiesta Chicken Tacos
5 of 31 Fiery Beef and Rice Noodle Salad
6 of 31 Crispy Fish with Lemon-Dill Sauce
7 of 31 Southwestern Omelet
8 of 31 Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
9 of 31 Grilled Turkey and Ham Sandwiches
10 of 31 Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine
11 of 31 Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry
12 of 31 Filet Mignon with Arugula Salad
13 of 31 Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce
14 of 31 White Pizza
15 of 31 Chicken with Italian Sweet-Sour Fennel
16 of 31 Pasta with Asparagus, Pancetta, and Pine Nuts
17 of 31 Golden Potato-Leek Soup
18 of 31 Halibut with Curry Sauce
19 of 31 Flank Steak with Cucumber-Pepperoncini Relish
20 of 31 Shiitake and Sweet Pea Risotto
21 of 31 Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
22 of 31 Caramel Pork
23 of 31 Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi
24 of 31 Farfalle with Lamb Ragu
25 of 31 Jerk-Rubbed Catfish with Spicy Cilantro Slaw
26 of 31 Garlic Chicken Pizza
27 of 31 Turkey Tetrazzini
28 of 31 Spaghetti with Peppery No-Cook Tomato Sauce
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