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Dinner Tonight: March 2015

February 23, 2015
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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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Prosciutto, Fresh Fig, and Manchego Sandwiches

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

Prosciutto and fresh figs are a classic Italian combination; here they create a sweet-savory sandwich that's simple, yet memorable.


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Chicken Carne Asada Tacos with Pickled Onions

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Pickled onions, diced avocado, and crumbled Cotija cheese make delicious toppings for these fresh chicken tacos.


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Moroccan-Style Lamb

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry and Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Moroccan-Style Lamb and Chickpeas is a great go-to choice for fast and flavorful weeknight cooking. Serve over a simple Couscous-Arugula Salad.


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Ancho Pork Medallions

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Pepper jelly and aromatic spices give your average pork tenderloin a bold new flavor. Serve with a spinach salad for a complete meal.


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Herbed Arugula-Tomato Salad with Chicken

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

Dress up quick-cooking cutlets with a homemade vinaigrette and fresh produce for an easy Mediterranean-inspired meal.


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Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Treat yourself tonight! Indulge in this lightened version of the rich Italian pasta dish that's ready in just 20 minutes.
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Greek-Flavored Turkey Burgers

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Bursts of feta cheese, red onion, and fresh mint add spark to these flavorful burgers.


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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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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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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.
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Pan-Fried Shrimp

Serve a lighter version of fried shrimp with a creamy Creole dipping sauce. Fresh, seasonal veggies make the perfect accompaniment for this 15-minute dinner.
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Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

One of the most popular Cooking Light chicken recipes of all time, these sweet and spicy broiled chicken thighs are flavored with chili powder, cumin, garlic and cider vinegar.


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Steak with Chive-Horseradish Butter

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry/Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr/Lindsey Lower

Top tender filet mignon with a chive-horseradish butter for an indulgent, 4-ingredient recipe that comes in at only 220 calories per serving.


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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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Huevos Rancheros with Queso Fresco

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Traditionally served for breakfast, this dish piles tortillas with hearty beans, eggs, and cheese for a deliciously different dinner.


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Eggplant and Goat Cheese Sandwiches

Credit: Photo: Kana Okada; Styling: Sara Quessenberry
Transform sandwich night with this hearty veggie-laden stacker. You can peel the eggplant, but the sandwiches are prettier with the deep-purple skin intact
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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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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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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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Creamy Spring Pasta

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

Spring has officially sprung! Celebrate with a pasta dish that celebrates fresh, seasonal produce and is ready in just 30 minutes tonight.


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Southwestern Steak and Pinto Beans

Credit: Randy Mayor; Cindy Barr

Great for company or a casual dinner at home, this steak dish is ready in about 20 minutes.


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Lowcountry Shrimp Pilaf

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Serve this quick dish with a green salad and crusty bread for a delicious meal inspired by the cuisine of South Carolina.
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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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Chicken Milanese with Spring Greens

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Create a healthy, kid-friendly meal by slicing the chicken into "fingers" and serving over a colorful salad.
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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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Pan-Grilled Flank Steak

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Serve pan-grilled flank steak with a soy-mustard sauce for a flavorful and budget-friendly steak supper.


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Linguine with Clams and Fresh Herbs

Credit: Photo: Ellie Miller; Styling: Angharad Bailey

Serve an Italian-inspired dish featuring quick-cooking linguine and clams in a light, fresh white wine sauce.


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Pasta with Chickpeas and Garlic Sauce

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Bolstered with garlic, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese, this easy dish makes the most of flavorful kitchen staples.


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Lemon-Oregano Lamb Chops

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

Thirty minutes and five ingredients are all you need to get this fresh-flavored lamb dish on the dinner table. Nestle an oregano sprig under each serving for a lively garnish. A side of orzo pilaf rounds out the menu.


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Greek Chicken Bread Salad

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Low in calories and packed with fresh flavors, this Greek Chicken Bread Salad uses ingredients you probably already have on hand.


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Salmon Croquettes

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By pairing this superfast recipe with a light salad, you can impress the family and still have time to enjoy the meal.


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1 of 31 Prosciutto, Fresh Fig, and Manchego Sandwiches
2 of 31 Chicken Carne Asada Tacos with Pickled Onions
3 of 31 Moroccan-Style Lamb
4 of 31 Ancho Pork Medallions
5 of 31 Herbed Arugula-Tomato Salad with Chicken
6 of 31 Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon
7 of 31 Greek-Flavored Turkey Burgers
8 of 31 Garlic Chicken Pizza
9 of 31 Fiery Beef and Rice Noodle Salad
10 of 31 Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
11 of 31 Pan-Fried Shrimp
12 of 31 Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs
13 of 31 Steak with Chive-Horseradish Butter
14 of 31 Farfalle with Lamb Ragu
15 of 31 Huevos Rancheros with Queso Fresco
16 of 31 Eggplant and Goat Cheese Sandwiches
17 of 31 Golden Potato-Leek Soup
18 of 31 Crispy Fish with Lemon-Dill Sauce
19 of 31 Walnut and Rosemary Oven-Fried Chicken
20 of 31 Creamy Spring Pasta
21 of 31 Southwestern Steak and Pinto Beans
22 of 31 Lowcountry Shrimp Pilaf
23 of 31 Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine
24 of 31 Chicken Milanese with Spring Greens
25 of 31 Halibut with Curry Sauce
26 of 31 Pan-Grilled Flank Steak
27 of 31 Linguine with Clams and Fresh Herbs
28 of 31 Pasta with Chickpeas and Garlic Sauce
29 of 31 Lemon-Oregano Lamb Chops
30 of 31 Greek Chicken Bread Salad