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Dinner Tonight: March 2018

February 27, 2017
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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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Honey Cashew Chicken with Rice

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry

Forget takeout and cook a super-fast and flavorful Asian-inspired dinner that's ready in less than 30 minutes.


Honey Cashew Chicken with Rice Recipe

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Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Credit: Photo: Kelsey Grace Harrison

This 5-star Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo, which calls for quick-cooking refrigerated pasta, is a great go-to dish for hectic weeknights.


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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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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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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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Pasta with Chickpeas and Garlic Sauce

Credit: Randy Mayor

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


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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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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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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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Pan-Grilled Flank Steak

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

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


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Salmon Croquettes

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

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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Halibut with Curry Sauce

Credit: 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.
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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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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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Walnut and Rosemary Oven-Fried Chicken

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

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A honey glaze is tempered by a savory chili powder and red pepper mixture to create the perfect blend of sweet and salty in this easy, 20-minute chicken dinner.
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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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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

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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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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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Sauteed Chicken with Sage Browned Butter

The full-bodied flavor of sage browned butter dresses up classic sauteed chicken in this 25-minute supper.


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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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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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Superfast Salisbury Steak

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro

Quick and juicy Salisbury Steak makes for an ideal dinner tonight and a super-filling lunch tomorrow. We used a blend of two kinds of ground meats for the patties. Serve with roasted vegetebales, such as potatoes and carrots, for a quick, satisfying 25-minute supper.


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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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Charred Lemon Chicken Piccata

Credit: Photo: Justin Walker; Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart

Charred lemons add outstanding flavor to this one-dish chicken dinner. Serve over your favorite pasta with a side of greens to round out the meal.


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Tuna Noodle Casserole

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

One glance at this tuna noodle casserole as it comes out of the oven, golden and bubbly, and your family will be sold. Although the recipe calls for egg noodles, you can use any short pasta to make this dish.


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1 of 31 Honey Cashew Chicken with Rice
2 of 31 Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
3 of 31 Fiery Beef and Rice Noodle Salad
4 of 31 Steak with Chive-Horseradish Butter
5 of 31 Golden Potato-Leek Soup
6 of 31 Pasta with Chickpeas and Garlic Sauce
7 of 31 Herbed Arugula-Tomato Salad with Chicken
8 of 31 Pan-Fried Shrimp
9 of 31 Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Florentine
10 of 31 Pan-Grilled Flank Steak
11 of 31 Salmon Croquettes
12 of 31 Halibut with Curry Sauce
13 of 31 Eggplant and Goat Cheese Sandwiches
14 of 31 Garlic Chicken Pizza
15 of 31 Walnut and Rosemary Oven-Fried Chicken
16 of 31 Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon
17 of 31 Crispy Fish with Lemon-Dill Sauce
18 of 31 Greek Chicken Bread Salad
19 of 31 Linguine with Clams and Fresh Herbs
20 of 31 Moroccan-Style Lamb
21 of 31 Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs
22 of 31 Chicken Milanese with Spring Greens
23 of 31 Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
24 of 31 Creamy Spring Pasta
25 of 31 Sauteed Chicken with Sage Browned Butter
26 of 31 Ancho Pork Medallions
27 of 31 Greek-Flavored Turkey Burgers
28 of 31 Superfast Salisbury Steak
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