Dinner Tonight: March 2018

February 27, 2017
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

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

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.


Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo 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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Steak with Chive-Horseradish Butter

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.


Steak with Chive-Horseradish Butter 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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Pasta with Chickpeas and Garlic Sauce

Randy Mayor

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


Pasta with Chickpeas and Garlic Sauce Recipe
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Herbed Arugula-Tomato Salad with Chicken

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.
Herbed Arugula-Tomato Salad with Chicken Recipe

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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.
Pan-Fried Shrimp 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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Pan-Grilled Flank Steak

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.


Pan-Grilled Flank Steak Recipe

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Salmon Croquettes

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.


Salmon Croquettes 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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Eggplant and Goat Cheese Sandwiches

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
Eggplant and Goat Cheese Sandwiches 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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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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Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon

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.
Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon 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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Greek Chicken Bread Salad

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

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


Greek Chicken Bread Salad Recipe
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Linguine with Clams and Fresh Herbs

Photo: Ellie Miller; Styling: Angharad Bailey

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


Linguine with Clams and Fresh Herbs Recipe

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Moroccan-Style Lamb

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.


Moroccan-Style Lamb Recipe

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Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
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.
Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs Recipe
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Chicken Milanese with Spring Greens

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Create a healthy, kid-friendly meal by slicing the chicken into "fingers" and serving over a colorful salad.
Chicken Milanese with Spring Greens Recipe

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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

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.
Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

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Creamy Spring Pasta

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.


Creamy Spring Pasta Recipe
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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.


Sauteed Chicken with Sage Browned Butter Recipe

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Ancho Pork Medallions

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.


Ancho Pork Medallions Recipe

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Greek-Flavored Turkey Burgers

Becky Luigart-Stayner

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


Greek-Flavored Turkey Burgers Recipe
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Superfast Salisbury Steak

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.


Superfast Salisbury Steak Recipe

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Chicken Carne Asada Tacos with Pickled Onions

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

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


Chicken Carne Asada Tacos with Pickled Onions Recipe

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Charred Lemon Chicken Piccata

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.


Charred Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe
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Tuna Noodle Casserole

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.


Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe
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