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Dinner Tonight: May 2018

April 30, 2018
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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 Pork Tortas

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Our lightened version of a traditional torta packs pork, beans, and veggies between fresh baguette slices for a super sandwich that can feed the whole family.


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Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

Credit: Photo: Kelsey Grace Harrison

Try our top-rated, easy chicken dish topped with a savory mushroom sauce for a tasty meal that's ready in just 30 minutes.


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Gnocchi with Shrimp, Asparagus, and Pesto

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Give pasta a break and try gnocchi instead. The potato dumplings paired with fresh ingredients make for a healthy, comforting meal.


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Chicken with Italian Sweet-Sour Fennel

Credit: 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.


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Quick Taco Salad

Credit: Photo: Kelsey Grace Harrison

Rated 5 stars by our users, this quick and easy Mexican taco salad will become your go-to weeknight recipe to please the whole family.


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Chicken-Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

This delicious salad is ready in a snap thanks to rotisserie chicken and a four-ingredient vinaigrette.


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Asparagus Frittata

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

This fancy frittata is perfect for your next brunch or a quick breakfast for dinner, and no one will know it only took 30 minutes to make.


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Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Great for any time of day, whip up fluffy yet filling pancakes in only 20 minutes.


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Beef and Sugar Snap Stir-Fry

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

Serve a veggie-laden stir-fry dinner that's ready in minutes. The best part? It cooks in one skillet, so clean up is a snap.


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Sauteed Tilapia Tacos with Grilled Peppers and Onion

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Thom Driver
These low-fat, quick-cooking tilapia tacos feature corn tortillas filled with tender pieces of fish, grilled onion, and bell pepper.
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Spicy Basil Chicken

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

This top-rated, 20-minute stir-fry meal of Spicy Basil Chicken is the perfect solution for busy weeknights.


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Waldorf Chicken Salad

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Pursell

The origins of the nut and apple Waldorf salad began at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City in 1896. Since then, it has remained a classic and has influenced many variations and twists on the original.  By adding chicken and grapes to the salad, you can create an element of heartiness to this dish that makes it perfect for lunches all week. Among taste tests of multiple chicken salad dishes, this 20-minute recipe ranked the highest. 


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Southwest Salsa Burgers

Credit: Oxmoor House

Chipotle chiles and fresh salsa give these burgers a Southwestern kick that will heat up the dinner table in just 20 minutes.


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Sheet Pan Cobb Salad Pizza

Credit: Sara Tane

Topping a cheesy slice of pizza with a loaded handful of salad is the perfect compromise when you’re trying to eat healthier, but still need a hearty dose of flavor in your life. In this epic carb and veggie union, your traditional cobb salad joins forces with a garlicky slice of cheese pizza.


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Crab Cakes with Spicy Rémoulade

Credit: Caitlin Bensel

Bring restaurant-worthy crab cakes to the table in just 40 minutes tonight! We love the spice in our homemade rémoulade, but if you prefer a milder sauce, omit the red pepper.


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Baked Flounder with Fresh Lemon Pepper

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For this 15-minute baked flounder, use fresh lemon, good olive oil, and freshly ground peppercorns, and you'll never look at lemon pepper the same again. We used flounder, but any other mild white fish will do.


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Herb and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Dress up a basic chicken breast by stuffing with an herb and goat cheese mixture. Serve with fresh spinach sauteed with crushed red pepper.


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Peppered Flank Steak and Salsa

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Serve a summery steak dinner tonight in just 30 minutes! Add a side of fresh veggies and plenty of crusty bread to round out the meal.


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Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower, Claire Spollen

Users rave over the homemade dressing in this easy Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. This healthy, satisfying dinner can be on your table in just 25 minutes tonight.


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Peach and Gorgonzola Chicken Pizza

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Cindy Barr

Ditch the tomato sauce and give pizza a makeover by topping with chicken, fresh peach slices and Gorgonzola cheese. A drizzle of tangy balsamic reduction provides the perfect balance to the sweet summer fruit.


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Jerk-Spiced Shrimp

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

Sweet, spicy, and definitely juicy, this shrimp recipe brings the flavor of the Caribbean from the grill to the table in no time. Serve a refreshing fruit salsa on the side to tame the fiery spice of the shrimp.


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Greek Pasta with Meatballs

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This riff on spaghetti and meatballs uses rice-shaped pasta, ground lamb, and feta cheese for a delicious Greek-inspired supper that can be on your table in 40 minutes.


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Black Bean-Quinoa Salad with Basil-Lemon Dressing

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro

This veggie-studded quinoa salad is a rainbow on a plate! Dig in to a hearty helping.


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Chicken with Lemon-Leek Linguine

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

Add fresh flavors to a weeknight staple with this family-friendly menu that's ready in just 30 minutes.


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Easy Baked Fish Fillets

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Looking for a simple fish dinner? Try this easy recipe for baked fish fillets. You can use any firm white fish: cod, haddock, or grouper work well.
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Chicken with Provençal Sauce

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

Made from chicken broth, butter, garlic, and lemon juice, this simple sauce is the secret to a mouthwatering, 20-minute chicken dish. Serve with roasted potato wedges.


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Hazelnut-Crusted Halibut with Asparagus

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

Fish is a great choice for quick dinners—most fillets cook to perfection in less than 10 minutes. You can use pecans, walnuts, or pine nuts in place of hazelnuts.


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Quick Chicken Piccata

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Chicken piccata is typically made with sliced chicken breasts, but we find chicken "thighccata" to be even more flavorful.


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Greek Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Rose Nguyen

Sweet onion, rich feta cheese, and fresh dill provide dynamic flavor in this easy weeknight meal. The hardest part about making risotto is the constant stirring, so grab a magazine or plan to call out homework while you let this dish simmer, about 30 minutes.


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Grilled Chicken Sliders

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The whole family will adore these flavorful chicken sliders tonight. Dijon mustard gives the apricot chutney the perfect amount of peppery tang to complement the grilled chicken.
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Lemon Basil Shrimp and Pasta

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A zesty one-pot shrimp and pasta dish is complete after tossing with capers, basil, olive oil, and lemon juice. Serve with focaccia or a crusty baguette.


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1 of 31 Seared Pork Tortas
2 of 31 Chicken with Mushroom Sauce
3 of 31 Gnocchi with Shrimp, Asparagus, and Pesto
4 of 31 Chicken with Italian Sweet-Sour Fennel
5 of 31 Quick Taco Salad
6 of 31 Chicken-Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese
7 of 31 Asparagus Frittata
8 of 31 Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes
9 of 31 Beef and Sugar Snap Stir-Fry
10 of 31 Sauteed Tilapia Tacos with Grilled Peppers and Onion
11 of 31 Spicy Basil Chicken
12 of 31 Waldorf Chicken Salad
13 of 31 Southwest Salsa Burgers
14 of 31 Sheet Pan Cobb Salad Pizza
15 of 31 Crab Cakes with Spicy Rémoulade
16 of 31 Baked Flounder with Fresh Lemon Pepper
17 of 31 Herb and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
18 of 31 Peppered Flank Steak and Salsa
19 of 31 Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad
20 of 31 Peach and Gorgonzola Chicken Pizza
21 of 31 Jerk-Spiced Shrimp
22 of 31 Greek Pasta with Meatballs
23 of 31 Black Bean-Quinoa Salad with Basil-Lemon Dressing
24 of 31 Chicken with Lemon-Leek Linguine
25 of 31 Easy Baked Fish Fillets
26 of 31 Chicken with Provençal Sauce
27 of 31 Hazelnut-Crusted Halibut with Asparagus
28 of 31 Quick Chicken Piccata
29 of 31 Greek Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto