Dinner Tonight: May 2018

Updated: April 30, 2018
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

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.


Seared Pork Tortas Recipe
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Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

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.


Chicken with Mushroom Sauce Recipe

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Gnocchi with Shrimp, Asparagus, and Pesto

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.


Gnocchi with Shrimp, Asparagus, and Pesto Recipe
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Chicken with Italian Sweet-Sour Fennel

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.


Chicken with Italian Sweet-Sour Fennel Recipe

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Quick Taco Salad

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.


Quick Taco Salad Recipe

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Chicken-Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

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


Chicken-Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese Recipe
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Asparagus Frittata

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.


Asparagus Frittata Recipe

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Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

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


Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe

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Beef and Sugar Snap Stir-Fry

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.


Beef and Sugar Snap Stir-Fry Recipe
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Sauteed Tilapia Tacos with Grilled Peppers and Onion

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.
Sauteed Tilapia Tacos with Grilled Peppers and Onion Recipe

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Spicy Basil Chicken

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.


Spicy Basil Chicken Recipe

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Waldorf Chicken Salad

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. 


Waldorf Chicken Salad Recipe
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Southwest Salsa Burgers

Oxmoor House

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


Southwest Salsa Burgers Recipe

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Sheet Pan Cobb Salad Pizza

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.


Sheet Pan Cobb Salad Pizza Recipe

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Crab Cakes with Spicy Rémoulade

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.


Crab Cakes with Spicy Rémoulade Recipe
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Baked Flounder with Fresh Lemon Pepper

Oxmoor House

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.


Baked Flounder with Fresh Lemon Pepper Recipe

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Herb and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Photo: Ellie Miller; Styling: Angharad Bailey

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


Herb and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Peppered Flank Steak and Salsa

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.


Peppered Flank Steak and Salsa Recipe
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Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad

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.


Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad Recipe

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Peach and Gorgonzola Chicken Pizza

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.


Peach and Gorgonzola Chicken Pizza Recipe

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Jerk-Spiced Shrimp

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.


Jerk-Spiced Shrimp Recipe
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Greek Pasta with Meatballs

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley

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.


Greek Pasta with Meatballs Recipe

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Black Bean-Quinoa Salad with Basil-Lemon Dressing

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro

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


Black Bean-Quinoa Salad with Basil-Lemon Dressing Recipe

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Chicken with Lemon-Leek Linguine

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.


Chicken with Lemon-Leek Linguine Recipe
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Easy Baked Fish Fillets

Photo: Randy Mayor
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.
Easy Baked Fish Fillets Recipe

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Chicken with Provençal Sauce

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.


Chicken with Provençal Sauce Recipe

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Hazelnut-Crusted Halibut with Asparagus

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.


Hazelnut-Crusted Halibut with Asparagus Recipe
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Quick Chicken Piccata

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.


Quick Chicken Piccata Recipe

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Greek Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto

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.


Greek Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto Recipe

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Grilled Chicken Sliders

John Autry
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.
Grilled Chicken Sliders Recipe
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Lemon Basil Shrimp and Pasta

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

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.


Lemon Basil Shrimp and Pasta Recipe
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