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Dinner Tonight

September 28, 2010
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Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Serve up easy, delicious dinners in 45 minutes or less every night of the week with these healthy, family-friendly recipes.
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Antipasto Chicken Sandwich 

Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a picnic lunch, this warm, melty sandwich pairs well with sliced fruit or a bunch of grapes.

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Rosemary Pork Tenderloin 

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke
Pair tender pork slices with boiled red potatoes and a fragrant white wine sauce, flavored with rosemary and cranberry chutney.

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Hoisin Flank Steak with Asian Cucumber Salad

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Spiced wonton chips that bake while the steak rests are an easy accompaniment to this fragrant Asian dinner.

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Two-Bean Soup with Kale

Credit: Photo: Kana Okada; Styling: Sara Quessenberry
This hearty vegetarian soup warms up chilly nights. Use any type of canned beans you happen to have on hand, and add rotisserie chicken or Italian sausage for a heftier dish, if you prefer.

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Skillet Fillets with Cilantro Butter

Any mild white fish such as cod, flounder, or orange roughy would also be delicious in place of tilapia. Serve these brightly flavored fillets with sautéed spinach or a green salad.

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Whole Wheat Pasta with Sausage, Leeks, and Fontina

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner
Whole wheat pasta makes this hearty. The flavors meld and provide just enough of each element in every bite to keep you wanting more.

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Chicken-Penne Salad with Green Beans

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke
To quickly prepare the beans in this recipe, trim just the stem ends, leaving the tapered blossom ends intact. Line up 5 or 6 beans at a time and cut them roughly the same length as the pasta. You can have an entire meal ready in about 35 minutes.

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Pork Loin Chops with Cinnamon Apples

Credit: Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
Warm flavors like sage and cinnamon play up the contrast between the juicy chops and caramelized apples. Tart Granny Smiths and slightly sweeter Braeburn apples both work well for this dish.

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Beef and Beer Chili 

Credit: Randy Mayor
Cook a flavorful pot of chili in just 40 minutes for a quick weeknight meal that's sure to warm the soul. You can easily double the recipe and freeze extra for later.

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One-Dish Poached Halibut and Vegetables 

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson
Be sure to serve this one-pot dinner with lots of crusty bread for dipping in the anise-scented vegetable broth.

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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. Go vegetarian by subbing vegetable broth and topping with goat cheese.

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Pork and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Cashew Rice 

Credit: Randy Mayor
Serve a stir-fry loaded with tender pork and crisp veggies. Stir-frying is a great reduced-calorie way to cook, because you use less oil.

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Beef Filets with Pomegranate-Pinot Sauce 

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
Pomegranate seeds make a pretty garnish (look for convenient, ready-to-eat seeds in the produce section). Serve with potato wedges.

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Quick Fall Minestrone 

Credit: Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
Make the most of fall produce like butternut squash and kale in this hearty vegetarian soup. Pasta and beans make it especially filling.

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Cider-Glazed Chicken with Browned Butter-Pecan Rice 

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
With chicken cutlets and boil-in-bag rice, this unique take on the chicken-and-rice dinner couldn’t be easier (or faster!) to make.

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Steak and Cheese Sandwiches with Mushrooms 

Credit: Photo: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
Serve baked potato chips and coleslaw with these stick-to-your-ribs sandwiches for a quick and casual supper.

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Crab Cakes with Remoulade 

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke
These crab cakes are on the bready side, so if that's not your preference, omit a couple tablespoons of breadcrumbs. Serve with a green salad.

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Spicy Shrimp Noodle Bowl 

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Cucumber salad is the perfect side for this Asian dish. No shrimp? Try shredded rotisserie chicken breast instead.

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Prosciutto and Gruyere Strombolis 

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke and Celine Chenoweth
This is no ordinary ham and Swiss. This five-ingredient recipe comes together quickly to yield a tasty Italian sandwich.

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Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Apples 

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
Sweet spices coat lean pork tenderloin, while apples get a savory treatment with shallots and thyme. Serve with a spinach salad.

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Chicken-Butternut Tagine 

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley
Sweet, smoky, and salty flavors blend beautifully in this quick adaptation of a classic Moroccan dish.

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White-Wine Marinated Steak 

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White wine and Dijon mustard give this steak rich flavor. For a comforting meal, serve with smashed potatoes and green beans.

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Turkey Jambalaya 

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Andouille sausage adds a kick to the Cajun classic from Louisiana. Rice and shredded turkey absorb a flavorful mixture of tomatoes and spices until they're bursting with flavor.

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Honey and Spice-Glazed Pork Chops 

Credit: Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Add a spicy-sweet kick to your traditional pork chop recipe by simmering pork chops in a honey, Dijon mustard, ground ginger, cinnamon, and clove glaze. Serve with mashed potatoes to soak-up the extra sauce.

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Fall Vegetable Curry 

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Embrace Indian flavors by making this vegetarian meal that only takes 30 minutes from start to finish.

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Pan-Grilled Snapper with Orzo Pasta Salad 

Credit: Beau Gustafson; Jan Gautro
Small rice-shaped pasta, orzo cooks quickly and soaks up flavor from the vinaigrette. Double the vinaigrette and spoon some over the top of the fish, if you like.

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Mushroom and Provolone Patty Melts 

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Your family won’t believe this comforting sandwich is light. For the kids, use beef broth instead of beer, and try mild wheat bread.

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Loaded Potato Soup 

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Make this the star attraction of your next soup night. Kids of all ages will enjoy topping it with bacon and cheese.

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Prosciutto. Pear, and Blue Cheese Sandwiches 

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
You’ll feel like you’ve entered a gourmet deli when you take a bite of these sandwiches. Bonus: They’re quick and easy to make.

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Open-Faced Steak, Pear, and Gorgonzola Sandwiches 

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Sharp Gorgonzola cheese, sweet pears, and savory seared flank steak make a scrumptious combination. For added convenience in making this open-faced sandwich, purchase presliced onions and prewashed bagged salad greens.

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Ancho Pork and Hominy Stew 

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
This stew recipe is an easy way to feed your family meat and veggies in one dish. Readers rave its quick, easy, and consistently delicious!

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1 of 31 Antipasto Chicken Sandwich 
2 of 31 Rosemary Pork Tenderloin 
3 of 31 Hoisin Flank Steak with Asian Cucumber Salad
4 of 31 Two-Bean Soup with Kale
5 of 31 Skillet Fillets with Cilantro Butter
6 of 31 Whole Wheat Pasta with Sausage, Leeks, and Fontina
7 of 31 Chicken-Penne Salad with Green Beans
8 of 31 Pork Loin Chops with Cinnamon Apples
9 of 31 Beef and Beer Chili 
10 of 31 One-Dish Poached Halibut and Vegetables 
11 of 31 Chicken with Lemon-Leek Linguine 
12 of 31 Pork and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Cashew Rice 
13 of 31 Beef Filets with Pomegranate-Pinot Sauce 
14 of 31 Quick Fall Minestrone 
15 of 31 Cider-Glazed Chicken with Browned Butter-Pecan Rice 
16 of 31 Steak and Cheese Sandwiches with Mushrooms 
17 of 31 Crab Cakes with Remoulade 
18 of 31 Spicy Shrimp Noodle Bowl 
19 of 31 Prosciutto and Gruyere Strombolis 
20 of 31 Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Apples 
21 of 31 Chicken-Butternut Tagine 
22 of 31 White-Wine Marinated Steak 
23 of 31 Turkey Jambalaya 
24 of 31 Honey and Spice-Glazed Pork Chops 
25 of 31 Fall Vegetable Curry 
26 of 31 Pan-Grilled Snapper with Orzo Pasta Salad 
27 of 31 Mushroom and Provolone Patty Melts