Dinner Tonight: October 2011

October 01, 2011
Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
Serve up easy, delicious dinners every night (in 45 minutes or less!) with these healthy, family-friendly recipes.
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White Bean Soup

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley

Pancetta adds bold flavor to this smooth, savory soup. Pair with toast or a small green salad for a light and filling meal.


White Bean Soup Recipe
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Noodles with Pork and Almond Sauce

Credit: Photo: Kana Okada; Styling: Sara Quessenberry

Serve this delicious Thai-inspired pork dish over noodles or, if you prefer, rice.


Noodles with Pork and Almond Sauce Recipe

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Corn and Potato Chowder

Ideal for a weeknight supper, this vegetarian-friendly soup can be made ahead and reheated just before serving.


Corn and Potato Chowder Recipe
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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.


Chicken with Lemon-Leek Linguine Recipe

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Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Apples

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

This one-dish pork dinner is perfect for fall. Sweet spices coat lean pork tenderloin, while apples get a savory treatment with shallots and thyme.


Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Apples Recipe

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Halibut with Spicy Mint-Cilantro Chutney

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley

Traditional Indian cuisine provides the theme for this speedy menu. A fiery sauce accompanies fish that's coated in a fragrant spice blend.


Halibut with Spicy Mint-Cilantro Chutney Recipe
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Beef and Beer Chili

Credit: Randy Mayor

Cook a flavorful pot of chili in just 40 minutes for a quick meal that's sure to warm the soul.


Beef and Beer Chili Recipe

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Rosemary Pork Tenderloin

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Pair juicy pork tenderloin slices with boiled red potatoes and a fragrant white wine sauce, flavored with rosemary and cranberry chutney.


Rosemary Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Arugula Salad

Serve an elegant, company-worthy dinner in just 40 minutes. A mixture of lemon juice, honey, ginger, and garlic acts as both a marinade and a glaze for the salmon.


Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Arugula Salad Recipe
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Fall Vegetable Curry

Credit: Caitlin Bensel

Embrace the beginning of autumn in a 30-minute vegetarian meal featuring sweet potato, chickpeas, and cauliflower.


Fall Vegetable Curry Recipe

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Beef Filets with Pomegranate-Pinot Sauce

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

This 5-star recipe gives you rich and elegant flavors in just 20 minutes.


Beef Filets with Pomegranate-Pinot Sauce Recipe

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Turkey and Cheese Panini

Credit: Randy Mayor

A tasty combination of basil pesto and sourdough bread provides unique flavor to these quick and easy pressed turkey sandwiches.


Turkey and Cheese Panini Recipe
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Fettuccine with Shrimp and Bacon

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

A dish of shrimp sauteed in bacon drippings and tossed with fettuccine sounds like a no-no for the calorie conscious. But at under 400 calories a serving, indulge!


Fettuccine with Shrimp and Bacon Recipe

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Asian Chicken Salad

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

Use a rotisserie chicken to make dinner prep a breeze in this delicious, Asian-inspired chicken salad.


Asian Chicken Salad Recipe

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Andouille and Red Beans with Rice

Credit: Randy Mayor

With a generous hit of spice and smoke, andouille sausage adds depth of flavor to this simple bean dish.


Andouille and Red Beans with Rice Recipe
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Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp

Credit: Randy Mayor

Enjoy a bowl of Asian-inspired seafood soup in just 35 minutes. Fresh lemon juice lends the soup a tangy, sour flavor. Add more juice, if you like.


Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp Recipe

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Moroccan Chickpea Chili

Credit: Randy Mayor

Inspired by spices of North Africa, this hearty meatless chili recipe proves that flavorful food can also be fast.


Moroccan Chickpea Chili Recipe

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Margarita-Braised Chicken Thighs

The test kitchen raved over this juicy, fruity dish inspired by the popular cocktail.


Margarita-Braised Chicken Thighs Recipe
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Skillet Fillets with Cilantro Butter

Lemon zest, cilantro, and paprika perk up this quick and easy fish supper.


Skillet Fillets with Cilantro Butter Recipe

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White Wine-Marinated Steak

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

The three-ingredient marinade for these steaks also serves as the secret to the sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.


White Wine-Marinated Steak Recipe

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Chipotle Chicken and Tomato Soup

Credit: Lee Harrelson

Just one chipotle chile adds smoky heat to this top-rated soup. If you want to tame the spice, substitute 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika for the chile.


Chipotle Chicken and Tomato Soup Recipe
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Broiled Salmon with Peppercorn-Lime Rub

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Rose Nguyen

Spice up fish night by giving salmon a delectable 4-ingredient rub before cooking. A quick quinoa-vegetable salad rounds out the meal.


Broiled Salmon with Peppercorn-Lime Rub Recipe

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Pasta with Sausage, Leeks, and Fontina

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Serve a heart-warming veggie, sausage, and pasta toss for a quick dinner on a cool night.


Pasta with Sausage, Leeks, and Fontina Recipe

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Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza

Credit: Randy Mayor; Jen Rotenstreich

Sweet onions, salty sun-dried tomatoes, and tangy crumbled goat cheese give this healthier pizza a tasty depth of flavor.


Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza Recipe
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Cider-Glazed Chicken with 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.


Cider-Glazed Chicken with Pecan Rice Recipe

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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.


Mushroom and Provolone Patty Melts Recipe

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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 tagine.


Chicken-Butternut Tagine Recipe
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Pork 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 pork chops and caramelized apples in this easy weeknight meal.


Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples Recipe

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Shrimp and Pine Nut Spaghetti

Homemade cream sauce is a delicious and easy topper to this pasta toss. Not a shrimp fan? It's also good with rotisserie chicken.


Shrimp and Pine Nut Spaghetti Recipe

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Mini Meat Loaves

Credit: Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Cook mini meat loaves in single-serving portions for super juicy meat loaf in half the usual cooking time.


Mini Meat Loaves Recipe
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Loaded Potato Soup

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Loaded baked potatoes get a lightened makeover in this hearty and flavor-packed recipe. Make this reviewer favorite the star attraction of your next soup night. Set up a topping buffet and let everyone make their own custom loaded bowl.


Loaded Potato Soup Recipe
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