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Dinner Tonight: October 2015

September 23, 2015
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Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr, Lindsey Lower
Serve up easy, delicious dinners every night (in 45 minutes or less!) with these healthy, family-friendly recipes. 
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Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon

Credit: 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.
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Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

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

Make a homemade sauce that delivers great barbecue taste: Chili powder and cumin add smokiness, while ketchup and molasses provide sweetness.


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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.


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Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Onions

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

Pork chops and apples make a perfect pairing for a quick meal that feels like fall.


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Mexican Chicken-Hominy Soup

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Give chicken soup a Mexican flair by adding hominy, jalapeno, and cilantro. If you can't find hominy, simply substitute 1 cup frozen thawed corn in its place.


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Spicy Chicken Shawarma

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

This chicken shawarma is a Middle Eastern version of a gyro and features thin slices of chicken wrapped in pita bread spread with a tahini mixture and loaded up with fresh cucumber, tomato and onion.


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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.


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Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bowl

Credit: Photo: José Picayo

The whole family will love this cheesy chicken and broccoli rice dish. Don't leave out the almonds—they add flavor and crunch to this one-dish meal.


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Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Salad

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Shrimp salad is an easy make-ahead meal. For a kid-friendly twist, substitute diced red bell pepper for the chiles.


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Moroccan Pita Sandwiches

Credit: Photo: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Upgrade sandwich night by serving these hearty mini burgers in pita pockets. Pair with a small salad for a light, simple dinner in minutes.


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Southwestern Omelet

Credit: Randy Mayor

Black beans and cheddar make for a southwestern-inspired hearty omelet filling, but feel free to vary this recipe by using kidney beans or Monterey Jack cheese instead.


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Chicken Thighs with Roasted Apples and Garlic

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

Baked apples and chicken combine for an autumnal meal that's ready in less than 45 minutes.


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Black Bean Burrito Bake

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

This five-star black bean burrito recipe is a reader favorite and sure to become one of your go-to weeknight meals.


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Broccoli and Cheese Soup

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This creamy, effortless soup gets rave reviews and takes only 30 minutes to make.


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Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Apples

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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.


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Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini

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A few special ingredients--like freshly baked ciabatta bread or imported Dijon mustard--make a quick, simple sandwich seem like a treat.


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Szechuan-Style Tofu with Peanuts

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

Spice up your supper with this Asian-flavored vegetarian dish. For meat-lovers, feel free to substitute chicken for tofu.


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Prosciutto, Fresh Fig, and Manchego Sandwiches

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

Prosciutto and fresh figs are a classic Italian combination; here they create a sweet-savory sandwich that's simple, yet memorable.


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Quick Chicken and Dumplings

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Flour tortillas stand in for traditional biscuit dough so you can bring this crowd-pleasing, one-pot chicken dinner from stove to table in minutes.


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Quinoa and Roasted Pepper Chili

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A bowl of spicy Quinoa and Roasted Pepper Chili guarantees to take the chill off a cold winter's day. This vegetarian chili is loaded with fresh vegetables, pinto beans, and quinoa and gets its zing from poblano chiles.


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Herbed Chicken Parmesan

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This lightened version of an Italian favorite loses some of the fat but none of the flavor.


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Ginger Beef Salad with Miso Vinaigrette

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Skip the grated cheese and croutons and serve an Asian-inspired salad with homemade seven-ingredient vinaigrette. Serve with soba noodles, followed by dessert.


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Roasted Salmon with Citrus and Herbs

Lemon, lime, garlic, and fresh herbs give meaty salmon a boost of flavor in this 20-minute seafood dinner.


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Asian Turkey Cabbage Cups

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Cool, crisp napa cabbage leaves cradle a hot and spicy herbed filling in this quick dish.


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Pork with Pomegranate Pan Sauce

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A simple spice rub flavors boneless pork chops, but the sweet-tart sauce is the real star of this dish.
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Two-Bean Soup with Kale

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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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Weeknight Lemon Chicken Skillet Dinner

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It doesn't get much easier, or more satisfying: a complete dinner in one pan in half an hour. Lemon brightens this hearty chicken and potatoes dinner.


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Beef, Cheese, and Noodle Bake

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson

Turn mac-and-cheese casserole into a heartier main dish with the addition of ground beef, onion, carrot, and tomato sauce.  Even your pickiest eaters will love this dish.


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Quick Black Bean Burger

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Serve this meatless black bean burger on a bun with hot sauce-spiked ketchup, spinach, tomato, cheese, avocado slices, and onion. 182 calories? You read it right.


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Pasta Pork Bolognese

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This pasta bolognese recipe, made with ground pork, red wine, and grated carrot will be a quick dinnertime favorite.


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Poblano-Turkey Sausage Chili

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This hearty chili features turkey sausage, chopped poblano chiles, and a host of flavorful spices.


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1 of 31 Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon
2 of 31 Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
3 of 31 Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza
4 of 31 Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Onions
5 of 31 Mexican Chicken-Hominy Soup
6 of 31 Spicy Chicken Shawarma
7 of 31 Broiled Salmon with Peppercorn-Lime Rub
8 of 31 Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bowl
9 of 31 Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Salad
10 of 31 Moroccan Pita Sandwiches
11 of 31 Southwestern Omelet
12 of 31 Chicken Thighs with Roasted Apples and Garlic
13 of 31 Black Bean Burrito Bake
14 of 31 Broccoli and Cheese Soup
15 of 31 Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Apples
16 of 31 Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini
17 of 31 Szechuan-Style Tofu with Peanuts
18 of 31 Prosciutto, Fresh Fig, and Manchego Sandwiches
19 of 31 Quick Chicken and Dumplings
20 of 31 Quinoa and Roasted Pepper Chili
21 of 31 Herbed Chicken Parmesan
22 of 31 Ginger Beef Salad with Miso Vinaigrette
23 of 31 Roasted Salmon with Citrus and Herbs
24 of 31 Asian Turkey Cabbage Cups
25 of 31 Pork with Pomegranate Pan Sauce
26 of 31 Two-Bean Soup with Kale
27 of 31 Weeknight Lemon Chicken Skillet Dinner
28 of 31 Beef, Cheese, and Noodle Bake
29 of 31 Quick Black Bean Burger
30 of 31 Pasta Pork Bolognese