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Dinner Tonight: October 2015

Dinner Tonight: October 2015

September 23, 2015

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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

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.
Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon Recipe

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Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

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.

Pulled Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

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Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza

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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Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Onions

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.

Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Onions Recipe

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Mexican Chicken-Hominy Soup

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.

Mexican Chicken-Hominy Soup Recipe

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Spicy Chicken Shawarma

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.

Spicy Chicken Shawarma Recipe

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Broiled Salmon with Peppercorn-Lime Rub

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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Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bowl

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.

Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bowl Recipe

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Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Salad

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.

Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Salad Recipe

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Moroccan Pita Sandwiches

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.

Moroccan Pita Sandwiches Recipe

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Southwestern Omelet

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.

Southwestern Omelet Recipe

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Chicken Thighs with Roasted Apples and Garlic

Photo: Lee Harrelson

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

Chicken Thighs with Roasted Apples and Garlic Recipe

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Black Bean Burrito Bake

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.

Black Bean Burrito Bake Recipe

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Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Photo: Lee Harrelson

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

Broccoli and Cheese Soup Recipe

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Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Apples

Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Sautéed Apples

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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Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

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

Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini Recipe

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Szechuan-Style Tofu with Peanuts

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.

Szechuan-Style Tofu with Peanuts Recipe

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Prosciutto, Fresh Fig, and Manchego Sandwiches

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.

Prosciutto, Fresh Fig, and Manchego Sandwiches Recipe

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Quick Chicken and Dumplings

Photo: Ryan Moriarty

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.

Quick Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

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Quinoa and Roasted Pepper Chili

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

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.

Quinoa and Roasted Pepper Chili Recipe

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Herbed Chicken Parmesan

Photo: Lee Harrelson

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

Herbed Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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Ginger Beef Salad with Miso Vinaigrette

Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Rose Nguyen

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

Ginger Beef Salad with Miso Vinaigrette Recipe

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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.

Roasted Salmon with Citrus and Herbs Recipe

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Asian Turkey Cabbage Cups

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley

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

Asian Turkey Cabbage Cups Recipe

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Pork with Pomegranate Pan Sauce

Pork Medallions with Pomegranate-Cherry Sauce

Photo: Ellen Silverman; Styling: Toni Brogan

A simple spice rub flavors boneless pork chops, but the sweet-tart sauce is the real star of this dish.
Pork with Pomegranate Pan Sauce Recipe

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Two-Bean Soup with Kale

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.

Two-Bean Soup with Kale Recipe

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Weeknight Lemon Chicken Skillet Dinner

Photo: Justin Walker; Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart

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.

Weeknight Lemon Chicken Skillet Dinner Recipe

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Beef, Cheese, and Noodle Bake

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.

Beef, Cheese, and Noodle Bake Recipe

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Quick Black Bean Burger

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Sabrina Bone

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.

Quick Black Bean Burger Recipe

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Pasta Pork Bolognese

Photo: José Picayo

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

Pasta Pork Bolognese Recipe

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Poblano-Turkey Sausage Chili

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr, Lindsey Lower

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

Poblano-Turkey Sausage Chili Recipe

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Dinner Tonight: October 2015

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Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon

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Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

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Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza

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Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Onions

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Mexican Chicken-Hominy Soup

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Spicy Chicken Shawarma

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Broiled Salmon with Peppercorn-Lime Rub

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Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bowl

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Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Salad

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Moroccan Pita Sandwiches

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Southwestern Omelet

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Chicken Thighs with Roasted Apples and Garlic

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Black Bean Burrito Bake

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Broccoli and Cheese Soup

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Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Apples

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Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini

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Szechuan-Style Tofu with Peanuts

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Prosciutto, Fresh Fig, and Manchego Sandwiches

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Quick Chicken and Dumplings

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Quinoa and Roasted Pepper Chili

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Herbed Chicken Parmesan

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Ginger Beef Salad with Miso Vinaigrette

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Roasted Salmon with Citrus and Herbs

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Asian Turkey Cabbage Cups

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Pork with Pomegranate Pan Sauce

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Two-Bean Soup with Kale

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