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Dinner Tonight: September 2011

September 01, 2011
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Credit: Photo: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Mary-Ellen Weinrib
Serve up easy, delicious dinners every night (in 45 minutes or less!) with these healthy, family-friendly recipes.
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Crab Cakes and Spicy Mustard Sauce

Credit: Photo: John Autry and Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
We use panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) in these lightened crab cakes for its crisper, airier texture compared to regular breadcrumbs.
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Seared Pork Tortas

Credit: 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.


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Barbecue Sirloin and Blue Cheese Salad

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

Lean sirloin steak sits atop a bed of fresh veggies for an easy weeknight main dish salad. Top with crumbles of rich blue cheese to bring out the bold flavors in the homemade vinaigrette.


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Grilled Pastrami-Style Salmon

Credit: Howard L. Puckett; Melanie J. Clarke
The classic seasonings associated with beef pastrami taste fantastic on this grilled salmon. Allspice is a fairly strong spice, so if you're sensitive to its "burn," use the lesser amount.
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Cheddar Burgers with Red Onion Jam

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

A quick five-ingredient sauce tops cheesy homemade burgers to make an easy, delicious dinner in no time.


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Chicken Lettuce Cups

Credit: Photo: John Autry and Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
Add Mediterranean flavor to lettuce cups by combining ground chicken with chopped artichoke hearts, oregano, green olives, and fresh mozzarella.
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Maple-Glazed Salmon

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Combine a sweet glaze, homemade spice rub, and healthy salmon fillets to create a guest-worthy meal in just 20 minutes.


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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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Fresh Tomato, Sausage, and Pecorino Pasta

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

Ripe, summer tomatoes are juicy and delicious in this 40-minute pasta dish, with no seeding or peeling necessary.


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Teriyaki Pork and Vegetables

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Try this 25-minute recipe for a sweet-and-savory spin on stir-fried noodles. The sweet-savory flavor of teriyaki sauce in this Teriyaki Pork and Vegetables with Noodles recipe is a centuries-old mixture of soy sauce and mirin (sweet cooking wine). Over time, Japanese Americans added ginger, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and green onions—elements of the bottled teriyaki sauce Americans know today.


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Our American Hero

Celebrate America with a family-size hoagie that's sure to satisfy.


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Pasta with Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce

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

Fresh ingredients pump up this quick-and-easy Meatless Monday dish. For a more dramatic presentation, use multicolored cherry tomatoes. Though we paired this chunky sauce with fettuccine, it would also be nice with short pasta like penne or farfalle.


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Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Credit: Photo: Kelsey Grace Harrison

This 5-star Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo, which calls for quick-cooking refrigerated pasta, is a great go-to dish for hectic weeknights.


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Lemon-Basil Chicken with Basil Aioli

A side of egg noodles complement the fresh lemon and basil flavors of this guest-friendly entree.


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Ancho Pork Medallions

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Pepper jelly and aromatic spices give your average pork tenderloin a bold new flavor. Serve with a spinach salad for a complete meal.


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Spanish-Style Halibut

Smoked paprika contrasts nicely with the sweet halibut. If you can't find fresh halibut fillets, substitute snapper or another firm white fish. Plate with herbed Israeli couscous.


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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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Herbed Pork with Wild Mushrooms

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Serve thyme-seasoned pork over brown rice to soak up the mushroom sauce, or with instant polenta and Parmesan cheese. This 20-minute recipe is a perfect company-worthy dish.


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Orzo Salad with Chickpeas, Dill, and Lemon

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

An easy four-ingredient dressing brings bright flavor to a dinner salad packed with fresh veggies, herbs, and feta cheese.


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Oven-Fried Chicken Parmesan

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Serve an Italian favorite for an easy meal in minutes. Pair with a simple starch and a small green salad.


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Kung Pao Shrimp

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

Take ten minutes to create a memorable Asian-style meal that your family will love.


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Pork Stuffed with Feta and Spinach

Credit: Lee Harrelson; Jan Gautro

Ready in about 40 minutes, these easy, Greek-inspired chops are impressive enough for guests.


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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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Steaks with Tuscan-Style Cannellini Salad

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Pair steaks with a rosemary-tomato bean salad for a 15-minute Italian-inspired dinner.


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Shrimp Caesar Salad

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

Give this 10-minute salad a delicious twist by adding a smidge of hot sauce to the dressing.


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Garlicky Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

Credit: Randy Mayor; Katie Stoddard

Our six-ingredient garlicky pasta recipe shows how simplicity is a virtue. A few pantry staples and fresh, ripe tomatoes are all you need to make this 25-minute meal.


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Chicken Tostadas and Avocado Dressing

Credit: Photo: John Autry and Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
This recipe comes together in a flash thanks to store-bought rotisserie chicken. Top the tostadas with a creamy, homemade avocado and sour cream dressing for the finishing touch.
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Turkey and Bean Chili

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Make this low-calorie chili in just 20 minutes for a quick, one-pot supper. Serve with cornbread to complete the meal.


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Shrimp and White Bean Salad

Credit: Lee Harrelson

This tasty salad is perfect for evenings when you're looking for a light meal that can be made quickly. It takes just about 10 minutes to make, or you can prep many of the ingredients in advance to help come together even faster.


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Spaghetti with Sausage and Tomato Sauce

Credit: Photo: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Mary-Ellen Weinrib

This versatile Italian dish goes from stovetop to table in less than 30 minutes. Serve with a simple salad for a filling weeknight meal.


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1 of 30 Crab Cakes and Spicy Mustard Sauce
2 of 30 Seared Pork Tortas
3 of 30 Barbecue Sirloin and Blue Cheese Salad
4 of 30 Grilled Pastrami-Style Salmon
5 of 30 Cheddar Burgers with Red Onion Jam
6 of 30 Chicken Lettuce Cups
7 of 30 Maple-Glazed Salmon
8 of 30 Prosciutto, Fresh Fig, and Manchego Sandwiches
9 of 30 Fresh Tomato, Sausage, and Pecorino Pasta
10 of 30 Teriyaki Pork and Vegetables
11 of 30 Our American Hero
12 of 30 Pasta with Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce
13 of 30 Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
14 of 30 Lemon-Basil Chicken with Basil Aioli
15 of 30 Ancho Pork Medallions
16 of 30 Spanish-Style Halibut
17 of 30 Moroccan Pita Sandwiches
18 of 30 Herbed Pork with Wild Mushrooms
19 of 30 Orzo Salad with Chickpeas, Dill, and Lemon
20 of 30 Oven-Fried Chicken Parmesan
21 of 30 Kung Pao Shrimp
22 of 30 Pork Stuffed with Feta and Spinach
23 of 30 Quick Fall Minestrone
24 of 30 Steaks with Tuscan-Style Cannellini Salad
25 of 30 Shrimp Caesar Salad
26 of 30 Garlicky Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
27 of 30 Chicken Tostadas and Avocado Dressing
28 of 30 Turkey and Bean Chili
29 of 30 Shrimp and White Bean Salad
30 of 30 Spaghetti with Sausage and Tomato Sauce

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