Dinner Tonight Made Easy

Updated: October 11, 2014
Editor Holley Grainger shares recipe ideas for healthy family dinners, ready in 45 minutes or less.
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Herbed Chicken Parmesan

Photography: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
Herbed Chicken Parmesan Recipe
This lightened version of Chicken Parmesan takes less than 15 minutes to prepare. Serve with rice-shaped orzo pasta and a side of broccoli for your dinner tonight.

 

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Shrimp Pad Thai

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke
Shrimp Pad Thai Recipe
Make a surprisingly simple restaurant favorite at home. Save time by purchasing peeled and deveined shrimp, and head to the Asian foods section of your supermarket to find bottled fish sauce.

 

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Beef and Beer Chili

Randy Mayor
Beef and Beer Chili Recipe
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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Steak and Blue Cheese Pizza

Randy Mayor; Katie Stoddard
Steak and Blue Cheese Pizza Recipe
Blue cheese crumbles and a creamy horseradish spread highlight the meaty slices of sirloin. Keep the steak tender by adding it towards the end of the 6-minute bake time.

 

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Quick Fall Minestrone

Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
Quick Fall Minestrone Recipe
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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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Linguine

Lee Harrelson
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Linguine Recipe
Shrimp and pasta combine with a creamy sauce for a quick and delicious dish. Round out the meal with a Caesar salad.

 

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Spiced Pork with Bourbon Reduction Sauce

Lee Harrelson
Spiced Pork with Bourbon Reduction Sauce Recipe
Pair pork tenderloin with sweet 'n' tangy bourbon sauce for a delicious 20-minute dinner.

 

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Open-Faced Turkey Patty Melt

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
Open-Faced Turkey Patty Melt Recipe
The traditional patty melt gets a makeover in just 20 minutes. Pair sandwiches with vegetable chips for a healthy, diner-style dinner.

 

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