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Dinner Tonight Made Easy

Updated September 28, 2008

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Credit: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Editor Holley Grainger shares recipe ideas for healthy family dinners, ready in 45 minutes or less.

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Herbed Chicken Parmesan

Credit: Photography: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke

Herbed Chicken Parmesan Tout

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

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Shrimp Pad Thai Tout

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

Credit: Randy Mayor

Beef and Beer Chili Tout

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

Credit: Randy Mayor; Katie Stoddard

Steak and Blue Cheese Pizza Tout

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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