7-Ingredient (or Less) Dinners

Take the hassle out of dinner tonight with these quick and easy meals, from Asian-inspired beef and noodles to lemon chicken with fresh herbs.


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Peppered Salmon with Roasted Root Vegetables

A simple sauce made from orange juice adds delicious flavor to this 30-minute dinner recipe.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
Roast: 20 mins 425°
Cook: 7 mins
Fettuccine Alfredo

Classic Alfredo is the star of all cream sauces. Buttery, rich, and cheesy, this pasta dish simply can't be beat. Make it meatless, or toss in chicken and shrimp to liven things up.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 35 mins
Chicken and Asparagus Skillet Supper

Asparagus, squash, and green onion add a spring-fresh touch to this simple chicken and bacon combo.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Grilled Shrimp and Romaine

Seasoned with olive oil and kosher salt, this grilled shrimp is simple and delicious. Serve it with garden-fresh lettuce.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Grill: 7 mins to 12 mins
Mexican Beef and Tortillas

What to do with pot roast leftovers? Make these 20-minute tortillas. Pantry-ready tomatoes with green chilies add a zesty kick, while garden-fresh cilantro adds a touch of spring.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Grilled Salmon with Garden Mayonnaise

A garden-fresh mixture of celery, green onion, tarragon, lemon juice, and mayonnaise tops this simple salmon grill. Serve it with fresh grilled asparagus.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Grill: 8 mins to 12 mins
Roast Pork Salad with Ginger-Pineapple Dressing

Pork tenderloin tops antioxidant-rich spinach and juicy pineapple. The pork is a good source of B vitamins and riboflavin -- nutrients that promote healthy red blood cells -- and it's lower in fat and calories than skinless chicken breast.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Roast: 25 mins 425°F
Veggie Fish Chowder

With tender white fish, fluffy mashed potatoes, and fresh spring veggies, this simple supper is sure to become a weeknight favorite in your house.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Sausage-Fruit Kabobs

For a winning warm-weather supper, brush slices of zucchini, apple, and sausage with our simple-to-make honey mustard glaze before grilling.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Grilled Tuna Salad

This artful tuna salad is good for you too. The recipe calls for olives and an olive oil-based dressing -- both high in heart-healthy fats that fight inflammation and antioxidants that combat cancer.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Broil: 8 mins
Chicken Breasts with Herbs

A quick saute followed by a brief braising keeps chicken breasts moist -- the garlic, fresh lemon, and parsley stay bright, too.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 14 mins
Basil-Buttered Salmon

For a summer-fresh twist on grilled salmon, brush on a mixture of warm melted butter, basil, parsley, and lemon peel. Serve it with crisp-tender asparagus.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Broil: 8 mins
Spicy Beef-Noodle Bowl

No complicated sauce required for this delicious Asian-inspired dish -- just pick up a bottle of peanut sauce from the market and you'll be set.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Pork and Potatoes with Tomato Relish

A topping of grilled onions, fresh tomatoes, and red wine vinaigrette adds pizzazz to classic comfort food.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Chicken with Summer Squash

Prepared rotisserie chicken is a shortcut to home style -- just quarter the chicken and serve it on a bed of sauteed squash, cherry tomatoes, and arugula (or spinach) leaves.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Mediterranean Salmon and Noodle Bowl

Balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil make a simple sauce for this toss-together dinner of spinach, salmon, sweet peppers, and fettuccine.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Sesame and Ginger Chicken

A blend of crushed red pepper and Asian-style sesame-ginger dressing adds a delicious kick to this simple chicken dinner. Honey-roasted peanuts add crunch.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Saucy Beans and Eggplant

Make a meal out of fried eggplant with our garlic-sauced beans and green onion-seasoned brown rice.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Sausage and Orzo

This simple supper of sausage, orzo, green onions, and sweet peppers tosses together in minutes; leftovers make a great lunch.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 16 mins
Chicken and Lemon-Broccoli Alfredo

Light Alfredo pasta sauce dresses up simple stovetop chicken and mushrooms. Broccoli cooked with fresh slices of lemon makes an easy (and healthy) side dish.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Beefy Bagel Sandwiches

To reinvent steak leftovers from last night, simply layer the meat, mixed greens, red onions, and dried tomatoes on a toasted bagel.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Garlicky Peppers and Shrimp

This dinner party-worthy dish is a snap to make -- simply toss together grilled sweet peppers, garlic, cayenne pepper, and jumbo shrimp.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Tilapia with Grape Chutney

A blend of fresh grapes, dried fruit, onions, and preserves gives this tasty whitefish a spring touch. Serve it with brown rice.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Chicken with Capers

This lightly breaded chicken packs 42 grams of protein per serving, and fresh green beans make a quick vitamin-rich side.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Wilted Cabbage and Brats

Fresh apples lend a touch of fall to napa cabbage and smoked bratwurst. Sour cream, sage, and Dijon mustard dressing adds zest.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Ravioli with Spinach Pesto

For a 20-minute dinner they'll love, toss store-bought four-cheese ravioli with fresh squash, spinach, and basil. Bottled Caesar vinaigrette makes a tangy topper.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Spinach Salad with Ancho Chili Pepper Chops

Spicy pork and crisp bacon top garden-fresh spinach. Fresh onion sauteed with vinegar and chili pepper makes a simple and flavorful dressing.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Smoked Turkey Panini

This mile-high turkey sandwich gets a fresh spin with thick-sliced country Italian bread and bruschetta topping.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Parmesan-Crusted Fish

Japanese-style bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese make a quick and easy coating for baked cod; julienne carrots and greens add pretty spring color to the plate.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Bake: 4 mins to 6 mins 450°F per 1/2-inch thickness of fish
Triple-Mango Chicken

Chunks of juicy tropical fruit and thinly sliced zucchini freshen up quick and easy grilled chicken.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Pork Chops Primavera

A simple blend of apple butter and soy sauce jazzes up basic pork chops. Fresh green beans and cherry tomatoes make a colorful -- and healthy -- side.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 18 mins
Pineapple Chicken

Juicy pineapple tempers the spice of this curry-flavored chicken dish. Sweet peppers and jalapenos make a pretty garnish.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
Herbed Lamb Steak Salads

Creamy yogurt and fresh mint make a delicious dressing for this 20-minute salad of hearty lamb, crisp greens, and crunchy radishes.

Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 20 mins
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